Primary Membership
Primary Membership is for apartment owners and property management companies. If you are a company that provides products and services for the multifamily housing industry, check out our Associate Membership information here.
The Columbus Apartment Association’s mission is to provide primary members with current legislative awareness, service support, and comprehensive educational opportunities. Specific member benefits are listed below.
The Columbus Apartment Association’s mission is to provide primary members with current legislative awareness, service support, and comprehensive educational opportunities. Specific member benefits are listed below.
Membership Programs
Business Partners Program
The CAA developed our Business Partners Program to increase income for member companies and for the CAA. These partnerships offer significant price reductions on selected products from member companies including workers’ compensation insurance and paints and coatings. Click here to learn more about our business partners.
CAA Resource Store
We offer our members a wealth of resources to help them run their business. In cooperation with the Columbus Bar Association, the CAA developed the following templates:
Independent Owners Group
Independent Owners Group (IOG) programs are primarily intended for the owner of rental properties with 100 units or less. Speakers are brought to monthly evening meetings to address the IOG members unique property management needs. Download IOG Info Flyer here.
Legislative Advocacy
The CAA has a nationally recognized Governmental Affairs program that provides advocacy for apartment owners. Through affiliation with the Ohio Apartment Association (OAA) and the National Apartment Association (NAA), CAA members have extremely active legislative and regulatory representation at both the state and national levels.
Membership Directory
The multifamily industry’s “yellow pages”, the annual Membership Directory is a who’s who guide to owners, management companies, properties and products and services provided throughout the CAA. Click here to access.
Mentoring Program
This program was developed by a group of your peers who have volunteered to help newer members become familiar with the CAA membership. These volunteers facilitate introductions and interaction with decision makers and fellow members at General Membership Meetings (VIP seating) and all other CAA events. Contact Audra Garrison for more information.
Orientation Program
This program has been implemented to uncover the expectation level for becoming a new member and to help all new members achieve their goals for joining the CAA. Contact Audra Garrison for more information.
Workers’ Compensation Group Rating Plan
In 1992, the CAA formed a group rating plan which results in savings for eligible members. The Columbus Apartment Association endorses Sedgwick because they help members achieve the best workers’ compensation discounts available. Sedgwick analyzes each employer’s unique claim, payroll and premium history to find the best BWC premium savings option. Click here to visit the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation website.
CAA Website & Mobile App
Gain valuable access to CAA member listings, the calendar of events, educational offerings, legislative rules and regulations and much more on our website and our mobile app! They provide 24 hour access to the most updated industry news, information, and resources. Click here to download our app.
The CAA developed our Business Partners Program to increase income for member companies and for the CAA. These partnerships offer significant price reductions on selected products from member companies including workers’ compensation insurance and paints and coatings. Click here to learn more about our business partners.
CAA Resource Store
We offer our members a wealth of resources to help them run their business. In cooperation with the Columbus Bar Association, the CAA developed the following templates:
- Standardized Lease
- Rental Application
- Inventory & Condition Form
- Smoke Detector Agreement
- Pet Addendum
Independent Owners Group
Independent Owners Group (IOG) programs are primarily intended for the owner of rental properties with 100 units or less. Speakers are brought to monthly evening meetings to address the IOG members unique property management needs. Download IOG Info Flyer here.
Legislative Advocacy
The CAA has a nationally recognized Governmental Affairs program that provides advocacy for apartment owners. Through affiliation with the Ohio Apartment Association (OAA) and the National Apartment Association (NAA), CAA members have extremely active legislative and regulatory representation at both the state and national levels.
Membership Directory
The multifamily industry’s “yellow pages”, the annual Membership Directory is a who’s who guide to owners, management companies, properties and products and services provided throughout the CAA. Click here to access.
Mentoring Program
This program was developed by a group of your peers who have volunteered to help newer members become familiar with the CAA membership. These volunteers facilitate introductions and interaction with decision makers and fellow members at General Membership Meetings (VIP seating) and all other CAA events. Contact Audra Garrison for more information.
Orientation Program
This program has been implemented to uncover the expectation level for becoming a new member and to help all new members achieve their goals for joining the CAA. Contact Audra Garrison for more information.
Workers’ Compensation Group Rating Plan
In 1992, the CAA formed a group rating plan which results in savings for eligible members. The Columbus Apartment Association endorses Sedgwick because they help members achieve the best workers’ compensation discounts available. Sedgwick analyzes each employer’s unique claim, payroll and premium history to find the best BWC premium savings option. Click here to visit the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation website.
CAA Website & Mobile App
Gain valuable access to CAA member listings, the calendar of events, educational offerings, legislative rules and regulations and much more on our website and our mobile app! They provide 24 hour access to the most updated industry news, information, and resources. Click here to download our app.
Education & Events
The Columbus Apartment Association is proud to offer educational and networking opportunities to our members. From in-depth trainings, credentialing courses, and expert-led seminars to industry and networking events, they are designed to educate, engage, and empower our members. Learn more on our Education & Events page.
Members-Only Opportunities
VIP Seating
Don’t get lost in the crowd! There are “VIP” tables at every General Membership Meeting for newer members and anyone else who wants to eat lunch with volunteers from the Membership Committee, Ambassador Program, Associate Council, and Executive Committee.
Work Groups
The CAA asks for member volunteers for a variety of Work Groups including: Expo, Golf Outing, Reverse Raffle, Bowling, Membership and Education. Volunteers network, share ideas and experiences all while supporting CAA events.
Don’t get lost in the crowd! There are “VIP” tables at every General Membership Meeting for newer members and anyone else who wants to eat lunch with volunteers from the Membership Committee, Ambassador Program, Associate Council, and Executive Committee.
Work Groups
The CAA asks for member volunteers for a variety of Work Groups including: Expo, Golf Outing, Reverse Raffle, Bowling, Membership and Education. Volunteers network, share ideas and experiences all while supporting CAA events.
Affiliations
Community Assistance Foundation
The CAA Community Assistance Foundation (CAF), a 501(c3) corp. was created to more closely link CAA to charitable activity to foster the growth and development of your local community. Your contributions through our annual Expo, Golf Outing, and Reverse Raffle participation provide revenue to the Foundation’s annual giving program.
National Apartment Association (NAA)
When you join the CAA, you also become a member of the National Apartment Association (NAA). You receive a monthly subscription to national industry publication, Units magazine. The CAA has joined forces with NAA and the National Multi-housing Council (NMHC) to work on your behalf with the Congress and other representatives on a national level.
Ohio Apartment Association (OAA)
Your CAA membership also gives you an affiliation with the Ohio Apartment Association (OAA), which is a federation of the nine regional apartment associations in the state. The OAA employs a governmental affairs representative so your voice can be heard to State Senators, Representatives and the Governor’s office.
The CAA Community Assistance Foundation (CAF), a 501(c3) corp. was created to more closely link CAA to charitable activity to foster the growth and development of your local community. Your contributions through our annual Expo, Golf Outing, and Reverse Raffle participation provide revenue to the Foundation’s annual giving program.
National Apartment Association (NAA)
When you join the CAA, you also become a member of the National Apartment Association (NAA). You receive a monthly subscription to national industry publication, Units magazine. The CAA has joined forces with NAA and the National Multi-housing Council (NMHC) to work on your behalf with the Congress and other representatives on a national level.
Ohio Apartment Association (OAA)
Your CAA membership also gives you an affiliation with the Ohio Apartment Association (OAA), which is a federation of the nine regional apartment associations in the state. The OAA employs a governmental affairs representative so your voice can be heard to State Senators, Representatives and the Governor’s office.
