CARH BROADCAST E-MAIL – Midyear Meeting Update

October 10, 2025

We are pleased to announce that the 2026 CARH Midyear Meeting will be held on January 26-28, at the Cheeca Lodge & Spa in historic Islamorada, Florida, within a 90-minute drive of Miami International Airport.

Top industry experts will be among the speakers and panelists at the meeting, which is regarded as one of the premier affordable, rural housing meetings for quality content. Over two and a half days, you will be engaged in and learn more about key topics, industry trends, business practices, new and/or changing policies and regulations, and possible legislation affecting the affordable housing industry.

REGISTER BY NOVEMBER 30 TO RECEIVE THE “EARLY BIRD” DISCOUNT

The educational sessions will cover numerous key topics including:

  • Equity Markets
  • Tax Liability GPs
  • Agency Updates
  • Housing and Tax Credits
  • AI and Housing
  • And more!

A highlight of the meeting will be the presentation of the prestigious Member of the Year, and the State Affiliated Association of the Year Awards and announcement of the Harry L. Tomlinson Award. Be there to honor and celebrate your colleagues who have excelled in the affordable housing industry.

The CARH Standing Committees will meet on Monday, January 26, giving you the opportunity to promote issues you’d like CARH to advance through legislative or regulatory work, or benefits and services you would like CARH to offer the membership. There will also be ample opportunities to meet with our loyal vendors and service providers who are significant resources for the industry.

Our meeting headquarters hotel will be the breathtaking Cheeca Lodge & Spa, a boutique resort on Islamorada in the Florida Keys. Cheeca Lodge offers exceptional accommodations, endless activities, luxurious amenities, and an incomparable staff. The resort provides a welcome retreat with spacious rooms, suites, and private casitas. The tropical paradise setting includes an 1,100-foot-long private beach, three restaurants, full-service spa, a 525’ pier – the longest in the Keys – and a variety of watersports and fishing activities. It will also be the location of our two evening receptions where you will be able to relax with old friends and new colleagues!

  • Register Now – CARH is delighted to offer “early bird” meeting registration at a preferred rate until November 30, 2025! To register click here or visit the Meetings Section at carh.org.
  • Reserve Your Room Now – CARH is also pleased to provide meeting attendees with preferred rates at Cheeca Lodge & Spa until January 5, 2026. Registrants will receive a special group rate of $449 per night for “run of house” rooms. Other room options are also discounted. Available rates for all room options are available when making your reservation. For reservations, please call the hotel at 844-489-9664 and provide the Group Code “9408.” Reservations can also be made online by clicking here.
  • Become a Meeting Sponsor Now– We encourage you to become a meeting sponsor and help support this key industry event! Please click here for the CARH Sponsorship Form or visit carh.org. The sooner you send in your Sponsorship Form, the earlier your logo will be part of CARH’s pre-meeting materials!

The detailed meeting brochure will be available in the coming weeks. For travel and planning purposes, the meeting will begin at approximately 8:30 a.m. on Monday, January 26 and end at approximately 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 28. Register now to take advantage of the reduced meeting rate!

Please contact the CARH national office at carh@carh.org or 703-837-9001 if you have questions. We look forward to seeing you at the Cheeca in January!

For additional news and information affecting the affordable rural housing industry, please visit the Newsroom on www.carh.org.

CARH would like to thank the following current sponsors of the upcoming Midyear Meeting: