Why Join the Multifamily Council?
The NAHB Multifamily Council helps its members build expertise and connections, advocate for productive building policies and regulations, and prepare for new opportunities and unexpected problems. Members include developers, owners, investors, syndicators, lenders, service providers and public officials involved in multifamily housing development and investment. To join the council, Individuals must be members of NAHB.
Build Knowledge
Members receive a monthly newsletter that keeps them informed about the latest legislative, regulatory and market developments affecting the multifamily industry.
NAHB offers a range of educational programs, including webinars and replays and access to multifamily housing sessions from the International Builders’ Show.
Multifamily Housing Economic Analyses
Members have access to in-depth economic analyses for multifamily housing, including resources such as the quarterly Multifamily Market Survey, NAHB Housing Portal, customized development economic impact reports, and a landmark study on the cost of multifamily regulations. Council members have the opportunity to participate in the NAHB Multifamily Market Survey, a leading source of multifamily outlook data for the industry.
Development and Design Resource Materials
Members have access to a variety of resources related to multifamily development ranging from housing affordability, land use and community design, and sustainability and green building, including NAHB’s National Green Building Standard and Home Innovation Research Lab resources.
Make Connections
NAHB offers numerous events for multifamily members to meet throughout the year, including the annual International Builders’ Show (IBS) and two NAHB Leadership Meetings.
The Multifamily Council holds three two-hour meetings during the year as a part of the International Builders’ Show and the NAHB Spring and Fall Leadership meetings. Members discuss current issues and strategies for addressing industry problems. Council members can also attend numerous other committee meetings, such as the Federal Government Affairs Committee, Housing Finance Committee, and the Affordable Housing Group.
Multifamily Central and Education Sessions at IBS
At the International Builders’ Show, NAHB offers numerous multifamily education sessions and the Multifamily Council hosts a three-day comprehensive education program and events within the Multifamily Central. Attendees can learn from other industry professionals during sessions, informal conversations, and receptions in the salon-style atmosphere of the Multifamily Central.
Numerous local NAHB builder associations have active multifamily memberships and/or local councils focused on multifamily housing, affordable housing, urban development, and/or infill development issues. Local members can form a local multifamily council if one is not available.
Celebrate Excellence
Best in American Living Awards (BALA)
Multifamily Council members have access to information about award-winning developments and receive discounted application fees for the Best in American Living Awards (BALA) program. The BALA Multifamily Awards highlight creative development concepts, innovative financing strategies, great design, and superior management and marketing in the apartment, affordable housing and condo multifamily sectors.
Advocate for Change
The NAHB Multifamily Council works closely with NAHB leadership and staff to advocate for sensible and productive policies and regulations at the national level that will benefit multifamily housing and housing generally, including issues ranging from housing finance reform to federal regulatory reform to reasonable building codes and safety regulations. Advocacy efforts include educating policymakers and administration officials, building successful coalitions, and mobilizing our grassroots on a range of issues. NAHB is one of the most powerful housing advocates in Washington.
NAHB also engages with its local builder associations to advocate for sound policy on local issues such as rent control and inclusionary zoning. And NAHB’s legal team works on multifamily-related cases in state and federal courts, and also offers free ordinance reviews for members.
Save Money
Multifamily Council members can save money on:
- Discounted entries into the BALA Multifamily Awards
- Complimentary multifamily webinars
- Discounted Housing Credit Certified Professional (HCCP) credential and renewal fees
- 10% discount off the member price on all BuilderBooks publications to help you build your business
