Oregon Rental Housing Association

What Oregon Rental Housing Association does

Oregon Rental Housing Association (ORHA) is a private, Oregon-based non-profit educational landlord association founded in 2003 and operating virtually out of Keizer, OR. It serves smaller rental property owners and operators — predominantly those with between 1 and 10 units — through a federated network of 14 local rental housing associations that act as the sole membership channel. ORHA's core deliverables are the copyrighted ORHA Forms Manual (currently in its 7th Edition, June 2025), which encodes jurisdiction-specific Oregon landlord-tenant compliance templates (including Eugene-specific forms), and the ORHA Online Forms Store, which sells downloadable notices, termination forms, and disclosure documents.

The organization monetizes through three streams: indirect membership dues flowing via local associations, one-time digital forms store sales (PayPal/card payments, no refunds), and pay-as-you-go educational events offering continuing education (CE) credits for Oregon real estate licensees — including required courses LARRC and Fair Housing, with per-attendee fees typically in the $30–$90 range. Underlying technology is conventional association infrastructure: Wild Apricot membership software powering the website, Microsoft Forms for support ticketing, Microsoft Teams/Zoom for virtual classes, and a SimpleCert-based CE Certificate Portal.

ORHA's go-to-market is channel-led and event-driven: 14 local associations deliver helplines, monthly meetings, and localized support, while the state office contributes legislative advocacy at the Oregon Legislature and in city halls (Portland, Eugene), newsletter publishing, and annual signature events such as the 5th Annual Palooza seminar. The staff is small (1–10 employees, operated primarily by volunteers), led by President Violet Wilson, with long-time lobbyist Shawn Miller driving the political-advocacy franchise via the affiliated ORHKey PAC.

Name

Oregon Rental Housing Association

Legal name

Oregon Rental Housing Association

Website

https://oregonrentalhousing.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Oregon Rental Housing Association is a non-profit trade association supporting small Oregon rental property owners (1–10 units) through 14 local associations, delivering compliance forms, continuing-education events, and legislative advocacy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Landlord / Rental Housing Trade Association Services

NAICS

Rental and Leasing Services (532)

SIC

Real Estate Agents & Managers (For Others) (6531)

akta.pro primary industry

Property Management Advisory & Leasing Administration (FSAEAJAN)

Keywords

• Landlord association services
• Rental housing compliance
• Property management education
• Real estate continuing education
• Landlord tenant law forms

Headquarters

HQ city

Keizer

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues (via Local Associations): ORHA does not offer direct memberships. Revenue is generated indirectly through the 14 local associations across Oregon that are affiliated with ORHA. Members join local associations which provide discounts on forms and access to ORHA resources.
2. Forms Store Sales: Sale of user-friendly management forms through the ORHA Online Forms Store (store.oregonrentalhousing.com). Forms are copyrighted and protected under Federal Copyright Law. Bulk orders processed for local associations. Individual sales available through the online store.
3. Educational Events and Seminars: Revenue from educational programs, seminars, and workshops offering continuing education (CE) credits for Oregon real estate licensees. Events include Law and Rule Required Course (LARRC), Fair Housing Required Course, and various property management topics.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

ORHA is a non-profit educational landlord association that supplies rental-housing providers across Oregon with legally compliant management forms (via the ORHA Online Forms Store and the 7th Edition ORHA Forms Manual), continuing-education seminars for licensed real-estate professionals, legislative advocacy, monthly industry newsletter, and member support services. Membership, events, and local support are delivered through a network of 14 affiliated local rental-housing associations statewide.

Product overview

Oregon Rental Housing Association offers a platform of membership-based services for landlords and property managers focused on the smaller rental owner/operator (typically 1-10 units). The core offerings include the ORHA Online Forms Store for purchasing compliance documents, the comprehensive ORHA Forms Manual (7th Edition) providing guidance on proper form usage, and a Continuing Education Certificate Portal for real estate license renewal. These are supported by legislative advocacy services, educational programs covering landlord-tenant law and property management topics, a monthly newsletter, an online support ticket system, and a network of 14 local associations across Oregon providing regional member support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ORH Key PAC: Political action committee accepting donations for advocacy purposes.

