The Oklahoma Chapter of the National Association of Housing
and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO) was created in 1963. Our membership consists of approximately 300 professionals working in 108
housing and community development agencies throughout Oklahoma who
administer U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development programs at the
local level. Oklahoma NAHRO is one of the leading housing and community
development advocates for the provision of adequate and affordable housing
and the creation of strong, viable communities for all Oklahomans,
particularly those with low and moderate-incomes.
Our state receives over $57 Million dollars* in housing and community
development funds each year. This includes nine “Entitlement Communities”
(Broken Arrow, Edmond, Enid, Lawton, Midwest City, Norman, Oklahoma City,
Shawnee, and Tulsa); the state (through Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency);
and Tulsa County HOME Consortium. Nearly $146 Million dollars** goes to
local Housing Authorities for use in low rent public housing and
tenant-based rental assistance programs, representing 26,844 total rental
units. Most Oklahoma NAHRO members work for or oversee local agencies and
other organizations involved in government-assisted housing or community
development. Members also include housing and development consultants,
attorneys, service suppliers and vendors, architects, commissioners and
non-profit organizations working in like fields. Oklahoma NAHRO enhances the
professional development and effectiveness of its members through nationally
recognized training, conferences and publications