The National Multifamily Housing Council has launched an ambitious campaign to reshape federal regulations, affecting the apartment sector. In a comprehensive letter to the Trump administration, the nonprofit called for a thorough review of 32 federal programs, rules, and regulations across 10 agencies.
The NMHC's proposal spans multiple federal departments and agencies, addressing issues from energy efficiency standards to cybersecurity regulations, and from fair housing rules to financial reporting requirements.
At the Department of Energy, the council seeks to revisit appliance efficiency standards and building energy codes, arguing that current regulations increase costs and limit consumer choice. The Department of Homeland Security is targeted for its proposed cybersecurity incident reporting requirements, which the NMHC claims would add unnecessary administrative burdens to multifamily property owners.
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