The Pennsylvania Association of Housing and Redevelopment Agencies (PAHRA) is an affiliation of Pennsylvania's housing authorities, redevelopment authorities, community development agencies and nonprofit corporations. The purposes of PAHRA are to disseminate information relating to housing and community development; study and analyze national, state, and local legislation affecting housing and community development; provide a channel for the frequent exchange of ideas, experiences and innovations within the fields of housing and community development; and increase public understanding of the methods and objectives of housing and community development agencies.

2012 PAHRA Conferences & Awards

PAHRA holds four conferences each year. In 2012, the Legislative Conference is scheduled for March 4-7, at Harrisburg Hilton & Towers; the CD&H Practitioners Conference (in conjunction with the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development) will be held in the Spring at the Nittany Lion Inn, State College, PA; Spring Conference & Exhibition will take place June 19 - 22 at Seven Springs Mountain Resort, Champion, PA; and the Annual Conference takes place September 11 - 14, Sheraton Bayfront, Erie, PA. Information, agenda and a registration form for each conference is available approximately two months before the conference date, mailed to PAHRA members and posted on this website.

Information and registration on will soon be available for the 2012 Legislative Conference in Harrisburg. If you wish to advertise, exhibit or sponsor an event at the conference, please click on Partner with PAHRA Marketing Opportunities link below. It has information concerning the various venues and the related cost. Sponsorships are currently being accepted for 2012. Please call the PAHRA office to determine sponsorship availability or if you have any questions (877-634-0808).

Partner with PAHRA Marketing Opportunities (PDF)

2012 Legislative Conference Registration Form (PDF)

The 2012 marketing opportunities with PAHRA are now available. Reach our membership through advertising in the PAHRA Monitor, Conference Programs and the PAHRA Directory. Or better yet, consider sponsoring an event at our Legislative, CD&H, Spring Conference & Exhibition, and/or Annual Conferences. You may also want to present your products and services to our members at the 2012 Spring Conference & Exhibition. The Exhibition will be held June 19 - 22, 2012 at Seven Springs Mountain Resort, Champion, PA. Information about the Exhibition will be available in the near future.

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The PAHRA Monitor is published three times each year - in January (Winter Edition), May (Spring Edition), and August (Summer Edition). Articles from PAHRA Members and others active in the field of housing and community development are encouraged and should be submitted to the PAHRA Editor, Matt Crocco.

PAHRA Monitor Winter 2012 edition

PAHRA Monitor Fall 2011 edition