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January 22 – Capitol Hill Fly-in Webinar
With the 2020 Capitol Hill Fly-in just around the corner, everyone is invited to attend this free webinar where you will learn how to schedule meetings with federal legislative offices and what to expect when on the Hill.
Register today!
Spending Package Funding Key Real Estate Programs Signed Into Law
On Tuesday, December 15 the House of Representatives passed legislation funding the federal government for fiscal year 2020.
The spending package provides funding for several key programs including:
- Terrorism Risk Insurance (TRIA – TRIA was set to expire in 2020, but has been reauthorized for 7 years
- National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) – NFIP was extended through September, 2020. While not the long-term reauthorization we have been pushing for, it gives us time to work on much needed reforms.
- Tax Extenders – After expiring in 2017, the 179D tax deduction for energy efficient improvements to commercial buildings has been retroactively extended through 2020.
2019 Public Policy Webinars
In 2019, ÀÖ¾ºÌåÓýÈüÊÂÖ±²¥ Government Affairs began hosting quarterly webinars related to policy affecting the industry. All webinars will be available on the Advocacy page and are free to members.
2019’s topics include:
- Protecting Your Business and Customer in the Digital Age *recording will be posted soon
- Fair Housing & Harassment - Best Practices
- Federal and State Government Policymaking: Trends Affecting the Property Management Industry
- Opportunity Zones and Section 199A: What You Should Know
Public Policy Webinars
Affordable Housing
National News
Residential – Landlord/Tenant, Evictions
Commercial – 2020 Forecast
Residential – Rent Control
Commercial – Vacancy Tax
Residential – Short-term Rentals
Commercial – Medicinal & Recreational Marijuana
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