The International Housing Association (IHA) is comprised of organizations from countries around the world representing the home building industry. IHA was established in 1984 to provide a global forum for networking, information sharing, and discussion of common issues and concerns related specifically to housing and the home building sector.
International Housing Association members exchange information on a regular basis addressing key issues related to national and international housing construction and development. Areas of discussion include topics such as economic and industry analysis and forecasting, taxation, new technologies and innovations, building regulations, international housing finance, land planning, environmental issues, and international cooperation.
The International Housing Association (IHA) holds its annual meeting in conjunction with the NAHB's International Builders Show (IBS) in the United States, although other international venues may be elected at the discretion of a majority of IHA members. Interim meetings may also be proposed by any IHA member. Annual and interim meetings provide important opportunities for members to meet and strengthen association and country relationships, discuss pre-identified topics of interest, and exchange information on the current situation and latest developments in the housing industries of respective member countries.
Typically, countries delegate one member organization to the International Housing Association, although multiple country membership, where deemed appropriate, may be approved by a majority vote of current members.
Prospective International Housing Association (IHA) members are requested to apply in writing to the IHA Secretariat indicating their interest in joining the IHA and providing detailed information on the current status and history of their organization. A review of the application and endorsement of membership by a majority of current IHA members must be executed before an applicant may be officially inducted into the association.
Questions about the IHA and membership may be directed to Barbara McMurray at the Secretariat: bmcmurray@nahb.com or telephone: +1-202-266-8243