
Advocacy
Take action with NAIOP's on issues of concern to the commercial real estate industry, such as adaptive reuse of vacant or underutilized buildings, tax policy that fosters economic growth, and clear, consistent regulatory policy.
Legislative Priorities

Adaptive Reuse
The federal government should incentivize the adaptive reuse of vacant and underutilized office buildings and other structures to help address the severe shortage of affordable housing in many communities.
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Tax Policy
Federal tax policy should align with the economics of real estate development and investment, promote capital formation and foster economic development.
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Regulatory Policy
The commercial real estate industry supports properly structured and reasonable efforts to protect our nation’s wetlands and address the negative impact of climate change.
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State and Local Policy Trends Impacting Commercial Real Estate Webinar
June 13, 2023, 2 p.m. ET
Across the U.S., state and local governments are considering policies to increase taxes, ban warehouse development, mandate building electrification, and strengthen local permitting processes. NAIOP members and chapters are actively engaged in advocating for the interests of the commercial real estate industry during these policy debates. This webinar will focus on the industry’s challenges and responses to these initiatives.
NAIOP webinars deliver expert insights into the latest research and trends to help you make informed business decisions. Webinars are free for NAIOP members. Nonmembers can register for a small fee.
RegisterAdditional Issues
Ongoing issues that affect commercial real estate, including tax and finance, environment, land use, and state and local.

State / Local Issues
Discover what issues impact you and defend your industry.
- Anti-Growth Ballot Initiative
- Building Electrification Mandates
- Impact Fees
- Proposition 13 Threatened by Split Roll
- Real Estate Transfer Taxes

Take Action
Get information about NAIOP Political Action Committee, learn how to contact your elected official and get involved with chapter outreach programs to assist you with your chapter’s government affairs agenda.
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Be aware of the legislative issues affecting the commercial real estate industry.