National Affordable Housing Trust (NAHT)

United States · Nonprofit Organization Management

National Affordable Housing Trust (NAHT) is a nonprofit organization established in 1986, focused on increasing the availability of quality affordable housing in the United States. It primarily serves elderly individuals, families, and persons with disabilities. NAHT acts as a financial intermediary and Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) syndicator, raising equity from investors to support mission-driven developers and owners in financing the construction, acquisition, and preservation of affordable rental homes. The organization has facilitated over $2 billion in investment equity, resulting in the creation and preservation of more than 27,500 affordable homes for over 24,400 residents. NAHT offers a range of services, including financing for new apartment construction, asset management, and financial structuring. It emphasizes a resident-centered approach, prioritizing the needs and autonomy of residents while also committing to racial equity and inclusion in its practices and partnerships. NAHT collaborates with nonprofit housing developers, owners, and investors who share its mission to support affordable housing initiatives.