# EDGAR Filing Document

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**Filing Date:** 2026-2
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**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0000915912-26-000004

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: 10-K

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 89

**CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT**: 20251231

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20260227

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20260227

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** AVALONBAY COMMUNITIES INC
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0000915912
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS [6798]
- **ORGANIZATION NAME:** 05 Real Estate & Construction
- **EIN:** 770404318
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** MD
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 10-K
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 001-12672
- **FILM NUMBER:** 26693897

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 4040 WILSON BOULEVARD
- **STREET 2:** STE 1000
- **CITY:** ARLINGTON
- **STATE:** VA
- **ZIP:** 22203
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 7033296300

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 4040 WILSON BOULEVARD
- **STREET 2:** STE 1000
- **CITY:** ARLINGTON
- **STATE:** VA
- **ZIP:** 22203

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** AVALON BAY COMMUNITIES INC
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 19980618

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** BAY APARTMENT COMMUNITIES INC
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 19931208

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**UNITED STATES**

**SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION**

**Washington, D.C. 20549**

**FORM 10-K**

☒ **ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934**

**For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025** 

**OR**

☐ **TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934**

**For the transition period from ______ to ______**

**Commission File Number: 1-12672** 

**AVALONBAY COMMUNITIES, INC.** 

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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| **Maryland** | **77-0404318** |
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 **4040 Wilson Blvd., Suite 1000** 

**Arlington, Virginia 22203** 

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)

**(703) 329-6300** 

(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

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| Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share | AVB | New York Stock Exchange |

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act.

Yes 🗷&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;No □

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Yes □&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;No 🗷

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§ 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files).

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of "large accelerated filer," "accelerated filer," "smaller reporting company," and "emerging growth company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has filed a report on and attestation to its management's assessment of the effectiveness of its internal control over financial reporting under Section 404(b) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (15 U.S.C. 7262(b)) by the registered public accounting firm that prepared or issued its audit report. ☒

If securities are registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act, indicate by check mark whether the financial statements of the registrant included in the filing reflect the correction of an error to previously issued financial statements. ☐

Indicate by check mark whether any of those error corrections are restatements that required a recovery analysis of incentive-based compensation received by any of the registrant's executive officers during the relevant recovery period pursuant to §240.10D-1(b). □

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act).

Yes ☐&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;No 🗷

The aggregate market value of the registrant's Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share, held by nonaffiliates of the registrant, as of June 30, 2025 was $28,875,214,928.

The number of shares of the registrant's Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share, outstanding as of January 30, 2026 was 140,083,473.

**Documents Incorporated by Reference**

Portions of AvalonBay Communities, Inc.'s Proxy Statement for the 2026 annual meeting of stockholders, a definitive copy of which will be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission within 120 days after the year end of the year covered by this Form 10-K, are incorporated by reference herein as portions of Part III of this Form 10-K.

