Company Profile
NAHRO
Company Overview
NAHRO, established in 1933, is a membership organization of almost 20,000 housing and community development agencies and professionals throughout the United States whose mission is to create affordable housing and safe, viable communities that enhance the quality of life for all Americans, especially those of low- and moderate-income. NAHRO’s membership administers more than 3 million housing units for 7.6 million people.
Company History
Here are a few highlights from NAHRO’s rich history.
2019
For the first time in its history, NAHRO has an all-female leadership team: President Sunny Shaw, Senior Vice-President Patricia Wells, and CEO Adrianne Todman.
2018
NAHRO was integral to the passage of the Economic Growth, Regulatory Reform, and Consumer Protection Act, which was a huge win for small public housing authorities. This legislation provided needed regulatory relief and created a dedicated section of the 1937 Housing Act for small agencies.
2016
After vigorous advocacy by NAHRO and its members, the Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act (H.R. 3700) is signed into law. It is the most recent large-scale housing bill to amend the Housing Act of 1937 since the 1998 Quality Housing and Work Responsibility Act.
1998
The Quality Housing and Work Responsibility Act (QHWRA), the most recent comprehensive revision of the public housing and Section 8 programs, was passed.
1996
The 1996 Appropriations Act included the creation of the Moving to Work Demonstration Program, which allowed participating public housing authorities broad flexibility with regard to many HUD statutory and regulatory requirements.
1986
Congress passed the Tax Reform Act, of 1986, which included the Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC). The LIHTC is a critical tool for incentivizing affordable housing development nationwide.
1984
NAHRO assists in the founding of the Housing and Development Law Institute, a non-profit that provides legal resources for housing agencies and their counsel.
1980
NAHRO created the Management Evaluation and Improvement System (MEIS), precursor to the Public Housing Management Assessment Program (PHMAP).
1953
NAHO expanded to include redevelopment officials and changed its name to the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials.
1949
NAHO was influential in the passage of the Housing Act of 1949.
1937
NAHO was influential in passing the Housing Act of 1937, the first federal legislation that committed the federal government to assisting localities with building low-rent housing and redeveloping blighted areas.
1933
A group of housing officials came together in Chicago to form the National Association of Housing Officials (NAHO).
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes paid medical, dental, and vision insurance; deferred compensation plan (401 k), annual and sick leave, and paid (all) federal holidays.