Membership Benefits & Information

The Austin Apartment Association (AAA) is a valuable resource for both supplier companies that provide a product or service to the multifamily housing industry, as well as owners and management companies who manage and rent properties in the greater Austin area. The Austin Apartment Association (AAA) represents over 337,148 rental units within Travis and the 10 surrounding counties: Bastrop, Blanco, Burnet, Caldwell, Fayette, Gillespie, Hays, Lee, Llano, Williamson. 

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5 Reasons to Join

BE INFORMED

Stay up-to-date on the latest industry regulations, lease forms, and operational best practices. 

BE EDUCATED

Learn, network, and grow your skills with our training - virtual and in-person offerings!

BE HEARD

Get involved in the legislative process of the rental housing industry. 

BE SEEN

Have FUN, network, and grow your business with new connections and building relationships with our community of members. 

BE RECOGNIZED

Receive awards of excellence for you and your business. 

Who is a member?

AAA represents 1,000+ companies that own, manage, develop, service rental and multifamily housing in the greater Austin area.  

Types of Members:

Industry Members (Owners/Managers)

Industry membership is for individuals or companies who own, develop, build, operate, or manage apartments or residential rental housing properties in Austin.

Join anytime!  AAA membership is based on a calendar dues renewal cycle (January-December) and is based on how many total units (or doors) you own or manage. Administrative fees may apply at the time of application.

Products & Services (Partners)

Product & Service members provide a product or service to multifamily Industry Members. When your company joins AAA, any employee can participate, volunteer, and network with our members.

Join anytime!  AAA membership is based on a calendar dues renewal cycle (January-December). Your membership allows you access to events, networking opportunities, and professional development. Administrative fees may apply at the time of application.

Member Benefits

AAA members have exclusive access to the following benefits: 

3-in-1 Membership: When you join AAA, you also become a member of the Texas Apartment Association (TAA) and the National Apartment Association (NAA).

 Products & Services Directory: Our supplier members are listed in our online Products & Services Directory year-round and in the full member listing in our WINDOW magazine in one issue per year.

Networking: Build your business at over 50 events, seminars, and other networking opportunities throughout the year. Check out the Calendar Here!  View our Signature events lineup Here.

 Marketing Opportunities: AAA members have several opportunities to market their business to decision-makers in the rental housing industry through print and online Advertising as well as event Sponsorships.
Legal Forms: The industry gold standard.  The Texas Apartment Association’s Leases and Forms are the most comprehensive and recognized lease contracts and property management operations forms in the state. Education & Professional Development: We offer year-round continuing education seminars and national professional credential courses.
Membership List: As a member of the association, you can purchase lists of our participating management companies and apartment communities. Discounted Resident Screening Services: MyRental from SafeRent Solutions offers self-service tenant screening for property managers and investors.  Save 20% on screening or choose the option to defer the fee to Applicants. Screening reports include Credit Report, Eviction and Address History, Criminal and Sex Offender reports, and SafeRent score.
NAA Member Savings Program: a savings and discount program available exclusively to NAA members, that helps you save time and money on products and services you use every day. NAA Click & Comply: The Industry's only maintenance and operations management software. Automate, save time, and trust that your properties are remaining compliant. 

First-time landlord?

As a first-time owner, the first item you will need to develop your policies and procedures for fair housing, tenant guidelines, and resident qualifying criteria. Second, you will need to become familiar with the TAA lease. We have a few resources to help you and your potential residents understand the lease.

Advocacy

The Austin Apartment Association is the voice of the rental housing industry.  By joining the Association you are accessing the most up-to-date information that impacts your rental housing, multifamily business each and every day. From operational regulations, code and safety compliance, building, and development - AAA has you covered from A to Z.  AAA also offers practical toolkits on critical issues.  

View Available Advocacy Toolkits

Stay up to date on late-breaking industry news with a list of compiled the most frequently requested legal resources for our members. 

View Legal & Government Resources

Publications

Apart from our website, we communicate with members through several avenues to keep you up-to-date on emerging issues within our community. 

  • WINDOW Magazine: Quarterly industry publication
  • Friday Facts: Weekly e-newsletter briefly outlining industry news
  • Professional Edge: Education articles & upcoming seminars
  • Networking & Events: opportunities for networking and socializing
  • Advocacy in Action: Periodical communique about government relations

Be sure you are receiving our emails by adding communications@austinaptassoc.com to your safe sender list. 

Friday Facts

Events

Professional Edge

Ribbon Cutting

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony is for all AAA Members opening new Businesses and New or Renovated Properties.

Are you opening a new property or unveiling renovations? Starting a business or re-branding? Let AAA help you with a ribbon-cutting ceremony to introduce your property or business to the AAA membership.

To schedule your ribbon-cutting ceremony, please email Sabrina Miller, Membership Development Director, or call 512-323-0990.