Benefits of Mid-Atlantic AHMA
Membership

Founded in 1993, the Mid-Atlantic Affordable Housing Management Association is a non-profit organization whose members are owners and managers of affordable multifamily housing communities throughout Virginia, Maryland, Washington, D.C., and West Virginia. We are part of a national network of AHMAs under our national organization, NAHMA. NAHMA is our ally and advocate in Washington, making a difference every day in issues affecting our industry. Our purpose is to provide comprehensive and timely services and representation for our membership and the affordable housing industry through advocacy, education, and networking. We achieve our mission by acting as a primary source for information in the affordable housing industry; by promoting a standard of excellence in the management of affordable housing; by building and maintaining a continuing dialogue with HUD and other regulatory agencies in solving common problems; by improving members' businesses by providing a venue for the sharing of ideas and information; by promptly informing members of changing housing policies and procedures; and by speaking with one voice on issues of concern.

We recognize that our strength is in our numbers:

• The more members we have, the greater our clout on Capitol Hill and with local regulatory agencies.
• The greater our clout on Capitol Hill, the greater the influence we have on regulations that affect our daily work.
• More members and more active participation in association events provide more opportunities for networking and peer learning.
• An active and informed membership results in greater acknowledgement of our industry’s professionalism.
• A bigger and stronger association provides greater resources to make a difference in affordable housing.

Make us stronger---Join us today!

Types of Membership
Two different Membership Types are available: Regular membership for owners and managers, and Associate membership for affiliated associations, vendors, and service providers.

Regular Membership
Regular members are owners and managing agents who are involved in the management of affordable multifamily rental housing communities. All employees of a regular member organization are entitled to “member rates” at Mid-Atlantic AHMA-sponsored events. Member organizations designate a representative as the primary member contact and voting member.

Associate Membership
Associate members are individuals, service providers, and/or companies (including housing agencies) that provide products or services to the affordable housing industry. Associate members receive a complimentary booth at our Annual Vendor Exhibition (held in conjunction with the Annual Regional Conference) as well as the opportunity to advertise, free of charge, in our newsletter.

Education
The Mid-Atlantic AHMA offers select training in classes geared specifically toward affordable housing professionals. Members of the Mid-Atlantic AHMA are able to register and attend training classes at a discount.

Classes include:

• Tax Credit Compliance
• TRACS
• Fair Housing and Section 504
• Working with Culturally Diverse Populations
• Program Management Updates

Certification
Professional designations such as:

• Certified Professional of Occupancy
• National Affordable Housing Professional
• SHCM (Specialist in Housing Credit Management)
• FHC (Fair Housing Certification)

Information Services

• Available through email and fax
• Legislative and regulatory updates
• Member Updates

Industry Newsletter

• Regulatory notices and agency news
• Legislative Update
• Advertising opportunities for members

Annual Conference

• Breakout sessions addressing current housing issues
• Legislative and regulatory updates
• Networking opportunities with peers, regulatory agencies representatives, and government officials
• Discounted member registration rates
• Trade Show

Drug-Free Poster Contest

• Poster contest for resident children of Mid-Atlantic AHMA members
• Savings bonds for state winners
• Scholarship money for national winners
• State winners go on to NAHMA's national calendar contest

Additional Benefits

• Award opportunities for member properties
• Subscriber membership in our parent association, the National Affordable Housing
  Management Association
• High-impact industry representation in Congress and regulatory agencies

Join Now!
Convenient online membership application/renewal coming soon!

Download and Print out a Word  application form.