Apartment Advocate
NAA Government Affairs’ bi-monthly publication combines all aspects of apartment industry advocacy into one go-to resource. The Apartment Advocate highlights key developments and viewpoints in industry public policy at all levels of government, and helps NAA members explore advocacy pathways.
Federal Lawmakers Launch YIMBY Caucus
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On November 21, 2024, a group of bipartisan leaders on Capitol Hill announced the launch of the Yes In My Backyard (YIMBY) Caucus, aimed to "promote the development of affordable housing units nationwide."
In a statement applauding the launch, National Apartment Association (NAA) President and CEO…
A Look into October’s Advocacy and Legal Webinar
By Emily Howard | | Updated
On October 16, 2024, the National Apartment Association (NAA) hosted the latest installment of its Advocacy and Legal Webinar (ALW) series. Some key takeaways include:
Legal Update: Briana Anderson, Paralegal, gave us the latest in legal news, highlighting important cases to be aware…
NAA's Rent Control Outlook
By Emma Craig and Emily Howard | | Updated
Rent control continues to be a hot-button issue across the country. While much action was seen in states like California, New Jersey and New York, other states like New Hampshire, Iowa and Michigan have begun to consider these harmful policies. In 2024, the National Apartment Association (NAA)…
OSHA Issues Heat Injury and Illness Prevention Proposal
By Joe Riter | | Updated
The U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has announced a proposed rule on “Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Settings.” If adopted, this rule would impact rental housing communities significantly and potentially developers…
The Long Recent History of Short-term Rentals
By Lauren Shelton | | Updated
Overview
The short-term rental (STR) housing market in the United States includes more than 2.4 million properties and 785,000 hosts. As of 2022, the estimated global $109.76 million market for STR properties projected continued growth. Though slower than predicted, in part due to the expense…
NAA's 2024 Ballot Measure Tracker
By Emily Howard and Joe Riter | | Updated
26 states and Washington, D.C. have processes for citizen-initiated ballot measures, greatly expanding the risk of politically popular yet damaging policies such as rent control taking hold. Throughout this election cycle, the National Apartment Association (NAA) has monitored ballot measures of…
NAA’s 2024 Election Insights
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On or before Tuesday, November 5, 2024, voters from across the country cast their votes in this year’s pivotal election. From local ballots to the presidential campaign trail, housing policy was at the forefront. Here are key insights as of the morning of November 21, 2024, and what they mean for…
Reply to Rental Housing Finance Survey by Nov. 20
By Nicole Upano | | Updated
The U.S. Census Bureau is currently conducting the Rental Housing Finance Survey on behalf of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The National Apartment Association (NAA) encourages its members that were selected to participate to respond by November 20. It is important to…
NAA Hosts Beneficial Ownership Information Webinar
By Joe Riter | | Updated
The National Apartment Association (NAA) recently hosted a webinar to raise awareness of a new reporting requirement under the Corporate Transparency Act’s Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) rules. These rules were implemented by the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network of the Treasury…
Housing Headlines 2024 Election
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The following article is from NAA's 2024 pre-election coverage. To view results and analysis on how the election will impact rental housing, view NAA's 2024 Election Insights.
View NAA's 2024 Election Insights
On or before Tuesday, November 5, 2024, voters from across the country are…