Products and services

• ORHA Forms Manual, Seventh Edition Comprehensive printed reference manual (Seventh Edition) providing guidance on which Oregon rental-housing forms to use, how to complete them correctly, and proper service procedures. Updated for HB 2001, Senate Bill 1069, and Eugene city rental regulations, and includes Eugene-specific forms (T4EU, T5EU, T6EU, T7EU). Bulk orders processed for local associations; not sold directly to individual consumers.
• ORHA Online Forms Store Digital storefront at store.oregonrentalhousing.com selling individual user-friendly rental-housing management forms (notices, terminations, rent increases, late fees, renters-insurance changes, email-mail service agreements, abandoned-property notices, and more). Copyrighted under Federal Copyright Law; downloadable PDFs available for 7 days after purchase; accepts PayPal and debit/credit cards; bulk orders handled for local associations.
• Law and Rule Required Course (LARRC) 2026-2027 State-required continuing-education course for Oregon real-estate licensees covering Oregon real-estate law and rule updates. Virtual attendance via Microsoft Teams; $50 without CE credits or $65 with 2 CE credits. Offered across the 2026-2027 license cycle.
• Fair Housing Required Course 2026-2027 State-required continuing-education course covering Oregon and federal fair-housing law. Virtual attendance via Microsoft Teams; $50 without CE credits or $80 with 2 CE credits. Offered across the 2026-2027 license cycle.
• ORHA Continuing Education Certificate Portal Online CE certificate portal at orha.simplecert.net where real-estate licensees obtain CE certificates after attending ORHA events and classes for license renewal.
• Local Association Membership (via 14 Local Associations) Statewide membership product delivered exclusively through 14 affiliated local rental-housing associations across Oregon (Central Oregon ROA, Clatsop County ROA, Douglas County ROA, Klamath ROA, Lane County ROA, Linn-Benton RHA, Mid-Columbia ROA, Northeast Oregon ROA, Portland Area ROA, Salem RHA, Southern Oregon ROA, S.W. Oregon ROA, Treasure Valley RA, Umatilla County RHA). Benefits include access to the ORHA Forms Manual and forms-store discounts, legislative advocacy and alerts, industry newsletter, networking, local helplines, and educational programs. Not sold directly by the ORHA state office.
• Legislative Advocacy Services Statewide legislative monitoring and advocacy at the Oregon Legislature and local city halls (including Portland and Eugene), tracking and shaping landlord-tenant law, fighting rent-control proposals, and providing legislative alerts and city/county policy support to members.
• ORHA Newsletter ('Oregon Rental Housing Association News') Monthly newsletter providing updates on breaking rental laws, new forms, recent Q&As, legislative updates, and association news; available to members via newsletter archives at oregonrentalhousing.com.
• ORHA Support Ticket System Online support-ticket submission system (powered by Microsoft Forms at forms.office.com) for member questions, form suggestions, website feedback, and general support; emergencies handled by the ORHA Executive Committee via local associations 24/7.

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Klamath Rental Owner's Association (KROA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 May 2026KROA partnered with ORHA to co-host the 5th Annual Palooza seminar. ORHA board members volunteered their time to organize and present an all-day event to support smaller local associations. KROA arranged venue, secured sponsors for lunch and happy hour, and gathered donations for swag bags and door prizes. The event offered three landlord education classes, a Q&A panel, and up to six CE credit hours. Fifty-three individuals participated including nine virtual attendees.
• Salem Rental Housing Association (SRHA)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSRHA is one of 14 local associations affiliated with ORHA. Hosts in-person events such as the 'Acts of God and Other Disasters' seminar featuring ORHA President Violet Wilson as speaker. SRHA operates its own helpline (503-370-4020) and seminar registration independently.
• Rental Owners Association of Southwestern Oregon (ROASWO)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorROASWO hosts educational events including 'Odds & Ends of Property Management' and 'Domestic Violence' classes. Classes offer CE credits for Oregon real estate licensees. ROASWO operates independently with its own registration system and pricing for members and non-members.
• Portland Area Rental Owners Association (PAROA)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPAROA is one of 14 local associations affiliated with ORHA. Hosts free webinars on topics such as Move Out Process and Security Deposits, Inspections and Repairs, and comprehensive multi-session courses on Oregon housing laws. Operates independently with its own registration.
• Central Oregon Rental Owners Association (COROA)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCOROA hosts webinars including the 2026 Landlord/Tenant Law Update featuring ORHA President Violet Wilson as instructor. Offers 2 CE credits for licensed brokers and property managers. Operates independently with its own pricing for members and non-members.
• Lane Rental Owners Association (Lane ROA)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLane ROA hosts frequent webinars on topics including Move-In Process, Move-Out Process, Security Deposit Reconciliation, Eviction 101, Tenant Non-Compliance, Small Claims Process, and Trial Prep. Classes feature instructors like Tia Politi. Operates independently with its own CE credit issuance.
• Lesueur Family of Rental CompaniesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of the 5th Annual Palooza seminar co-hosted by KROA and ORHA. Contributed to event sponsorship along with other rental industry companies.
• Reed Real Estate Investments IncminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of the 5th Annual Palooza seminar co-hosted by KROA and ORHA.
• Midland EmpireminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of the 5th Annual Palooza seminar co-hosted by KROA and ORHA.
• Steward Property ManagementminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of the 5th Annual Palooza seminar co-hosted by KROA and ORHA.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Apartment Association of Greater Portland: Regional rental housing industry association serving the Portland, Oregon metro area. Comparable in focus on property management advocacy, education, and networking within the same Oregon market where ORHA operates.

Broad incumbents

• Institute of Real Estate Management: International professional association for property managers, providing certifications (CPM, ARM), training, and industry resources. Comparable in delivering professional education and certification services to property managers, though at a broader national/international scale.
• National Association of Residential Property Managers: National professional association for residential property managers, offering certification, education, and networking. Comparable in serving the residential rental industry with similar compliance training and member support functions.
• National Apartment Association: The largest U.S. trade association for the rental housing industry, serving as a national umbrella with state affiliates. Comparable in advocacy, education, and member services, but with a much broader industry focus than ORHA's small-landlord niche.

Direct peers

• California Rental Housing Association: State-level trade association for rental property owners in California, mirroring ORHA's structure with local chapters, advocacy, forms, and educational offerings for smaller landlords in a comparable regulatory environment.

Emerging players

• BiggerPockets: Online platform offering landlord education, forums, template libraries, and a marketplace — competing with ORHA's traditional forms and educational offerings through a digital-first model targeted at small and mid-size landlords.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/OregonRha
• Facebookfacebook.com/OregonRHA
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/oregon-rental-housing-assn-inc

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

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