NH&RA

What NH&RA does

NH&RA (National Housing & Rehabilitation Association) is a Washington, D.C.-based nonprofit professional association founded in 1971 that serves affordable housing, historic rehabilitation and tax-advantaged real estate professionals. Its member base of 200+ firms spans developers, multifamily owners, tax credit syndicators, equity investors, lenders, market analysts, attorneys, government housing finance agencies and non-profit organizations. The organization provides business-to-business exchange, transaction-oriented education, networking opportunities and targeted policy advocacy through an interdisciplinary network that connects the private, non-profit and public sectors.

The core technology footprint is a digital publishing and event-management platform comprising housingonline.com (nearly 10,000 monthly visitors), the HousingOnline Weekly e-newsletter (8,000+ recipients), the award-winning Tax Credit Advisor digital magazine (8,000+ recipients, 29% open rate), an on-demand learning archive, an industry job board, and a member portal for registration and invoicing. NH&RA operates five to six semi-independent councils that function as focused professional communities: the Developers Council, the Multifamily Bond Development Council, the Public Housing Revitalization Council, the National Council of Housing Market Analysts (NCHMA), and the Tennessee and California Developers Councils.

The business model is membership-dues-driven and event-monetized. Annual membership tiers range from $500 (Non-Profit/Public) to $3,000 (Full Member) and $1,350 (Market Analyst), with bundled Sustaining Membership packages from $10,000 (Bronze) to $30,000 (Diamond) that combine dues, conference registrations, Tax Credit Advisor subscriptions and sponsorship. Major events (Annual Meeting, Spring/Fall Developers Forums, Summer Institute, NCHMA Affordable Housing Data & Analytics Forum) generate registration revenue ranging from $550 to $2,100 per attendee. Secondary revenue comes from advertising on housingonline.com, newsletter sponsorship, sponsored webinars, conference sponsorships, and publication subscriptions. Day-to-day operations are run by a seven-person professional staff under President & CEO Peter Bell, reporting to a volunteer Board of Directors elected annually by the membership.

Name

NH&RA

Legal name

National Housing & Rehabilitation Association

Website

https://housingonline.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

NH&RA is a Washington, D.C.-based nonprofit professional association serving 200+ member firms in affordable housing, historic rehabilitation and tax-advantaged real estate through membership dues, transaction-oriented conferences, publications and policy advocacy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Washington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Primary revenue stream from annual membership fees at varying tiers based on membership category (Full Member, Market Analyst, Non-Profit/Public, and Sustaining levels from $500 to $30,000 annually).
2. Conference and Event Registrations: Registration fees for Annual Meeting, Spring Developers Forum, Summer Institute, Fall Developers Forum, NCHMA meetings, and various webinars. Fees vary by event and membership status.
3. Advertising and Sponsorship: Revenue from web advertising on housingonline.com (nearly 10,000 visitors/month), newsletter advertising (8,000+ recipients), sponsored webinars, Tax Credit Advisor digital magazine ads, and conference sponsorships.
4. Publication Subscriptions: Tax Credit Advisor magazine subscriptions with member discounts. Members receive complimentary HousingOnline Weekly newsletter.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

NH&RA is a professional association that sells firm-level memberships, publishes the Tax Credit Advisor magazine and HousingOnline Weekly newsletter, and runs transaction-oriented conferences and forums for affordable housing, historic rehabilitation, and tax-advantaged real estate professionals. Members gain access to councils, an on-demand learning center, a job board, policy advocacy, and member discounts on events and publications.

Product overview

NH&RA offers a membership-based professional association platform serving affordable housing and multifamily owners, developers, and professionals. The core offerings center on business-to-business exchange, transaction-oriented education, and networking through events and councils. The portfolio includes two primary publications (HousingOnline Weekly newsletter and Tax Credit Advisor magazine), an On-Demand Learning Center for educational content, a Job Board for industry employment, and event/conference programming including Annual Meetings, Developers Forums, and Summer Institutes. Members access a dedicated portal for account management and exclusive resources.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Tax Credit Advisor: NH&RA's award-winning monthly magazine providing comprehensive coverage on all aspects of the development and financing of affordable rental housing, historic preservation, tax-advantaged real estate, and economic development projects.
• HousingOnline Weekly

Products and services

• NH&RA Membership (Full Member, Market Analyst, Non-Profit/Public) Firm-level annual membership in the National Housing & Rehabilitation Association for developers, syndicators, lenders, investors, attorneys, market analysts, and other professionals involved in affordable housing, historic rehabilitation, or tax-advantaged real estate. Membership tiers include Full Member ($3,000/firm annually), Market Analyst ($1,350/firm annually), and Non-Profit/Public ($500/firm annually), with all employees of a member firm entitled to participate.
• Sustaining Membership Bundled sustaining membership packages combining membership dues, conference registrations, Tax Credit Advisor subscriptions, and, at higher tiers, conference sponsorship and advertising opportunities. Available at Bronze ($10,000), Silver ($15,000), Gold ($20,000), Platinum ($25,000), and Diamond ($30,000) annual levels.
• Tax Credit Advisor Magazine NH&RA's award-winning monthly digital magazine providing in-depth coverage of federal low-income housing, historic rehabilitation, New Markets Tax Credits, and state housing and historic credits. Targeted at tax credit and affordable housing executives, with member subscription discounts and a complementary weekly newsletter.
• HousingOnline Weekly Newsletter NH&RA's weekly e-newsletter delivering timely, pertinent coverage of affordable housing, certified historic rehabilitation, and New Markets Tax Credit development to 8,000+ industry professionals. Offered complimentary to members and available via advertising to sponsors.
• NH&RA Conferences and Forums Transaction-oriented industry events featuring case studies, roundtables, and networking, including the Annual Meeting (Feb 18-21, 2026 at The Breakers Palm Beach), Spring Developers Forum (May 4-5, 2026 at Limelight Denver), Summer Institute (July 8-10, 2026 at Paséa Hotel Huntington Beach), Fall Developers Forum (Oct 22-23, 2026 at Raffles Boston), and the NCHMA co-hosted Affordable Housing Analytics & Data Forum (Sept 25, 2026 in Chicago). Developer participation typically exceeds 60% of attendance.
• On-Demand Learning Center State-of-the-art digital learning platform providing members with access to an ever-expanding archive of conference recordings, webinars, and training content. Used by members for ongoing professional education on affordable housing, tax credits, and historic rehabilitation topics.
• NH&RA Job Board Online employment platform for posting and browsing job opportunities in the affordable housing and historic rehabilitation sectors. Members can advertise open positions to reach industry candidates; job seekers can browse openings.
• NH&RA Councils and Working Groups Specialized professional councils and working groups within NH&RA, including Developers Council (developer peer network), Multifamily Bond Development Council (MBDC), National Council of Housing Market Analysts (NCHMA), Public Housing Revitalization Council (PHRC), California Developers Council, and Tennessee Developers Council. Provide targeted peer exchange, advocacy, and networking for members in specific sub-segments.
• NH&RA Member Portal (My Portal) Online portal where members manage their account, register for events, pay invoices, and access member-exclusive content, resources, and benefits.

