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Property insurance costs continue to climb, rising an average of 27.7% per unit year over year.

Urban Areas Rebound, but Smaller Suburbs Account for Growing Share of Increase.

The rental housing industry is still fighting fraud at heightened levels.

No Labels, which sought to challenge Biden and Trump, ends its 2024 presidential bid.

From professionally managed units to resident-hosting collaborations, owners, operators, and renters are finding the perks of renting out units for...

New mixed-income housing community offers market-rate units and units based on income.

A new report shows multifamily loans are the ones that saw the biggest spike in losses last year.

A lesser-known form of rent control gains traction nationwide.

The latest report from the NLIHC finds a national shortage of 7.3 million homes affordable and available for extremely low-income renters.

Entrata’s The New American Dream report reveals that 20% expect to be lifelong renters, a 33% increase from 2021.

Rent will fall, at least slightly, as a record number of apartments open in Charlotte.

Rental housing companies share thoughts on combating lease fraud.

The number of U.S. construction projects that are being abandoned, paused or seeing a delayed bid date was up 1.7% over the last month for the week...

These projects are surging, new research reveals. Here’s a look at the top metros leading the charge.

Midtown is known for its notorious Trader Joe's parking lot and its bustling Target, but the area is quickly transforming into one of Charlotte's...

The Board of Commissioners approved giving $1.4 million to Ascent Housing on Wednesday for some future tenants at Swan Run.

Biden Signals Rental Costs as Campaign Issue in Coming Months

Although rental markets are cooling, evictions are rising and homelessness counts are reaching new records, reveals ‘America’s Rental Housing’...

Super Tuesday has come and gone.Stay up to date on federal, state, and local Primary Election races. Click here for Charlotte Results.Click here...

Almost eight years after Mecklenburg County chose a developer to rebuild Brooklyn, the highly scrutinized project is moving along at a sluggish pace.

‘It Shut Down The Deal’: High Multifamily Insurance Rates Threaten Transactions, Strain Budgets

According to the monthly Realtor.com Rental Report, year-over-year rental prices are down -0.3%, yet prices are still 18.3% higher than four years...

Despite a quarterly uptick, year-over-year data reveals significant declines across property types and capital sources.

New data from Harvard shows weather affects the industry from climate change to community location.

The awards including support for new projects to assist survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.

According to a special report from Yardi Matrix, a large amount of multifamily housing supply coming online is expected to suppress national average...

The legislation is now introduced in both chambers of Congress.

This year will bring major turnover in North Carolina’s congressional delegation, thanks in part to redistricting.

More than 70% of major apartment landlords say they have seen an increase in fraudulent rental applications over the past 12 months.

The House of Representatives passed a $78 billion tax bill that includes key measures to boost the low-income housing tax credit (LIHTC) program.

Eligible North Carolinians who want to cast their ballot in person on Primary Election Day, Tuesday, March 5, must register to vote by Friday, Feb....

Despite rents growing faster than home prices, the trend of renting being more affordable than owning continues.

Insurance, insurance, insurance: it dominated discussions of the apartment industry in 2022 and 2023, but evidenced by data in this report, the...

As society evolves and buildings are no longer needed for their original purpose, investors are renovating these structures.

Despite economic headwinds, industry leaders focus on resident experience, innovation, and affordable housing solutions for the year ahead....

What residents put at the top of their wish lists has gone beyond good locations, affordable leases, appealing amenities and ample apartment square...

Undoubtedly, the past year featured record attention on rental housing policy at all levels of government, especially nationally. From the halls of...

The most recent Biennial Online Renter Study by SatisFacts Research, which measures resident sentiment, has revealed that 82% of renters want more...

Apartment supply is at a historic level following a large delivery of completions in 2023. Supply hit a 36-year high, according to RealPage...

Two key provisions of the Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act (AHCIA) have been included in a bipartisan tax agreement. Following intense...

The deadline to request an absentee ballot for the March 5 primary is 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024, one week before Primary Election Day. Click...

With the rollout of HUD’s National Standards for the Physical Inspection of Real Estate (NSPIRE), rental housing providers are already seeing...

Multifamily owners and operators can support residents in boosting their fiscal fitness with insights from the 2024 NMHC and Grace Hill Renter...

Candidate filing for 2024 is closed. Click here for North Carolina Board of Election’s State and Federal Candidate List and Mecklenburg...

From changes to wastewater rules implementation to election law changes, there's a lot going into effect in North Carolina on the first of the...

Significant market headwinds—including delays in construction, a lack of financing options, and economic infeasibility of...

On December 1, 2023, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) posted a notice of proposed rulemaking to require public housing...

Today, December 7, 2023, Mecklenburg County Community Support Services released the 2023 State of Housing Instability & Homelessness (SoHIH)...

Rep. Patrick McHenry, R-N.C., announced Tuesday that he won't seek re-election in 2024, a shocking move to many of his colleagues that will further...

As rent growth declines and new construction progresses, oversupply is a hot topic in the multifamily industry. Now, fresh data shows the impact of...

Resident screening is a topic at the forefront of the rental housing market. The White House Blueprint for a Renters Bill of Rights, released in...

As the new year approaches, it's a perfect time for those in the multifamily industry to reflect and reset. Three of the hottest discussion topics...

The 2024 GCAA Leadership Lyceum Application is open!Applications will be accepted from Dec. 1st - 31st 2023.Those chosen for Leadership Lyceum...

Before creating any new strategy in multifamily, establishing solid market research and supporting numbers of investment returns are key to its...

In times of economic uncertainty, many multifamily owners look to increase NOI through strategic operational analysis and adjustments. Often, when...

A large majority of Americans are concerned about the lack of affordable housing in their communities and throughout the country, according to a new...

After a year of slow rent growth and high interest rates, apartment owners that have enjoyed years of profitability are seeking improved efficiency...

Favorable demand conditions as well as the limited supply of competitive housing types, such as existing single-family homes, continued to benefit...

The Biden administration has announced new actions to increase housing supply and improve affordability by converting high-vacancy commercial...

The Federal Trade Commission officially published its Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to establish a Trade Regulation Rule on Unfair or...

Outspoken council member Tariq Bokhari appears to have reclaimed his seat in a tight rematch with Democrat Stephanie Hand. Why it matters: Based on...

On November 2, 2023, U.S. Senators Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i) and Mike Braun (R-Ind.) and Representatives Scott Peters (D-Calif.-50) and Cathy...

When considering the choice between renting and buying today, the housing market balance continues to tip in favor of renters amid an uptick in...

Charlotte Planning, Design & Development recently launched weekly notifications and printable reports for the Development Near Me tool. These...

Five local and tribal governments in eastern North Carolina are getting a total of $43 million to build affordable housing in areas devastated by...

North Carolina Republicans gave final approval Wednesday to new political districts that are likely to hand the party more seats in Congress next...

Even though 56% of Gen Z renters are willing to pay a higher monthly rent for sustainable features like smart water and composted waste and 40% of...

The concept of adaptive reuse and apartment conversions is hardly new, but the number of conversions happening has increased, particularly among...

A top adviser to President Joe Biden says two grants totaling $1.1 million will help the city of Charlotte maintain its tree canopy in underserved...

Over 93% of housing providers said they are taking action to mitigate increased insurance costs, according to a new report by the National Leased...

Grubb Properties has published its second annual State of the Young Renter Survey that showed nearly three-fourths of renters value community...

Early voting for the 2023 municipal elections starts on October 19th. Leverage this resource to locate voting sites and their hours.

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) today announced a notice of proposed rulemaking which would prohibit “hidden and falsely advertised...

For owners and operators of multifamily affordable housing, understanding the complex landscape of property and casualty insurance can be as...

More changes may be ahead for the troubled intersection of Interstate 85 and West Sugar Creek Road. The city of Charlotte this spring bought a motel...

The terms service animals and support animals are used interchangeably. The distinctions between them, however, are very important. While...

