About YOUR ALLIANCE
Our Mission
The American Property Owners Alliance is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization created to protect and support property owners. We believe that ownership of property—homes, land and commercial real estate—is essential to strong communities.
We educate property owners about federal issues, laws and policies; advocate for owners’ rights and interests; and mobilize, when necessary, to secure those rights and interests. We are committed to timely outreach and strategic action that will cultivate and sustain property ownership in communities throughout the country.
Our Focus
Housing Access
A lack of housing supply and affordability challenge Americans unlike ever before. We drive support for long-term solutions that will curb these issues and unlock more access to housing.
Property Rights
Property owners have a say in the decisions impacting their investment. We provide current and aspiring owners with resources to stay informed and a platform to make their voices heard.
Strong Communities
Property taxes paid by owners contribute to local schools, first responders, infrastructure and more. We work to create a favorable tax environment that encourages property ownership and strengthens communities.
Our Impact
The Alliance educates and amplifies the voices of advocates across all 50 states to safeguard and advance property ownership.
8,240+ messages sent to Members of Congress
Events hosted throughout the country, convening 465 current and prospective property owners to discuss financial education
32,800+ active advocates uniting to influence the decisions
Our Executive Director
As Executive Director of the American Property Owners Alliance, Colin Allen sees his mission as helping educate property owners about federal issues and policies that affect them as homeowners, and making sure their voices are heard in the halls of Congress as they advocate for policies that create opportunity, build family wealth and protect their most significant investment – their home.
Property ownership is one of the best ways to build wealth, strengthen communities and support our national economy. For nearly two decades, Colin has played a central role in development and advocacy campaigns supporting homeownership and housing policy. Prior to taking the helm of the Alliance, Colin served as the Director of Government Advocacy and Political Strategy at The National Association of REALTORS.
He also brings years of legislative experience in the United States Senate, advising South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham on key domestic policy issues including tax, budget, and housing. His deep expertise in Senate rules and procedure was instrumental in guiding multiple budgets through the legislative process and passed by the Senate.
“ A family’s home represents safety, security and prosperity and we believe everyone deserves the chance to achieve their American Dream. Our work takes us from Washington, DC to communities across the country to build relationships and share the stories of homeowners who plan, save and succeed in owning a home.”
– Colin Allen, Executive Director
Telling Our Modern Housing Story
Today’s housing market challenges buyers and renters like never before—half of America’s homeowners and renters struggle to afford their housing costs.
Americans face a range of obstacles when it comes to housing. The Alliance is drawing attention to these challenges by telling #OurHousingStory. Together, we can inspire action to make homes and rentals more affordable and strengthen financial stability for more Americans.