Quantifiable outcome

• Developer participation at conferences exceeds 60% with majority being C-suite and senior leadership
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, regional and minor.

• National Council of Housing Market Analysts (NCHMA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNCHMA is organized as a semi-independent subsidiary of NH&RA, operating as a leadership group and think tank for housing market analysts. NH&RA/NCHMA is registered with NASBA as a sponsor of continuing professional education.
• Developers CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPeer-to-peer network of developers that meet regularly at NH&RA events to discuss topics of mutual interest including development, finance, construction, business management, compensation, and succession. Participation restricted to Developer members only.
• Public Housing Revitalization Council (PHRC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFormerly known as HOPE VI Council, PHRC convenes private and non-profit sector developers active in HOPE VI, Choice Neighborhoods Initiative, Mixed-Finance and RAD Programs. Members have been involved in mixed-finance transactions since early HOPE VI days.
• Multifamily Bond Development Council (MBDC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInterdisciplinary leadership group of developers, lenders, investment bankers, investors and related professionals with purpose of advocating for policies and resources to expand affordable housing production utilizing private activity bonds.
• Tennessee Developers CouncilregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorState chapter providing localized programming and networking opportunities for developers in Tennessee. Operates with separate sponsorship opportunities.
• California Developers CouncilregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorState chapter providing localized programming and networking opportunities for developers in California. Participation limited to NH&RA members.
• NASBA (National Association of State Boards of Accountancy)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNH&RA/NCHMA is registered with NASBA as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors.
• The Breakers Palm BeachminorOthersHost venue for NH&RA Annual Meeting. NH&RA reserves discounted room blocks and sells out hotel room blocks for attendees.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• National Association of Home Builders (NAHB): NAHB represents the residential construction industry including single-family and multifamily builders. Closely analogous membership and conference model to NH&RA, with state/local affiliates and strong policy advocacy, though focused on for-sale housing rather than affordable rental.
• NAIOP Commercial Real Estate Development Association: NAIOP is the leading trade association for commercial real estate developers, owners, and investors. Comparable to NH&RA as a developer-focused membership organization with conferences, publications, and policy advocacy, but focused on office/industrial rather than affordable housing.
• Urban Land Institute (ULI): ULI is a global research and education organization supporting land use and real estate development. Comparable membership and educational programming model to NH&RA, with strong conference tradition and policy engagement, though focused on broader real estate rather than affordable housing.
• BOMA International (Building Owners and Managers Association): BOMA is a trade association for commercial real estate professionals with similar dues, conference, and certification model. Comparable trade association structure to NH&RA but focused on building operations rather than affordable housing development finance.
• National Apartment Association (NAA): NAA is the leading national trade association for the rental housing industry with state and local affiliates. Operates a similar membership, conference, and education model to NH&RA but with broader rental housing scope beyond the affordable/tax credit niche.
• National Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC): NMHC is the largest national trade association for the apartment industry, representing multifamily developers, owners, and managers. Highly comparable to NH&RA as a membership-based organization serving real estate professionals, though broader in scope than NH&RA's affordable housing/tax credit focus.

Direct peers

• National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC): NLIHC is a national advocacy organization dedicated to achieving socially just public policy ensuring low-income people have decent, affordable homes. Direct peer to NH&RA in the affordable housing policy and advocacy space, though more advocacy-focused and less focused on the tax credit deal ecosystem.
• Enterprise Community Partners: Enterprise Community Partners is a national nonprofit that combines development, lending, and policy advocacy in affordable housing. Comparable to NH&RA in the affordable housing ecosystem with developer/member network, though structured as a CDFI and developer rather than a trade association.

Emerging players

• Council of Large Public Housing Authorities (CLPHA): CLPHA represents the largest public housing authorities in the U.S., which overlap with NH&RA's Public Housing Revitalization Council membership base. Comparable in serving affordable housing professionals and government entities, though more narrowly focused on public housing agencies.
• Affordable Housing Finance (magazine by Affordable Housing Finance magazine): Affordable Housing Finance is a media brand covering the LIHTC and affordable housing finance industry, published by Scotsman Guide. Comparable to NH&RA's Tax Credit Advisor as an industry publication serving affordable housing finance professionals, though structured as media rather than a member association.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/NationalHousingAndRehab
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/national-housing-rehabilitation-association
• Xx.com/HousingOnline

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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