Knowing a market’s trends and what contributes value are key in improving occupancy, rents and operations. Location may be everything in real...

Apply now for the NAA Diversity Leadership Program and NAA Leadership Lyceum. Members can nominate other qualifying members, but all affiliate...

Monthly rent payments are more than just a transaction between a resident and a rental housing provider. It's a pivotal contribution to the American...

Nearly three-quarters of homeowners and 80% of renters support policies that promote building more housing. However, only roughly 25% from both...

The current state of the commercial insurance market poses several pain points for affordable multifamily housing owners and operators, including...

Rents and occupancy were relatively flat in August, according to the National Multifamily Report from Yardi Matrix. The average U.S. asking rent...

CLT+ is the new City of Charlotte service request and information app. Schedule a bulky trash pickup and many more city services with CLT+. Other...

It’s no secret that fraudsters are becoming more sophisticated. Websites are dedicated to producing fake paystubs, fabricated IDs and...

Approximately $18 million in grants and loans have been awarded to affordable housing owners as part of the Inflation Reduction Act, announced the...

The pandemic put package deliveries front and center for multifamily owners and property managers. “There are lots of challenges with...

Congressman Maxwell Frost (D-Fla.-10) has introduced the End Junk Fees for Renters Act, aimed to prohibit the collection of application fees,...

Fair market rents (FMRs) for fiscal 2024 will increase an average of approximately 12% in fiscal 2024, increasing the number of units that families...

According to RentCafe’s annual Apartment Construction Report, 460,000 new rentals are expected to deliver this year with another 1 million to...

There is no shortage of buzzwords being tossed around the multifamily housing industry, and one of the newest, “centralization,” has...

North Carolina won't be revising its outdated energy efficiency rules for new homes anytime soon. On Wednesday, the House and Senate both voted to...

Smart doorbells are becoming ubiquitous throughout society, including in multifamily housing communities. Residents and property owners alike are...

In response to the Supreme Court decision in the Sackett v. EPA case, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Department of the Army...

While multifamily permits, starts and completions were down for July, the latest data from the Census Bureau shows a new high for multifamily units...

The Mecklenburg County court system will upgrade to a new digital case management system on October 9, 2023, the director of the North Carolina...

Charlotte voters are the first in the state required to show a photo ID with early voting starting today for the Sept. 12 mayoral and City Council...

Apartment Professional Training (APT) & DEI Scholarships Available! Since its inception in 2008, one of the GCAA Education Foundation's (GCAAEF)...

The third annual Urban Design Awards, or “Urbies,” presented by the Charlotte Urban Design Center and the University of North Carolina...

Making responsible decisions that balance budget, quality, and value is more than good business, it’s the right thing to do. For many...

The National Apartment Association has two new best practices available on mental wellness and lithium-ion batteries. Best Practice: Mental...

Mecklenburg County and BKV Phase I Development, LLC, closed on the sale of Brooklyn Village South in Second Ward on Friday, July 28, for $10.3...

Simply allowing pets at your community is a solid start to attracting today’s renters. Reducing or eliminating breed and weight restrictions...

Like many industries, rental housing is struggling to find, train and retain maintenance team members. Proactive organizations are tapping into a...

Beginning this fall, voters will be asked to show a photo ID when voting in all North Carolina elections. On Wednesday, Aug. 2, the North...

More details are emerging about the future of the Johnston YMCA. As suspected, the NoDa property will eventually be home to apartments and retail....

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Services is currently in the process of revising the BMP Design Manual. As part of this process, a draft version...

Aside from properties in ultra-urban areas, parking is typically a key component of the multifamily experience. Residents need somewhere to...

A bill that would expand the low-income housing tax credit (LIHTC) program has gained the support of 151 representatives and 26 senators in under...

Building off the White House Blueprint for a Renters Bill of Rights, the Biden-Harris Administration announced a series of new actions on July 27,...

President Biden is announcing a new front in his crackdown on junk fees: rental housing. From repeated rental application fees to surprise...

In response the GCAA's letter, the Mecklenburg County Clerk of Superior Court issued an information sheet designed to support property owners as...

U.S. multifamily rents have slipped since record highs about a year ago, but still remain relatively high despite an influx of new supply,...

Dramatically rising insurance costs have hit owners, operators, and developers of rental housing hard in recent years. And in an environment of...

It doesn’t matter what’s occurring in multifamily, one constant is the importance of maintenance teams when it comes to resident...

As an apartment community, advertising is a critical part of an overall marketing strategy. With the constant evolution of digital marketing, it's...

The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) has increased the threshold for large multifamily loans from $75 million to $120 million. The move was...

Market rent declined 0.9% in Q1 2023. While the rent-to-income (RTI) ratio is back below 30% in the U.S., a new report says residents should expect...

Dramatically rising insurance costs have hit owners, operators, and developers of rental housing hard in recent years. And in an environment of...

While not new to the industry, these hands-on spaces are becoming more prevalent and can improve leasing and resident satisfaction. During the...

Multifamily developers continue to dive into the hot single-family build-to-rent (BTR) sector, citing that the demand drivers and operations are...

The rebranding of the nonprofit organization, which provides the rental housing industry with pre-screened and trained talent, took place in early...

Surveying 1,000 renters on their feelings toward connected devices and smart-home living, Assurant has found that 86% of renters said they believe...

Are you frustrated because your multifamily website doesn't appear on page one of search results when you search for your apartment community's...

Across the U.S. apartment market, Class A apartment rents are growing a bit faster than the national norm. In several Sun Belt markets, however,...

Apartment leasing continues to accelerate following the big slowdown in the second half of 2022. Leasing momentum is returning as inflation –...

Developers of multifamily projects are very cognizant of the current construction and operating costs required to keep their units reasonably priced...

One of the biggest issues facing multifamily, as well as numerous other industries, has different phases and different names. There’s been...

In recent years, multifamily owners, operators, and developers have been hit by dramatically rising insurance costs. According to the National...

Modular builders are gaining more than a mere toehold in the multifamily sector as inflation, the “Great Resignation” and other factors...

The U.S. housing market is short about 320,000 affordable homes for middle-income buyers, according to a new report from the National Association of...

Even in a housing market that has slowed significantly due to rising mortgage rates, the supply of homes for sale is about half of what it was in...

This update from Business Relationship Manager, Nan Peterson, at City of Charlotte is for our GCAA developer members. The City of Charlotte...

​​Big pullback in SouthPark on 700+ apartments underscores worries about declining rents after two years of work to win approval of a big and...

Two days before bids were due on a 110,000-square-foot, five-story multifamily project, four of the bidding general contractors privately...

As rent-to-income ratios (RTI) remained high in the first quarter for many metros, cost of living concerns are top of mind for many Americans,...

The state legislature is currently considering a bill that would give “local governments,” - including every city, town and county in...

A fire broke out at a construction site in the 7700 block of Liberty Row Drive in Charlotte on Thursday, May 18, 2023. Emergency crews worked...

According to Yardi Matrix data, national total operating expenses for multifamily properties increased 13% from 2020 to 2022. Only two markets saw a...

Four industry veterans have zeroed in on a new proptech solution to help property management teams better communicate and collaborate internally....

Exploring advanced income verification methods are helping to stop fraudsters before they work their way into the building. An applicant seemed to...

Pineville town leaders are allowing the apartment project Livano Pineville to move forward, but with required tweaks. Livano Pineville is already...

The Charlotte City Council voted Monday voted against holding referenda this year on staggered, four-year terms and an extra district member. A...

Multifamily rents increased for a second straight month in April, despite economic headwinds. According to the latest Yardi Matrix Multifamily...

Your Duke Energy bill will likely be going up -- but by how much? State utility regulators will meet Thursday to discuss by how much the utility...

At first glance, it may look like a barbeque some weekends at the old Southern Comfort Inn in West Charlotte, but multiple Charlotte-area churches...

