GCAAR’s Government Affairs team is your watchdog when it comes to regulations and legislation that affect your business. Here’s what we do for our members in the District of Columbia and Montgomery County, Maryland:
- Research new regulations and bills for relevance to real estate
- Educate elected officials and their staff on the real estate industry
- Advocate for your business interests
- Raise funds for the REALTORS® Political Action Committee (RPAC, also known as the REALTOR® Party)
District of Columbia
In the District of Columbia, GCAAR represents your interests when issues come before the D.C. Council and the mayor’s office. Just a few of the many topics we focus on include:
- Working to lower recordation and transfer taxes
- Advocating for improvements to the Home Purchase Assistance Program (HPAP)
- Tenant Opportunity to Purchase (TOPA)
Montgomery County, Maryland
In Montgomery County, GCAAR focuses on issues that come before the Montgomery County Council. These areas of focus have included the following, among many others:
- Working to lower recordation and property taxes
- Advocating for affordable housing initiatives
- Tax commissions and sign regulations
