Building Owners and Managers Association International

State and Local Advocacy

Now more than ever, state legislatures and city halls are poised to impact the commercial real estate industry. BOMA International’s advocacy team works in close coordination with BOMA’s state and local associations to protect the interests of the industry and share the latest information from across the country. For information related to COVID-19, please visit BOMA’s Coronavirus Resource Center.

State and Local Issues

Trending Issues

• Transfer Tax Report
• Artificial Intelligence and Commercial Real Estate
• Battery Fires from Electric Bikes and Scooters
• Building Electrification and Carbon Reduction
• COVID Prevention and Implications for Indoor Air Quality and Energy Usage (BOMA COVID-19 Guidance Document)
• The Building Collapse in Surfside: What You Need to Know (BOMA Policy Brief)
• Electric Vehicles and Charging Stations (BOMA Policy Brief)
• Climate Policies (BOMA Policy Brief)
• Animals in the Workplace (BOMA Policy Brief)
• E-Scooters and the Micromobility Trend (BOMA Policy Brief)
• Addressing Homelessness in Our Communities (BOMA Policy Brief)

Benchmarking

• Energy Benchmarking Ordinances Engagement Toolkit
• Issue Map - Benchmarking Programs and Policies (EPA ENERGY STAR)
• Local Governments Embrace Energy Benchmarking Ordinances (BOMA Magazine)
• ENERGY STAR^® Portfolio Manager®

Sustainability and Resilience

• Water Conservation Improvement Guide
• Waste Management Improvement Guide
• Unlocking Hidden Value in Class B and C Office Buildings

Tax and Finance

• BOMA/Suburban Chicago Keeps Sales Taxes Out of Illinois Budget
• Oklahoma Avoids New Sales Taxes on Industry Services (BOMA Magazine)

State and Local Resources

• BOMA 2022 Office Market Study - Get the latest national and state-by-state statistics in BOMA International's report, "BOMA 2022 Office Market Study."
• Industry Defense Fund - This critical resource helps give a voice to the commercial real estate industry, ensuring that adequate funds are available at the federal, state and local levels for issues that impact BOMA members.
• State Capitol Day Toolkit - Find resources and tips to help plan your annual event. Contact us for more information or for any assistance with planning, strategy or messaging.

CONTACT

Ken Rosenfeld
Director of State and Local Affairs
krosenfeld@boma.org

Cameron Macuch
Manager of Sustainability and State Policy
cmacuch@boma.org