Four area communities and a local church received grants to help address affordable housing issues.

The country's largest apartment manager opens first modular factory.

The Charlotte City Council held a hearing on four text amendments related to the soon to be implemented Unified Development Ordinance (UDO). Since...

The online short-term rental platform rolls out a new program that subleases apartment units, while raising questions and offering opportunity....

Some residents do it to escape financial obligations. Others do it for a more noble pursuit—they simply want to live with their pets....

Participating industry partners include Commercial Real Estate Finance Council (CREFC), Enterprise Community Partners, Mortgage Bankers Association...

Why It Matters: A higher valuation on your home could mean a much higher tax bill. It’s possible to appeal your new valuation - but...

Changes to the EPA's lead-based paint make more residential housing providers subject to lead-based paint certification requirements. Buildings...

In an expected but disappointing development for housing interest groups, President Joe Biden vetoed a congressional resolution to rescind the...

The U.S. national emergency to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic ended Monday as President Joe Biden signed a bipartisan congressional resolution...

Two-thirds of housing providers say they would not consider investing in markets with strict rent control policies, new research from the...

Why it matters: City officials can’t build new units fast enough to solve the affordable housing crisis anytime soon. Charlotte needs...

Year-over-year rent growth is at its lowest point since April 2021 at 2.6%. This is also below the 2.8% average rent growth seen from 2018 to 2019....

The city of Charlotte has named Alyson Craig its permanent Director of Planning, Design, and Development. She joined the city in 2018 as Deputy...

On Tuesday, the White House held a panel discussion to make the economic case for President Biden’s junk fees initiative, which has been...

Last November, in Colorado, voters approved a sweeping measure to set aside roughly $300 million a year for programs that curb homelessness and...

According to research by Dr. Stefanie DeLuca, James Coleman Professor of Sociology & Social Policy at Johns Hopkins University, found that 70...

In our March publication of The Ledge, we discussed inclusionary zoning (IZ) and whether it is a viable “solution” to the housing...

The Federal Trade Commission issued a consumer alert urging people to be vigilant for calls using voice clones generated by artificial intelligence,...

Mecklenburg County mailed out property tax revaluations over a week ago. According to a recent WFAE news article, residential property values...

Jay Parsons, RealPage Analytics points out a critical indicator that renewal lease rents will cool off significantly in coming months and lead to a)...

The National Apartment Association (NAA) has launched its third annual Mental and Emotional Health Survey focused on rental housing industry...

At its February 16, 2023 Board meeting, the Greater Charlotte Apartment Association (GCAA) approved a recommendation from its Products &...

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) have asked for comment on resident background screening...

HUD has announced new resources to advance housing protections for survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking...

Beginning at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 8th, Mecklenburg County IT will be implementing changes to Code Enforcement's Electronic Plan Management...

Iredell County residents recently received property assessment notices detailing the newly assessed value of their homes. These were assessments and...

Unable to attend the National Multifamily Housing Council Conference earlier this month? Here’s a recap of six takeaways from the meetings and...

The South Carolina Apartment Association and its affiliates will host a one-hour webinar Q&A session with attorney Thomas Howard of Brownlee...

A major component of the Odyssey Integrated Case Management System (ICMS), File & Serve, officially launched in four pilot counties - Harnett,...

On May 3, 2023, U.S. travelers must be REAL ID compliant to board domestic flights and access certain federal facilities. A gold star on your...

Permits that were originally set to expire on or after April 1, 2020, but were extended due to the emergency COVID-related provisions enacted by the...

Mecklenburg County Tax Assessor Office staff presented preliminary but detailed projections to County Commissioners at its budget retreat on January...

On January 19, 2023, Duke Energy Carolinas asked North Carolina regulators to review and approve its request for a 15.7% rate increase over three...

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is moving towards implementing its Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH) rule that...

On January 9 & 10, the City of Charlotte hosted, "Future of Charlotte: Housing and Jobs Summit." The two-day event featured various...

During the Christmas season, several buildings owned by GCAA member, Mosaic Development, experienced leaks due to frozen pipes. Magnolia Gardens...

Advocacy is standing up and sharing your story for the rental housing industry. Having your voice heard is not only important to the...

2023 is a year of many possibilities for our industry! In this current environment we must take our advocacy efforts to higher heights and forge...

NAA is launching its new Federal Political Specialist (FPS) Program to help grow and optimize its Key Contact network! In each state, there will be...

The City of Charlotte has launched UDO University! The UDO University will be virtual training opportunities to assist in learning the UDO and to...

The deadline in which U.S. travelers must be REAL ID compliant to board domestic flights and access certain federal facilities has been extended to...

Rent control was again a fixture across state legislatures, city, and county councils and at the ballot box this year. Following the 2022 midterm...

House Bill 607: Various Court Changes makes several changes to the General Statutes requested by the Administrative Office of the Courts. One...

In preparation for the Charlotte City Council’s upcoming Housing and Jobs Summit on Jan. 9 from 4 - 8 p.m. at the BoPlex (located at Coliseum...

According to a recent Charlotte Business Journal article, Charlotte when compared to the nation’s largest metros, is considered relatively...

The Childress Klein Center for Real Estate recently released its 2022 State of Housing in Charlotte Report. The report reveals some unsurprising...

Costs for a planned upgrade of Mecklenburg County's north Charlotte recycling center have more than doubled over the past year. And that could mean...

In this episode of the GCAA's Morning Perks Podcast you will hear from the following multifamily leaders in the greater Charlotte region! Carrie...

Congratulations to Ultimate Tailgate Experience Package Raffle Winner, Jarrod Clay, Redi Carpet! And a big THANK YOU to each person who purchased...

Mecklenburg County property owners will have to wait a few more months to find out their new property tax values, the county’s top tax...

Governor Henry McMaster and S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) Executive Director Dan Ellzey have announced that South...

The Morning Perks Podcast is another platform designed to amplify the reach of the association.This format lets our members download and listen...

Yesterday was Election Day for North Carolina and there was a lot on the ballot for this midterm election. Once all the votes are certified, we will...

According to a recent Bizjournals article, economists’ data analyses and projections show Charlotte landing in the top 20 ranking at No. 13...

There are just six days to go before Election Day in North Carolina. This time next week, North Carolinians would have cast their ballots for who...

The Employee Retention Credit could be very lucrative for small businesses, but it's also become fertile ground for scams. That's according to the...

HUD’s Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity Office released a memo to organizations and government agencies that receive HUD funds recommending...

There are a number of vacancies remaining on several Charlotte City Council appointed Boards and Commissions. However, you must apply. The recent...

In this episode of the GCAA's Morning Perks Podcast you will hear from the following multifamily leaders in the greater Charlotte region!Chris...

Click here to view NAA’s Get Out the Vote video! The future of the nation’s housing supply lies in your hands. Show elected officials...

If you are in the development and construction industry, you are invited to join the November edition of the Building Code Academy. Sign-in begins...

Fannie Mae recently announced the launch of its Multifamily Positive Rent Payment Reporting pilot program, aimed at helping renters build their...

We are less than 30 days until Election Day. The RHA PAC has provided some resources for you as you navigate this election cycle. Early voting...

The Mecklenburg County Assessor's Office is seeking volunteers to serve on the 2023 Citizens Revaluation Advisory Committee. The committee plays a...

Welcome back! In this episode of the GCAA's Morning Perks Podcast you will hear from the following multifamily leaders in the greater Charlotte...

$50 million for housing will help provide well-maintained affordable housing for low- and moderate-income individuals and families in the Charlotte...

The Biden-Harris Administration recently announced key progress on the Housing Supply Action Plan – a set of administrative and legislative...

If you want to be the coolest tailgater this fall, don’t “pass” on this! “Rush” on this opportunity to enter to win...

GCAA’s PAC, the Rental Housing Alliance (RHA), is pleased to announce it raised almost $10,000 from its fundraiser held as part of...

