National Association of Local Housing Finance Agencies

Join NALHFA in Washington, D.C. for the inaugural Fall Educational Summit, a premier two-day gathering designed for the affordable housing finance community. Held at NALHFA headquarters from September 15–16, this new event will bring together local housing finance agency leaders, industry partners, policymakers, and practitioners for timely insights, meaningful dialogue, and practical strategies.

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Registration is Open for NALHFA’s 2026 Fall Educational Summit! Email from National Association of Local Housing Finance Agencies Join us in Washington, D.C. | Sept. 15-16 NALHFA 2026 Fall Educational Summit Registration Is Now Open! Washington, D.C. | September

NALHFA is proud to recognize Jim Shaw, Deputy Executive Director of the Capital Area Housing Finance Corporation, with the Distinguished Lifetime Achievement Award.

This prestigious honor is presented to leaders in the local affordable housing finance community who have demonstrated outstanding service, leadership, and dedication to expanding access to affordable housing. Jim’s career reflects a deep commitment to advancing housing opportunities and strengthening communities, and NALHFA is honored to celebrate his many contributions to the field.

A special thank you to Delores Elder-Jones for the many photos she has taken and shared with NALHFA over the years, helping us preserve and celebrate the people, milestones, and memories that make this community so special.

Please join us in congratulating Jim on this well-deserved recognition!

NALHFA Honors Jim Shaw with Distinguished Lifetime Achievement Award Email from National Association of Local Housing Finance Agencies   News Release - May 8, 2026 NALHFA 202-367-1197 [email protected] NALHFA Honors Jim Shaw with Distinguished Lifetime Service Award [SA

While pre-conference workshops set the stage, Monday night’s offsite reception at Smoke Skybar in San Antonio helped kick off the conversations at NALHFA 2026—bringing attendees together to connect, exchange ideas, and build momentum for the days ahead.
Special thanks to the reception's sponsor, DC Housing Finance Agency!

A great example of how NALHFA members serve their communities.

A great example of how NALHFA members serve their communities.

A great example of how NALHFA members serve their communities.

Join us this Friday from 10 AM to 2 PM to find a career that suits you!

Employers from a variety of fields will be at the EnVision Center, including construction, maintenance, and administration. Please come dressed to impress, and bring copies of your resume to share with employers.

No registration is required, and all members of the public are welcome!

NALHFA members are driving real, on-the-ground change.

Lenders - Get $20,000 in DPA to get your buyers into the home they deserve.

Designed for today’s essential workers, the program requires at least one borrower work in a qualifying essential worker industry and has been a Nevada resident for six months or more. First-time and repeat borrowers are eligible.

Learn more at https://na2.hubs.ly/H04-79B0.

🎉 We’re excited to host the first-ever NALHFA Silent Auction at the Annual Conference this May!

All proceeds will benefit the Richard M. Froehlich Educational Scholarship Fund, helping provide tuition support for participants in the Leadership Excellence Institute (LEI) and investing in the next generation of housing finance leaders.

We need your help to make it a success!

How you can contribute:
🎁 Donate an item—experiences, gift packages, or unique finds that will inspire bidding
📦 Bring it with you to the conference or ship it in advance

Why donate?
✔️ Support scholarships for future leaders
✔️ Showcase your organization to an engaged audience
✔️ Receive recognition during the event and beyond

🗓 Deadline to submit your donation: April 22

Every item makes an impact—big or small. Thank you for helping us honor Rich’s legacy and strengthen affordable housing nationwide.
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Got 30 minutes to talk affordable housing? ☕

Join us for the first-ever members-only NALHFA Coffee Chat—a new quarterly series designed to spark conversation, share insights, and connect professionals across the affordable housing finance community.

In this kickoff session, Andrea Shields (Capital Area Housing Finance Corporation) and Laura Dupont (Streamline) will dive into one of the most critical relationships in our field: the partnership between HFAs and developers.

From building trust to navigating challenges and aligning goals, this conversation will offer practical, actionable insights you can put to work right away.

Why attend?
✔️ Hear from industry experts
✔️ Share insights and ideas
✔️ Make meaningful connections

📅 Tuesday, April 28
🕒 2:00 PM ET
📍 Zoom

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and collaborate—RSVP today!

🚨 Last call, y’all. Early registration savings and the NALHFA 2026 hotel block close Friday, April 3, and once they’re gone, they’re gone.

Register now to lock in:
💸 The lowest registration rate
🏨 Preferred hotel access at The Westin Riverwalk San Antonio
🤝 Your opportunity to connect with hundreds of affordable housing finance professionals from communities nationwide

The schedule is packed. The connections are real. The window is closing.

👉 Don’t get left behind by registering today: https://nalhfa.memberclicks.net/annual-conference?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=EarlyReg&utm_id=NALHFA+2026