Members in good standing of any affiliated association are automatically considered members of NAA and entitled to NAA benefits. Click on the links below to read more information about benefits for NAA members.
Government Affairs & Legislation
Government Issues, Advocacy and NAA Political Action Committee (NAAPAC), Apartment Industry Mobilization Services (AIMS) and HotSheet Newsletters and more...
units Magazine & Other Publications
units Magazine archives, The Industry Insider e-newsletter and more...
Education & Designation Programs
Designation Programs, continuing education, and more...
Industry Resources
NAA's Lease Program, NAA Career Center, NAA Bookstore, National Accessible Apartment Clearinghouse (NAAC) and more...
Meetings & Expositions
NAA Education Conference & Exposition, NAA Capitol Conference, Student Housing Conference, Assembly of Delegates and more...
Discounted Services for Members
Discounted services for NAA Members, discounted services for Independent Rental Owners (IRO) Members.
GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS & LEGISLATION
Government Issues & Advocacy
NAA is the only full service national trade association dedicated solely to the apartment industry. The federated structure of NAA enables the industry to represent its members and advocate on federal, state and local policy issues. to read more.
NAA's government affairs program brings together three components to benefit apartment industry interests:
- State Issues Management Program
- NAAPAC, Better Government Fund and political outreach
- The National Apartment Association / National Multi Housing Council Joint Legislative program.
NAA Political Action Committee (PAC)
NAAPAC is comprised of interested members who raise money and work to affect favorable change in federal legislation. NAAPAC also supports Congressional members who are sensitive to multifamily housing issues and serve on committees with direct jurisdiction over the apartment industry.
Apartment Industry Mobilization Service (AIMS) & HotSheet Newsletter
AIMS provides members with regular updates of legislative developments that may affect the multifamily housing industry. Among AIMS publications are the Washington Update, Tax Update, Environmental Update, Property Management Update and Building Codes Update. The Government Affairs Department HotSheet highlights legislative activity affecting the multifamily housing industry. This electronic newsletter is distributed monthly.
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units MAGAZINE & OTHER PUBLICATIONS
Every NAA membership includes a free subscription to units Magazine, the acknowledged leader in providing the very latest news and cutting edge analysis pertaining to the multifamily housing industry. In addition, members are entitled to special discounts on the important resources such as the Annual Survey of Income and Expenses, the Washington Update series, the Mold Operations and Maintenance Training Manual for Multifamily Housing Professionals and all titles and videos offered through the NAA Bookstore. Members also now have access to NAA's newest benefit, The Industry Insider, a weekly e-newsletter that provides a quick summary of noteworthy articles pertaining to our industry.
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EDUCATION & DESIGNATION PROGRAMS
NAA offers six nationally recognized professional designation programs, which are widely respected for their rigorous and comprehensive approach to career development in the multifamily housing industry. These courses are offered throughout the country by local NAA Affiliates. With some study and hard work, you and your employees can achieve professional credentials in multi-site property supervision (CAPS), apartment management (CAM), leasing (NALP), maintenance (CAMT and CAMTII) or as a certified apartment supplier (CAS).
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INDUSTRY RESOURCES
NAA Lease Program
NAA offers its members state-customized leases and forms that are delivered via an easy-to-use software package. This powerful lease software allows the user to save time and money by speeding up the preparation and printing of lease packages and use default settings and terms for each apartment community.
NAA Career Center
The NAA Career Center is your best resource for locating qualified employees within the apartment industry. As the largest association serving the apartment industry, we have designed a career center where job seekers interested in pursuing a career in the industry can connect with the leading employers.
NAA Bookstore
Makes available a variety of books, publications and videos on the business of multifamily housing with discounted rates for NAA members.
National Accessible Apartment Clearinghouse (NAAC)
The NAAC is the only national database of more than 80,000 apartment homes with features built for people with disabilities. The Clearinghouse allows property owners and managers to list their accessible apartment homes at no charge and matches people with special needs to these homes.
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MEETINGS & EXPOSITIONS
NAA plans and executes exceptional opportunities for you to network, exchange ideas, and form relationships with other professionals in our industry: the Education Conference & Exposition, the Capitol Conference, the Student Housing Conference and the Assembly of Delegates meetings. Each affords you an opportunity to strengthen your connections and make a contribution to our industry by serving on committees and participating in the government process.
- The NAA Education Conference & Exposition is the largest trade show and conference in the multifamily housing industry. Held annually in June, the Conference attracts large numbers of industry suppliers as well as thousands of multifamily housing professionals seeking educational, business and networking opportunities.
- NAA's Capitol Conference is held in the Spring in Washington, DC. It affords attendees and opportunity to learn more about pertinent legislative issues and lobby their own representatives in Congress.
- The Student Housing Conference is held in February
- The Assembly of Delegates is held in the Fall for the purpose of electing officers and to approve a budget for the following year.
Visit the Meetings & Events pages for up-to-date information on all of NAA's meetings, as well as opportunities for discounted registration for members.
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DISCOUNTED SERVICES FOR MEMBERS
A number of discounts are available to NAA members. Among them:
- Exclusive discounts on Dell Products for NAAEI Students, Members, Faculty and Staff
- Preferred association member pricing on DHL shipping services
NAA Members: Visit the NAA Member Center to learn more
NAA's new products and services program is guaranteed to provide substantial savings for Independent Rental Owner (IRO) members as well. IRO Members, click here to learn more about exclusive IRO discounts.
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