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2025 Texas Affordable Housing Magazine

Read and share articles and see affordable housing community success stories.

Framing the Future of Affordable Housing

Discover Innovative Solutions for Affordable Housing

Texas Housing Conference

Join us at the forefront of affordable housing innovation, where industry leaders and experts gather to shape the future of housing in Texas.

Texas Housing Conference

JW Marriott Austin, TX

July 20 - 22, 2026

JW Marriott Austin, TX

July 20 - 22, 2026

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Attendee Registration Now Open

Celebrating Record Attendance in 2025

About the Texas Housing Conference

Texas Housing Conference

Produced by the Texas Affiliation of Affordable Housing Providers (TAAHP), the Texas Housing Conference is the premier event dedicated to advancing affordable housing solutions in Texas and across the nation. As the leading affordable housing conference in the region, the Texas Housing Conference brings together policymakers, developers, and housing advocates to foster collaboration, drive innovation, and share best practices. Join us at the Texas Housing Conference, where some of the most influential affordable housing professionals from nearly all 50 states gather to connect, collaborate, and create lasting solutions for affordable housing.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Sponsorship opportunities are already selling for 2026.  Sign up early for the best opportunities. Contact Us.

Highlighted Events

Dr. Elvis Francois

Scholarship Luncheon & Keynote

Kick off the conference with the annual TAAHP Foundation Scholarship Luncheon — this ticketed event includes an inspirational celebrity keynote speaker and highlights this year's students receiveing scholarships from the TAAHP Foundation. All proceeds benefit the TAAHP Foundation Scholarship Fund providing funding for students living in affordable housing in Texas to seek a higher education. Look for the Scholarship Luncheon ticket on the conference registration form to reserve your seat!

July 20th, 2026

$100 / ticket or $2,000 / table

Gregg Colburn, Author & Associate Professor

Opening Keynote Speaker

Colburn will present a timely, evidence-based presentation on how housing policy, market dynamics, and local decision-making shape homelessness and community well‑being.

July 20th, 2026

INCLUDED WITH REGISTRATION

Dr. Robert Dietz

Tuesday Luncheon & Keynote Speaker

Dr. Dietz is chief economist and senior vice president for economics and housing policy at the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). His work includes housing market analysis, economic forecasting, industry surveys, and housing policy research.

July 21st, 2026

INCLUDED WITH REGISTRATION

Spaxmatics

Let's Go Crazy: The Spazmatics Concert & TAAHP PAC Fundraiser

Get ready to party like it’s 1985!  Join us at Speakeasy after the Texas Housing Conference for an electric 80s Night featuring the legendary Spazmatics, all to raise funds for the TAAHP PAC. Your support helps support affordable housing friendly elected officials in the Texas Legislature. Let’s get loud, get colorful, and raise BIG money to make a real impact for our industry!

July 22nd, 2026

$100 (PAC Members) / $150

Meet Our Keynote Speakers

Scholarship Luncheon

Dr. Elvis Francois

Dr. Elvis Francois

The Singing Surgeon

Monday Opening

Gregg Golburn

Gregg Colburn

Author & Associate Professor

Tuesday Luncheon

Dr. Robert Dietz

Dr. Robert Dietz

Chief Economist, National Association of Home Builders

What Our Attendees Say

5
{ Well organized and was able to generate many new opportunities.
Brian Shay
Innovative Cost Solutions
5
{ First time at a booth! And it was amazing!
Nicole Martinez
Premier Compliance Consulting
5
{ Great sessions, amazing staff, incredible networking.
Janis Brackett
Kirksey Architecture
5
{ Great time! Conference, panels, receptions and more were all fantastic!
Parker Hamilton
Belmont Development Company
5
{ Networking opportunities were amazing!
Thom Parker
Olney Economic Development Corporation
5
{ Very well organized. The App made ALL the difference in being able to connect with folks.
Jason Osborne
Rosemann & Associates, P.C.
5
{ It was a great experience getting to meet face to face with others all working towards the same goal. The conference was put together very well.
Becca Hernandez
Atlantic Housing Foundation
4
{ Well attended with very knowledgeable people.
Dave Feriancek
Stearns Bank
5
{ TAAHP's conference is always productive. The caliber of attendees it attracts allows for substantive discussions about important topics impacting the industry, not just in Texas.
Justin Walker
Fairview Housing Partners
5
{ Impressed by how well organized everything was, the panels, and the number of attendees.
Heather Young
Berkadia

2026 Texas Housing Conference Sponsors