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The Rental Housing Show 2026

"Once Upon A Time in the Multifamily Industry"

Thursday, March 19, 2026
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM (PDT)

Costa Mesa Building, Orange County Fair & Event Center


88 Fair Drive Costa Mesa, CA 92626 United States
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Every great rental starts with a story!

Maintain your competitive edge as a rental housing provider, industry supplier, or other multifamily or real estate industry professional. Attend The Rental Housing Show on Thursday, March 19, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the OC Fair & Event Center.

The Rental Housing Show is the perfect way for rental-housing professionals to get connected, get informed, and get busy doing business. The show features more than 100 industry suppliers, FREE educational seminars and maintenance demonstrations, networking and business development opportunities with nearly 1,000 show attendees, two $500 cash drawings, and more.

This is the place to be for residential rental property owners and operators who want to learn about the latest products, services, and industry trends; and for industry suppliers who want to meet with rental-housing providers who are eager to find the right product and service providers to do business.

Show attendance is FREE! Attendee Registration opens January 5, 2026!
PLATINUM SPONSOR
GOLD SPONSORS
SILVER SPONSORS
MAINTENANCE DEMONSTRATION ZONE SPONSOR

Agenda

March 19
7:00 AM - 8:30 AM Exhibitor Move-In/Set-Up
8:15 AM - 9:00 AM Pre-Show Seminar
9:00 AM Exhibitor Floor Opens
Must Be Present to Collect Cash Prize.
9:30 AM - 10:15 AM Seminar #2 - TBD
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM Maintenance Demonstration #1 - TBD
Instructor TBD
10:45 AM - 11:30 AM Seminar #3 - 2026 Legal Update
Speaker: C. Tyler Greer, Associate, Kimball Tirey & St. John
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM Maintenance Demonstration #2 - TBD
Instructor TBD
11:45 AM - 11:50 AM Enchanted Bingo - 1st Drawing
Must Be Present to Collect Cash Prize.
12:30 PM - 1:15 PM Seminar #4 - TBD
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM Maintenance Demonstration #3 - TBD
Instructor TBD
1:45 PM - 2:30 PM Seminar #5 - Fair Housing in 45 Minutes
Speaker: Denise Cato, President & CEO, Fair Housing Council of Orange County
2:00 PM - 2:45 PM Maintenance Demonstration #4 - TBD
Instructor TBD
2:45 PM - 2:50 PM Enchanted Bingo - 2nd Drawing
Must Be Present to Collect Cash Prize.
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM Rental Housing Show Concludes
3:00 PM - 8:00 PM Exhibitor Move-Out/Teardown
Please observer show hours. No Early Teardown.

EDUCATION SEMINARS

8:15 - 9:00 AM

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9:30 - 10:15 AM

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10:45 - 11:30 AM

2026 Legal Update
C. Tyler Greer, Associate, Kimball Tirey & St. John

Get briefed on the new state laws that take effect in 2026 and will affect your rental property operations, including:

  • Security deposits
  • Credit and criminal background reports
  • Evictions
  • Positive rent payment reporting
  • Best management practices to minimize legal risks
  • Emerging legal threats
  • Q&A

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12:30 - 1:15 PM

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1:45 - 2:30 P.M.

Fair Housing in 45 Minutes
Denise Cato, President & CEO, Fair Housing Council of Orange County

In just 45 minutes, you will gain valuable information and insight into the key fair housing laws and emerging issues you need to know about in 2026, and receive a refresher as to your rights and responsibilities as a rental housing provider and tips for avoiding common fair housing violations.

*This seminar is not a substitute for the Fair Housing Certification Training offered annually by AAOC and the Fair Housing Council of Orange County.

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MAINTENANCE DEMONSTRATION ZONE


10:00 - 10:45 AM
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11:00 - 11:45 AM
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1:00 - 1:45 PM
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2:00 - 2:45 PM
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION


CASH PRIZES & EXHIBITOR GIVEAWAYS
AAOC will award two (2) $500 cash prizes the day of the show. Winners must be present to claim their prize when announced. Exhibitor drawings and prize giveaways will also happen throughout the day. Bring your business cards with you.
FOOD & REFRESHMENTS
Refreshments will be available for purchase at the snack bar inside the exhibition hall during the show.

Additionally, The Funky Brewster, will be serving your favorite coffee drinks at their kiosk inside the exhibition hall beginning at 8:30 a.m. Get your complimentary drink ticket when you visit coffee cart sponsor Monument Roofing. 

There will also be gourmet food trucks outside the exhibition hall and providing lunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
INTERESTED IN EXHIBITING?
If you own or represent a business that services the rental-housing industry, and you are interested in exhibiting at The Rental Housing Show... Powered by AAOC, contact Debbie DiBernardo at debbieD@aaoc.com or 714.245.9500 x1415.
HEALTH GUIDELINES
Show attendees, exhibitors, and other participants are subject to all health and safety requirements at the time of the event. AAOC will comply with local and state health and safety guidelines and policies, as well as those established by the OC Fair & Event Center.
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For More Information:

Debbie DiBernardo

Debbie DiBernardo

Apartment Association of Orange County

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(714)245-9500x1415