Housing Opportunity Grants

Housing Opportunity Grants empower REALTOR® Associations to advance affordable housing through improved systems, programs, and policies—positioning REALTORS® as community leaders in expanding housing access.

Questions? Email HousingOpportunityGrants@nar.realtor or Christine Windle, cwindle@nar.realtor.

Frequently Asked Questions 
Ideas for Using a Housing Opportunity Grant and Success Stories

Level 1 Grants

Level 1 Housing Opportunity grants support efforts to educate REALTORS® and the public about housing affordability topics. Activities may include a class or forum; a speaker(s) who can address specific affordable housing issues; or a meeting with community stakeholders to develop coalition efforts. Review the Ideas for Using a Housing Opportunity Grant for additional inspiration.

Details:

• Maximum award: $3,000.
• Associations may receive one Level 1 grant per calendar year.
• Funds are disbursed using a reimbursement process.
• Reimbursement request must be submitted by December 19th, 2025.
• Grant recipients must complete an evaluation form for the supported activity.

→ LEVEL 1 HOUSING OPPORTUNITY GRANT APPLICATION

Download examples of successful Level 1 Housing Opportunity Grant Applications.

Level 2 Grants

Level 2 Housing Opportunity Grants support activities that address affordable housing issues in a community. Activities should have a broad community reach. Associations are encouraged to collaborate with local agencies and organizations that are working to expand access to housing that is affordable. Activities may include a housing forum; a consumer-facing housing expo; or a housing study/analysis. Review the Ideas for Using a Housing Opportunity Grant for additional inspiration and Expanding Housing Opportunity: A Toolkit for REALTORS® and Associations for tips on conducting activities.

Details:

• Maximum award: $7,500.
• Associations may receive one Level 2 grant per calendar year.
• Funds are disbursed using a reimbursement process.
• Reimbursement request must be submitted by December 19th, 2025.
• Grant recipients must complete an evaluation form for the supported activity.

→ LEVEL 2 HOUSING OPPORTUNITY GRANT APPLICATION

Download examples of successful Level 2 Housing Opportunity Grant Applications.

• Review tips for successfully completing a Level 2 Housing Opportunity Grant application.

Level 3 Grants

Level 3 Housing Opportunity grants support new projects or enhance existing efforts that have growth potential. Activities previously funded by a Housing Opportunity grant are not eligible. The activity must involve working with at least one non-REALTOR® primary partner organization (e.g. housing nonprofit, government agency, local employer, etc.). Activities must be comprehensive, have a broad community reach, and significant REALTOR® involvement. One-time events (such as a forum) or activities with limited REALTOR® involvement (such as studies/analyses) are not eligible for funding.

Details:

• Level 3 application form requires an authorization code for completion. Email HousingOpportunityGrants@nar.realtor for information.
• Maximum award: $15,000.
• Associations may receive one Level 3 grant per calendar year.
• Funds are disbursed using a reimbursement process.
• Reimbursement request must be submitted by December 19th, 2025.
• Grant recipients must complete an evaluation form for the supported activity.

→ LEVEL 3 HOUSING OPPORTUNITY GRANT APPLICATION

Download examples of successful Level 3 Housing Opportunity Grant Applications.

Questions? Email HousingOpportunityGrants@nar.realtor or Christine Windle, cwindle@nar.realtor.

Housing Opportunity Grant Resources

Housing Opportunity Grant Toolkit for REALTOR® Associations 
The toolkit is a collection of guides and resources designed to help REALTORS® and associations conduct activities to address affordability challenges in the communities they serve.

Housing Opportunity Grant Webinar Recording 
The webinar recording from June 2024 titled “Webinar: Association Partnerships Unlock Housing Opportunities for All” on the Community Outreach webinar page provides an overview of the Housing Opportunity grant, success stories, and strategic tips on how your association can expand housing access.

Financial Readiness
NAR encourages associations to work with providers of financial education along with partners such as schools and community organizations to support evidence-based and age appropriate activities.

Homelessness Resources
A collection of resources and information to assist associations with their efforts to prevent and reduce homelessness.

Housing Vouchers and Landlord Usage Brochure
This brochure shows NAR’s support of government assisted housing programs. Affordable housing opportunities should be available to all citizens. There are many prospects for the government and property owners and managers to work together to provide adequate, safe, and affordable housing to American families.

NAR Housing Statistics
NAR produces a variety of housing statistics on the national, regional, and metro-market levels where data is available. Access the latest information on NAR’s Housing Affordability Index, REALTORS® Affordability Distribution Curve and Score, Metropolitan Median Home Prices and Affordability, Housing Shortage Tracker, and more.

Success Story Database
Search the phrase “Housing Opportunity” in the REALTOR® Party Success Story database to read numerous examples of successes from state and local associations around the country who are working to expand housing access.