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Advocacy
On-Staff Advocacy Support
For over five decades, FWAA has built relationships with key government officials, working to prevent excessive regulations that affect the multifamily industry.
Advocacy: The Core of FWAA’s Mission —The Fort Worth Apartment Association (FWAA) stands as a leader in supporting its members through robust educational programs, business networking, and professional development. However, at the heart of FWAA’s mission is advocacy. By fostering strong relationships with local and state government officials, FWAA works tirelessly to reduce excessive regulatory and legislative burdens that impact property owners’ financial stability. This commitment ensures that rental units across Fort Worth remain affordable and accessible, benefiting both members and the community at large.
FWAA Advocacy
Empowering Success in the Multifamily Industry Since 1967, the Fort Worth Apartment Association (FWAA) has been dedicated to supporting the multifamily housing industry through award-winning professional education programs, strong public advocacy initiatives, and a diverse range of business-to-business networking opportunities. FWAA is committed to helping members achieve greater success through these resources and effective communication platforms.
FWAA has been a pioneer in the multifamily industry, creating groundbreaking programs such as the Business Exchange, Leadership Lyceum, and the innovative Maintenance Mania judging software. These initiatives, developed right here at FWAA, have set industry standards and continue to provide invaluable resources for members. For over five decades, FWAA has proudly served multifamily investors, owners, and their teams, continuing its legacy of leadership and innovation within the industry.
The State of Texas has provided a convenient link for residents to easily discover their representatives. By visiting the link below and entering a home address, individuals can quickly access this information.
Justices of the Peace preside over all landlord-tenant disputes including the eviction process. You must file an eviction case in the JP court that has jurisdiction where your rental property is located. AATC members work with 32 JPs throughout its 9-county region.
To find your JP, click on any of the following links:
Property taxes and municipal fees are significant expenses for multifamily owners. Cities and school districts annually enact new tax rates and fees. These new rates and fees are effective October 1. Below is a quick summary of Fiscal Year 2023 taxes and fees for the largest cities in Tarrant County.
Arlington Population: 394,600 Tax Rate (per $100 valuation): $0.5898 Annual Per Unit Inspection Fee: $20.00 Water Rate (per 1,000 gallons): $4.06
Bedford Population: 48,725 Tax Rate (per $100 valuation): $0.4957 Annual Per Unit Inspection Fee: $15 Water Rate (per 1,000 gallons): $3.72
Burleson Population: 53,380 Tax Rate (per $100 valuation): $0.6325 Annual Per Unit Inspection Fee: none Water Rate (per 1,000 gallons): $4.90
Euless Population: 61,030 Tax Rate (per $100 valuation): $0.4575 Annual Per Unit Inspection Fee: $10 (capped at $1,200) Water Rate (per 1,000 gallons): $6.61
Fort Worth Population: 956,700 Tax Rate (per $100 valuation): $0.6725 Annual Per Unit Inspection Fee: $13 Water Rate (per 1,000 gallons): $2.70
Grand Prairie Population: 201,000 Tax Rate (per $100 valuation): $0.6600 Annual Per Unit Inspection Fee: $12.60 Water Rate (per 1,000 gallons): $5.66
Grapevine Population: 51,225 Tax Rate (per $100 valuation): $0.2505 Annual Per Unit Inspection Fee: $0 Water Rate (per 1,000 gallons): $4.43
Haltom City Population: 46,075 Tax Rate (per $100 valuation): $0.5672 Annual Per Unit Inspection Fee: $14 Water Rate (per 1,000 gallons): $6.00
Hurst Population: 39,630 Tax Rate (per $100 valuation): $0.5811 Annual Per Unit Inspection Fee: $18 Water Rate (per 1,000 gallons): $7.84
Keller Population: 45,776 Tax Rate (per $100 valuation): $0.3120 Annual Per Unit Inspection Fee: none Water Rate (per 1,000 gallons): $3.45
Mansfield Population: 76,725 Tax Rate (per $100 valuation): $0.6592 Annual Per Unit Inspection Fee: $15.00 Water Rate (per 1,000 gallons): $4.21
North Richland Hills Population: 70,660 Tax Rate (per $100 valuation): $0.4893 Annual Per Unit Inspection Fee: $12 Water Rate (per 1,000 gallons): $4.65
Quicklinks
Who Represents Me?
