Council for Affordable and Rural Housing

AHA of Indiana is a CARH affiliated association. Members of AHA recieve a membership discout to membership with CARH. Here is some more information about CARH and the benefits you recieve from joining.

For more information on CARH, visit their website (www.carh.org) or call them at 703.837.9001

The Council for Affordable and Rural Housing (CARH) is a national non-profit trade organization. For over 28 years, CARH has served as the nation’s premier association for participants in the affordable rural housing profession, including: Builders, Owners, Developers, Managers, Non-profits, Housing Authorities, Syndicators, Accountants, Architects, Attorneys, Bankers, and Companies that supply goods and services to the industry.

There is no other association that solely represents the needs of the entire rural housing industry. CARH represents the views and concerns of its members before Congress and appropriate officials at the Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development (RD), Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Department of Treasury, and before state housing finance and other state and local agencies that focus on housing.
By serving as the coordinator of industry comments on proposed regulations, legislation and funding, CARH provides a respected voice for the concerns of all major participants in the affordable rural housing industry. During times when both Congress and the Administration have proposed drastic cuts in the housing budgets, CARH has vigorously supported additional and realistic funding. The association has been a leader in developing the low income housing tax credit (LIHTC) and continuously monitors all tax proposals to protect and improve the provisions that make the construction of affordable housing possible. On the management side, CARH promotes necessary legislation to protect rental housing subsidies and the ability of its members to effectively manage their federally assisted properties. Recognizing that knowledge is the key to a successful career, CARH also strives to ensure that its members remain the best informed in the industry. CARH members have access to timely and insightful publications, meetings, seminars, training programs, and nationally recognized education designations. Owner issues have dominated the CARH legislative and regulatory agenda for the past several years. Preservation rules and transactions that will allow for needed cash infusion into properties are important, not only to owners but residents who live in aging complexes.
Hundreds of professionals in more than 45 states trust CARH to provide them with superior legislative representation, the most up-to-date industry information, and invaluable benefits and services. CARH is dedicated to advancing their goals and yours.

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CARH Benefits and Services
Available to
 State Affiliated Association Members

Regular CARH National Membership Dues $600
State Affiliated Association CARH National Membership Dues $300

State affiliated association members receive all the benefits and services of CARH membership at half the price!

1. Legislative Representation
2. CARH is the only association that works for the owners, developers and managers of the affordable rural housing industry
3. Members directly contribute to developing CARH’s legislative priorities
4. CARH has years of effective experience on Capitol Hill and with governmental agencies
5. Networking Opportunities
6. CARH is comprised of over 300 companies that work in the affordable rural housing industry and are motivated to network with colleagues across the country
7. CARH sponsors two annual conferences where members share experiences and ideas in person and hear directly from industry leaders
8. Members receive a bound membership directory and 24/7 access to the online membership directory
9. Information Resources
10. Subscription to CARH News, the bi-monthly electronic newsletter that is the premier resource for owners, developers and managers in the affordable rural housing industry
11. Regular e-mail or fax updates on the latest industry and membership news
12. Optional subscription to the Electronic AN Express, daily e-mails of regulations that affect the industry
13. Members only section of CARH’s website provides 24-hour access to up-to-date news, legislative updates, membership and vendor directories, links to Congress and industry groups, tax credit percentages, newsletter archive and other industry tools
14. Members can market their company with the CARH logo, which offers the nationally renowned reputation of CARH
15. All members have access to CARH’s knowledgeable national office staff
16. Savings
17. CARH’s alliances with the Preferred Buyers Vendors mean CARH members get the lowest catalog pricing, free next-day shipping, the highest level of customer service and much more.  These vendors include:  HD Supply, Sherwin-Williams, Staples and Wells Fargo Insurance Services for property and casualty insurance
18. List your properties on the online housing directory, ApartmentSmart.com with a 20% discount
19. Receive a discount on Housing and Development Reporter and Tax Credit Advisor subscriptions
20. Members always receive discounts on registration to CARH conferences and seminars
21. Continued Education
22. Fair Housing and 3560 online training through Fair Housing Solutions, LLC
23. Day-to-day property management online training through Grace Hill.  Topics such as Leasing, Resident Retention, Leadership, Management, Marketing and more
24. Continue your professional growth with CARH’s live training programs and seminars including the Basic Apartment Management Course and the Section 515 Boot Camp course that is designed specifically for on-site managers of affordable rural communities
25. CARH rewards you for your experience and dedication to the industry with nationally recognized education designations for the management and executive levels
26. Property Benefits

Your properties can receive discounts on CARH training seminars, discounts from the Preferred Buyer Vendors and Insights to On-sites, a quarterly newsletter specifically for on-site managers of affordable rural housing communities.  Per RD guidance, property education and training fees can be charged to your projects so your on-site managers can take advantage of CARH benefits and educational tools

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Preferred Buyers Program

All CARH members are eligible to receive unprecedented savings thanks to the CARH Preferred Buyers Program

CARH is able to combine the size and strength of our membership to negotiate national agreements at preferred pricing ith the following suppliers: HD Supply, The Sherwin-Williams Company, Staples, and Wells Fargo Insurance Services.