Legislative Affairs

Every day, elected officials at the local, county, state and federal levels of government make public policy decisions that impact rental-housing providers and the greater rental-housing industry. The Apartment Association of Orange County (AAOC) is here to serve as your voice on the government issues affecting the rental housing industry in Orange County, parts of Riverside County, as well as at the State Capitol, in Sacramento.

AAOC works closely with both elected officials and government staff to ensure our members' rights and interests are represented and protected. Additionally, as members of the National Apartment Association (NAA) and the California Rental Housing Assocaition (CalRHA), our members receive additional representation at the federal and state levels of government.

We invite our members to take an active role in helping to formulate association positions and shape public policy by serving on the AAOC Legislative Committee. We also encourage member contributions to AAOC's Political Action Committees.

For more information or to get involved, contact AAOC at advocacy@aaoc.com or (714) 245-9500.

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South Coast AQMD Governing Board Rejects PAR 1111 & 1121
South Coast AQMD Governing Board Rejects PAR 1111 & 1121

On Friday afternoon, June 6, following nearly 4 hours of public testimony, the South Coast Air Quality Management District Governing Board voted 7-5 to reject Proposed Amended Rules (PAR) 1111 and 1121, which would have imposed a defacto tax adding billions of dollars to the future cost of gas water Continue Reading

Postedby David Cordero
Date posted06/7/2025


CPI Update for 2025-26
CPI Update for 2025-26

The Bureau of Labor Statistics 12-month Consumer Price Index (CPI) adjustment for the Los Angeles - Long Beach - Anaheim (Orange County) Region has been set at 3.0% (April 1, 2024 - April 1, 2025), and the Riverside-San Bernardino County Region has been set at 2.5% (March 1, 2024 - March 1, 2025). Continue Reading

Postedby David Cordero
Date posted05/12/2025


ACTION ALERT: Oppose SCAQMD Proposed Amended Rules 1111 & 1121
ACTION ALERT: Oppose SCAQMD Proposed Amended Rules 1111 & 1121

Southern California’s cost-of-living crisis is crushing working families and small businesses. With record-breaking taxes and massive increases in housing and electricity costs, leading to the highest poverty rate in the country. California’s cost of living is 42% higher than the... Continue Reading

Postedby David Cordero
Date posted05/8/2025


Rent Cap Bill Withdrawn! AB 1157 Now "Two Year Bill."
Rent Cap Bill Withdrawn! AB 1157 Now "Two Year Bill."

AB 1157, by Assembly Member Ash Kalra, has been withdrawn from legislative consideration this year. While the bill will return next year, this now allows the rental housing industry to focus on other bills that pose threats this year. Continue Reading

Postedby David Cordero
Date posted04/29/2025


Call the Senate Public Safety Committee To Support SB 448
Call the Senate Public Safety Committee To Support SB 448

SB 448 helps clarify the language defining trespassing and improve the situation for property owners, residents, and the courts that get clogged up with these issues. Continue Reading

Postedby Chip Ahlswede
Date posted04/2/2025


Positive Rent Payment Reporting Advisory
Positive Rent Payment Reporting Advisory

AB 2747 requires rental property owners and operators to offer tenants an opportunity to have their positive rent payments reported to credit agencies. AAOC is providing the tools necessary to stay compliant and meet your tenants needs. Continue Reading

Postedby Chip Ahlswede
Date posted03/19/2025


AQMD Moves to Force Replacement of Gas Furnaces and Water Heaters
AQMD Moves to Force Replacement of Gas Furnaces and Water Heaters

Help oppose the efforts of the South Coast Air Quality Management District as they push efforts to force property owners to replace existing and functioning gas water heaters and furnaces. Continue Reading

Postedby Chip Ahlswede
Date posted02/10/2025


Special Election for Senate District 36 - AAOC PAC endorses Tony Strickland
Special Election for Senate District 36 - AAOC PAC endorses Tony Strickland

AAOC PAC supports Tony Strickland for the Special Election in Senate District 36 Continue Reading

Postedby Chip Ahlswede
Date posted01/29/2025


Elected Official Key Contact Program
Elected Official Key Contact Program

AAOC is looking to connect multifamily professionals like you with the elected officials on the local, state, and federal level that are responsible for enacting policies that impact our industry. And we want to make sure YOUR voice is included. Let us know about you to make sure you are included. Continue Reading

Postedby Chip Ahlswede
Date posted01/22/2025


Rental Housing Industry Scores Big State Election Wins
Rental Housing Industry Scores Big State Election Wins

The California rental housing industry has reason to celebrate today after voters yesterday overwhelmingly rejected Proposition 33 and its attempt to expand local rent control in our state. Continue Reading

Postedby Chip Ahlswede
Date posted11/6/2024


AAOC Election Recommendations
AAOC Election Recommendations

Recommendations for the November Elections Continue Reading

Postedby Chip Ahlswede
Date posted09/30/2024


AAOC Opposes Proposition 33 – Repealing Costa Hawkins
AAOC Opposes Proposition 33 – Repealing Costa Hawkins

The AIDS Healthcare Foundation is once again meddling in the housing industry with their third ballot initiative in four elections. Continue Reading

Postedby Chip Ahlswede
Date posted07/22/2024