National Alliance of HUD Tenants

A multi-cultural, tenant-controlled alliance of tenant organizations in privately-owned, multifamily HUD-assisted housing. Hundreds of tenant associations representing thousands of tenants in every region of the country are already involved, working together to:

Preserve affordable housing * Protect tenant's rights * Promote tenant ownership and control

National Alliance of HUD Tenants
42 Seaverns Avenue
Boston, MA 02130
tel: (617) 267-9564
fax: (617) 522-4857
naht@saveourhomes.org

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MEMBERSHIP

There are two types of membership in NAHT, Voting and Non-Voting. Voting Membership in NAHT is open to tenant organizations in current (or formerly) privately-owned, HUD- assisted and/or insured multi-family housing that meets the definition of a tenant organization according to HUD rules, committed to permanently affordable housing. Non-voting membership in NAHT is open to non-profit organizations which work with HUD tenants and share the goals and objectives of NAHT. (Non-profit, non-resident groups which own or manage housing are not eligible to join.) Examples of such groups are area-wide tenant organizing groups and housing advocacy organizations. Groups or individuals representing non-resident owners or managers are not eligible.

VOTING MEMBERSHIP

Voting membership is open to tenant associations in HUD-assisted or HUD-insured buildings that:
Meet regularly. operate democratically. are representative of the building’s tenants, are committed to permanently affordable housing, function independently of non-resident owners and management.

NON-VOTING MEMBERSHIP

Associate membership (non-voting) in NAHT is open to non-profit organizations which work with HUD tenants and share the goals and objectives of NAHT. (Non-profit, non-resident groups which own or manage housing are not eligible to join.) Examples of such groups are area-wide tenant organizing groups and housing advocacy organizations. Groups or individuals representing non-resident owners or managers are not eligible.

By joining NAHT as an associate member, your organization becomes part of a national movement to preserve affordable housing for low- and moderate-income people. You will receive periodic mailings and faxes from NAHT regarding our national strategy, and you may participate in our bi-weekly network calls, during which our associate members discuss that strategy. Associate members do not vote at the NAHT Annual Meeting or in the NAHT board elections. An important part of being an associate member is being a liaison between your local tenant associations and NAHT. This includes explaining our membership guidelines to them, distributing NAHT materials such as the newsletter to non-member tenant associations, and relaying local tenant concerns to NAHT.

BENEFITS

As part of NAHT, your organization will be able to tap into NAHT's extensive and exciting network of tenant leaders organizations. By joining NAHT, member groups receive:

Free tenants’ rights manual and discounts on tenant organizing manuals.
An opportunity to attend NAHT membership meetings, including the Annual Meeting of NAHT in Washington, D.C., and to participate in NAHT coordinated national action days such as "Save Our Homes Day."
Intensive support from your local NAHT associate member group, for which NAHT helps secure resources.
Access to the bi-weekly teleconference calls of the NAHT Network, which provides fast breaking information.
Action alerts on legislation and HUD and landlord activities.
NAHT website and mailings.
More intensive support on a limited basis may be negotiated by a member groups requiring special assistance.
Voting member groups may vote at NAHT’s Annual Meeting and in elections for the NAHT Board of Directors. In addition, designated voting representatives of member groups that have paid their annual dues and maintained their membership status may seek election to the NAHT board.

Dues

Each tenant association must pay $25 annually to qualify as a voting member. Dues for associate members vary based on the budget of your organization. You may pay by cash or check; make checks payable to the National Alliance of HUD Tenants. If another party is covering your membership dues, please make sure they note the name of your group on the "memo" line of the check. It is very important that you send in your membership form and dues together; if we receive them separately, it is very hard for us to keep accurate records. As a result, we cannot accept faxed or emailed forms. Mail your completed membership form and dues to:
National Alliance of HUD Tenants, 42 Seaverns Avenue, Boston, MA 02130

HOW TO JOIN

When you first join and every year when you renew your group’s membership, you need to fill out a membership registration form; the NAHT office will send you a new form shortly before your membership expires each year.

Download a membership form for your tenant association!
Download an associate membership form!

Membership will not be processed until all information is received.