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APARTMENT ADVOCATE NATIONAL APARTMENT ASSOCIATION / NATIONAL MULTIFAMILY HOUSING COUNCIL NAA/NMHC Provide Comments on Tax Cuts, Regulatory Reform and the Cost of Regulation N AA/NMHC submitted comments for a House Financial Services Committee hearing entitled “Empowering a Pro-Growth Economy by Cutting Taxes and Regulatory Red Tape” on June 20. NAA/NMHC took this opportunity to congratulate Congress for enacting landmark tax reform legislation that holds great promise for generating economic growth and fostering job creation. NAA/NMHC also highlighted several provisions that need clarification during the implementation process so that our industry can build the 4.6 million new apartment units our nation needs by 2030. Our industry, and particularly apartment owners and developers, must balance a wide array of concerns regarding project viability, regulatory cost and compliance at all levels of government. While many regulatory hurdles and costs – such as impact fees, continual environmental reviews and antiquated zoning processes – are within the purview of state and local policymakers, there are a wide array of existing federal regulations that contribute to making housing less economically feasible to develop. The letter also calls attention to a letter NAA/NMHC sent to the Administration. The letter outlines a number of specific federal regulations that slow or prevent the development of housing that is affordable; challenge Denver, Thank you so much! Executive Search * Temporary Staffing * Temp to Hire * RapidHire Is today fast enough? Call us today and let us put our experience to work for you! Denver Apartment Staffing 97o-454-6649 Toll Free 855-961-7666 Email [email protected] Visit www.TheLibertyGroup.com 46 | TRENDS JULY 2018 www.aamdhq.org