Local Advocacy
Advocating for
Indiana's CRE Industry.
BOMA Indiana works to understand legislation, engage with policymakers, and advocate for policies that support commercial real estate owners, managers, and service providers across Indiana.
Advocacy That Starts With Understanding.
BOMA Indiana carefully studies proposed legislation and consults with its Advocacy Committee and Board of Directors before taking a position. Our advocacy efforts focus on protecting and advancing the commercial real estate industry at both the state and local levels.
Study the Issue
Proposed legislation can have implications that are not immediately apparent. BOMA Indiana carefully reviews bills before determining a position.
Listen to Members
Our advocacy work considers the needs of commercial real estate professionals throughout Indiana and the different perspectives within our membership.
Advocate for CRE
BOMA Indiana promotes policies that support commercial real estate ownership and management while working to limit unnecessary regulatory and tax burdens on the industry.
2026 Legislative Session Recap.
Key legislation from the 2026 Indiana legislative session that impacts commercial real estate and BOMA Indiana members.
HB 1002 – Electric Utility Affordability
Transition to multi-year utility rate planning, offering greater visibility into future rate adjustments while introducing new regulatory mechanisms affecting pricing and cost recovery.
Read Full Bill →HB 1003 – Boards & Commissions
Moves duties of the Fire Prevention and Building Safety Commission to the Indiana Department of Homeland Security, which may adopt newer building codes and develop a self-certification process.
Read Full Bill →HB 1329 – Real Property Assessment
Would have created a Real Property Assessment Task Force to review Indiana's property assessment system and provide recommendations to the General Assembly.
Read Full Bill →HB 1150 – Local Regulation
Prevents municipalities from mandating building energy benchmarking or utility data reporting while still allowing voluntary reporting programs.
Read Full Bill →HB 1372 – Commercial Property Service Contracts
This bill did not pass during the 2026 legislative session.
Read Full Bill →SEA 163 – Various Property Tax Matters
Requires the Department of Local Government Finance to study reforms to how property values are calculated statewide, with a report due November 1, 2026.
Read Full Bill →
Experienced Advocacy.
BOMA Indiana works with Borror Public Affairs to navigate complex legislative and policy issues affecting commercial real estate in Indiana.
Oliver joined Borror Public Affairs in 2017 and purchased the firm in 2022. His policy expertise includes local government finance, economic development, workforce development, and other issues affecting Indiana businesses.
He specializes in navigating complex legislative issues and delivering practical solutions for the Indiana General Assembly.
Economic Enhancement District.
BOMA Indiana continues to monitor issues affecting commercial property owners and managers at the local level, including the Economic Enhancement District in downtown Indianapolis.
How the EED Works
- Enabled through HB 1001 – State Budget
- Governed by a board of eight appointees
- Enacted by Indianapolis City-County Council ordinance in November 2023
- Assessment applies to all taxable real property within the district
- Council establishes district boundaries and rates
- Downtown Indy, Inc. administers funds but does not dictate projects
- 10-year term, renewable by the Indiana General Assembly and City-County Council
Permitted Uses
- Security, including public safety technology
- Safety ambassadors
- Cleaning, litter and graffiti removal, and power washing
- Homeless outreach
- Operations for a low-barrier shelter
- Landscaping and beautification
- Public events
- Business attraction and development
- Planning for improvement activities
Stay Informed.
Stay Engaged.
BOMA Indiana will continue to monitor legislation and policy developments that affect commercial real estate and keep our members informed.
View BOMA Indiana's Policy