Council of Large Public Housing Authorities
Non-profit OrganizationsDistrict of Columbia, United States11-50 Employees
The Council of Large Public Housing Authorities (CLPHA) is a national nonprofit that supports the nation’s largest public housing authorities by promoting resources to address local housing challenges and advance opportunities in their communities. It pursues the preservation and improvement of public and affordable housing through advocacy, research, policy analysis, and public education. Its membership comprises about 70 housing authorities representing major metropolitan areas, collectively overseeing roughly 40% of the public housing program and 26% of the Housing Choice Voucher program. Based in Washington, DC, CLPHA operates within the nonprofit sector to connect housing authorities with policymakers and the public. In July 2025, the organization appointed Janelle Scott as Director of Policy and Legislative Affairs.