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.

Columns and Insights

NAIOP’s government affairs team publishes articles quarterly in Development magazine and publishes blog posts bi-weekly in the Market Share blog on legislative issues affecting the commercial real estate industry. Below are the most recent articles.

Development Magazine Articles

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Partnership Tax a Major Issue in 2025 Reform Debate

Potential changes to taxation of partnerships and other pass-through entities could have an outsized impact on commercial real estate.

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Implications of PFAS Regulation on the Commercial Real Estate Industry

Newly designated “hazardous substances” could pose fresh challenges for stakeholders.

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The Real Impact of Opportunity Zones

Bipartisan legislation has proved successful in attracting investment that transforms communities.

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Legislative Positions on the Issues Shaping CRE

NAIOP is rooted in advocacy, having been founded more than five decades ago to address land use issues that impeded industrial real estate development.

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Basel Endgame Regulations Could Squeeze Real Estate Lending

New rules meant to protect against insolvency would reduce the amount of credit major banks can provide.

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Governments Turning to Adaptive Reuse Legislation for Additional Housing

Tax breaks, streamlined approvals and grants are some of the supply-side incentives.

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Chapter Profile: NAIOP Oregon

Members are supporting each other through challenges and identifying emerging opportunities.

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Supreme Court WOTUS Ruling Clarifies, Limits Federal Jurisdiction Over Wetlands

The ruling is seen as a victory for commercial real estate, agriculture and other industries.

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The U.S. Debt Limit: A Biannual Debate

Commercial real estate could face major repercussions from political battles over spending and debt.

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Federal Incentives Could Help Spur Property Conversions

Struggling office properties are prime candidates for adaptive reuse into residential buildings.

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Commercial Real Estate Benefits from Inflation Reduction Act’s Climate Change Incentives

The bill expands tax breaks for energy-efficiency improvements in buildings.

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Supreme Court Decision Upends Regulatory Framework

A landmark case involving the EPA could have far-reaching effects on how agencies make and enforce rules.

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