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.
Industry Win: HUD Withdraws Criminal Screening Rule

By Joe Riter | | Updated
Thanks to the industry’s strong advocacy against the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) proposed criminal screening requirements for HUD-assisted housing, the Department has announced its withdrawal of the Reducing Barriers to HUD-assisted Housing rule on January 16, 2025.…
NAA Political Affairs Update - January 2025

By NAA Political Affairs | | Updated
NAAPAC 2024 Year in Review
NAAPAC closed 2024 on a strong note, raising $1.121 million from over 2,100 dedicated donors in the multifamily industry. Our incredible suppliers played a pivotal role, contributing a phenomenal $528,000 and surpassing their 2024 goal of $510,000! To our suppliers: your…
NAA Closes 2024 with Section 8 Roundtables in Boston, Tampa

By Nicole Upano | | Updated
In collaboration with its affiliate partners, the National Apartment Association (NAA) continues its pioneering national roadshow with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) focused on the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program. During these industry roundtables in seven…
California Issues Notable Citation for Willful Heat Violation

By Brittany Wood | | Updated
In the absence of a federal heat standard, numerous states have passed their own heat illness standards, such as Maryland and California. In what could become a state administrative agency enforcement trend for 2025, the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OHSA) has fined an…
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)…
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…
HUD Announces Final Rule Requiring 30-Day Notice to Vacate

By Nicole Upano | | Updated
Update (12/13/2024) - Final Rule AnnouncedOn December 13, 2024, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced a final rule requiring public housing agencies (PHAs) and owners of properties receiving project-based rental assistance (PBRA) to provide their residents with…
Final ‘Junk Fees’ Rule Excludes Rental Housing

By Joe Riter and Nicole Upano | | Updated
Thanks to the tireless advocacy of the National Apartment Association (NAA) and its industry partners, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued its final “junk fees” rule, Trade Regulation Rule on Unfair and Deceptive Fees, notably excluding the rental housing industry from additional…
BOI Reporting Remains on Hold Despite Supreme Court Ruling

By Lauren Shelton | | Updated
Update (1/24/2025)
On January 23, 2025, the United States Supreme Court issued an emergency stay removing the universal injunction blocking enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) and Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) reporting previously applied by the United States District…
NAA Political Affairs Update - December 2024

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NAA Meets with Municipal Leaders
This fall, the National Apartment Association (NAA) engaged with municipal leaders one-on-one and in group settings across the country. These direct interactions help create relationships and position NAA as a trusted partner with municipal decision-makers…