NAHMA

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NAHMA is a U.S. non-profit trade association representing an estimated 75% of the affordable housing management industry, delivering advocacy, nine professional credentials, conferences, and recognition programs to owners, agents, vendors, and individual professionals.

Company typePrivate
Founded1990
HeadquartersAlexandria, United States
Headcount1–10
GTM typeB2B
OfferingServices

What NAHMA does

The National Affordable Housing Management Association (NAHMA) is a U.S. non-profit trade association, founded in 1990 and headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, that represents an estimated 75% of the nation's affordable housing management industry. Its member base is composed of affordable housing owners, agents, vendors, and individual professionals serving federally assisted housing programs, with 12+ regional Affordable Housing Management Associations (AHMAs) operating underneath its national structure.

NAHMA's core offerings span four lines: (1) advocacy and federal policy engagement on behalf of affordable housing operators; (2) a credentialing portfolio of nine professional designations (BCD, CGPM, CPO, FHC, NAHMT, NAHMS, NAHP, NAHP-e, SHCM) tied to training curricula and exams; (3) a multi-track conference and education business (National Affordable Housing Management Conference, National Staffing Conference, CFOK conference); and (4) recognition programs such as the NAHMA Diversity & Inclusion Leadership Award and the National Affordable Housing of the Month designation. Adjacent member services include a Career Center job board, a vendor partner directory, and the NELLS (National Emerging Leaders for Leadership Success) leadership development program.

The business model is built on tiered annual membership dues and credential fees. Membership tiers are priced at $1,400 (Affiliate, individual), $1,900 (Associate, vendor partner), and $1,650-$3,400 across Executive I-III+ levels for owners/agents, with additional revenue from credential application fees, conference registration, and sponsorship. Operating with a small staff of 1-10 employees, the organization runs as a lean association with revenues drawn from a recurring membership and event base rather than from external capital funding; no funding rounds, acquisitions, or M&A activity are disclosed.

NAHMA firmographics

Firmographics

Name: NAHMA
Legal name: National Affordable Housing Management Association
Website: https://nahma.org
Company type: Private
Founded year: 1990
Operating status: Operating
Headcount range: 1–10 employees
Short description: NAHMA is a U.S. non-profit trade association representing an estimated 75% of the affordable housing management industry, delivering advocacy, nine professional credentials, conferences, and recognition programs to owners, agents, vendors, and individual professionals.
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NAHMA industry classification

Industry

Product category: Professional Association Services
NAICS: Business Associations (813910)
SIC: Services-Membership Organizations (8600)
akta.pro primary industry: Environmental, Health & Safety / Sustainability (EHS, Environmental Compliance CE) (EDAAALAO)

Keywords

Affordable housing management
Professional certifications
Industry advocacy
Membership association
Training conferences

Where NAHMA is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city: Alexandria
HQ country: United States
HQ region: North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

NAHMA business model

Business model

GTM type: B2B
Offering type: Services
Cost components: Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

Membership Dues: Annual membership fees from property managers, owners, and industry stakeholders at various tier levels (Executive I-III, Associate, Affiliate).
Credentials and Certifications: Application and renewal fees for professional certifications including CPO, FHC, NAHP, NAHP-e, SHCM, NAHMT, NAHMS, CGPM, and BCD credentials.
Professional Education Programs: Revenue from NELLS (NAHMA Emerging Leaders Learning Series) programs and training courses.
Events and Conferences: Biannual Top Issues in Affordable Housing Conferences and regional AHMA events.
Store Products: Sale of educational materials, certification renewals, and merchandise through the online store.

Pricing tiers

Model	Billing	Price
Subscription	Annual	Executive I Membership
Subscription	Annual	Executive II Membership
Subscription	Annual	Executive III+ Membership
Subscription	Annual	Associate Member
Subscription	Annual	Affiliate Member
One time/ perpetual license	Multi-year contract	SHCM Certification Application
One time/ perpetual license	Multi-year contract	NELLS Executive Program

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

NAHMA product offering

Product offering

Core offering

NAHMA is a non-profit professional association that delivers tiered membership, nine professional credentials (BCD, CGPM, CPO, FHC, NAHMT, NAHMS, NAHP, NAHP-e, SHCM), the Communities of Quality property certification, the NELLS leadership development program, biannual industry conferences, and federal/state advocacy representation to affordable housing property managers, owners, and industry stakeholders across the United States.

