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.

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Trump Administration Initiates Regulatory Freeze

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By Joe Riter | | Updated

Potential impacts to the rental housing industry.

Industry Win: FCC Drops Proposed Bulk Billing Ban

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By Anne Menasche | | Updated

Move marks victory for renters, housing providers.

NAA Political Affairs Update - February 2025

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By NAA Political Affairs | | Updated

NAAPAC: Off and Running  NAAPAC is celebrating its most successful election cycle yet, raising an impressive $2.27 million in 2023-2024, with over $1.12 million in receipts for 2024 alone from more than 2,100 donors. As a result of the unwavering support of NAA affiliates and members, 48…

Member Resource: Immigration Enforcement and Rental Housing

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This member resource is authored by Sheppard Mullin and more information on the authors is available at the end of this resource. Please note that this document is not a substitute for legal or operational advice, and the National Apartment Association (NAA) recommends contacting qualified…

Ambiguity Remains Around White House Federal Financial Assistance Freeze

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By Nicole Upano | | Updated

While the OMB memorandum has been rescinded, a White House official says that this does not end the federal freeze.

Iowa Supreme Court Rules No Permanent CARES Act 30-Day Notice Requirement

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A win for Iowa housing providers.

Lawmakers Relaunch Bipartisan Real Estate Caucus

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Group recognizes importance, economic significance of real estate sector.

DOE Imposes Stricter Water Heater Standards

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By Anne Menasche | | Updated

On December 26, 2024, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) published a rule that imposes stricter efficiency standards on certain consumer gas-fired instantaneous (tankless) water heaters that are manufactured in or imported into the United States on or after December 26, 2029. The new standards…

Senate Confirms Scott Turner as HUD Secretary

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Update (2/5/2025) On February 5, 2025, the U.S. Senate confirmed Scott Turner to serve as Secretary for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Read the National Apartment Association (NAA) and the National Multifamily Housing Council's (NMHC) press statement. Update (1/23/…

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.…