Virginia Association of Housing and Community Development Officials

What Virginia Association of Housing and Community Development Officials does

Virginia Association of Housing and Community Development Officials (VAHCDO) is a 501(c)(4) non-profit professional association founded in 1971 and headquartered in Richmond, Virginia. The organization represents Virginia's public housing authorities, redevelopment authorities, and local government housing and community development departments that deploy federal, state, and local funds for housing construction, maintenance, and community development. VAHCDO serves a statewide membership ecosystem spanning nearly every Regional Housing Authority in Virginia (including Richmond, Newport News, Chesapeake, Harrisonburg, Williamsburg, Staunton, Suffolk, Portsmouth, Lynchburg, Cumberland Plateau, Marion, and Bristol RHAs), alongside individual professionals, affiliate organizations (banks, developers, consultants, suppliers), and students.

VAHCDO's core offerings include a tiered membership program ($600-$2,500 annual dues for agencies based on operating budget; $35-$350 for individuals/affiliates/students), an annual conference (Virginia Beach, April 2026), specialized training programs including HOTMA-compliant HCV/PH rent calculation courses ($825-$1,000) delivered in partnership with Nan McKay and Associates, a member-only Landlord Participation Toolkit, a scholarship program for public housing residents and HCV participants, and a tiered sponsorship program ($1,500-$20,000). Its digital infrastructure is built on Wild Apricot membership software; there is no proprietary technology platform.

Revenue is generated through annual membership dues, conference registrations and sponsorships, fee-based training, and charitable donations. The association's go-to-market is sales-led and event-driven, with direct outreach to housing authorities and local governments supplemented by an annual conference, SERC-NAHRO regional events, and topical training seminars. VAHCDO's primary differentiator is its direct policy access to Virginia Housing (VHDA), the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development, the Virginia Housing Study Commission, and HUD's Richmond Field Office, which it leverages for legislative advocacy at the Virginia General Assembly — most recently securing statewide expansion of the Communities of Opportunity Tax Credit and earning the 2025 NAHRO Advocate of the Year Award.

Name

Virginia Association of Housing and Community Development Officials

Legal name

Virginia Association of Housing and Community Development Officials

Website

https://vahcdo.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

VAHCDO is a 501(c)(4) non-profit membership association founded in 1971 that represents Virginia's public housing authorities and community development departments, providing advocacy, training, scholarships, and an annual conference to housing professionals statewide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional association services (public housing and community development)

NAICS

Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations (8139), Other Similar Organizations (except Business, Professional, Labor, and Political Organizations) (81399), Social Advocacy Organizations (8133)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGAFAA

Civil Liberties & Constitutional Rights Advocacy

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Civil Rights, Advocacy & Public Policy Organizations

SECONDARYBPAJAHAN

Association Compliance, Governance & Board Support Services

Business & Public Services/Real Estate Services (Brokerage, Property Management)/HOA/Condominium Association Management

Keywords

• Affordable housing advocacy
• Membership association services
• Housing policy advocacy
• Professional training programs
• Community development services

Headquarters

HQ city

Staunton

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership dues based on organizational budget tier. Housing authorities and local government departments pay between $600-$2,500 annually depending on their consolidated operating budget size. Affiliate members pay $350/year, individual members pay $200/year, and student members pay $35/year.
2. Conference and Event Revenue: Annual conference registration fees ($250-$350 per person), scholarship luncheon tickets ($50), exhibitor registrations ($400), and sponsorship packages ranging from $1,000 to $20,000 for various conference and scholarship event sponsorship tiers.
3. Training Programs: Fee-based professional training programs including HOTMA certification courses. Seminar and exam packages priced at $1,000 per participant; seminar-only options at $825. Training conducted in partnership with Nan McKay and Associates.
4. Donations and Fundraising: Accepts charitable donations to support scholarship programs and affordable housing advocacy efforts. Donations are solicited through the website and at events.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Virginia Association of Housing and Community Development Officials (VAHCDO) is a 501(c)(4) non-profit membership association that represents Virginia's housing authorities, redevelopment authorities, and local government housing and community development departments. Its core offerings are annual tiered memberships, professional training programs (including HOTMA rent calculation courses), statewide legislative advocacy, an annual conference with sponsorship tiers, scholarship programs for public housing residents, and member resources such as the Landlord Participation Toolkit.

Product overview

VAHCDO operates as a unified membership-based service organization rather than a traditional software product company. The organization offers a portfolio of services including membership programs, training courses, advocacy, scholarships, annual conferences, and member resources. The primary digital presence is hosted on Wild Apricot membership software platform. Key offerings include the Landlord Participation Toolkit (members-only customizable marketing resources), HCV and PH Rent Calculation Training (Full HOTMA compliance), Scholarship Program for public housing and HCV participants, and the Annual Conference with sponsorship opportunities. Services are delivered through member-only portals and public website.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• VAHCDO Membership Services Annual tiered membership for Virginia housing authorities, local government housing/community development departments, affiliates, individuals, and students, providing access to industry seminars, workshops, discounted training, the member directory, and scholarship programs.
• Training Programs

Quantifiable outcome

• Successfully advocated for expansion of Communities of Opportunity Tax Credit from three metropolitan regions to statewide availability, with increased budget.
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core, secondary and minor.

