Why Join Housing&?

Whether you’re building housing, shaping policy, or organizing in your community, Housing& membership connects you with the people, tools, and opportunities that help you make a real impact. Your membership unlocks:

Our robust Training and Events Calendar keeps members informed with the latest industry trends, policy updates, and practical tools to navigate an ever-changing landscape.

Each year, we host 50+ virtual trainings, offer access to the GenerationHousing& Mentorship Program, and provide easy access to live sessions and recordings—ensuring knowledge is always within reach for our full membership network spanning 30+ jurisdictions across Greater Washington, Baltimore, and Richmond.

Nonprofit members also gain access to our biannual Salary & Benefits Survey—a critical tool for benchmarking wages and benefits across the sector and employee benefits packages—a unique offering that supports recruitment, retention, and organizational wellbeing.

With over 500 organizational and individual members, Housing& unites a powerful network of 4,500+ professionals—all working across the affordable housing and community development ecosystem.

Enjoy complimentary access to curated networking experiences, including our Holiday Mixer and regional convenings. Our Annual Meeting & Housing Expo—the Capital Region’s premier networking event –  also draws 1,000+ industry professionals for a day of inspiration, connection, and celebration.

Want to take your involvement deeper? Join peer-to-peer groups focused on key areas like Resident Services, Asset Management, and Greening Affordable Housing to share best practices and learn from others in the field. Or, join a Housing& committee:

  • Membership Committee – Strengthen our network and shape the member experience.
  • Program Committee – Help guide our training and events calendar.
  • Policy & Advocacy Committee – Advance regional housing solutions through a collective voice.

To join Membership Committee, Program Committee or peer-to-peer groups, contact Trianna Overton. To join Policy & Advocacy, contact Steven Palmer .

Housing& elevates your work and drives real policy change across the region.

Through tools like the Housing Indicator Tool (HIT)—powered by Urban Institute data—Housing& tracks regional progress on affordable housing goals and highlights where urgent action is needed. We amplify this data through regional advocacy, policy convenings, and activations that connect members with decision-makers, shape smarter policy, and support housing solutions across DC, Maryland, and Virginia. Want to get involved? Visit our Policy page to learn more.

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Membership means more than just a name on a list. It’s your invitation to learn, lead, and make lasting change in the community.