Recent research released by the Florida Apartment Association projects that our state will need to build more than 570,000 apartment homes by 2030 to meet demand and keep its communities competitive and welcoming.  The Florida Apartment Scarcity Dashboard, FAA's 2022 research project, details the rapidly growing housing needs of Florida's 26 metropolitan areas and 67 counties. The unique, interactive website tracks key demographic indicatorsand gives users the ability to compare data across counties and metros throughout the state. The research was conducted by HR&A, an industry-leading real estate and economic development consulting firm. The Florida Apartment Scarcity Dashboard is now accessible to members, residents, and policymakers alike. To view the dashboard and learn more about Florida's housing supply needs, visit BuildFlorida2030.com.

Ready to take your volunteer leadership to a whole new level? Express your interest in participating on the APAC Board of Directors or one of FAA's committees or task forces. Please note, the APAC Board and Legislative Committee require travel. Most other meetings are held virtually throughout the year. Take the first step by filling out and submit a brief volunteer interest form.

The FAA Legislative Conference has been rebranded as of 2023 to Impact, Powered by FAA, and registration is now open.  This opportunity to make your voice heard in Tallahassee will take place February 21-22, at the AC Hotel Tallahassee Universities at the Capitol. After you register you will receive a link to reserve your room at the special discounted rate. Don't delay: Reserve your room before the hotel cutoff date of Friday, January 6. If you require a paper registration form, or if you have questions, cancellations, or substitutions, email Rona Long at rona@faahq.org.

The 2022 FAA Compensation and Benefits Report is now available for purchase. The report includes data for all major job titles, and includes data from 2020 for comparison. Participating companies received a complimentary report. Regional reports are also available.

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The Florida Apartment Association is launching a new website to provide residents and policymakers reliable information on rental housing needs in their communities. BuildFlorida2030.com tracks Florida’s rapidly growing housing requirements, reviews a range of key demographic indicators, and compares those indicators statewide and by county and metro area. Read more from Florida Politics.

Results of a survey regarding employee and executive perceptions about diversity, equity, and inclusion are now available in an on-demand webinar or downloadable white paper. The survey was conducted by the National Apartment Association and Swift Bunny. Read more.

NAA continues to ensure the unique voice of the rental housing industry is heard in news stories across the country. Read more.

The Sponsorship Opportunities and Exhibitor Prospectus is now available for Inspire, Powered by FAA, the 2023 FAA Annual Conference & Trade Show, which will take place October 11-13, 2023, at Disney's Coronado Springs Resort. View the 2023 Prospectus. View a map of branding opportunities.

The next meeting of the FAA Florida Suppliers Council will be on Monday, February 20, 4:30-6 p.m., in Cascades meeting rooms at the AC Hotel Tallahassee Universities at the Capitol (801 South Gadsden Street, Tallahassee). You may register for the FSC meeting when you register for Impact, Powered by FAA (see details above). If you wish to only register for the FSC meeting, email rona@faahq.org. View the meeting agenda.

FAA offers opportunities to reach prospects at events throughout the year, including a new advertising opportunity now available on the supplier directory. Learn more.

 Future Conferences

FAA is a federation of nine local affiliates, representing more than 900,000 apartment homes in Florida. All community, management company, and supplier members in good standing of a local affiliate are automatically members of FAA and NAA.