About PASSA

The Pennsylvania Self Storage Association is a group of self storage owners and operators that was formed in 1998. The purpose is:

• To provide leadership and open lines of communication on issues that affect the self storage industry;
• To define and assert standards of excellence in the self storage industry within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania;
• To provide opportunities for members to increase their knowledge of the industry through research, discussion and the exchange of information;
• To support, communicate and cooperate with the National Self Storage Association (SSA) as a chapter affiliate; and
• To protect our members from adverse legislative actions and monitor all legal cases involving self storage in the state.

The Pennsylvania Self Storage Association follows a Code of Ethics which establishes and promotes the highest standards of professional service and ethical business conduct among the members of the Association in all their dealings with their self service storage customers, their colleagues in the industry and the general public.

Why Join PASSA?
It is vital to your business to have an entity in place representing your views and the views of the industry. PASSA’s affiliation with SSA offers proactive legal protection with its watchdog service and financial reserve. Our website provides you the opportunity to access information, search vendor sites, and network with other members. Quarterly educational conferences and newsletters keep you informed.

Benefits of Membership

• Member Manual to include a sample lease agreement, auction procedures and other recommended procedures
• Member’s Only Email Discussion Group through an online listserv to network and share experiences with other successful owners/operators
• Affiliate membership with the national Self Storage Association (SSA)
• Quarterly educational conferences covering a variety of topics with featured speakers who will share up-to-date self storage industry best practices
• Legal updates as they become available
• Invitations to nationally recognized training classes for you and your managers
• Quarterly newsletters
• A strong, unified voice to promote the concept of self storage and defend your rights as independent business persons
• Free listing of your business on our website

New Pennsylvania Self Storage Association Member Benefit
The Pennsylvania Self Storage Association (PASSA) is pleased to announce the formation of a workers' compensation insurance program that has the potential to offer substantial savings for many of its members. Depending on your years of experience in the self storage industry and workers' compensation claims history, your premium savings could be as much as 30% or more. The program is underwritten by a quality insurance company which has earned an A.M. Best & Co. rating of "A" excellent. The A.M. Best Co. is the leading independent provider of insurance company ratings and financial data.

Patriot Risk and Insurance Services located in Irvine, California has worked with the PASSA to develop the plan. If you wish to obtain immediate information about the program, contact Lauren R. Ziminsky toll free at (888) 853-8521 x7918, facsimile (949) 486-7958 or LaurenZiminsky@patrisk.com. We are excited about the premium savings this program may bring to many of our membership.
Download the Workers’ Compensation Insurance Member Benefit Program Application [PDF]

Membership Application
Click here to download the PASSA Membership Application (PDF)