Pro-Housing Designation Programs: How States are Incentivizing Pro-Housing Reform
Terner Center explores how states are using pro-housing designation programs to incentivize local governments to adopt housing-friendly policies. It offers key insights into addressing housing affordability and production challenges, making it a useful guide for policymakers and advocates. Check out this valuable report: https://ternercenter.berkeley.edu/research-and-policy/pro-housing-designation-programs-how-states-are-incentivizing-pro-housing-reform/
A Look Ahead: AMA Priorities for the 2025 Arizona Legislative Session
The 57th Arizona Legislature will begin its 2025 session on January 13th, with Republicans entering the new term strengthened by increased majorities in both chambers. These election results will surely influence legislative priorities and shape how lawmakers work with Democratic Governor Katie Hobbs. Partisan Makeup of the Legislature Arizona State Senate: Republicans gained […]
Protecting the Right to Build
America needs more housing: People across the country are struggling to find affordable places to live. The good news? Property owners want to build more housing. Homeowners want to build accessory dwelling units; landowners want to build new homes; and developers want to build apartment buildings. The bad news? Land use regulation is preventing them—causing […]
Wood Partners Expands with Two Multifamily Communities in Phoenix Metro
National multifamily developer Wood Partners has expanded its footprint in Phoenix with the opening of two new properties, Alta Avondale and Alta Rise. These multifamily developments will bring more than 630 units to the fifth-largest metro in the country. “The Phoenix metro’s rapid growth presents a unique opportunity for Wood Partners to play an active […]
Gilbert leads Arizona housing surge with 67% growth over 18 years
Gilbert is making waves as one of the fastest-growing cities in the Phoenix metro area, attracting families and young professionals alike. With housing demand surging, Gilbert has made significant strides in expanding its inventory—but challenges like affordability and the “missing middle” still loom large. But Gilbert is not alone. Arizona has four cities among the […]
Housing laws to pay attention to as the New Year approaches
Housing has consistently been among the top issues for Valley residents and multiple state laws are kicking in that aim at this issue. Goodbye, state rental tax: If you’re an Arizona renter, you shouldn’t be charged tax on rent or late fees starting January 1. The new law, eliminating state rental tax, could save people […]
Peoria, Surprise loosen ADU regulations
Peoria and Surprise joined the growing list of Valley cities to update their regulations on accessory dwelling units, making it easier for homeowners to build casitas on their properties. Elected leaders from both cities voted Tuesday to approve ordinances that align their local ADU rules with new statewide standards meant to increase the supply of […]
Phoenix multifamily rent growth on pace to underperform 202
The Phoenix apartment market extended its rent-losing streak last month as supply-side pressure and persistently elevated vacancy hamper rental rates. The average asking rent fell 0.4% in November, marking the ninth-consecutive month of declines. As a result, apartment rents are now down 2.1% through the first 11 months of the year, underperforming the same period […]
Chandler lobbyists see housing, water as big issues in 2025
Chandler’s lobbyists told the City Council there are two major concerns they are watching when a new legislative session starts in January: Housing and water. Peters said this new legislative session will be a little different than last year because lawmakers will not be under severe budget pressure. Last year they faced a $1.4 billion […]
New laws could affect neighborhood density, Airbnbs in Scottsdale. Here’s how
Two new state laws that Scottsdale leaders have called an “attack” on the community will kneecap the city’s ability to do everything from limiting short-term rentals to preventing apartment complexes from cropping up in the new year, even as residents revolt against development. They are expected to dramatically reshape the character of Scottsdale’s suburban neighborhoods […]
