The Louisiana Affordable Housing Management Association (LAHMA) is the leading voice for affordable housing, advocating on behalf of multifamily property managers and owners whose mission is to provide quality affordable housing in Louisiana. As an advocate for professional standards for affordable housing providers, LAHMA holds a unique position in the industry. Founded in 1994, LAHMA's membership today includes the state's most distinguished multifamily managers, owners, and industry stakeholders.
Our Mission: Advancing and Preserving Communities of Quality®®
LAHMA's mission is to support legislative and regulatory policy that promotes the development and preservation of decent and safe affordable housing. LAHMA serves as a vital resource for technical education and information, fosters strategic relations between government and industry, and recognizes those who exemplify the best in affordable housing.
LAHMA advocates a supply adequate to meet the growing need for multifamily, residential affordable housing by bringing nationwide attention to the necessity of preserving decent and safe housing. The foundation of NAHMA's vital mission is based upon:
LAHMA concentrates its efforts on housing policy, finance and other current issues shaping affordable housing legislation and regulation, presenting testimony, drafting white papers and disseminating alerts, newsletters and other communications to its members. NAHMA also maintains strategic alliances with other industry groups, thereby strengthening the voice of the affordable housing industry.
Now, more than ever, it is vital that we as a nation not only protect low-income housing, but also ensure appropriate government involvement at all levels. We believe that a public/private partnership will take advantage of the best both sectors have to offer to low-income residents, and it is more efficient and less expensive to the country.
Standards of Excellence
The promotion of professional standards is a cornerstone of LAHMA activities. LAHMA offers several professional education and certification programs:
LAHMA Update in Education for Website
FAIR HOUSING: THE BASICS
A ½ Day Workshop
Wednesday, February 24. 2010
Registration - 8:30 A.M.
Workshop - 9:00 A. M. to Noon
Holiday Inn Metairie
New Orleans Airport
2261 North Causeway Blvd.
504-373-5946
Instructor - Ann Roeling
Please register your attendees via fax 504-525-9327, so we can plan properly. Should you have any questions feel free to call the LAHMA office at 504-561-8418.
1/2 Day Workshop Thursday, January 21, 2010 Registration - 9:30 A. M. Workshop - 10:00 A. M. - 1:00 P. M. Location Hilton Garden Inn 400 Mane Street West Monroe, LA 318-398-0653 Instructor - Ann Roeling When your registration is received please fax to 504-525-9327. Should you have any questions feel free to call LAHMA office - 504-561-8418.
1/2 Day Workshop
Thursday, January 21, 2010
Registration - 9:30 A. M.
Workshop - 10:00 A. M. - 1:00 P. M.
Location
Hilton Garden Inn
400 Mane Street
West Monroe, LA
318-398-0653
When your registration is received please fax to 504-525-9327. Should you have any questions feel free to call LAHMA office - 504-561-8418.
Certified Professional of Occupancy
CPO Course
October 20-22, 2009
Holiday Inn Lafayette
2032 NE Evangeline Thruway
Lafayette, LA 70501
Phone (337) 233-6815 for Hotel Reservations
The Certified Professional of Occupancy (CPO) course is a comprehensive program for affordable housing property management staff in affordable developments, including LIHTC. It is the only course that covers the new HUD 4350.3 handbook in its entirety, with specific handbook references cited in the margins of the course.
Each participant will receive a copy of the 4350.3 Handbook at the course. The three-day program is composed of two and a half days of instruction followed by a half-day exam. Participants who successfully pass the exam will receive a CPO certificate and lapel pin. All CPOs will be listed in an annual, national certification directory. The CPO is a requirement for NAHMA’s National Affordable Housing Professional (NAHP) certification program.
The LAHMA Convention is to be held July 21-23, 2010. The event will be held in Shreveport, Louisiana.
The NAHMA Fall Meeting is held October 18-20, 2009. The event is held in Washington, D.C
The 2010 NAHMA Summer Meeting is June 22-26, 2010. It will be held in conjunction with the Apartment Association National Convention, and is set for New Orleans. We have secured a block of rooms for Louisiana attendees, at the Staybridge Suites Hotel, on Poydras and Tchoupitoulas Sts. Our special rate is $89. To secure this rate call the LAHMA office at 504-561-8418.
The LAHMA Summer Annual Convention is approaching! Our annual convention in 2010 will be held July 21-23, 2010, at Diamond Jack's Hotel, Bossier City, LA.