The California Apartment Association is the nation’s largest statewide trade group representing owners, investors, developers, managers and suppliers of rental homes and apartment communities.

Our staff — based in Sacramento and with strategic hubs throughout California — includes experts in rental housing law, legal analysts, state and local lobbyists, member-service representatives and media-outreach specialists. For more than 80 years, CAA has served rental home and apartment owners and managers through tireless work in public affairs, education and customer service.

We represent the ethical members of the rental housing industry in all aspects of government affairs within the state of California, and we provide information, products and services which contribute to the success of their businesses.

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What we believe

CAA recognizes its ethical duties to the communities we serve and insists on upholding the utmost integrity in the multifamily housing field. Our Code of Ethics guides our dealings with all people, and we encourage all rental-housing professionals to abide by it. We stand against all racism, hatred, intolerance, inequity, and violence, regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, and/or ability.  We are stronger when we unite as one voice.  

What we achieve

Whether in city halls — or under the dome of the state Capitol — we have a proven track record of defeating onerous proposals that threaten the rental housing industry. We remind policymakers of our vital role our members serve in providing homes to the state’s workforce, providing lawmakers with key insights as they frame key decisions. We provide members with up-to-date information on new and pending legislation, keeping our members abreast of California’s complex web of laws and regulations. We help you navigate legal issues, master risk management and put best business practices in place. We help you better serve your customers and grow your business.

Who we reach

We have 13,000 members, representing more than 60,000 owners and industry professionals. California’s most successful property management companies, developers, real estate investment trusts and thousands of independent apartment owners depend on CAA to defend their investments.