Membership Information

Thank you for your interest in joining the Tulsa Apartment Association (TAA).  

The Tulsa Apartment Association was established in 1976 to represent the apartment industry in northeastern Oklahoma.  Over the years our membership has grown -
​today we have over 500 members and represent over 48,000 rental homes.

The Tulsa Apartment Association has two membership types - owner/management company member or supplier member.

An owner/management company member, owns and/or operates rental housing.

A supplier member is a vendor that provides products and/or services to the rental housing industry.

​All members agree to abide by the Tulsa Apartment Association bylaws.  Click here to view the TAA bylaws.

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Apply for Membership

There are two convenient ways to apply for membership.  You can either download the pdf membership application below and email, mail or fax to our office, or click on the button below to be taken to online membership application.

Click here to download the membership application to become a Supplier Member  (for Vendors)

Click here to download the membership application to become an Owner/Management Company Member (for owners, management, or apartment communities)

If you are an owner that has less than 25 rental units/homes then you qualify for our Independent Rental Owner membership at a reduced price.  Click here to download the membership application to become an Independent Rental Owner Member (Owners with less than 25 rental units/homes)

Click Here to Complete the Online Membership Application

Member Benefits

With your membership in the Tulsa Apartment Association (TAA), you have many benefits available to you. When you join TAA, you’re not only joining TAA, but you are also joining the Oklahoma State Apartment Association (OSAA) and the National Apartment Association (NAA). With this comes many benefits, which are outlined below. If you have any questions, feel free to contact the TAA office at 918-747-6217 or via email at info@taaonline.org.

Education
​We host monthly luncheon meetings with topics relevant to the rental housing industry. Management specific seminars covering subjects that are pertinent for you and/or your staff, including two FREE seminars each year covering Fair Housing and the Oklahoma Landlord Tenant Act law. Maintenance specific seminars such as introduction to apartment maintenance, HVAC maintenance and repair, appliance repair, pool maintenance, as well as other important topics that may come up throughout the year. Nationally recognized certification programs for: supervisors (CAPS), managers (CAM), leasing consultants (NALP), and maintenance technicians(CAMT).  Monthly newsletter filled with useful information on local, state, and national issues. Subscription to Units magazine from the National Apartment Association. Access to valuable information through the members-only section of National Apartment Association website, www.naahq.org.

Legislative
Limit your liability by keeping abreast of the latest legislative issues and regulatory compliance. A portion of your dues pays for the services of a lobbyist in Oklahoma City and Washington, D.C. who lobbies on the behalf of the multifamily housing industry. Each year, staff and Board members visit Capitol Hill in Washington to review industry issues and policies with the Oklahoma Senators and Oklahoma members of Congress. TAA’s Government Affairs Committee monitors local policy and issues to ensure we keep you informed about topics that may impact our industry.

Networking
Monthly luncheons the third Tuesday of every month. This time allows you to mingle with other professionals in the industry. After Hours Networking events provide a casual environment to meet other members of the Association. Our annual golf tournament in June allows for invaluable networking, while raising money for our Association. Our annual Zenith Awards, not only recognizes outstanding individuals in the industry, but it is also a place to continue to build your network. Holiday Party in December allows you to celebrate the holidays with the Association and interact with other members 

Supplier Member Benefits

Membership Directory Listing
With your Supplier membership, you will be listed in our Supplier Member Directory. Your listing includes your primary contact's information, a description of the products and/or services you offer,  and an email form so that people can get in touch with you right from our website! Click here to view the Supplier Member Directory.

​As a member you also have access to the Management Company & Apartment Community Directory.  You will find important information about TAA member Management Companies and Apartment Communities in this directory.  There is a contact form on the member listings so you can reach out to them right from our website!  You do have to be a member to view this directory.  If you are a member, you can click here to view the Management/Community Directory.

Newsletter Product and Service Guide Listings
Included in our monthly newsletter, is our Product and Services Guide. This is reference guide that allows members to find you by looking under a category heading. You may have your company listed under a maximum of three categories. If you don’t see a category listed for your company, you can make a request to have a category added.

​If you have any changes to your company information, it is your responsibility to get the updated information to the TAA office.

Supplier Spotlight
The general membership monthly luncheon meetings are held the third Tuesday of each month at 11:30am (excluding April, June, November, and December) at the Crowne Plaza Southern Hills. At the beginning of these luncheon meetings we have a Supplier Spotlight, which is an opportunity for you to address those in attendance. You have 2-3 minutes to talk about your company and its products and/or services. The Supplier Spotlights are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis so make sure you sign up early for this opportunity. The TAA office needs to know who your speaker will be by 12:00pm the Friday before the meeting, so we can make sure to have all of the correct information on the meeting agenda. You will be able to put your print materials or giveaways on the tables/chairs prior to the meeting. We encourage you to arrive early if you would like to do this. We ask that you refrain from mentioning any competitors, keep your comments positive, and please do not go over your allotted time of 2-3 minutes. ​There is no cost for this Supplier membership benefit, however you must pay the registration fee for the luncheon meeting.

Supplier Table
At each of our luncheon meetings, we have a skirted tables outside the meeting room for our members who have been designated to have a Supplier Table.  A Supplier Table is an opportunity for you to have an area setup at the hotel that allows you to greet members as they arrive and leave the luncheon meeting.  You can hand out information and goodies to meeting attendees. You must sign up in advance through the TAA office by emailing kdemaree@taaonline.org or calling 918-747-6217.  Supplier Spotlights are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis, so please make sure you sign up early to take advantage of this opportunity. This is a table-top display, so you may not hang anything on the walls. We encourage you to be setup and ready no later than 11:15am, so you can have the full benefits of networking with the members as they arrive. There is no cost for this Supplier membership benefit, however you must pay the registration fee for the luncheon meeting.

Supplier Newsletter Ad
As a supplier member you receive one FREE half-page page, black and white ad in our newsletter each year. This is subject to availability, so please contact the TAA office in advance to schedule the month you would like your ad to run. Please email your ad to kcooper@taaonline.org by the 15th day of the month prior to the month you would like your advertisement to run. (Example: you have signed up for March, your ad should be sent to TAA by February 15th)
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