INDUSTRY FAQs

Who does AHAIN serve?

AHAIN serves management companies, apartment communities and vendors of the affordable housing industry throughout the state of Indiana, through networking and educational opportunities.

What type of organization is AHAIN?

AHAIN is a nonprofit trade association, classified as a 501(c)6.

What is the annual membership fee to join AHAIN?

Management Company/Developer membership for a yearly fee of $300. AHAIN Member Companies can identify and send eight corporate employees to AHAIN events at membership prices.

Associate membership dues are $150 per year.

Yearly "Property Training and Education Fees" are calculated at $4.50 per unit for the total number of owned and/or managed units in Indiana, up to a maximum of $270 per property.

What are some common acronyms associated with the affordable housing industry?

• AHAIN - Affordable Housing Association of Indiana
• HUD - Housing and Urban Development
• USDA-RD - United States Department of Agriculture - Rural Development
• CARH - Council for Affordable and Rural Housing
• LIHTC - Low Income Housing Tax Credit
• REAC - Real Estate Assessment Center (division of HUD)
• EIV - Enterprise Income Verification

Will AHAIN assist me in finding affordable housing?

No, AHAIN does not assist individuals in finding affordable housing. Rather, AHAIN assists management companies and apartment communities in abiding by fair housing regulations.