TUCKER, Ga. — National Housing Compliance (NHC), a national leader in affordable housing compliance, professional training, consulting services, and Performance-Based Contract Administration (PBCA) for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in Georgia and Illinois, announces the acquisition of The REAC Company, marking the first acquisition in the organization’s 25-year history.
The acquisition represents a significant milestone in NHC’s long-term growth strategy and expands the organization’s ability to serve affordable housing owners and agents through a broader portfolio of property services.
The transaction also marks the launch of NHC Property Services, a new division created to provide comprehensive property support services to affordable housing communities nationwide. During the transition, The REAC Company will continue to operate under its established brand, The REAC Company: an Affiliate of NHC Property Services, before ultimately transitioning to the NHC Property Services brand.
For more than two decades, National Housing Compliance has earned the trust of affordable housing providers by delivering HUD contract administration, regulatory compliance, consulting, and technical assistance. With the addition of The REAC Company, NHC now extends its expertise beyond compliance by offering the operational services communities need to maintain high-quality housing and meet evolving inspection standards.
The expanded service platform includes:
· NSPIRE inspection preparation and repair services
· Unit turnover
· Temporary maintenance staffing
· Capital improvement services
· Property maintenance support
· Post-inspection corrective actions
Together, National Housing Compliance and NHC Property Services now provide one of the industry’s most comprehensive solutions—combining regulatory expertise with practical, on-site execution to help affordable housing providers improve operations, protect their investments, and deliver quality housing for residents.
“As the affordable housing industry continues to evolve, our responsibility is to evolve with it,” said Karen Romaine Thomas, Chief Executive Officer of National Housing Compliance. “For more than 25 years, we have helped owners and agents successfully navigate complex regulatory requirements. The launch of NHC Property Services represents the next chapter in that mission. We can now provide not only the compliance expertise our clients have trusted for decades, but also the operational support they need to strengthen their communities. This acquisition reflects our continued investment in the affordable housing industry and our commitment to helping our clients succeed.”
Affordable housing providers today face increasing regulatory requirements, changing inspection standards, aging housing stock, workforce shortages, and growing operational demands. By combining compliance expertise with experienced property services, NHC offers a single, trusted partner capable of supporting owners and agents from planning and preparation through project completion.
“We’ve built our reputation by helping affordable housing communities respond quickly and effectively to inspection and maintenance challenges,” said Ben Kinney, President of The REAC Company. “Joining National Housing Compliance allows us to expand that mission while providing our clients access to additional resources, expertise, and services. We’re excited to be part of an organization that shares our commitment to serving the affordable housing industry.”
NHC Property Services will continue serving affordable housing communities nationwide while expanding its capabilities and geographic reach. Existing clients of both organizations will continue receiving the high level of service they have come to expect, now backed by a broader range of integrated solutions.
This acquisition reflects National Housing Compliance’s ongoing commitment to innovation, strategic growth, and the delivery of exceptional value to the affordable housing industry.
For more information, visit www.nhcinc.org or www.thereaccompany.com.