The State of Texas has provided a link for you to easily find out who your representatives are. Just visit the link below and type in your home address to find out!
JPs preside over all landlord-tenant disputes including the eviction process. You must file an eviction case in the JP court that has jurisdiction where your rental property is located. AATC members work with 32 JPs throughout its 9-county region.
To find your JP, click on any of the following links:
Property taxes and municipal fees are significant expenses for multifamily owners. Cities and school districts annually enact new tax rates and fees. These new rates and fees are effective October 1. Below is a quick summary of Fiscal Year 2023 taxes and fees for the largest cities in Tarrant County.
Arlington Population: 394,600 Tax Rate (per $100 valuation): $0.5898 Annual Per Unit Inspection Fee: $20.00 Water Rate (per 1,000 gallons): $4.06
Bedford Population: 48,725 Tax Rate (per $100 valuation): $0.4957 Annual Per Unit Inspection Fee: $15 Water Rate (per 1,000 gallons): $3.72
Burleson Population: 53,380 Tax Rate (per $100 valuation): $0.6325 Annual Per Unit Inspection Fee: none Water Rate (per 1,000 gallons): $4.90
Euless Population: 61,030 Tax Rate (per $100 valuation): $0.4575 Annual Per Unit Inspection Fee: $10 (capped at $1,200) Water Rate (per 1,000 gallons): $6.61
Fort Worth Population: 956,700 Tax Rate (per $100 valuation): $0.6725 Annual Per Unit Inspection Fee: $13 Water Rate (per 1,000 gallons): $2.70
Grand Prairie Population: 201,000 Tax Rate (per $100 valuation): $0.6600 Annual Per Unit Inspection Fee: $12.60 Water Rate (per 1,000 gallons): $5.66
Grapevine Population: 51,225 Tax Rate (per $100 valuation): $0.2505 Annual Per Unit Inspection Fee: $0 Water Rate (per 1,000 gallons): $4.43
Haltom City Population: 46,075 Tax Rate (per $100 valuation): $0.5672 Annual Per Unit Inspection Fee: $14 Water Rate (per 1,000 gallons): $6.00
Hurst Population: 39,630 Tax Rate (per $100 valuation): $0.5811 Annual Per Unit Inspection Fee: $18 Water Rate (per 1,000 gallons): $7.84
Keller Population: 45,776 Tax Rate (per $100 valuation): $0.3120 Annual Per Unit Inspection Fee: none Water Rate (per 1,000 gallons): $3.45
Mansfield Population: 76,725 Tax Rate (per $100 valuation): $0.6592 Annual Per Unit Inspection Fee: $15.00 Water Rate (per 1,000 gallons): $4.21
North Richland Hills Population: 70,660 Tax Rate (per $100 valuation): $0.4893 Annual Per Unit Inspection Fee: $12 Water Rate (per 1,000 gallons): $4.65
Local Advocacy
FWAA represents over 1,800 members and more than 250,000 units across a diverse nine-county region in north-central Texas, including Tarrant, Jack, Wise, Palo Pinto, Parker, Erath, Hood, Somervell, and Johnson counties. With 104 municipalities, 61 school districts, six college systems, and six special impact districts within these counties, FWAA is dedicated to advocating for and supporting its members in every corner of the region. Whether in large urban centers or smaller communities, FWAA remains committed to ensuring that all members benefit from comprehensive advocacy and resources tailored to their needs.
FWAA Service Area
State and National
FWAA advocates strongly for local communities, and membership also provides access to the full resources of the Texas Apartment Association (TAA) and the National Apartment Association (NAA). These organizations are dedicated to serving their members and protecting business interests, with a focus on improving the bottom line. By joining FWAA, members automatically gain membership in both TAA and NAA. With access to their websites, members can explore the wide range of services and resources available to them.
Texas Apartment Association (TAA) —taa.org National Apartment Association (NAA) — naahq.org
PAC
FWAA’s Political Action Committee offers individuals involved in the multi-housing industry a way to contribute financial support to state and local candidates for public office, as well as to support or oppose measures in public referendums. Through various fundraisers hosted by FWAA, funds are distributed to TAA and NAA through “fair share” contributions, with the remainder used to support political campaigns of candidates who advocate for the industry’s interests.
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