TAAHP's premier purpose is to work for laws, regulations, and programs that are necessary for, and contribute toward, the development of a viable affordable housing inventory in Texas and to promote the common interests of the members of the affordable housing industry through communications and conferences.
The birth of TAAHP came from a 1996 meeting of several housing providers considering forming a broad-based organization to represent the voice of the Texas affordable housing industry. Several organizations representing low income residents, nonprofit associations, people with disabilities, seniors, Public Housing Authorities, and others, were well established and recognized for their commitment to their constituencies. From that meeting it was decided that a comprehensive voice for the development of affordable housing was needed, and TAAHP became a viable entity.
TAAHP received its Not For Profit Corporation recognition in 1997 by the Secretary of State of the State of Texas, and received its 501(c) (6) recognition by the Internal Revenue Service that same year. Our organization is designed to represent the various disciplines involved in the affordable housing industry.
TAAHP is governed by a Board of Directors selected from the Association’s active membership in May through June of each calendar year. The Board of Directors and the Executive Director provide leadership dedicated to providing affordable housing for Texans with limited incomes and special needs. The Board of Directors slate is selected by a nominating committee and posted for the general membership’s support of the slate or to write in a candidate of membership’s choice. The election is held in July and the new officers are announced at the annual Texas Housing Conference usually scheduled in the last week of July or the first 3 days of the week preceding the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs' (TDHCA) announcement of the Tax Credit Allocations for the following year.
Benefits for TAAHP Members.