Member Benefits

Membership Perks

As a member of the California Council for Affordable Housing (CCAH), you gain exclusive access to a wide range of advocacy-focused benefits designed to support your business and enhance our collective impact across the state. By joining CCAH, you gain more than just access to resources—you become a key player in advocating for the policies that shape the future of affordable housing in California. Together, we influence change and ensure that affordable housing remains a priority in the state’s legislative agenda.

Here are a few of the key perks available to our members:

Aggressive Policy Advocacy & Representation

CCAH works on your behalf to advocate for policies that support affordable housing production and address the regulatory challenges developers face. As a member, you benefit from our strong voice in legislative negotiations, policy shaping, and advocacy efforts at the state level. Working together to shape housing policy leverages the collective strength of our membership.

Access to Policy Advisory Committees

Participate in specialized task forces focused on key areas of affordable housing development, such as zoning and building regulation reform, financing solutions, and environmental regulations.

Customized Legislative Alerts

Stay informed with timely updates on key bills, regulations, and policies impacting affordable housing development. Members receive tailored alerts based on your areas of interest so you never miss important developments.

Policy Toolkits

We provide tools to assist in your advocacy efforts, including position papers, talking points, and templates for letters and testimony. These resources are crafted to help you effectively engage with policymakers and promote our priorities.

Data and Research Reports

Receive access to exclusive research and data that provide insights into housing trends, economic impacts, and policy outcomes.

Data and Research Reports

Receive access to exclusive research and data that provide insights into housing trends, economic impacts, and policy outcomes.

Local Government Advocacy

In addition to state-level advocacy, CCAH provides resources and guidance to help members engage with local governments on affordable housing issues. We offer tools for working with city and county officials to advocate for zoning changes, funding opportunities, and other local policies that support development.

Attend our Conferences

As a member you’ll get best pricing on our annual spring and fall conferences where you’ll hear from industry leaders and stay ahead of trends that matter to you. We build sessions specifically focused on advocacy strategies, policy updates, and provide networking opportunities with elected officials and other key stakeholders in the affordable housing sector.

Members-Only Briefings

Attend exclusive briefings and webinars featuring experts on emerging policy issues, legislative trends, and best practices.

Direct Access to Policymakers

Participate in member-only events, such as lobby days and policy forums where you can meet with lawmakers, key agency officials, and other influential stakeholders to discuss policy priorities and advocate for change directly.

Invitations to Industry Events

Attend CCAH-hosted events where you can connect with policymakers, industry leaders, and fellow developers. These events are designed to foster collaboration and create opportunities for joint advocacy initiatives.

Expert Seminars

Gain insights on hot topics like Fair Housing, ADA compliance, and tax credit monitoring through our exclusive seminars.

Property Manager Certification

Participate in our resident manager training seminars and earn certification to help your team excel.

Scholarships for Affordable Housing Residents

Support our scholarship program, the Sabelhaus Memorial Fund, for students seeking financial assistance for higher education.