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**TABLE OF CONTENTS**

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| <u>[PART I](#ia1ce943659c54db8a506943a4d04c2f1_10)</u> | <u>[PART I](#ia1ce943659c54db8a506943a4d04c2f1_10)</u> | <u>[PART I](#ia1ce943659c54db8a506943a4d04c2f1_10)</u> |
| <u>[ITEM 1.](#ia1ce943659c54db8a506943a4d04c2f1_13)</u> | <u>[BUSINESS](#ia1ce943659c54db8a506943a4d04c2f1_13)</u> | <u>[1](#ia1ce943659c54db8a506943a4d04c2f1_13)</u> |
| <u>[ITEM 1A.](#ia1ce943659c54db8a506943a4d04c2f1_16)</u> | <u>[RISK FACTORS](#ia1ce943659c54db8a506943a4d04c2f1_16)</u> | <u>[8](#ia1ce943659c54db8a506943a4d04c2f1_16)</u> |
| <u>[ITEM 1B.](#ia1ce943659c54db8a506943a4d04c2f1_19)</u> | <u>[UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS](#ia1ce943659c54db8a506943a4d04c2f1_19)</u> | <u>[20](#ia1ce943659c54db8a506943a4d04c2f1_19)</u> |
| <u>[ITEM 1C.](#ia1ce943659c54db8a506943a4d04c2f1_22)</u> | <u>[CYBERSECURITY](#ia1ce943659c54db8a506943a4d04c2f1_22)</u> | <u>[20](#ia1ce943659c54db8a506943a4d04c2f1_19)</u> |
| <u>[ITEM 2.](#ia1ce943659c54db8a506943a4d04c2f1_25)</u> | <u>[PROPERTIES](#ia1ce943659c54db8a506943a4d04c2f1_25)</u> | <u>[22](#ia1ce943659c54db8a506943a4d04c2f1_25)</u> |
| <u>[ITEM 3.](#ia1ce943659c54db8a506943a4d04c2f1_34)</u> | <u>[LEGAL PROCEEDINGS](#ia1ce943659c54db8a506943a4d04c2f1_34)</u> | <u>[33](#ia1ce943659c54db8a506943a4d04c2f1_34)</u> |
| <u>[ITEM 4.](#ia1ce943659c54db8a506943a4d04c2f1_37)</u> | <u>[MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES](#ia1ce943659c54db8a506943a4d04c2f1_37)</u> | <u>[33](#ia1ce943659c54db8a506943a4d04c2f1_37)</u> |
| <u>[PART II](#ia1ce943659c54db8a506943a4d04c2f1_40)</u> | <u>[PART II](#ia1ce943659c54db8a506943a4d04c2f1_40)</u> | <u>[PART II](#ia1ce943659c54db8a506943a4d04c2f1_40)</u> |
| <u>[ITEM 5.](#ia1ce943659c54db8a506943a4d04c2f1_43)</u> | <u>[MARKET FOR REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES](#ia1ce943659c54db8a506943a4d04c2f1_43)</u> | <u>[34](#ia1ce943659c54db8a506943a4d04c2f1_43)</u> |
| <u>[ITEM 6.](#ia1ce943659c54db8a506943a4d04c2f1_46)</u> | <u>[\[RESERVED\]](#ia1ce943659c54db8a506943a4d04c2f1_46)</u> | <u>[35](#ia1ce943659c54db8a506943a4d04c2f1_46)</u> |
| <u>[ITEM 7.](#ia1ce943659c54db8a506943a4d04c2f1_49)</u> | <u>[MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS](#ia1ce943659c54db8a506943a4d04c2f1_49)</u> | <u>[36](#ia1ce943659c54db8a506943a4d04c2f1_49)</u> |
| <u>[ITEM 7A.](#ia1ce943659c54db8a506943a4d04c2f1_73)</u> | <u>[QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK](#ia1ce943659c54db8a506943a4d04c2f1_73)</u> | <u>[56](#ia1ce943659c54db8a506943a4d04c2f1_73)</u> |
| <u>[ITEM 8.](#ia1ce943659c54db8a506943a4d04c2f1_76)</u> | <u>[FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA](#ia1ce943659c54db8a506943a4d04c2f1_76)</u> | <u>[56](#ia1ce943659c54db8a506943a4d04c2f1_76)</u> |
| <u>[ITEM 9.](#ia1ce943659c54db8a506943a4d04c2f1_79)</u> | <u>[CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE](#ia1ce943659c54db8a506943a4d04c2f1_79)</u> | <u>[57](#ia1ce943659c54db8a506943a4d04c2f1_79)</u> |
| <u>[ITEM 9A.](#ia1ce943659c54db8a506943a4d04c2f1_82)</u> | <u>[CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES](#ia1ce943659c54db8a506943a4d04c2f1_82)</u> | <u>[57](#ia1ce943659c54db8a506943a4d04c2f1_82)</u> |
| <u>[ITEM 9B.](#ia1ce943659c54db8a506943a4d04c2f1_85)</u> | <u>[OTHER INFORMATION](#ia1ce943659c54db8a506943a4d04c2f1_85)</u> | <u>[57](#ia1ce943659c54db8a506943a4d04c2f1_85)</u> |
| <u>[ITEM 9C.](#ia1ce943659c54db8a506943a4d04c2f1_88)</u> | <u>[DISCLOSURE REGARDING FOREIGN JURISDICTIONS THAT PREVENT INSPECTIONS](#ia1ce943659c54db8a506943a4d04c2f1_88)</u> | <u>[57](#ia1ce943659c54db8a506943a4d04c2f1_85)</u> |
| <u>[PART III](#ia1ce943659c54db8a506943a4d04c2f1_91)</u> | <u>[PART III](#ia1ce943659c54db8a506943a4d04c2f1_91)</u> | <u>[PART III](#ia1ce943659c54db8a506943a4d04c2f1_91)</u> |
| <u>[ITEM 10.](#ia1ce943659c54db8a506943a4d04c2f1_94)</u> | <u>[DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE](#ia1ce943659c54db8a506943a4d04c2f1_94)</u> | <u>[58](#ia1ce943659c54db8a506943a4d04c2f1_94)</u> |
| <u>[ITEM 11.](#ia1ce943659c54db8a506943a4d04c2f1_97)</u> | <u>[EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION](#ia1ce943659c54db8a506943a4d04c2f1_97)</u> | <u>[58](#ia1ce943659c54db8a506943a4d04c2f1_97)</u> |
| <u>[ITEM 12.](#ia1ce943659c54db8a506943a4d04c2f1_100)</u> | <u>[SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS](#ia1ce943659c54db8a506943a4d04c2f1_100)</u> | <u>[58](#ia1ce943659c54db8a506943a4d04c2f1_100)</u> |
| <u>[ITEM 13.](#ia1ce943659c54db8a506943a4d04c2f1_103)</u> | <u>[CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE](#ia1ce943659c54db8a506943a4d04c2f1_103)</u> | <u>[59](#ia1ce943659c54db8a506943a4d04c2f1_103)</u> |
| <u>[ITEM 14.](#ia1ce943659c54db8a506943a4d04c2f1_106)</u> | <u>[PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES](#ia1ce943659c54db8a506943a4d04c2f1_106)</u> | <u>[59](#ia1ce943659c54db8a506943a4d04c2f1_106)</u> |
| <u>[PART IV](#ia1ce943659c54db8a506943a4d04c2f1_109)</u> | <u>[PART IV](#ia1ce943659c54db8a506943a4d04c2f1_109)</u> | <u>[PART IV](#ia1ce943659c54db8a506943a4d04c2f1_109)</u> |
| <u>[ITEM 15.](#ia1ce943659c54db8a506943a4d04c2f1_112)</u> | <u>[EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES](#ia1ce943659c54db8a506943a4d04c2f1_112)</u> | <u>[60](#ia1ce943659c54db8a506943a4d04c2f1_112)</u> |
| <u>[ITEM 16.](#ia1ce943659c54db8a506943a4d04c2f1_112)</u> | <u>[FORM 10-K SUMMARY](#ia1ce943659c54db8a506943a4d04c2f1_112)</u> | <u>[60](#ia1ce943659c54db8a506943a4d04c2f1_112)</u> |
| <u>[SIGNATURES](#ia1ce943659c54db8a506943a4d04c2f1_118)</u> | <u>[SIGNATURES](#ia1ce943659c54db8a506943a4d04c2f1_118)</u> | <u>[65](#ia1ce943659c54db8a506943a4d04c2f1_118)</u> |

