PROA
Pennsylvania Residential
Owners Association

A Unified Voice for Residential Rental Property Owners and Managers in Pennsylvania Government.

WHAT IS PROA?
PROA stands for Pennsylvania Residential Owners Association, Inc.  It is the state-wide non-profit organization which represents the interests of residential landlords and apartment owners in Pennsylvania.  PROA works closely with its many Local Chapter Organizations located throughout Pennsylvania.   It provides lobbying support on legislative issues and other concerns at the state governmental level, and assists its local organizations deal with shared local concerns and issues. It also keeps its members informed of current issues affecting the rental industry through its quarterly newsletters.

PROA was formed in the summer of 1986 by a small group of concerned rental property owners who realized that the Pennsylvania Legislature was passing laws which regulate and otherwise affect the rental industry without any input from the rental property owners and managers whose business was being affected.  We desperately needed a voice in this legislative process.

The initial small core of concerned individuals has now grown into an organization representing over 7,000 landlords and property managers across the entire state. Together our members control approximately 100,000 rental units throughout Pennsylvania.  PROA's headquarters are located just across from the state capitol building in Harrisburg.

Since its formation, PROA has been an effective and unified voice for landlords and residential property managers throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

WHAT DOES PROA DO?

• Acts as the unified voice of residential rental owners and managers in state government.
  
  
• Provides leadership and coordination on all problems of interest to the apartment industry throughout the Commonwealth.
  
  
• Represents the industry through lobbying activities in the state legislature and coordinates grass roots efforts.
  
  
• Collects and disseminates information pertaining to rental property management and legislative matters of concern to the industry.
  
  
• Provides a state-wide coordination and communication network between local apartment owner's organizations to share ideas and concerns.

No matter what your investment is in the private housing industry, whether it be as the sole owner of one unit, the partner in a management firm, or the officer of a large corporation, it is of paramount importance for you to protect your investment!  As the united voice of the industry in Pennsylvania, PROA works maximum effort towards this common purpose!

HOW CAN I JOIN PROA?

The Best Way To Join PROA Is To Join Your Local PROA Chapter.
PROA has local chapters located throughout Pennsylvania.  If your area is served by a local chapter, you should join there.  Your PROA membership is included.  Local chapters provide support services taylored to their own local areas, and your PROA membership gives you additional state-wide services and benefits, and a voice in the state legislature.

What If There Isn't A Local PROA Chapter Nearby?
If there is no local PROA chapter nearby, you can join our state organization independently as an At-Large Member.  To qualify, you must be an owner and/or manager of residential rental property.  At-large members receive the same state-wide services and benefits received by members of PROA local chapters, but without the local support.  Annual membership dues for at-large members is $50.

What If I Belong To A Local Group That Isn't A PROA Chapter?
If you belong to a local apartment owners organization or investor group not affiliated with PROA, we encourage you to ask them to become a Local PROA Chapter.  Please contact us for further information.

Can I Start A Local PROA Chapter In My Area?
If you would like to start a local PROA chapter, we will help you get going, and can put you in touch with other groups throughout the state.  Please contact us for further information.

Can Vendors Join PROA?
There is a special Associate Member category available to vendors, suppliers, and others who do not own or manage rental property, but who have an interest in the rental housing industry.  Please contact us for more information.

Contact Us For More Information:

PENNSYLVANIA RESIDENTIAL OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC.
500 North Third Street, 9th Floor
Harrisburg, PA 17101
Phone: (717) 238-1503
Fax: (717) 238-7554
E-mail:  info@PROAssoc.org