On September 30, 2022, Rep. Barry Loudermilk (R-GA) introduced the “Respect State Housing Laws Act,” federal legislation that would end...

The City of Charlotte has provided an easy-to-read infographic on Zoning Translation and Rezonings to assist with protocols for conventional and...

A public portal for posting UDO questions is open and can be found here. This is a platform where you can ask City staff UDO questions or to seek...

On Sept. 20th, the Mecklenburg County Board of County Commissioners unanimously passed a Source of Income Protections in County Supported Housing...

The Vote Yes for City Bonds campaign officially launched. The Rental Housing Alliance (RHA) GCAA’s Super PAC supports this bond referenda. On...

On the November ballot, voters will select their choices for US Senate and Congressional representatives in North Carolina, State Senate and State...

Charlotte and Gastonia will have bond questions on the ballot pertaining to transportation, housing, and other infrastructure related matters on the...

The Census Bureau has published its schedule for the release of the 2021 Income, Poverty, and Health Insurance statistics from the Current...

On September 14, AANC will be hosting: Applicant Fraud Alert: Prevent & Cure Webinar. Registration is required.

The 2023 AANC Education & Legislative Conference which will be held April 24-26, 2023, at the Raleigh Convention Center.

Higher fuel costs and new renewable energy programs are pushing up rates for Duke Energy customers in most of western and central North...

Charlotte Water has embarked on a multi-year, comprehensive program to reduce any remaining lead service materials in the Charlotte area, following...

In this episode of the GCAA's Morning Perks Podcast you will hear from the following multifamily leaders in the greater Charlotte region!Ellie...

Almost one year after the first draft of the UDO was released, Charlotte City Council on Monday, August 22, 2022 adopted the 600+ page UDO by a vote...

What Passing The Inflation Reduction Act Means For Rental Housing Providers

The UDO adoption draft was released on August 15th in advance of the City Council vote on August 22, 2022. The UDO adoption draft incorporates the...

On Tuesday, Gov. Cooper lifted North Carolina’s COVID-19 State of Emergency through an executive order yesterday after more than two years....

The NLIHC recently released its 2022 report which reveals that the national housing wage is $25.82 for a modest two-bedroom rental at fair market...

In this episode of the GCAA's Morning Perks Podcast you will hear from the following multifamily leaders in the greater Charlotte region!GCAA...

On July 11, 2022, the Charlotte City Council passed a policy that requires affordable and market rate developers (including master...

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) wants to provide greater access of available housing to voucher holders who are able to...

We often hear that Mecklenburg County is rapidly growing, which is one reason for the explosion of new apartment complexes. But here’s...

Rep. Alma Adams recently announced that as a result of her bipartisan, bicameral LIFELINE Act (H.R. 7078 | S. 4181) with Rep. David Rouzer (R-NC)...

In this episode of the GCAA's Morning Perks Podcast you will hear from the following multifamily leaders in the greater Charlotte region!GCAA...

AANC announced that on Thursday, July 7, Governor Roy Cooper signed into law HB 607: Various Court Changes. This bill includes a series of...

Tune into episode 7 to hear from multifamily leaders in the greater Charlotte region!Parry BrandPresident for GCI Residential | ContactYazan...

Early voting in Charlotte began on Thursday, July 7th for the city of Charlotte’s General Election. This is an important election as there are...

Last fall, CLTWater paused development related services in basins draining to the WSACC plant where the maximum limit had been reached for permitted...

The GCAA has two open positions available! Click on the job title below to view the job descriptions. Member Services & Business Development...

RPM Careers Week 2022 is July 18-22! The Residential Property Management (RPM) industry is stable and strong. Help us spread the word! Events...

Submit your theme suggestion for the 2023 Trade Show here! 2022: Vacation Across America 2021: American Heroes 2019: Animation...

The City of Charlotte is holding its General Election for Charlotte Mayoral and City Council seats on Tuesday, July 26, 2022. If you reside within...

The Apartment Association of North Carolina (AANC) has released a Housing Affordability Toolkit that discusses and addresses numerous ways to...

Gov. Cooper announced four judicial appointments. One appointment is in District 26, which covers part of Mecklenburg County: Shante’...

The UDO Comment Portal closes tomorrow, June 30th at midnight. Planning Staff will review and consider each comment so be sure to submit your...

On June 18, 2022, HUD published a request for comments of proposed changes to the NSPIRE demonstration program that involve updates to seven (7)...

Tune into episode 6 to hear from multifamily leaders in the greater Charlotte region!GCAA Board Member and 2002 President, Lisa Foley CAPS...

Research conducted by the National Association of Homebuilders (NAHB) and the National Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC) indicates changes to...

South Carolina was one of four states that held a Primary Election last Tuesday, June 14, 2022. Click here to see results of key primary races. The...

It’s estimated a third of today’s multifamily marketplace rents by choice, not circumstance. In other words: The group has money....

The Charlotte City Council has adopted the city’s Fiscal Year 2023 budget, with total spending planned at $3.2 billion. The budget notably...

Member Services & Business Development Manager Job Overview The Member Services & Business Development Manager is an essential role to the...

If you were unable to make it to the GCAA's 3rd Annual Hiring Extravaganza, please click the links below to view open positions within participating...

Many of the 1,200+ public comments from the first UDO draft have been incorporated into the second draft UDO, also referred to as the public hearing...

South Carolina's primaries are June 14 and for the first-time early voting in South Carolina is available now through June 10, 2022. You can find a...

On today's episode we are with GCAA's Immediate Past President, Deidre Wilson (Regional Manager of Blue Ridge Companies); GCAA Board Member,...

Charlotte City Council will vote on the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO), a rewrite of the rules guiding development, on Aug. 22 instead of in...

Mecklenburg County Manager Dena Diorio has proposed a $2.1 billion budget that would increase spending by $111 million without raising property...

On today's episode we are with GCAA Board Member, Shane Raby (TriBridge Residential); GCAA Board Member, Eddie Robertson & Jarrod Clay (Redi...

Governor Cooper recently announced his budget priorities for FY 2022-2023 which expands the state's budget to $29.3B. His budget priorities, include...

Gov. Henry McMaster signed H. 3126 regarding private employer vaccine mandates, stipulations concerning what a private employer's vaccine mandate...

Early voting in North Carolina has begun and will end May 14, 2022 at 3:00pm. North Carolina's Primary elections will be held on May 17, 2022,...

The proposed budget is set at $3.2 billion and would go into effect this July 1, 2022 after the budget is voted on May 31, 2022. A few highlights...

Thanks for joining us again on the GCAA's Morning Perks Podcast. On today's episode we are with GCAA Board Member, Mike Susen (Senior Director of...

Participation is easy. Donate to AANC PAC and winners will be announced live during AANC's Education & Legislative Conference on May 17 at...

NCDOR launched Phase 2 of the Business Recovery Grant Program on May 2, 2022 with the application period closing on Wednesday, June 1. Legislation...

Recently the North Carolina Court of Appeals issued a ruling on the topic of short-term rentals in the case of Schroeder v. City of Wilmington. The...

On Thursday, Representative Murrell Smith (R-Sumter) was elected as the new House Speaker, succeeding Jay Lucas (R-Darlington). The unanimous...

AANC’s Education & Legislative Conference will take place on May 16-18, 2022 in Raleigh, NC but the Lobby Day event has shifted to...

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Job Title:Member Services & Business Development Manager Reports To: Director of Finance & Administration Job Overview The Member...

Thanks for joining us again on the GCAA's Morning Perks Podcast. On today's episode we are with Stuart Proffitt (Co-Founder & Managing Partner...

On April 11, Charlotte City Council approved SouthPark as the city’s sixth Municipal Services District (MSD). An MSD is a special tax district...

Last week, representatives from the consulting firm Perkins & Will, presented preliminary findings of their economic analysis of the proposed...

