NAA Five, for the Week Ending August 28th 2026

Date postedAugust 28, 2026
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The Big Picture: State and local housing policy proposals dominated the news cycle this week. The housing market continues to face headwinds ahead of the fall. A new database in Pennsylvania will provide information on communities that have discounted rents. 
This week’s top stories
What We're Advocating

Tracking Revenue Management Legislation: While federal scrutiny of algorithmic pricing software in the rental housing industry remains ongoing, state and local revenue management activity has largely slowed in 2026. Track the latest. 

Housing Policy Highlights: Seattle’s Mayor signed a new law that imposes total monthly price disclosures, implements individual fee disclosures and puts severe limitations on common rental housing fees. In Chicago, two ordinance proposals could represent a stark expansion of the city’s rental housing regulations. Stay updated with NAA’s Apartment Advocate.
What We're Saying

New Housing Law: In a new episode of the GovNavigators podcast, NAA's Nicole Upano and George Ratiu discussed the newly enacted 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, including how the law will help modernize federal housing programs, streamline housing development and deliver housing affordability solutions. Listen to the episode. 
 

Fall Housing Market: With fall fast approaching and several market uncertainties on the minds of industry operators, NAA's George Ratiu joined Multifamily Dive to cut through the noise. Read more.

Deep Dive: “There’s, on the surface, this appearance of stability in the economy,” Ratiu said. “But under that surface, there are a lot of cross currents that have the potential to upend this apparent calm. It’s not yet a crisis. But, when I put some of these signals together, they do create a little bit of an image of tension.”
What We're Doing

Volunteering at NAA: Next Tuesday, Sept. 1, is the deadline to apply to volunteer on an NAA or NAAEI committee in 2027! 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. Apply by Sept. 1. 
What We're Hearing

Housing Affordability: “In an effort to better monitor the supply of affordable housing, Pennsylvania will create a searchable database of properties that are required to offer discounted rents and track when those requirements expire.” (Associated Press)
 

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