Overview
The Texas Affiliation of Affordable Housing Providers (TAAHP) is a non-profit 501(c)(6) trade association serving affordable housing industry providers. Our principal goal is to increase the supply and quality of affordable housing for Texans with limited incomes and special needs.
Founded in 1997, TAAHP is considered the “Voice of Affordable Housing in Texas,” and represents housing industry professionals involved in the financing, design, development, and management of affordable housing communities in Texas through public/private partnerships.
Each year, our membership produces tens of thousands of award-winning affordable housing communities with state-of-the-art designs, amenities, and resident services. TAAHP has seen exponential growth and diversity among its membership which ranges from: attorneys, accountants, for- and nonprofit developers, investors, syndicators, property management companies, market analysts, housing finance corporations, vendors/suppliers, government entities, students, trade associations, and other housing advocates.
Mission
TAAHP is the primary advocate and leading resource for the affordable housing industry in Texas.
Vision
To inspire and engage our members and stakeholders to end the affordable housing crisis in Texas.
Board of Directors
TAAHP is governed by a Board of Directors elected by the membership annually with term limits imposed. Our Directors represent such diverse disciplines as owners/developers (for profit and non-profit), lenders/investors, and general membership categories.
TAAHP leadership is dedicated to promoting affordable housing and educating members on key issues facing the housing industry. A slate of candidates are selected by a nominating committee and voted on by the general membership. Officers and Board members are announced at the annual Texas Housing Conference sponsored by TAAHP.
Professional Staff
TAAHP is managed by a professional staff committed to executing the vision and mission set by the Board of Directors. The team oversees day-to-day operations, programs, events, member services, and advocacy efforts—ensuring strategic priorities are advanced efficiently and with high standards so the board’s goals translate into measurable impact across Texas’s affordable housing community.
TAAHP Committees
TAAHP has a core of active member volunteers that advise and assist staff with many support functions of the organization. These individuals are key to the ongoing professional development of our members and the many outreach activities of the organization. Per TAAHP Bylaws, some committees are comprised of members appointed by the Board of the Directors while others are open to the membership. Ask for details.
Conference Committee
Responsible for recommending all matters relating to the Texas Housing Conference to the Board of Directors. Responsibilities include venue, budgeting, sponsorship sales, programming, educational components, speakers, theme, and evaluations.
Education Committee
Identifies educational opportunities required by the industry. The committee focus is to create educational seminars and review and coordinate with the Conference Committee and Staff to develop the conference educational sessions.
Membership Development Committee
The Membership Development Committee identifies membership growth opportunities and works with staff as it considers strategies, promotions and required budgets necessary to promote membership growth for the organization.
Government and Legislative Affairs (GALA) Committee
The Membership Development Committee identifies membership growth opportunities and works with staff as it considers strategies, promotions and required budgets necessary to promote membership growth for the organization.
Qualified Allocation Plan (QAP) Committee
Reviews the annual QAP and Multifamily Rules to develop and adopt consensus recommendations. The QAP Committee shall annually hold no fewer than one meeting of the full membership in order to allow input and participation of the members.
Scholarship Committee
Responsible for developing scholarship guidelines, application procedures, reviewing scholarship candidates and recommending awards which will be announced annually, but no later than at the annual Texas Housing Conference.
Non-Profit Development Advisory Committee
Educate TAAHP Membership on the benefits of nonprofit partnerships to develop and operate affordable and supportive housing; the importance of integrated housing services; and, to give voice to nonprofits regarding current and future housing policy.
Rural Development Advisory Committee
To bring about a better understanding of rural communities and their needs; differences in construction (challenges) in rural communities; offer suggestions for rule changes to assist in getting rehabilitation/ preservation to the most needed developments and to put new housing in rural areas that make good housing/real estate/business sense.
TAAHP Local & Municipal Affairs (LAMA) Group Leadership Team
TAAHP established LAMA groups in 2024 to grow TAAHP’s influence at the local level in Texas’ major metropolitan areas. LAMA groups aim to identify opportunities to weigh in and have a seat at the table on local issues and decision making the impacts affordable housing. Additionally, LAMA groups provide local networking and educational opportunities for TAAHP members.
Joining a Committee
Each year, TAAHP members are invited to submit their interest to serve on committees through a formal “call for interest” process. The “Call for Interest” is emailed in June and affords members an opportunity to sign up to serve. Interest lists are provided to incoming committee chairs and assignments are made beginning in August. This is an annual process and committee terms last for one board-cycle from August to June.