Gaston Vision 2040, a collaborative effort between Gaston Together and Gaston County government, has begun working to develop a vision of Gaston...

Welcome to the first episode of the GCAA's Morning Perks Podcast. Today we are with Marcie Williams (CEO of RKW Residential), Hoppy Hopkins...

Important Voting Dates for NC Elections Request Absentee Ballots for Primaries: March 28 – May 10 Return Absentee Ballot Deadline: May...

The Small Business Administration (SBA) is making improvements to a pilot program known as The Community Advantage Pilot Program that is intended to...

On March 28, the Charlotte City Council approved the adoption of the Charlotte Future 2040 Policy Map. The Policy Map translates the Comprehensive...

Last week Rep. Alma Adams (D-NC-12) introduced H.R. 7078, the LIHTC Financing Enabling Long-term Investment in Neighborhood Excellence Act or...

On March 16, 2022, the Senate unanimously passed a bill (S.623, the Sunshine Protection Act) that would make daylight saving time permanent across...

North Carolina's Supreme Court has upheld a lower court's ruling that said domestic violence protection orders in the state must apply to same-sex...

The Rental Housing Alliance (RHA), GCAA’s Super PAC encourages members to participate in this very critical upcoming election. Important dates...

GCAA’s Government Affairs committee is participating in NAA’s 535 in 535 Initiative. This initiative is focused on working with NAA...

The North Carolina Department of Revenue has announced that it is temporarily halting new applications for its Business Recovery Grant Program. The...

The Mecklenburg County Board of County Commissioners voted unanimously to drop its mask mandate on Feb. 26, 2022. This means that masks will no...

On last Friday, the North Carolina Supreme Court overturned congressional and General Assembly districts ruling the lines in the maps approved by...

Restoration of Service Notice Code Enforcement is pleased to inform you that the following services have been restored: Online submission of...

The South Carolina General Assembly convened last week for its annual legislative session that runs through the second week of May. Items likely to...

Last week, the House adopted a congressional map by a vote of 74-35, along party lines. The map updates the boundaries for the state’s 124...

The City Planning Department announced a new timeline that pushes back the comment period of the UDO from January 14, 2022 to March 18, 2022. The...

On December 14, 2021,The North Carolina Building Code Council (BCC) approved to extend the deadline for companies to have fire retardant receptacles...

Last month North Carolina adopted a FY2021-22 budget that includes $500M in Business COVID relief funds. $200M for businesses in the hospitality,...

The NAA Click & Lease Program will be updated on December 22, 2021 to include the following changes to your lease forms. The Release Notes,...

On Dec. 7, 2021, the North Carolina Supreme Court ordered primary elections in the state delayed from March until May of 2022, citing legal...

The state Court of Appeals on Monday temporarily halted filing for U.S. House and legislative races as it weighs a legal challenge to new district...

According to a recent Charlotte Business Journal article, “employers will have more time to weigh in on the Occupational Safety and Health...

Last month, Governor Cooper appointed the Honorable Kimberly Best to serve as Superior Court Judge serving Mecklenburg County, Judicial District...

On Nov. 18, Gov. Cooper signed into law a budget S105: 2021 Appropriations Act passed out of the General Assembly. S105v2.pdf (ncleg.gov) The...

Last week President Biden signed H. R. 3684, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, also referred to as a “Hard” Infrastructure...

A federal appeals court on Friday halted the Biden administration's new COVID-19 vaccine rule for private businesses with 100 or more workers,...

The National Apartment Association Political Action Committee (NAAPAC) is NAA's political action committee and an essential arm of the NAA’s...

Municipal elections were held on November 2, 2021 across the Charlotte Region and throughout smaller towns within the GCAA footprint. The...

North Carolina legislators have approved new redistricting maps and those maps have become law for Congress, the NC Senate, and the NC House of...

The emergency rental assistance program is on track to make over 3 million payments by the end of the year at the current rate. Data from Princeton...

According to a recent Charlotte Business Journal article, Duke Energy Corp. informed North Carolina regulators that it is extending its voluntary...

Attention Charlotte Property Owners! Very Important Information Regarding the Charlotte Future 2040 Map The 2040 Charlotte Future Policy Map...

Because 2021 is a year following the federal census, some municipalities must redistrict to correct population imbalances. However, not all of...

The Greater Charlotte Apartment Association (GCAA), in collaboration with the National Association of Residential Property Managers –...

What is sexual harassment in fair housing? Sexual harassment in fair housing focuses on staff or vendor interactions with residents as well as...

The share of renters choosing to renew expiring leases in August 2021 surged 4 percentage points year-over-year, the largest increase on record....

North Carolina’s unemployment rate declined slightly in August, which means it’s now fallen for 11 months in a row. The state Commerce...

The end of payments might have an impact on consumer spending, which could reverberate in the apartment industry as households find it harder to...

NMHC Rent Payment Tracker Finds 72.0 Percent of Apartment Households Paid Rent as of September 6 The National Multifamily Housing Council...

Apartment Professional Training (APT) Scholarship Application Period Is Open! Since its inception in 2008, one of the GCAA Education Foundation's...

The program, Meck Lending, has relaxed eligibility requirements, making it easier for small businesses and start-ups in Mecklenburg County to...

In accordance with the guidance provided by the Centers for Disease Control (link CDC) masks/face coverings and local jurisdiction mandates, the...

Any public space where other people are present holds an inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 and other communicable diseases. By attending this...

Face Coverings will be required in indoor public places, regardless of vaccination status. The Public Health Rule issued by the Mecklenburg Board of...

The GCAA recently sent a letter to its North & South Carolina Congressional delegations expressing deep concern over the negative impact the...

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The Honorable Chief Justice Paul Newby North Carolina Supreme Court 2 East Morgan Street Raleigh, NC 27601-1428 Your Honor, The Greater...

More than $305.5 million in rent and utility assistance already awarded to help NC families

The Build More Housing Near Transit Act was included in the House of Representatives INVEST in America Act which passed the House on July 1st. Now...

Monday starts RPM Careers Week! The residential property management (RPM) industry is stable and strong. Help us spread the word! Events throughout...

This year AANC’s Lobby Day occurred both virtually and in person from May 24 – June 4, 2021; however, GCAA members met most of our...

This contest is open to all NAA members, affiliates, and their spouses. The cost is $25 per entry (Personal contributions only, no corporate...

By: Michelle Manns, Greater Charlotte Apartment Association; John Huson, Carocon Corporation; Tom Brasse, Home Builders Association of Greater...

The delay in the release of 2020 census data that cities and others need to draw new election districts based on the latest population counts is...

April marks the highest overall monthly rent increase since June 2015 and the strongest year over year (YOY) rent growth since the start of the...

The federal judge who overturned the national eviction moratorium issued a stay of her decision on last Friday, (May 14) allowing the ban on...

The NC HOPE Program is now live! The relaunch of the program will be dedicated to the allocation of the $1.1 billion Emergency Rental Assistance...

On May 14, Governor Cooper announced that effective immediately, all mandatory indoor and outdoor capacity limits for businesses, event venues and...

March 24th - June 4th AANC, Affiliates will be hosting meetings with North Carolina Legislators in our first ever Virtual Lobby Day! In-person...

The GCAA Government Affairs Committee joins our partner REBIC, our development community, and others in the “Let’s Get it Right,...

Support the AANC PAC and enter to win great prizes. Ticket prices start at $20.00 for 1 entry. Winners will be selected and announced live during...

May 24th - June 3rd, GCAA will be hosting meetings with our North Carolina Legislative Representatives in AANC’s first ever Virtual Lobby...

Given the recent federal court decision to vacate the CDC’s nationwide freeze on evictions, housing providers are still not out of the woods...

The National Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC)’s Rent Payment Tracker found 80.0 percent of apartment households made a full or partial rent...

Charlotte’s City Council voted to appoint an ad hoc committee to study the Source of Income Discrimination (SOID) issue and provide...