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**PART I**

This Form 10-K contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"). We intend such forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Our actual results could differ materially from those set forth in each forward-looking statement. Certain factors that might cause such a difference are discussed in this report, including in the section entitled "Forward-Looking Statements" included in this Form 10-K. You should also review Item 1A. "Risk Factors" for a discussion of various risks that could adversely affect us.

**ITEM 1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;BUSINESS**

*<u>General</u>*

AvalonBay Communities, Inc. (the "Company," "we," "our" and "us" which terms, unless the context otherwise requires, refer to AvalonBay Communities, Inc. together with its subsidiaries), is a Maryland corporation that has elected to be treated as a real estate investment trust ("REIT") for federal income tax purposes. We develop, redevelop, acquire, own and operate apartment communities in New England, the New York/New Jersey metro area, the Mid-Atlantic, the Pacific Northwest, and Northern and Southern California, as well as in our expansion regions of Raleigh-Durham and Charlotte, North Carolina, Southeast Florida, Dallas and Austin, Texas, and Denver, Colorado. We use the term apartment communities to refer to properties that consist of apartment homes or townhomes or a combination of both. We focus on leading metropolitan areas that we believe have offered, and will continue to offer, the opportunity for superior risk-adjusted returns over the long-term on apartment community investments relative to other markets.

At January 31, 2026, we owned or held a direct or indirect ownership interest in:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• 292 operating apartment communities containing 88,768 apartment homes in 11 states and the District of Columbia, of which 284 communities containing 86,374 apartment homes were consolidated for financial reporting purposes and eight communities containing 2,394 apartment homes were held by unconsolidated entities in which we hold an ownership interest.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• 27 wholly-owned development apartment communities that are under construction or completed and in lease-up and are expected to contain an aggregate of 9,692 apartment homes when completed.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Rights to develop an additional 33 communities that, if developed as expected, will contain 10,532 apartment homes.

We generally obtain ownership in an apartment community by developing a new community on either vacant land or land with improvements that we raze, or by acquiring an existing community. In selecting sites for development or acquisition, we favor locations that are near expanding employment centers and convenient to transportation, recreation areas, entertainment, shopping and dining.

