Why Join the Affordable Housing Group?
The Affordable Housing Group (AHG) comprises NAHB housing professionals engaged in the development of affordable and workforce housing using tax credits, affordable housing programs, and other federal, state, local, institutional and private financing sources. Members include developers, owners, investors, syndicators, lenders, service providers and public officials involved in affordable and workforce housing.
Build Knowledge
Complimentary Multifamily Council Membership
AHG members automatically receive a membership to the NAHB Multifamily Council, providing access to all Multifamily Council benefits.
Affordable Housing and LIHTC Education
AHG members receive complimentary access to quarterly low-income housing tax credit (LIHTC) webinars. AHG members also receive discounted registration to other NAHB-sponsored educational content.
Affordable Housing Monitor
AHG members receive a monthly affordable housing newsletter that keeps members informed about the latest legislative, regulatory and market developments affecting the affordable housing industry.
Affordable Housing Resources Page
The Affordable Housing Resource page is available to AHG Associate and Steering Committee members, provides access to a plethora of public and private resources on affordable housing, including resources from NAHB and other private organizations, media resources, Federal government resources including HUD and Treasury, and lists of affordable housing developers, owners, and finance sources.
Housing Credit Certified Professional Credential
The Housing Credit Certified Professional (HCCP) is a specialized credential for developers, property managers, asset managers and others working in the affordable housing industry through the LIHTC program. NAHB members receive discounts on the HCCP and renewal fees.
Advocate for Change
Affordable Housing Advocacy
NAHB is a leading voice for affordable housing developers in Washington, especially as it relates to LIHTC and the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) affordable housing programs. NAHB’s advocacy team and NAHB economists are well-versed in the LIHTC program and tax law, and are the voice on the Hill for members involved with LIHTC.
NAHB finance and regulatory staff are constantly monitoring and reviewing new and existing federal government programs and regulations to ensure that proposed changes are efficient and effective and serve to bolster a productive and healthy affordable housing market. AHG members are involved in setting the agenda and direction for NAHB’s legislative and regulatory action related to LIHTC, HUD and other federal programs.
NAHB also engages on a variety of other advocacy issues that relate to affordable housing, such as housing finance reform, opportunity zones and land use/zoning issues.
NAHB economists research and provide data to back up the needs of our members and use their expertise to support policy positions to help our multifamily and affordable housing members.
Make Connections
NAHB offers numerous events for affordable housing members to meet throughout the year, including the annual International Builders’ Show and NAHB Leadership Meetings.
Affordable Housing Meetings and Events at the International Builders’ Show (IBS)
The Multifamily Council and Affordable Housing Group holds a half-day member meeting during IBS and hosts a three-day comprehensive education program that focuses on all aspects of multifamily and affordable housing, including multiple networking and education opportunities within the IBS Multifamily Central.
NAHB Leadership Meetings
The Multifamily Council and Affordable Housing Group also hold two other half-day meetings during the year as a part of the NAHB Spring and Fall Leadership meetings; during these meetings members discuss current issues and strategies for addressing housing policies and industry problems. AHG members can also attend numerous other committee meetings, such as the Housing Finance Committee and the Federal Government Affairs Committee.
Celebrate Excellence
Best in American Living (BALA) Multifamily Awards
AHG members have access to the latest information about award-winning developments and receive discounted application fees for the Best in American Living Awards (BALA) Multifamily Awards program.
The BALA Multifamily Awards highlight creative development concepts, innovative financing strategies, great design, and superior management and marketing in the apartment marketplace, including affordable and workforce housing developments.
Membership in the Affordable Housing Group
All current NAHB members are eligible to join the Affordable Housing Group (AHG). Membership into the AHG is on an individual basis. There are three different AHG membership levels:
Builder member ($295 annually)
Builder membership entitles you to an invitation to all AHG and Multifamily Council events, forums and meetings. Builder members also enjoy a complimentary subscription to Affordable Housing Monitor along with complimentary at-large membership in NAHB’s Multifamily Council (a $100 value).
Being a Builder member provides you with access to all special reports, webinars, primers and research results produced by NAHB and the Affordable Housing Group.
Associate member ($1,250 annually)
Associate membership entitles you to all of the Builder member benefits and also allows you to both author articles for publication on the website and present and distribute information at the Affordable Housing Group meetings.
Associate members also have access to NAHB’s Affordable Housing Resource page, which provides access to a plethora of public and private resources on affordable housing, including resources from NAHB and other private organizations, media resources, Federal government resources including HUD and Treasury, and lists of affordable housing developers, owners, and finance sources.
Steering Committee member ($2,500 annually)
Steering Committee membership provides you with all the benefits of Builder and Associate membership — and more. Steering Committee members help guide the Affordable Housing Group at the most senior level, setting the agenda for meetings and voting on key legislative and regulatory actions. Regular meetings and communications with NAHB staff leaders and other Steering Committee members keep you abreast of any breaking policy issues in the affordable housing space.
Steering Committee members may serve in leadership roles, including chair and/or vice chair of the Committee, and as speakers or advisors at steering committee events and other industry forums. Additionally, Steering Committee members can represent the Affordable Housing Group at congressional hearings or testify at other public forums on behalf of AHG members.
