Council of Large Public Housing Authorities

What Council of Large Public Housing Authorities does

The Council of Large Public Housing Authorities (CLPHA) is a Washington, DC-based non-profit membership organization founded in 1986 that represents approximately 80 of the nation's largest public housing authorities (PHAs). Its member agencies collectively manage nearly 40% of U.S. public housing stock and administer more than a quarter of the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program, serving nearly 1 million low-income households. CLPHA's core mission centers on federal advocacy, policy analysis, research, and public education aimed at preserving and improving the nation's public and affordable housing stock, which faces an estimated $169.1 billion preservation need per its 10 Year Roadmap coalition work.

CLPHA's program portfolio includes advocacy tracks for the Public Housing program, Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8), the Moving to Work (MTW) demonstration, and the Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) preservation program, plus the cross-sector "Housing Is" initiative—now operating as a separate 501(c)3—that aligns housing with health, education, and digital connectivity partners. Member services are delivered through three annual conferences (Spring Meeting, Housing Is Summit, CLPHA CONVENE), a portfolio of working groups (CIO, Communications, EHV, HR, Legislative, MTW Collaborative, Place-Based, Tenant-Based), the Housing Is Clearinghouse platform at housingis.org, and ongoing Washington legislative updates. The organization does not develop proprietary technology products; its technology footprint consists of standard member communications infrastructure (newsletters, podcasts, webinars, member job board, online working groups).

CLPHA's revenue model is membership-dues driven (annual, recurring subscription) with supplemental conference sponsorship revenue from tiered Bronze/Silver/Gold packages sold to vendors serving the affordable housing industry. Membership eligibility is restricted to PHAs administering more than 1,200 combined units and vouchers, creating a defined addressable market of roughly 80-85 large agencies. Total revenue, sponsor pricing, and membership dues are not publicly disclosed.

Name

Council of Large Public Housing Authorities

Legal name

Council of Large Public Housing Authorities

Website

https://clpha.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

CLPHA is a Washington, DC-based non-profit membership organization representing 80+ of the nation's largest public housing authorities, delivering federal advocacy, policy research, annual conferences, and cross-sector collaboration through its Housing Is initiative serving nearly 1 million low-income households.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Housing Advocacy and Membership Services

NAICS

Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development (9251), Social Advocacy Organizations (8133)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Affordable Housing & Community Development (Housing, Community Land Trusts) (BPAGALAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Fair Housing, Compliance & Housing Program Oversight (FSALAKAN)

Keywords

• Public housing advocacy
• Housing policy research
• Membership association services
• Affordable housing programs
• Nonprofit housing organization

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: CLPHA generates revenue through annual membership dues from public housing authorities. Membership is limited to agencies administering more than 1,200 combined units and vouchers, with over 80 member agencies representing the nation's largest PHAs.
2. Conference Sponsorships: Corporate sponsorships at CLPHA conferences (Spring Meeting, Housing Is Summit, CLPHA CONVENE) provide revenue through tiered packages. Sponsors include vendors and service providers in the public housing and affordable housing industry.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

CLPHA is a non-profit membership association that advocates for and supports the nation's largest public housing authorities (PHAs). It provides federal legislative and regulatory advocacy, policy analysis, research, peer-to-peer convening through annual conferences and working groups, and operates the Housing Is cross-sector initiative connecting housing, education, and health organizations to improve outcomes for low-income households.

Product overview

CLPHA is a non-profit membership organization, not a product company. Its offerings consist of advocacy programs, cross-sector initiatives, and member services. The core programs include the Housing Is Initiative (which encompasses Education, Health, and Digital Connectivity sub-programs), Public Housing advocacy, Housing Choice Voucher support, Moving to Work, and RAD preservation programs. Member services include conferences, working groups, the Housing Is Clearinghouse platform, research publications, and a job board. These are organizational programs and services for public housing authorities, not commercial software products or technology offerings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Housing Is: An initiative founded by CLPHA that helps broaden and deepen efforts to align housing, education, and health organizations to produce positive long-term outcomes for those experiencing poverty. Now operates as a separate 501(c)3 organization.