Last week, Gov. Cooper issued Executive Order 209 that relaxes mask wearing and other restrictions. Under the new Executive Order, masks will still...

Continuing the progress seen during the first few days of April, there’s a bump in the share of households meeting their rent obligations as...

Please review a letter issued jointly by the Consumer Financial protection Bureau (CFPB) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to...

The GCAA Government Affairs Committee is asking for your participation in a brief, six (6) question survey that concerns “Qualifying...

On yesterday, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued new guidance on outdoor mask use for fully vaccinated Americans.If...

SB: 465 - Valet Trash LegislationEarlier this year the NC Building Code Council (BCC) approved an Emergency Rule that delayed the January 1, 2021...

On Monday, the U.S. Census Bureau released the first population counts from the 2020 Census. There are 435 seats, in the U.S. House of...

On yesterday, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) today issued an interim final rule in support of the Centers for Disease Control and...

The National Apartment Association (NAA) is working to ensure that Congress hears your voice when it comes to the U.S. Centers for Disease...

This omnibus regulatory bill houses AANC’s debt collection language (in Section 9) which clarifies and reaffirms the recovery of out-of-pocket...

SB 349 – Increase Housing OpportunitiesThis bill provides reforms to local government zoning authority to increase housing opportunities and...

AANC’s first bill of the session was filed last week. SB644 addresses a collection of landlord/tenant law changes to elevate operational...

SB480: This bill would broaden domestic violence protections language and extend protections to include residents who are victims of attempted...

The National Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC)’s Rent Payment Tracker found 79.8 percent of apartment households made a full or partial rent...

A new glitch at the state unemployment office is frustrating jobless workers, mistakenly explaining why they don’t qualify for benefits,...

HUD invites you to participate in a series of webinars on the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program. This webinar, fourth in a series, will walk...

Mecklenburg County has opened up its application for emergency rental assistance. These funds are available for residents living in Mecklenburg...

As you may be aware, The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has extended its federal eviction moratorium through June 30. The moratorium has been...

People unemployed because of the coronavirus pandemic may just be realizing, or just remembering, that they owe income taxes on their unemployment...

Executive Order 207 expedites the processing of unemployment insurance claims, a measure that has been in place under previous Orders. The extension...

According to the most recent RealPage report, the list of markets with the steepest annual job losses was again headed by New York lost more than...

On Monday, the CDC announced that its federal eviction moratorium order will be extended through June 30, 2021. It was set to expire on March 31st....

The link below provides more detailed information concerning outdoor pool limitations and meeting space restrictions. Outdoor Pool & Meeting...

In yet another case, a judge has ruled against the CDC’s authority to issue eviction moratoriums. A federal judge in Ohio has ruled that the...

Effective Wednesday, March 31st, Blue Moon Software will be making an important change to the...

Gov. Cooper issued Executive Order No. 204 which will take effect March 26 at 5 pm and expire April 30 at 5 pm. The state’s general mask...

Apartment owners with forbearance agreements will receive an extension through June 30, 2021. As part of their forbearance agreements, landlords...

The NC Commerce Department released new workforce numbers that show a slight decline in the state’s overall unemployment rate. Based on...

The National Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC)’s Rent Payment Tracker found 80.4 percent of apartment households made a full or partial rent...

On last Thursday, Congresswoman Ilhan Omar (D-MN) reintroduced legislation to cancel all rent and mortgage payments until the Spring of 2022. ...

GCAA has been working with the Home Builders Association, REBIC and others to help resolve an issue created by a regulatory change in the General...

House Bill 264 would require Gov. Cooper or any future governor to get approval from the Council of State, a group of 10 officials elected...

Rep. Chandra Dillard (D-Greenville) and others introduced a bill to require landlords of an assisted housing development to offer tenants the...

The Senate voted 50–49 last week to approve a $1.9T pandemic relief package that will now have to be sent back to the House of Representatives...

Representative Deon Tedder (D-Charleston) and others introduced a bill to authorize counties and municipalities to adopt and use voluntary...

A complicated federal regulation might help some investors and developers open doors to build new apartment properties in some tough to crack...

“When the state denies unemployment benefits, it takes months just to get an appeal appointment to plead your case…..But the process...

The National Apartment Association (NAA) and National Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC) have released the apartment industry’s 2021 policy...

A federal judge in Texas on last Thursday ruled unconstitutional a national moratorium the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has...

Over the past several weeks the NC HOPE Program has made several changes to address growing criticism since the program launched last October. With...

On February 22, 2021, Treasury revised its FAQs for Emergency Rental Assistance. The revised FAQs supersede the previous FAQs provided by the Trump...

Last Friday afternoon, Governor Henry McMaster lifted his “Last Call” order, which will allow bars and restaurants to resume their...

The COVID-19 Liability Safe Harbor Act (S. 147) was approved by the Senate this week by a vote of 40-3. The bill provides a safe harbor to...

The Department of the Treasury has issued updated Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP). If you will...

Millions of tenants and homeowners didn’t meet their rent or mortgage obligations in the last month of 2020, cutting into landlords' bottom...

COVID-19 Targeted EIDL Advance was signed into law on December 27, 2020, as part of the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Non-Profits, and...

For the first time, LGBTQ Americans will be protected under the Fair Housing Act (FHA), the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)...

A rental property owner and the property manager have been charged with discrimination for telling a prospective tenant she would have to pay...

Last week, Chief Justice Newby extended his previous orders which can be viewed here.Mecklenburg Courts will remain suspended for all non-essential,...

NAA has opened registration for Advocate. This virtual event is free and a great opportunity to participate in NAA’s legislative efforts,...

On last Wednesday, Gov. Roy Cooper signed a pandemic relief bill into law with $1.6 billion in it to help schools reopen and otherwise deal with...

Legislation to protect employers from COVID-19 related lawsuits was approved by the Senate Judiciary Committee on last Thursday. S. 147 would...

I hope you had a good weekend. I’m writing with a few updates on where things stand on COVID relief efforts in DC. First, we are one...

If you were unable to register for either of the two webinars offered, we have provided a link and passcode to access the recording of the Feb. 8...

The National Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC)’s Rent Payment Tracker found 79.2 percent of apartment households made a full or partial rent...

Updates from the AANC Hope ProgramLast week AANC reported several changes made to the NC HOPE program. These changes were aimed to expedite the...

AANC continues to meet with lawmakers and secure bill sponsors for our legislative priorities. Last week lawmakers worked to pass the first COVID...

Last week, Governor Cooper announced that North Carolina’s Modified Stay At Home Order, requiring people to be at home from 10 pm – 5...

On Friday, the CDC issued its extension of the eviction order through March 31. It appears that no substantive changes were made at this time. In...

Rent debt will be a persistent threat to the housing security of millions of renters, along with eviction, as 28 percent of renters are starting the...

A House Judiciary subcommittee met last week on H. 3443, to limit the Governor's ability to issue successive emergency declarations. Governor...

Last week Chief Justice Newby allowed Emergency Directive 18 and 20 to expire. The Administrative Office of the Courts(AOC) has now replaced the...

New HOPE Program agreements are in circulation. It appears that some of the policies in the program as of January 22, 2021 have changed. (Note,...

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are extending COVID-19 forbearance for qualifying multifamily property owners through the first quarter of 2021,...

Chief Justice Paul Newby who defeated former Chief Justice Cheri Beasley in November has issued his first Emergency Directive allowing local...

January 14, 2021 President-elect Biden released summary information on his “American Rescue Plan: Emergency Legislative Package to Fund...

State officials don't have a timetable yet to open a new rental assistance program to bolster a similar initiative (the HOPE Program) that proved...

For Immediate Release: Contact: Wesley Masters 704.600.5243 wesley@greatercaa.org ...

The CDC has revised the Declaration form indicating the new expiration of the CDC declaration moratorium as of 1/31/21. Under Executive Order 171,...

