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Introducing AOBA’s New Member Job Board
Introducing AOBA’s New Member Job Board

A New Tool to Help You Find the Talent Your Properties Deserve We are excited to roll out a brand‑new benefit for our community: the AOBA Member Job Board. Built exclusively for AOBA members, this platform gives you a simple, effective way to share open positions across the multifamily and... Continue Reading

Date posted03/17/2026


Banning Algorithmic Tools Won’t Lower Rents in Montgomery County - Building More Housing Will
Banning Algorithmic Tools Won’t Lower Rents in Montgomery County - Building More Housing Will

ROCKVILLE, Md.—The Apartment and Office Building Association of Metropolitan Washington (AOBA) today testified in opposition to Montgomery County Bill 8-26, which would ban the use of algorithmic pricing tools in the County’s rental housing market. AOBA argued that the legislation... Continue Reading

Date posted03/10/2026


Member Cost Summary Overview Resource
Member Cost Summary Overview Resource

As part of their effort to craft guidance and regulations based on real-world data, the DC Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE) asked AOBA to help collect actual cost-of-compliance data associated with projects undertaken and planned to meet Building Energy Performance Standards (BEPS).... Continue Reading

Date posted02/24/2026


AOBA, GCAAR Issue Statement Regarding the Impact of Rent Control on County Housing Production
AOBA, GCAAR Issue Statement Regarding the Impact of Rent Control on County Housing Production

ROCKVILLE, Md. – The Apartment and Office Building Association of Metropolitan Washington (AOBA) and the Greater Capital Area Association of REALTORS® (GCAAR) have released the following statement: Today’s press conference by Montgomery County was marked by misinformation... Continue Reading

Date posted02/19/2026


A Roadmap to Addressing Housing Affordability
A Roadmap to Addressing Housing Affordability

Episode 7 of AOBA's Inside Housing Series Continue Reading

Date posted12/29/2025


The Dire Consequences of Rent Control
The Dire Consequences of Rent Control

Episode 6 of AOBA's Inside Housing Series Continue Reading

Date posted12/16/2025


What makes a Project "Pencil Out"?
What makes a Project "Pencil Out"?

Episode 5 of AOBA's Inside Housing Series Continue Reading

Date posted12/8/2025


Cautionary Tales from Across the River
Cautionary Tales from Across the River

Episode 4 of AOBA's Inside Housing Series Continue Reading

Date posted12/4/2025


The Costs of Providing Rental Housing
The Costs of Providing Rental Housing

Episode III of AOBA's Inside Housing Series Continue Reading

Date posted12/2/2025


Incentivizing Rental Housing Development Leads to Greater Affordability
Incentivizing Rental Housing Development Leads to Greater Affordability

Episode 2 of AOBA's 7-part video series Inside Housing: Virginia's Realities, Challenges, & Solutions Continue Reading

Date posted11/20/2025


Addressing Housing Affordability Requires Working with Housing Providers, Not Against Them
Addressing Housing Affordability Requires Working with Housing Providers, Not Against Them

Part 1 of 'Inside Housing: Virginia’s Realities, Challenges & Solutions' Continue Reading

Date posted11/13/2025


Federal Government Shutdown Guidance
Federal Government Shutdown Guidance

As of 10/1/25 at 11:00 am As you may know, Congress has failed to pass annual appropriations for FY26 or a continuing resolution, resulting in a government shutdown. Historically, shutdowns have lasted anywhere from 1 day to 35 days (2018-19). We are including information and guidance for members... Continue Reading

Date posted10/1/2025