Your Vote. Your Voice. Your Community. The decisions made at the local and state levels help shape the future of North Carolina, including policies that affect housing, businesses, and the rental housing industry. As we approach the November general election, GAPMA encourages members to stay... Continue Reading
Legislative Update
Legislative Updates
August 18, 2026 The North Carolina General Assembly has wrapped up its substantive work for the... Continue Reading
The General Assembly largely concluded its work for the summer after adjourning in early July, enacting 54 new laws. While lawmakers are scheduled to return next week, the exact schedule and agenda are still being finalized. In the meantime, below is a summary of the legislation... Continue Reading
Latest Update: Historic Housing Package Becomes Law (July 11) The Big Picture As of midnight, the landmark 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act has become law. After months of deliberation and compromise in Congress, the final housing package represents the largest federal action on housing policy... Continue Reading
What the State Budget Means for the Rental Housing Industry On Tuesday, Governor Josh Stein signed the state budget, SB 257: 2026 Appropriations Act, into law after it received bipartisan approval in the General Assembly last week. Most provisions of the budget... Continue Reading
The North Carolina General Assembly is in the final stretch of what has become a busy short session. While short sessions are typically focused on budget adjustments, lawmakers are still working through a number of major policy issues, including property tax reform, regulatory... Continue Reading
Season 3 Comes To A Close Season 3 of Maintenance Legends was powered by the people who keep everything running behind the scenes…you. Thank you for sharing your wins, your challenges, and the real moments that define what it means to be a maintenance professional. Your stories are what... Continue Reading
The rental housing industry faces important policy decisions every year at the local, state, and federal levels. Whether it's housing regulations, tax policy, workforce issues, or property operations, elected officials are making decisions that directly impact our industry and our residents. The... Continue Reading
Session Update After a week-long break around the Memorial Day holiday, lawmakers returned to Raleigh and quickly resumed work on several major issues. Behind closed doors, House and Senate leaders continue negotiations on a final state budget agreement ahead of the new fiscal year beginning on... Continue Reading
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Representatives from the Greenville Area Apartment Association recently participated in the NAA Lobby Day in Washington, D.C., joining rental housing professionals from across the country to discuss federal policies affecting the apartment industry. Continue Reading
Join us for our popular webinar series, National Apartment Association's (NAA) Monthly Advocacy and Legal Update. This series is hosted by NAA staff, exclusively for the association’s members and affiliate partners. During this webinar series, you’ll hear: The latest news from... Continue Reading