NAA Five, for the Week Ending August 14th, 2026

Date postedAugust 14, 2026
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NAA FIVE
A weekly digest of key rental housing news and takeaways
prepared exclusively for NAA’s leadership
 

The Big Picture: The U.S. Chamber of Commerce launched a housing advisory council. Housing sales continue to face a steep drop. Preserving subsidized housing is a priority in Philadelphia. 
This week’s top stories
What We're Advocating

Regulatory Actions: Last month, the Trump Administration released a roadmap of upcoming federal rulemaking activities. NAA has compiled a list of the top 10 regulatory actions for industry professionals to monitor this fall. View the list here.  

Disparate Impact: On Monday, HUD reopened the public comment period for its ongoing efforts to eliminate disparate impact-related regulations, which could ultimately affect federal fair housing compliance. Read more. 
What We're Saying

Political Affairs Update: In this month's political affairs update, strong NAAPAC fundraising continues. NAA's Advocate of the Year award is now taking applications. The Housing Affordability Program is taking a proactive approach to advance pro-housing solutions. Read more.  

Apartment Market Pulse: NAA’s Apartment Market Pulse features insights on this quarter’s economic crosswinds, employment statistics, inflation metrics and more. Read about the overview and outlook on the economy.  

Deeper Dive: “The economy maintained positive momentum in the first half of 2026, with most indicators highlighting moderate growth. Employment, small business optimism, retail spending and consumer sentiment registered gains leading up to the midpoint of the year. Even inflation, which shot past 4.0% in May, slowed to 3.5% in June.” Read more.
What We're Doing

Mental & Emotional Health: To help better understand workplace wellbeing across the rental housing industry, NAA is conducting a mental wellbeing survey through August 21. Access the survey. 

Volunteering at NAA: The deadline to volunteer on an NAA or NAAEI committee is quickly approaching! Volunteering offers a rewarding opportunity to make an impact while engaging with a dynamic community of multifamily housing professionals. Connect with industry peers, stay informed on the latest trends and put your skills to work. Submit an application by September 1.
What We're Hearing

Housing: "In the wake of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act becoming law, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce has created a Housing Advisory Council with the goal of advancing market-driven policies that help increase housing supply and promote affordability, 'informed by the companies that build, finance, and supply housing.'” (Multifamily Dive) 

Deeper Dive: Track the latest with the new housing law – from implementation to advocacy efforts – with NAA’s new resources hub. 

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