On Jan. 6, 2021, Governor Cooper extended North Carolina’s Modified Stay at Home Order (EO 188) that requires people to stay at home between...

An additional 787,000 Americans have filed for first-time unemployment assistance for the week ending Jan. 2. Economists surveyed by Dow Jones...

Through Jan. 1, it is estimated that renters affected by the coronavirus pandemic owe up to $25 billion in back rent, but that does not cover...

The November 3, 2020 US Senate election resulted in 50 GOP and 48 Democrat members. Yesterday’s Georgia Senate runoff determines if the...

Last week, Governor Roy Cooper extended the eviction moratorium for North Carolinians through January 31, 2021 to help the approximately 485,000...

In December, the Charlotte City Council approved a state and federal legislative agenda for that includes support of legislation for mobility...

A tenant screening company (AppFolio) has agreed to pay a $4.2 million settlement over the accuracy of tenant screening reports given to property...

On Sunday evening, President Trump unexpectedly signed the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021, (coronavirus stimulus bill) into law,...

The $900B bill that the President on signed on Monday includes several priorities for the apartment industry, as well as increased funding for...

Throughout most of the pandemic, the nation’s most affordable apartment niche managed to avoid lowering rents like the more expensive Class A...

“A national ban on evictions, put in place by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to stop the spread of the virus, has meant many...

As you know, over the past several months, Inlivian (formerly the Charlotte Housing Authority) and other local groups have advocated for the City...

Late on December 21, Congress passed the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021, the first coronavirus relief package since the July expiration...

Many folks are still out of work due to COVID-19 pandemic. So far, NCGA leaders have not renewed assistance using the state Unemployment Insurance...

The Charlotte City Council approved a Naturally Occurring Affordable Housing Rental (NOAH) Subsidy Pilot Program for Lake Mist Apartments, to...

On December 11, 2020, President Trump signed a spending bill into law that authorizes government programs for another week, giving the White House...

Chief Justice Cheri Beasley recently announced that the North Carolina Courts will postpone all non-essential proceedings for 30 days, starting...

Paul Newby has won the election for Chief Justice in the North Carolina Supreme Court after incumbent Cheri Beasley conceded Saturday...

On December 8, 2020, the North Carolina Building Code Council approved an Emergency Rule that will delay the current January 1,2021 valet trash...

On yesterday, Governor Cooper announced that North Carolina will begin a Modified Stay at Home Order that requires people to stay at home between...

The National Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC)’s Rent Payment Tracker found 75.4 percent of apartment households made a full or partial rent...

Senate Republicans named Senator Kathy Harrington their caucus majority leader Monday, the first time a woman has held the position since its...

Owners/Operators! Would you like to hear about new funding program that will provide guaranteed rent subsidies for 12 – 24 months?...

https://governor.nc.gov/news/cases-rising-rapidly-north-carolina-tightens-existing-mask-requirements-and-enforcement On November 23, Governor Roy...

(Operators/Property Managers- feel free to share with residents who may be interested.) Mecklenburg County Department of Social Services is...

NMHC: Pandemic Continues to Impact Multifamily Construction The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect multifamily development, according to...

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has charged a Philadelphia apartment owner with discriminating against a person with...

Owners/Operators please share with your residents. A second application period for qualified North Carolina residents to apply for the $335 "Extra...

The Microbusiness Stabilization Fund is still accepting applications. it offers forgivable loans for up to $10,000 for businesses with five...

NMHC Rent Payment Tracker Finds 80.4 Percent of Apartment Households Paid Rent as of November 6 The National Multifamily Housing Council...

A federal judge has issued a preliminary injunction to stop the Department of Housing and Urban Development from implementing a rule that would...

The City of Charlotte is seeking feedback from local Rental Property Owners and Managers about housing subsidy programs, including housing...

The City of Charlotte is seeking feedback from local Rental Property Owners and Managers about housing subsidy programs, including housing...

Nearly a quarter of renters — 22% — have asked their landlord for a postponement or cancellation of rent at some point in the last six...

A two-year planning effort by the city to create a vision for how Charlotte will grow over the next two decades became public last weekend. The...

On September 4, 2020, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued an Order to temporarily halt certain residential evictions....

The National Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC)’s Rent Payment Tracker found 90.6 percent of apartment households made a full or partial rent...

Last week, Governor Roy Cooper announced that North Carolina will stay in Phase 3 for three more weeks effective Friday, Oct. 23. The state's...

On Oct. 14, the Office of Multifamily at HUD released an update of its Multifamily Stakeholder Questions and Answers COVID-19 Resource which is...

Unemployed North Carolinians may not get the $50-a-week bump lawmakers approved nearly a month ago until late October, according to the state...

The information below is an excerpt from a recent Charlotte Business Journal article: Small-business owners who took out Paycheck Protection...

On last Thursday, Gov. Roy Cooper announced that the N.C. Housing Opportunities and Prevention of Evictions (HOPE) Program is providing $117...

The NAA has shared guidance issued by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ( CDC) regarding the temporary halt on evictions. The CDC...

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The National Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC)’s Rent Payment Tracker found 79.4 percent of apartment households made a full or partial rent...

Charlotte Family Housing is a local program that empowers working families that are experiencing homelessness to achieve long-term self-sufficiency...

The Rental Housing Alliance supports the Vote Yes for City Bonds campaign. On the 2020 general election ballot, City of Charlotte voters have the...

Voting in the upcoming election is critically important. The Rental Housing Alliance appreciates the support of the following local apartment...

Friday, the National Apartment Association (NAA) joined the New Civil Liberties Alliance (NCLA) in a lawsuit challenging the U.S. Centers for...

President Donald Trump signed a funding measure that will keep the federal government running until Dec. 11….. The measure includes an...

Governor Cooper announced that North Carolina will ease some restrictions as the state moves into Phase 3 on Friday, October 2, 2020, at 5 p.m....

Property Managers – share this information with your residents! Some people never received their stimulus check; in fact, about 9 million...

Property Managers feel free to share this information with your residents! If you plan to vote in November's general election (please do), the...

The National Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC)’s Rent Payment Tracker found 90.1 percent of apartment households made a full or partial rent...

Dear North Carolina NAA Click & Lease User,The NAA Click & Lease Program for North Carolina will be updated...

Chief Justice Beasley issued another emergency directive extension; Directive 18, requiring landlords to provide an affidavit confirming CARES Act...

The National Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC)’s Rent Payment Tracker found 86.2 percent of apartment households made a full or partial rent...

The grant can provide up to $25,000 for small businesses located in the six towns or unincorporated areas of the County whose businesses have been...

Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) on Tuesday announced that the House will remain in session until the parties have an agreement on another round of...

Last week we informed you that the General Assembly approved a $1B federal virus relief package that would provide pandemic relief money to the...

Properties, please share this information with your residents. Just two minutes of your time makes a big difference for the next ten years! The...

“The decision to let employers defer payroll taxes, which amounts to about 6.2% of wages dedicated to Social Security, is part of the Trump...

The NAA has released preliminary operational guidance and is working on sending updated guidance to send in the very near future. NAA has joined a...

The National Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC)’s Rent Payment Tracker found 76.4 percent of apartment households made a full or partial rent...

Dear GCAA Members & Friends, With NC Governor Roy Cooper’s further extension of COVID-19 into Phase 2.5, we have had to evaluate...

CORRECTION! The NC Building Code Council Approves Valet Trash Collection Services – Your Government Affairs Fees at Work! The information...

“Legislation that doles out $1 billion in federal coronavirus pandemic relief money to the jobless, parents of public-school students, poll...

“Tenants are not automatically protected by the new CDC order. They must sign and give to their landlord a legally binding declaration...

Governor Cooper announced three programs designed to provide rental and utilities assistance for qualifying North Carolinians impacted by the...

The NC Building Code Council Approves Valet Trash Collection Services – Your Government Affairs Fees at Work! At its September 1, 2020...

