NAA Update from Lisa Taylor, NAA Region IV Vice President | September 2025
HUD Funding: The formal appropriations process is underway in Congress. Despite concerns of potentially drastic cuts to HUD, the Republican-controlled House Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development opted to propose a relatively flat budget from Fiscal Year 2025. Learn more.
Federal Tax Law: In early July, President Trump signed a federal reconciliation package into law. The new law includes numerous tax policy wins for the rental housing industry, a testament to the diligent advocacy of NAA members nationwide. Read more and listen to an episode of the NAA Apartmentcast focused on the new tax law.
Senate Acts on Housing: Late last month, the U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs advanced a 40-section housing legislative package, known as the ROAD to Housing Act. NAA’s advocacy worked to ensure the inclusion of key industry priorities. Read the latest.
Cultivate is BACK! Join us in Nashville, February 17-18, 2026 to connect, learn and lead the way in rental housing innovation. Register today to transform your tomorrow.
Share Your Unique Perspective at DE&I Week 2025: We’re seeking diverse voices and fresh ideas to make this year’s event truly inclusive. Submit your proposal and help shape meaningful conversations!
Some Maintenance Staff Are Just LEGENDARY! With monthly prizes valued up to $5,000, educational grants, a shot at the grand prize and more sponsored by HD Supply, show our industry’s vital maintenance staff our appreciation by sharing their legendary stories today. Nominate your Maintenance Legends now!
NAAEI's Career Mapping Tool: As leaders, you set the tone for professional growth in your communities. Investing in your team's development is more than good management--it's savvy business. With a clear path forward, you can reinvigorate talented professionals, increase company loyalty and boost performance. Show your team the way!
ASSEMBLY of Delegates with 250 delegates from NAA’s 10 regions will meet in Atlanta, GA. it is the largest business meeting of the year! Scheduled for Nov 11th – 12th This is a NO COST to you to attend up until Nov 1st, then there’s a $50 cost added. Please plan on attending to support our very own REGOIN 4’s, Chris Burns as he is installed as 2026 NAA Chair Wednesday evening!
APARTMENTALIZE 2026 GET JAZZED in New Orleans June 17 – 19th! Exhibitor Booths will open in September and additional sponsorship opportunities launch mid-October. Registration opens OCTOBER 22nd! Kayle Quinn, RPM Willow BRIDGE and I are the Co-Chairs for this event and want to BEAT previous records for attendance while supporting Chris Burns, NAA Chair from Region IV, so please register you and your teams!