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We now have the capability of applying for accreditation online! Start with Step 1 on our Resources page to get acquainted with how to prepare for accreditation. Click here to get started on the road to affordable housing accreditation!

The Affordable Housing Accreditation Board ™ (AHAB) has awarded national affordable housing accreditation to Hightstown Housing Authority in New Jersey and Chester Housing Authority in Pennsylvania.  The AHAB directors voted to award accreditation to both organizations at their November 2018 board meeting.  After rigorous documentation review, and multiple day site visits, both organizations demonstrated conformance…

Chester Housing Authority in Pennsylvania has completed an application to become the first medium-size public housing authority to pilot accreditation.  Affordable Housing Accreditation Board reviewers spent three days on site speaking with staff, board, community members and residents.  The Affordable Housing Accreditation Board will vote on the Chester Housing Authority application for accreditation in November…

PressRelease – Affordable Housing Accreditation to First Organizations The Affordable Housing Accreditation Board ™ (AHAB) has awarded national affordable housing accreditation to both Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority in Ohio and Seattle Housing Authority in Washington – the first two organizations in the country to receive AHAB accreditation.  The designation of “Accredited Affordable Housing Organization” reflects…

Hightstown Housing Authority in New Jersey has completed an application to become the first small public housing authority to pilot accreditation.  Affordable Housing Accreditation reviewers spent two days on site touring the 100 unit public housing authority – speaking with staff, board and residents.  The Affordable Housing Accreditation Board will vote on the Hightstown Housing Authority…

A huge thank you to Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority and Seattle Housing Authority for piloting affordable housing accreditation!  Both organizations each hosted a multiple day site visit, including tours of housing, interviews with staff teams, and meetings with residents and board members.  We are very grateful for the support and willingness to engage in the…

We are happy to announce that four housing organizations are committed to piloting the accreditation process.  Evaluation of the process will be invaluable to ensuring accreditation works for the industry and for communities across the country.  A big thank you to these organizations!