Last night, the CDC issued a nationwide order halting evictions for nonpayment of rent beginning Friday, September 4th. Set to expire December 31st,...

Lastly, Governor Cooper announced the state will move into Phase 2.5 Friday at 5:00 PM. The latest phase allows gyms and entertainment facilities...

Last Friday, Governor Cooper released his budget recommendations to fight the COVID-19 pandemic while strengthening the state’s economy...

Below-average evictions during the pandemic suggest a housing crisis might look different than a projected “tsunami.” So far, though,...

The National Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC)’s Rent Payment Tracker found 90 percent of apartment households made a full or partial rent...

Pandemic conditions, rumors about problems with mail-in voting, how to get a ballot, how soon to send it in, confusion about photo ID rules and...

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and Treasury issued an interim final rule Monday addressing Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)...

Tight landlord regs may result in homelessness rise, Clemson study says The study reveals telling information about Eviction Policy and its impact...

“Applications for rental assistance in Charlotte this month have, in fact, spiked — from a little more than 1,100 applications in the...

Some things to know about the RNC in Charlotte Next Week The official business of the 2020 Republican National Convention, including the formal...

“…the Small Business Administration started allowing PPP loan recipients to apply to have that debt forgiven. But you may want to hold...

The National Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC)’s Rent Payment Tracker found 86.9 percent of apartment households made a full or partial rent...

It's possible individuals could get your stimulus money faster than you did in the first round, but the timeline to pass a final bill is in flux...

FROM GREGORY SCOTT BROWN SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, NAA As you know by now, on August 8, President Trump signed four executive...

The National Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC)’s Rent Payment Tracker found 79.3 percent of apartment households made a full or partial rent...

North Carolina health officials will allow the small Republican National Convention to have more than 10 people gathered indoors at a time, an...

Dynamics of 2020 election in NC are increasing the need for poll workers, but fears of the pandemic are making those workers harder to find, with...

Coronavirus restrictions will remain paused in Safer at Home Phase 2 for another 5 weeks as students and staff return to schools, colleges and...

On July 23, 2020, the Regulatory/Legislative Focus Team of the Task Force presented its recommendations on July 23, 2020. They included the...

North Carolina plans to offer financial support to some people in COVID-19 isolation, offering help that will include partial replacement of lost...

Based on responses collected July 9 through July 14, the Household Pulse Survey estimates that during the COVID-19 pandemic: 50.1% of American...

The pandemic is impacting rents now and negative rent growth year-over-year is showing up in statistics across the country for the first time since...

As you know, Congress is at an impasse over the next round of COVID-19 relief. Expanded unemployment benefits and the federal eviction moratorium...

Senate Republicans unveiled a roughly $1 Trillion Coronavirus Relief Package. Next step: negotiations with the Democrats. Here are some of...

The National Multifamily Housing Council recently put together some important facts about the adverse effects of extending the current eviction...

For the past several months, GCAA Executive Director Kim Graham has been leading the Eviction Focus Area of the City of Charlotte’s Community...

“The Mecklenburg County Courthouse is slowly reopening. Last Monday, eviction hearings resumed for the first time since March. At one point,...

The City of Concord, with the assistance of Tindale Oliver, has been rewriting the Development Ordinance in an effort to align it with the adopted...

There are multiple ways to give back to the community during this time. Please visit the links below to find out how you can assist these...

The AANC has created a FAQ as a resource to navigate the ending of the CARES Act Eviction Moratorium. Note: This document will be updated to...

On last Friday, Chief Justice Beasley extended Emergency Directive 18 for an additional 30 days. This directive requires that an affidavit be filed...

Governor Cooper wrote to the North Carolina Congressional delegation urging them to extend the Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation program,...

“Trump's last-minute decision to cancel the event follows a mad scramble by the Republican Party over the last few months to try and hold a...

The NMHC Rent Payment Tracker is powered by Entrata, MRI Software, RealPage, ResMan and Yardi...

In December 2019, the North Carolina Building Code Council (BCC) approved to amend the 2018 NC Fire Code, Section 304.4 (below). The approval...

Rent prices in Charlotte’s apartment market stumbled during the first months of the Covid-19 pandemic but have shown recent signs of a...

Latest: North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper announced plans July 14 to remain in phase two of reopening for an extra three weeks. During the same...

“Charlotte is one of the top 10 markets for people looking to move out of the Manhattan area." Could the pandemic mean more businesses and...

At the end of July, federal resources helping so many apartment residents make their rent payments during the COVID emergency will...

About 85.5% of respondents to the U.S. Census Bureau’s experimental Household Pulse Survey said they had received or expected someone in the...

Congressional leaders say there will be a fifth coronavirus relief bill approved by Congress, but how lawmakers get to the finish line is...

In addition to limited liability protections granted by HB 118, HB 902 explicitly extends limited liability protections to swimming pools owned and...

H.R. 2 passed the House on July 1, 2020 and is headed to the Senate. This legislation proposes to invest more than $1.5 trillion in modern,...

This ultimate guide to assistance animals in rental housing can help landlords, property managers and apartment owners deal with both the legal and...

Dear AANC Lease User,Thank you to those of you who have already transitioned to the National Apartment Association (NAA) North Carolina Click &...

NMHC Rent Payment Tracker Finds 77.4 Percent of Apartment Households Paid Rent as of July 6 The NMHC Rent Payment...

This bill provides immediate liability protection for all "persons" in NC against claims for relief relating to alleged contraction of COVID-19...

Many cities and counties around the nation charge developers’ fees for the new schools, parks and other public infrastructure new residents...

Freddie Mac Multifamily has rolled out three additional forbearance options for multifamily borrowers who already have a forbearance plan in place...

The U.S. Supreme Court upheld Monday state laws that remove or fine Electoral College delegates who refuse to cast their votes for the presidential...

GCAA has compiled a list of Covid-19 Related Housing/Rental Assistance Resources & Legislation that will be helpful to multifamily property...

The AANC and GCAA support HB 880 which we advocated for during AANC’s 2019 Lobby Day in Raleigh. This bill contains significant legislation...

This bill is an act to clarify the timing of collection of system development fees and to require the department of environmental quality to amend a...

….“The states that are doing the worst at this have historically done a bad job of it.” Among the worst, historically and at...

The Household Pulse Survey asks individuals about their experiences in terms of employment status, spending patterns, food security, housing,...

On June 25, 2020, Governor McMaster signed H. 5202, a joint resolution that authorizes the expenditure of federal CARES Act funds. Funding...

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announced that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (the Enterprises) are allowing servicers to extend forbearance...

If your residents are experiencing a financial hardship and cannot pay rent due to COVID-19, the Emergency Rent Assistance Program for the City of...

With courts in Mecklenburg County now reopened after being closed for months because of the pandemic, the city's Covid-19 housing task force is...

While most housing indicators are down year-over-year, housing stands poised to lead an economic recovery provided businesses can reopen as the...

NAA and IREM sponsored a joint survey of our memberships and partnered with CEL & Associates to conduct the survey. The results will be used in...

Governor Roy Cooper announced a statewide mask mandate on Wednesday afternoon, making it mandatory for North Carolina residents to wear a mask in...

The National Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC)’s Rent Payment Tracker found 92.2% of apartment households made a full or partial rent...

North Carolina’s current statewide response rate is 57.9 %. Federal funding to NC is dependent upon census data. An accurate count is...

Opportunity zones are not providing the economic and community development benefits to underfunded neighborhoods that the program was intended for,...

Chief Justice Beasley issued a new emergency directive as summary eject and eviction hearings are able to proceed. Under this directive, summary...

Applications for the “Access to Capital Small Business Recovery” program are now available! If you own a local small business (25...

This bill will provide rental and utility assistance to tenants at or below 100% AMI. To read Governor Cooper’s letter to the AANC and NC...

This bill was signed by the Governor on June 19, 2020 will appropriate $20M from the General Fund to the NC Housing Finance Agency to be used for...