Key Advocacy Points

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As your advocate in Juneau and in D.C., the IABA, together with ASHBA and NAHB, constantly develops and provides top notch legislative and regulatory representation on behalf of the home building industry.

IABA Representatives visit Juneau each year on a Legislative visit to address

issues affecting our diverse membership. As this event nears or issues arise we

will post them here for you to follow and comment on.

If you have concerns you would like to discuss with our State or National Directors, or if you would like to help identify key legislative talking points with IABA, ASHBA, or NAHB, please contact us.

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2025 Top Priorities

ASHBA Top Priorities

Workforce Development
Housing Affordability
Funding for The Cold Climate Housing Research Center
Opposition of the DEC's new regulation in Section 18 AAV 50.081.

Economic Growth
Housing Affordability
Funding for AHFC Weatherization Program
Funding for The Cold Climate Housing Research Center
Minimum standard residential building code as adopted by AHFC
Opposition of the DEC's new regulation in Section 18 AAV 50.081.

NAHB Top Priorities

Housing Affordability
Workforce Development
Material Costs & Trade
Housing Finance Reform
National Flood Insurance Program
Building Codes

Current House Bills

House Bill 13

"An Act relating to optional municipal property tax exemptions for certain long-term rental units, certain mobile home parks, and real property rented to low-income families."

Overview:

Allows municipalities the option of exempting or partially exempting from property taxes: (i) structures converted from a short-term rental unit to exclusive use as a long-term rental unit; (ii) constructing or renovating a mobile home park; or (iii) real property rented to a low-income family as determined by US HUD.

House Bill 184

"An Act relating to the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority; and relating to workforce housing development projects."

Overview:

Adds to AIDEA's scope the mission of providing various means of financing the construction of new workforce housing facilities containing five or more dwelling units.