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President Trump Signs Executive Order on Housing Construction
On March 13, 2026, President Trump signed an Executive Order titled “Removing Regulatory Barriers to Affordable Home Construction.” The order directs multiple federal agencies to review and revise regulations that affect housing construction costs and timelines. Here’s a breakdown of what it does. Cuts Federal Environmental and Permitting Requirements The… Read More
UPDATE: HUD Delays Effective Date of 30-Day Notice Rollback Rule
NARPM members will want to be aware of an important development regarding the HUD interim final rule we reported on earlier this month. On February 26, 2026, HUD published an interim final rule revoking the requirement that public housing agencies and owners of project-based rental assistance properties provide tenants with… Read More
Senate Passes 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act 89-10 — NARPM Turns Focus to the House
The U.S. Senate passed the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act (H.R. 6644) yesterday by an 89-10 vote, a strong bipartisan showing that reflects broad agreement that the country’s housing shortage demands action. There is a lot to like in this legislation — it takes meaningful steps to expand housing… Read More
FTC Releases Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Targeting Rental Housing Fees
Summary The Federal Trade Commission has released an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) that could fundamentally change how rental housing fees are advertised and disclosed. The NARPM Advocacy Team has been closely monitoring this development and is preparing a detailed response. Tomorrow, March 13, 2026, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC)… Read More
NARPM Urges Congress to Address Concerns in Bipartisan Housing Legislation
On March 11, 2026, NARPM urged Members of Congress to address concerns regarding the bipartisan housing legislation moving through the Senate (H.R. 6644). While NARPM appreciates Congress’s focus on housing affordability, our letter flags two provisions that could seriously harm professional property managers and the broader rental housing market. Institutional… Read More
New Member Benefit – Legal Hotline! NARPM is pleased to announce that Members now have access to a Legal Hotline – a Member benefit connecting you with experienced legal professionals who understand the complexities of residential property management. Do you have questions about federal property management laws, regulations, or best… Read More
HUD Proposes Allowing Work Requirements and Term Limits for Housing Choice Voucher Holders
On March 2, 2026, HUD published a proposed rule that would allow Public Housing Agencies (PHAs) to implement work requirements and time limits for non-elderly, non-disabled Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) holders. Participation would be strictly opt-in, limited to well-performing PHAs that choose to adopt the new policies. What HUD Is… Read More
HUD Rolls Back Part of COVID-Era 30-Day Notice Requirement — A Move in the Right Direction
HUD Secretary Scott Turner has announced the elimination of a Biden-era rule requiring public housing agencies (PHAs) and property owners receiving project-based rental assistance (PBRA) to provide 30 days’ written notice prior to eviction for nonpayment of rent. You can read the full announcement in the official HUD Press Release… Read More
Welcome to the NARPM Advocacy Team, Ben Jones!
NARPM is thrilled to welcome Ben Jones to the Advocacy team as our new Governmental Affairs Director. Ben brings a wealth of legislative and political experience that will be a tremendous asset as we continue to champion the interests of residential property management professionals across the country. Ben joined NARPM… Read More
Your Voice Matters: Join NARPM & IREM for a Virtual Town Hall with the Congressional Real Estate Caucus
UPDATE: Due to the Congressmen’s busy and unpredictable schedules, they will no longer be able to participate in our Virtual Town Hall scheduled for March 18. The teams from IREM and NARPM are currently working with their offices to identify a new date for the event. Once a new date… Read More