National Accessible Apartment Clearinghouse: Home Page

The apartment industry has developed an effective means to connect individuals with disabilities with apartments that have been designed for them, or adapted to meet their needs. With all of life's challenges, the National Accessible Apartment Clearinghouse (NAAC), believes that finding a place to live should not be one of them.

NAAC maintains a database of accessible apartments in 40 states. It's a vital resource for the disabled community and an excellent vehicle for apartment owners and managers to effectively market their accessible apartments and reach their target audience. For multifamily housing built for first occupancy after March 13, 1991, owners must comply with specific accessibility requirements of the Fair Housing Act Accessibility Guidelines(FHAAG)http://www.hud.gov/offices/fheo/disabilities/fhefhag.cfm .

All NAAC services are FREE thanks to sponsorships and in-kind contributions from the National Apartment Association. These contributions allow residents and housing providers to use the website at no charge.

Those with disabilities can visit our website, fax a request or call our toll free hotline to find an accessible apartment that meets their special housing needs in their market.

By pairing Americans with disabilities with accessible apartments for rent/lease, NAAC has assisted many people with disabilities to live independently. Julie from Minneapolis, MN said, "I'm so glad a service like this exists!" Scott from Rochester, NY said, "What you provide is sorely needed ….Thanks a billion!" Those are just a couple of the many testimonials that we receive.

Information about NAAC regularly appears in "UNITS," "Wheelchair Access & News," "For Rent Magazine," "Disability Rights" and "Kiplingers." Several articles have been published featuring NAAC, including "Meeting Special Needs of Disabled," Anthony Carr, The Washington Times; "Win-Win Situation," Jeffrey Steele, Chicago Tribune; and "Fair Housing Act Didn't Eliminate Access Problems," Leta Herman, The Orlando Sentinel.

For years, builders have incorporated specially designed apartments for people with disabilities in their communities. Yet, without a viable means to reach this market, many of these custom-designed apartments remain vacant. NAAC provides the long-needed answer. Providing the disabled community, a population that has been underserved in the past, with an efficient way to locate existing, retrofitted and newly constructed accessible rental units.

And remember there is NEVER a charge to property owners who list their units or to individuals who inquire about available accessible units. The NAAC is a public service program.

The NAAC is a public service program of The National Apartment Association.