A Message from TAAHP's Executive Director

Roger Arriaga, TAAHP Executive Director

TAAHP members are changing our industry. Over the last five years, TAAHP has been steadily impacting the affordable industry. Your membership, participation, engagement, and energy are making a difference

Legislative Impacts: TAAHP just completed the most successful legislative effort in its 25-year history! Not only will the new Texas State Tax Credit change the landscape of affordable housing in Texas for the foreseeable future, but tax credit development caps will also be significantly increased for each development. But there’s more: Cost per square foot limitations will now be tied to inflation rates to allow for changing costs and efficiencies made to private activity bonds will now allow for more developments each year. Simultaneously, TAAHP defended the industry by working diligently to save Public Facilities Corporations (PFCs) from extinction and while also keeping the requirement of letters of state representative support from being added to 4% tax credit developments across the state.

Advocacy Recognition: TAAHP continues to grow as an influential stakeholder. Multiple media outlets are regularly seeking our input, comment, and resources. We’ve been interviewed, quoted, and sourced in numerous news outlets. Also, our affordable housing educational materials are being accessed by elected officials as well as being requested by stakeholders in other states. Further, our bi-annual One Voice Rally Day had a record turnout and reached nearly every office at the Texas Capitol. The success of our resources and outreach has prompted elected officials and other organizations to seek TAAHP input, testimony, and support on far reaching affordable housing legislation.

Taking Care of Business: TAAHP has successfully worked to keep your developments in play by advocating for supplemental tax credits for prior year developments. In addition to this, many of our QAP recommendations have been accepted as ways to save costs and provide clarity while maintaining compliance for tax credit developments. Separately, TAAHP’s monthly education webinars and newsletters continue to provide needed information to keep your businesses in strong, informed positions. And of course, with yet another record-breaking year for attendance, the Texas Housing Conference opens channels of business opportunities for everyone!

Looking to the Future: Building high quality affordable housing is a key component of what TAAHP represents. Just as important is what we do to provide encouragement and support the younger generations affiliated with our industry. In 2022, TAAHP awarded over $57,000 in scholarships to students who live in TAAHP member owned or affiliated developments. These recipients are truly inspirational and are genuinely appreciative of your donations, which they see as investments in their future. Our newest venture is to begin TAAHP internships and mentorships for up-and-coming students whose interests include affordable housing. To facilitate these initiatives, TAAHP has now created the TAAHP Foundation as a way to grow and sustain these initiatives. We’re helping to build your future teams!

TAAHP members have been the foundation to these wonderful accomplishments. If you’re not a current member, we hope that you’ll consider becoming a part of this growing success story. If you are a member, thank you! And please take a minute to appreciate what you’re helping create.