Product overview

NAHMA is a professional association offering a portfolio of industry credentials, certification programs, education and training, and advocacy services for the affordable housing management industry. The core offerings include nine professional credentials (BCD, CGPM, CPO, FHC, NAHMT, NAHMS, NAHP, NAHP-e, and SHCM), a certification program for properties (Communities of Quality), the NELLS leadership development program, an annual ranking (Affordable 100), webinars, conferences, and advocacy representation. The association does not offer a software platform or technology product—its offerings are entirely education, certification, and advocacy-based services for its membership of affordable housing professionals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

NAHMA Maps: Mobile application for mapping affordable housing properties
Communities of Quality
NAHMA Affordable 100
NAHMA Emerging Leaders Learning Series (NELLS)

Products and services

Communities of Quality (COQ) National certification program recognizing outstanding achievements of property managers and owners who provide high-quality, affordable multifamily rental housing. Properties can be certified for achieving excellence in management, resident services, personnel training, and other criteria.
Blended Compliance Designation (BCD) Professional credential for affordable housing management professionals requiring demonstrated competencies in blended compliance across multiple housing programs.
Credential for Green Property Management (CGPM) Certification for on-site managers, maintenance staff, and supervisors at affordable and conventional apartment communities employing energy efficiency and resiliency management practices.
Certified Professional of Occupancy (CPO) Professional certification focusing on HUD occupancy regulations and compliance requirements for affordable housing professionals.
Fair Housing Compliance (FHC) Certification program covering fair housing laws and compliance requirements for affordable housing management professionals.
National Accredited Housing Maintenance Technician (NAHMT) Credential recognizing apartment housing maintenance professionals who have met the highest industry standards through education, training, work experience, and adherence to professional conduct requirements.
National Accredited Housing Maintenance Supervisor (NAHMS) Credential recognizing housing maintenance supervisors who have demonstrated the highest industry standards through education, training, work experience, and adherence to professional conduct requirements.
National Affordable Housing Professional Certification (NAHP) Professional certification program with stringent requirements dedicated solely to recognizing and promoting achievement of the highest possible standards in affordable housing management, requiring minimum two years experience and education components.
NAHP Executive (NAHP-e) Executive-level certification recognizing affordable housing management executives with at least five years experience and minimum three years as active owner, CEO, managing agent, asset manager, district/regional manager, or equivalent.
Specialist in Housing Credit Management (SHCM)
NAHMA Emerging Leaders Learning Series (NELLS)
NAHMA Affordable 100
Education & Training Events
Advocacy Services
NAHMA Membership Program

Companies that use NAHMA

Customer profile

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

NAHMA technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API: No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

NAHMA partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

AlliantminorOthersNAHMA-endorsed insurance provider offering risk management and specialty insurance services for real estate and hospitality sectors.
Conner StrongminorOthersNAHMA-endorsed insurance provider offering commercial insurance solutions.
McGriffminorOthersNAHMA-endorsed insurance provider offering insurance solutions for the affordable housing industry.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

NAHMA competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

NAHMA financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

NAHMA leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

NAHMA funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

NAHMA M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about NAHMA

What does NAHMA do?

Is NAHMA a public or private company?

NAHMA is a private company. It is classified as nonprofit foundation owned and is currently operating.

When was NAHMA founded?

NAHMA was founded in 1990. It employs 1 to 10 people.

Where is NAHMA based?

NAHMA is headquartered in Alexandria, United States, in the North America region.

How does NAHMA make money?

Five revenue lines are on record. Membership Dues are the primary driver. The others are credentials and Certifications, professional Education Programs, events and Conferences and store Products.

Does NAHMA have an API?

No public API is recorded for NAHMA.

What industry is NAHMA in?

NAHMA's product category is Professional Association Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EDAAALAO, Environmental, Health & Safety / Sustainability (EHS, Environmental Compliance CE). Its NAICS code is 813910 and its SIC code is 8600.