Opportunities & Benefits
Why Join MAA?
The Massachusetts Apartment Association (MAA) represents owners and managers of more than 200,000 rental housing units across the state, along with the service providers and vendors who support the industry.
MAA provides members with valuable educational resources, professional development opportunities, industry advocacy, networking events, and exclusive benefits to help strengthen their careers, businesses, and professional connections.
Stay informed and ahead of industry changes with educational programs covering key issues, laws, regulations, and best practices affecting rental housing owners and managers. From the annual MAA Educational Summit and MAA Webinar Series to professional development opportunities, members gain valuable insights, practical knowledge, and connections to help them navigate the evolving rental housing industry.
Social & Networking EventsÂ
Make valuable connections and enjoy memorable experiences with fellow industry professionals at MAA’s year-round networking events. From cheering on the Red Sox to hitting the golf course and attending member socials, there are plenty of opportunities to build relationships, strengthen connections, and have some fun along the way.
Being an MAA committee member gives you the opportunity to get more involved in the industry, build valuable relationships, strengthen your leadership skills, share your expertise, and make a meaningful impact on the multifamily industry. Committee involvement also provides a great opportunity to connect with fellow professionals, expand your network, gain valuable experience, and contribute to the programs, events, and initiatives that support our members and the communities they serve.
Enhance your company’s visibility through MAA's Online Membership Directory, Information Hub, and sponsorship opportunities!
As a member of MAA, you are a member of NAA.
NAA is the leading voice for the rental housing industry and as a trusted partner, valued connector and powerful advocate, we are committed to serving 141 state, local and global affiliates, over 92,000 members and more than 11 million apartment homes globally. We lead the way home.
MAAÂ offers National Apartment Association (NAA) credentialing courses, including CAM (Certified Apartment Manager), CAMT (Certified Apartment Maintenance Technician), and CALP (Certified Apartment Leasing Professional), to support professional growth, enhance industry expertise, and advance careers.
Stay connected with the latest MAA news, upcoming events, important announcements, member profiles, and industry updates delivered directly to your inbox each month.
MAA’s annual awards celebration recognizes the outstanding communities, professionals, and organizations making a difference in the rental housing industry. Awards honor excellence in community operations, professional achievement, industry leadership, and public service.
Connect with industry professionals at the MAA Expo, a full-day event featuring engaging speakers, educational breakout sessions, networking opportunities, and more than 100 industry suppliers. Discover the latest products, services, and innovations shaping the rental housing industry.
Use the MAA job board to attract top talent by posting career opportunities - or browse career opportunities at our industry’s leading companies.
MAA works to protect and advance the interests of rental housing owners and managers at the state and local levels. With thousands of bills introduced each legislative session, effective advocacy is essential to helping members navigate a changing regulatory environment.
MAA and Greater Boston Real Estate Board (GBREB) staff, along with contract lobbyists, advocate on behalf of members at the Massachusetts State House and before regulatory agencies. Through the GBREB Government Affairs Committee, MAA members also have a voice in shaping legislation and regulations that affect the industry.
Key advocacy issues include:
- Rent control
- Inspection ordinances and fees
- Utility sub-metering
- Rent escrow and rent withholding
- Room occupancy taxes
- Housing production
Members also have access to in-house legal counsel for guidance on industry-related legal matters.
Get monthly legal insights from attorney Phil Lapatin, who analyzes recent court decisions and legal developments affecting rental housing owners and managers.
Save on essential rental housing forms and other resources available through MAA membership.
Types of Membership:
There are two types of MAA membership: Industry and Supplier.
Those who are involved in the ownership or management of multifamily commercial real estate (property managers, condominium managers, developers, maintenance technicians, leasing professionals, etc.).
MAA Industry membership is Company-wide vs. Individual.
There is one Principal member who is billed the company dues and is the point of contact for the company membership.
If an Industry member company joins MAA, that means that every single employee in the state has access to a MAA Membership!
This is a great tool for you and your employees for networking, continuing education, NAA access, and more. All employees of member companies will receive benefits and discounts to education and classes, as long as the corporate membership is in good standing.
Cost:Â
When an Industry member company joins, they pay a company fee + per unit.
Company Fee:Â
- Companies with 500 units or less with be billed $750 for the year.
- Companies with 501- 2,000 units will be billed $950 for the year.
- Companies with 2,001+ will be billed $1,150 for the year.
The company membership cost will be billed to the current Principal Member.
Each company also pays for the number of units they manage in the state of Massachusetts.
Units will be billed to the Principal Member - the more units a company has, the less per unit it costs.
Unit Fees:Â
- 0 – 500 units | $3.85 per unit
- 501 – 2000 units | $2.88 per unit
- 2000+ units | $.81 per unit
Those who provide a service or product to multifamily commercial real estate (restoration specialists, construction companies, cleaning companies, security, technology, landscapers, lawyers, etc.).
Supplier Membership is on an individual basis.
Cost:
- $725 covers 2 memberships!
- All additional members are $210 each for the year.
Join MAA Today
If you have any questions, our membership team is ready to assist!
Lauren Schultz, Senior Membership & Events Coordinator
lschultz@gbreb.com
Kayla Burmeister, AVP, Membership & Events
kburmeister@gbreb.com