Products and services

• Housing Is Initiative

Quantifiable outcome

• $10 billion in annual spending by member agencies represents collective market influence
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• UnitedHealthcarecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Housing Is and UnitedHealthcare expanded collaborative work in 2026 to address community health needs for people living in public housing. The partnership focuses on aligning housing stability with healthcare access to improve outcomes for low-income individuals and families.
• Prevent Child Abuse AmericacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHousing Is initiative partnered with Prevent Child Abuse America, SchoolHouse Connection, and ZERO TO THREE to launch Thrive From The Start, addressing homelessness among infants, toddlers, and expectant parents.
• SchoolHouse ConnectioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCross-sector partner in Thrive From The Start initiative focused on addressing homelessness among infants, toddlers, and expectant parents through alignment of housing and early childhood systems.
• ZERO TO THREEcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Thrive From The Start initiative to address infant and toddler homelessness through cross-sector collaboration between housing and early childhood development organizations.
• T-Mobile (Project 10Million)majorGTM or Marketing PartnerHousing Is partnered with T-Mobile on Project 10Million initiative to connect low-income students with free internet access. Families with students in grades K-12 who meet income requirements are eligible for 200GB internet access per year for five years. Housing Is works with member PHAs to spread awareness and help residents access the program.
• Federated WirelessmajorTechnology or IntegrationPartner in Sacramento's Last Mile Broadband Connectivity Project providing free high-speed wifi to public housing residents. The partnership helped implement state-of-the-art technology for approximately 300 residents.
• 10 Year Roadmap CoalitioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCLPHA co-chairs the 10 Year Roadmap for Public Housing Sustainability, a broad coalition of stakeholders engaged to advance and preserve public housing. The coalition's interim report identifies $169.1 billion cost needed to preserve public housing.
• HUD (U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development)coreOthersCLPHA maintains ongoing policy relationship with HUD for advocacy, program guidance, and regulatory discussions. The organization advocates on behalf of member PHAs regarding federal housing policy, funding, and program administration.
• Atrium HealthmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAtrium Health transferred 14 acres of land to INLIVIAN (Charlotte Housing Authority) to help expand affordable housing in Charlotte, demonstrating cross-sector health-to-housing land contributions.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC): LISC is a national nonprofit CDFI supporting affordable housing and community development in underserved areas. Similar mission scope to CLPHA's Housing Is cross-sector work, but focused on community development financing rather than PHA advocacy.
• Enterprise Community Partners: Enterprise is a national nonprofit that invests in affordable housing and community development. Comparable to CLPHA's mission around affordable housing preservation and creation, though operates more as a developer/funder than an advocacy trade group.

Direct peers

• National Housing Conference (NHC): NHC is a membership-based policy advocacy organization focused on affordable housing for all Americans. Comparable to CLPHA as a Washington-based housing policy voice, with overlapping member base of housing authorities and developers.
• National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC): NLIHC is a leading national advocacy organization dedicated solely to ending America's affordable housing crisis. Comparable to CLPHA as a housing-focused advocacy peer, though NLIHC emphasizes low-income renters generally while CLPHA focuses on large PHA operators.
• National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO): NAHRO is a national membership association for housing and community development professionals, including PHAs. Comparable to CLPHA as the broader umbrella trade body, but covers all PHAs (not just large ones) and is the most direct peer in the PHA advocacy space.
• Public Housing Authorities Directors Association (PHADA): PHADA represents executive directors of PHAs and serves as a direct peer advocacy organization in Washington. Unlike CLPHA, PHADA covers PHAs of all sizes but competes for the same members and policy influence on Capitol Hill.
• Affordable Housing Tax Credit Coalition: A national advocacy coalition preserving and expanding federal housing tax credits (LIHTC). Peer to CLPHA in the federal affordable housing policy advocacy space, but focused on LIHTC financing rather than public housing and HCV programs.
• National Alliance to End Homelessness: National Alliance to End Homelessness is a leading advocacy organization on homelessness policy. Peer to CLPHA in housing advocacy, with some overlap through HUD policy and Emergency Housing Vouchers (a current CLPHA issue).

Broad incumbents

• Habitat for Humanity International: Habitat for Humanity is a global nonprofit focused on affordable homeownership for low-income families. Comparable to CLPHA in the affordable housing space but larger, broader scope, and focused on homeownership rather than public/rental housing advocacy.

Others

• Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (CBPP): CBPP is a nonpartisan policy research institute covering programs affecting low-income households. Adjacent to CLPHA through HUD budget and housing policy analysis, but covers a much broader low-income policy portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries1 record

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