Founded in 1967, FWAA emerged from a small but visionary group of multi-housing owners and managers, united to advocate for their interests in government industry regulation.
The Fort Worth Apartment Association now serves nine counties and supports over 250,000 rental units in the multifamily industry. For more than 50 years, it has provided management services that benefit employees, residents, and small business owners in the Fort Worth area. Recognized statewide and nationally as an industry leader, FWAA offers exceptional professional education, effective advocacy, clear communication channels, and unique business networking opportunities. The vision for the future remains simple: to inspire the marketplace it represents.
FWAA is YOUR trade association
FWAA is designed to inspire by providing award-winning professional education programs, exemplary public advocacy initiatives, effective communication channels, and a diverse network of forums for business-to-business exchanges. Quite simply, FWAA exists to help its members be more successful.
FWAA represents over 1,800 members and more than 250,000 units across a diverse nine-county region in north-central Texas, including Tarrant, Jack, Wise, Palo Pinto, Parker, Erath, Hood, Somervell, and Johnson counties. With 104 municipalities, 61 school districts, six college systems, and six special impact districts within these counties, FWAA is dedicated to advocating for and supporting its members in every corner of the region. Whether in large urban centers or smaller communities, FWAA remains committed to ensuring that all members benefit from comprehensive advocacy and resources tailored to their needs.
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Our Service Area
The FWAA service area is anchored by Fort Worth, the 13th largest city in the United States, along with Arlington, TX. Together, these cities have a combined population of over 1.3 million. Across all towns and cities in the nine counties served by FWAA, the total population reaches 2.7 million people. That’s a significant number of renters!
We represent the following counties: Erath, Hood, Jack, Johnson, Palo Pinto, Parker, Tarrant, Somervell, and Wise counties.
Why join as a Supplier Partner?
Experience the benefits of being a top consideration for property owners and managers by becoming a member of the Fort Worth Apartment Association (FWAA). Supplier members enjoy direct access to property owners and managers, along with the distinction of being recognized as valued partners of FWAA. Participating in FWAA allows suppliers to enhance their bottom line and cultivate new client relationships. Through FWAA’s extensive network, businesses can expand both locally and across Texas, establishing critical connections throughout the multifamily housing industry.
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Why join as an Apartment Property?
Apartment properties are the backbone of the Fort Worth Apartment Association, with over 1,000 properties featuring 50 units or more as part of its membership. FWAA represents more than 250,000 apartment homes across a nine-county region that includes Fort Worth, Arlington, and the surrounding areas. As an industry leader, FWAA tirelessly advocates for property owner rights, ensuring that members receive the support they need.
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Why join as a Multifamily Owner or Manager?
Corporate and Independent Rental Owner-manager members of FWAA gain access to exclusive tools like the TAA forms available through Blue Moon Click and Lease software, provided only by TAA affiliates such as the Fort Worth Apartment Association. By supporting FWAA, members ensure that the association can continue fighting against burdensome government fees, regulations, and oversight, ultimately protecting their business interests. Joining FWAA is an investment in the ongoing fight for property owner rights.
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We represent your best interests when dealing with every level of government rules and regulations. FWAA works closely with organizations like TAA and NAA. We’ve also partnered with NMHC on occasion. We build relationships with local government leaders to ensure fair and reasonable ordinances to improve your profitability. We also use this tool to ensure that we are ahead of changes and policy updates. We make it our business to be in your business!
When you jump into the game with FWAA, your TAA and NAA memberships are included. Most of our members are also involved with local chambers, associations, and other state-level groups. Each time you invest in FWAA, you join a group of people who genuinely care about giving back to the communities where we do business. Sign up to volunteer for community service and charity outreach with us!
From our online magazine, Dimensions Online, to our website and social media platforms, we are constantly keeping you updated. The information we present from all of our communication platforms gives you the latest on what is happening now from the perspective of your industry peers. Our website is also great for getting the latest on the multifamily industry’s local, state, and federal issues.
FWAA delivers the most up-to-date industry education practices and trends, including NAA’s professional designate programs, such as CAMT, NALP, CAPS, and CAS. Click here to view our education and training programs on our website to see what areas of learning you and your coworkers can access!
Some of the best business leaders in DFW are part of the FWAA community. Multifamily is a stomping ground of incredibly motivated, intelligent, and capable people, and nothing showcases that more than the common practice of promoting from within. Many current executives, vice presidents, and directors were once on-site leasing consultants, managers, and maintenance techs. You will get to know this group by helping with community outreach initiatives, networking opportunities, joining committees, and surrounding yourself with the people you work with.
FWAA Multifamily is a large group of diverse people from all walks of life and backgrounds that honors diversity, equity, and inclusion. FWAA advocates for acceptance through community and mutual respect while celebrating and embracing all individuals. The Fort Worth Apartment Association holds all persons in high regard and respects the benefits of a strong community.
Connect with FWAA by attending one of our networking events. These are explicitly designed to provide you with unique, high-quality networking opportunities, connecting you with top-level executives and decision-makers in the multifamily industry. You’ll also get to know the charities and initiatives we support to better the industry. Join our community, expand your business mind, think outside the box, and meet clients, competitors, and partners who will help drive your business into new and exciting areas.
Through our partnership with TAA, your membership grants you access to Blue Moon Software (which requires an additional subscription), giving you direct access to any lease form you need to start an application and sign a lease with all the necessary addendums. If you are looking for referrals, we have a vast membership directory of members and supplier services at your fingertips. If you have questions about all the resources available, email us at
info@livefw.org.
The FWAA President’s Club is a select group of Supplier Partners who excel in financial support for the association—those companies that invest the most in FWAA each year. It’s just a small token of appreciation for their exemplary support.