• U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHUD is the primary federal agency regulating public housing and Section 8 programs. VAHCDO representatives interact regularly with HUD's Richmond Field Office. VAHCDO tracks HUD regulatory changes (such as HOTMA implementation delays), disseminates HUD guidance to members, and advocates on federal housing policy issues.
• Virginia HousingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVirginia Housing (formerly VHDA) is the state housing finance agency. VAHCDO maintains regular interaction with Virginia Housing and has collaborated on policy issues. Vice President Yilla Smith serves on VAHCDO's board representing Virginia Housing.
• Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (VDHCD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVDHCD administers state housing and community development programs. VAHCDO works with VDHCD on the Communities of Opportunity Tax Credit program and other state initiatives.
• National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational membership organization for housing and community development professionals. VAHCDO participates through SERC-NAHRO regional council, sponsors NAHRO poster contests, and received the 2025 NAHRO Advocate of the Year Award.
• SERC-NAHRO (Southeast Regional Council of NAHRO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional council representing NAHRO members in Virginia and southeastern states. VAHCDO members serve in leadership positions (SERC President Michael Wong), participate in regional committees, and compete in SERC poster contests.
• Virginia Housing CoalitionsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition of Virginia housing stakeholders addressing policy issues of mutual concern including the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program.
• Virginia Housing Study CommissionsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerState commission studying housing issues. VAHCDO representatives interact with the commission on policy formulation matters.
• Housing and Development Law Institute (HDLI)secondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides legal resources and working groups for housing industry professionals. VAHCDO shares HDLI resources with members and encourages participation in HDLI's Legal Working Group.
• Virginia's Local Housing AuthoritiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork of public housing authorities across Virginia that comprise VAHCDO's primary membership base. VAHCDO represents these authorities in state policy discussions and advocacy.
• Council of Large Public Housing Authorities (CLPHA)secondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational organization representing large public housing authorities. Linked as a resource for member agencies.
• Nan McKay and Associates, Inc.secondaryTechnology or IntegrationTraining partner that co-delivers HOTMA certification courses and rent calculation training for HCV and public housing programs. VAHCDO partners with NMA to provide professional development programs.
• Virginia Department of Social ServicessecondaryOthersState agency providing social services that intersect with housing stability. Linked as a resource for member housing authorities.
• Virginia Fair Housing OfficesecondaryOthersState office enforcing fair housing laws. Linked as a resource for member housing authorities.
• Marriott Virginia Beach Oceanfront ResortminorOthersHost hotel for the 2026 Annual VAHCDO Conference in Virginia Beach, April 19-21, 2026. Room block negotiated at $194/night for conference attendees.
• TopGolf Virginia BeachminorOthersVenue for the 2026 TopGolf Scholarship Fundraiser on April 19, 2026. Bay sponsorships available for teams of 6.
• Virginia Department for the AgingsecondaryOthersState department addressing aging-related housing needs. Linked as resource for members.
• Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental DisabilitiessecondaryOthersState department addressing behavioral health housing needs. Linked as resource for members.
• LISC Hampton RoadssecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal Initiatives Support Corporation partnership providing the EMERGE Program for real estate developer training addressing affordable housing supply shortage in Hampton Roads.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Public Housing Authorities Directors Association (PHADA): National association of public housing authority executive directors. Operates in the same housing-authority member space as VAHCDO but at the federal executive level, serving overlapping audiences with similar advocacy and training offerings.
• Florida Housing Coalition: Statewide nonprofit membership organization serving Florida housing and community development providers. Closest state-level functional analog to VAHCDO, offering similar training, advocacy, and member services in a different state.
• Council of Large Public Housing Authorities (CLPHA): National membership organization representing large public housing authorities. VAHCDO links to CLPHA as a resource for member agencies, and both serve overlapping public housing authority constituencies.
• Texas Affiliation of Affordable Housing Providers (TAAHP): Texas-based membership association for affordable housing providers offering advocacy, training, and networking. Another direct state-level functional peer operating in a similar membership-based model for housing professionals.
• SERC-NAHRO (Southeast Regional Council of NAHRO): Regional council of NAHRO covering southeastern states including Virginia. VAHCDO leadership (Michael Wong as SERC President) participates directly, making this the immediate regional peer in the same association ecosystem.
• National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO): The national parent association for housing and community development officials. VAHCDO participates through SERC-NAHRO and received NAHRO's 2025 Advocate of the Year Award, making it the most direct institutional peer.

Others

• Enterprise Community Partners: National nonprofit operating in affordable housing development, advocacy, and community development finance. Engages with the same affordable housing policy issues and developer-training ecosystems as VAHCDO.
• Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC): National community development financial institution. Already a VAHCDO partner via LISC Hampton Roads' EMERGE developer training program, making LISC a directly relevant ecosystem participant rather than a competitor.

Emerging players

• National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC): National advocacy organization for extremely low-income housing. Overlaps with VAHCDO's policy advocacy mission but operates at a national scale with a different (tenant-advocate) orientation.

Broad incumbents

• National Council of State Housing Agencies (NCSHA): National nonprofit representing state housing finance agencies including Virginia Housing. VAHCDO engages NCSHA's state-level peers and overlaps on LIHTC and affordable housing policy advocacy.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/VAHCDO
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/association-of-housing-and-community-development-officials

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Number of profiles

Profiles19 records

Funding overview

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