Big Country Apartment Association

Member Benefits

Members in good standing of the Big Country Apartment Association are automatically considered members of the Texas Apartment Association (TAA), as well as the National Apartment Association (NAA) and entitled to the membership benefits of both. Download the BCAA Membership Application Form here.

TAA Benefits

If you own or manage rental property in Texas
When you join one of TAA's local affiliated apartment associations, you'll become part of a network of committed industry professionals. Through TAA, NAA, and your local association, you'll have access to:

• continuing education and professional development programs 
• updated legal and regulatory information that affects your everyday operations 
• publications reporting on industry trends, legal issues, and property management strategies 
• conferences and trade shows where you can learn with your colleagues, seek out new products and solutions, and build your professional network 
• exclusive leasing forms, legal references, and other member services

If your company wants to do business with rental housing owners and managers, you can't afford to pass up opportunities to gain access to your target markets. Joining an apartment association gives you an opportunity to tap into the thriving rental housing market in Texas.

• Opportunities to meet with owners, builders, developers, and property managers at association functions 
• Advertising discounts in publications aimed at decision-makers with buying power 
• Options to increase your company's visibility among property owners and managers by participating in education conferences and trade shows 
• A chance to meet potential clients and business partners, develop relationships, and make new friends

What do you get for your membership investment?

• Paying your dues gets you access to a broad range of exclusive services and benefits from TAA, NAA, and your local association 
• Getting involved in your associations by attending meetings, working with other volunteers on association business, exhibiting at trade shows, sponsoring events, and advertising in publications earns you even more access 
• You'll have the opportunity to develop relationships with professional colleagues, find potential clients, or business partners and make new friends
  

NAA Benefits

NAA's Member Benefits page provides quick access to valuable multifamily housing industry information. Regular updates to the site includes State & Federal government materials, an archive of units Magazine articles, membership resources, education CEC forms, and Affiliate & Designate announcements. This information is only available to NAA Affiliate and Designate members.

GOVERNMENT & LEGISLATION

Government 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)
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. 

MEETINGS

Meetings and Expositions
NAA plans and executes several exceptional opportunities for you to network, exchange ideas, and form relationships with other professionals in our industry: the Capitol Conference, the Education Conference & Exposition, the Student Housing Conference & Exposition, the Green Conference & Exposition 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.

• 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 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.
• The NAA Student Housing Conference & Exposition is geared toward operational and management professionals who are considering, new to or currently involved in student housing management.
• The NAA Green Conference & Exposition highlights the opportunities, hurdles and potential pitfalls that have arisen as a result of the green movement.
• The Assembly of Delegates is held in the Fall for the purpose of electing officers and to approve a budget for the following year.

UNITS MAGAZINE

units Magazine and other Resources
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 Store.

EDUCATION & CAREER SERVICES

Continuing Education
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/or your employees can achieve professional credentials in multi-site property supervision (CAPS), apartment management (CAM), leasing (NALP), maintenance (CAMT) or as a certified apartment supplier (CAS).

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.

SUPPLIERS & DISCOUNTED SERVICES

National Suppliers Council (NSC)
Recognizing the importance of a close working relationship between owners, managers and industry suppliers, the NSC is committed to enhancing the profitability of the multifamily housing industry. The NSC offers unique opportunities to showcase products and services to NAA members. 

Discounted Services
A number of discounts are available to NAA members. Among them:

• Exclusive discounts on Dell Products for NAAEI Students, Members, Faculty and Staff
• Discounts on select FedEx® shipping services

INDEPENDENT RENTAL OWNERS (IRO) RESOURCES

Independent Rental Owners (IRO) Resource Center
NAA has created a resource center with a wealth of information designed specifically for owners of smaller numbers or apartment homes. 

Discounts on Products & Services for Independent Rental Owner (IRO) Members
NAA's new products and services program is guaranteed to provide substantial savings for Independent Rental Owner (IRO) members. If you own and/or manage 500 units or less, this program is perfect for YOU!

OTHER RESOURCES

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.

NAA Store
Makes available a variety of publications and videos on the business of multifamily housing with discounted rates for NAA members.

National Lease Program
NAA offers its members state-customized leases and forms that are delivered via an easy-to-use software package. This powerful lease program 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.