Our principal financial goal is to increase long-term shareholder value through the development, redevelopment, acquisition, ownership, operation and asset management and, when appropriate, disposition of apartment communities in our markets. To help meet this goal, we regularly (i) monitor our investment allocation by geographic market and product type, (ii) develop, redevelop and acquire interests in apartment communities in our selected markets, (iii) efficiently operate our communities to maximize resident satisfaction and shareholder return, (iv) selectively sell apartment communities that no longer meet our long-term strategy or when opportunities are presented to realize a portion of the value created through our investment and redeploy the proceeds from those sales and (v) maintain a capital structure that we believe is aligned with our business risks and allows us to maintain continuous access to cost-effective capital. We also seek to generate additional shareholder value from investments in other real estate-related ventures, including through our Structured Investment Program ("SIP"), our platform to provide mezzanine loans or preferred equity to third-party apartment community developers in our existing regions. We undertake our development and redevelopment activities primarily through in-house development and redevelopment teams, and we buy and dispose of assets through our in-house investments platform. We believe that our organizational structure, which includes dedicated development and operational teams, and strong culture are key differentiators. We pursue our development, redevelopment, investment and operating activities with the purpose of "Creating a Better Way to Live."

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We seek to be the leading rental housing company in select U.S. markets by delivering distinctive experiences that customers value, creating a workplace where associates thrive, and achieving superior results for shareholders. We focus on markets that we believe are generally characterized by growing employment in high wage sectors of the economy, higher cost of home ownership, and a diverse and vibrant quality of life. From an operating perspective, we seek to deliver seamless, personalized experiences for our residents on an efficient and effective basis by our resident-focused on-site associates that are supported by our centralized shared services operating organization and flexible technology platform that incorporates automation and artificial intelligence ("AI"). We operate our apartment communities under four core brands:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Avalon, our core "Avalon" brand, focuses on upscale apartment living and high end amenities and services;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• AVA targets customers in high-energy, transit-served neighborhoods and generally feature smaller apartments, many of which are designed for roommate living, and a variety of active common spaces that encourage socialization;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• eaves by Avalon is targeted to the cost conscious, "value" segment primarily in suburban areas; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Kanso is designed to create an apartment living experience that offers simplicity without sacrifice at a more moderate price point, featuring high-quality apartment homes, limited-to-no community amenities and a low-touch, largely self- service operating model that leverages technology and smart access.

We believe that this branding differentiation allows us to target our product offerings to multiple customer groups and submarkets within our existing geographic footprint.

During the three years ended December 31, 2025, we:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• acquired 22 apartment communities, excluding unconsolidated investments;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• disposed of 21 apartment communities, excluding unconsolidated investments; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• completed the development of 20 apartment communities, including unconsolidated investments, and the redevelopment of one apartment community.

A more detailed description of our unconsolidated real estate entities and the related investment activity can be found in Note 5, "Investments," of the Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8 of this report and in Item 7. "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations."

A further discussion of our development, redevelopment, disposition, acquisition, operating and property management and related strategies follows.

*Development Strategy.*&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;We select land for development and follow established procedures that we believe minimize both the cost and the risks of development. As one of the largest developers of multifamily rental apartment communities in our selected markets, we maintain regional offices to identify and support development opportunities through local market presence and access to local market information. In addition to our principal executive office in Arlington, Virginia, we also have regional offices, administrative offices or specialty offices, all of which are located in the United States.

After selecting a site for development, we usually negotiate for the right to acquire the site either through an option or a long-term conditional contract. Options and long-term conditional contracts generally allow us to acquire an interest in the site after the completion of entitlements and shortly before the start of construction, which reduces development-related risks and preserves capital. However, as a result of competitive market conditions for land suitable for development, we have sometimes acquired and held land prior to construction for extended periods while entitlements are obtained. When acquiring improved land with existing commercial uses prior to development, any rent received in excess of expenses from these operations, which we consider to be incidental, is accounted for as a reduction in our investment in the development pursuit and not as net income. Any expenses relating to these operations, in excess of any rents received, are recognized in net income. In addition, we have previously identified, and may again in the future identify, opportunities to increase value by expanding the density of certain existing operating communities. We have also participated, and may in the future participate, in master planned or other large multi-use developments where we commit to build infrastructure (such as roads) to be used by other participants or commit to act as construction manager or general contractor in building structures or spaces for third parties (such as unimproved ground floor commercial space, municipal garages or parks). Costs we incur in connection with these activities may be accounted for as additional invested capital in the community or we may earn fee income for providing these services. Particularly with large scale, urban in-fill developments, we may engage in significant environmental remediation efforts to prepare a site for construction. For further discussion of our Development Rights, refer to Item 2. "Properties" in this report.

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We generally act as our own development manager, general contractor and construction manager directly (although we may use a wholly-owned subsidiary), and will elect to use a third-party developer or general contractor where we believe it is beneficial to do so, such as in our expansion regions where we may have limited resources or scale. Certain communities are developed through our DFP, which utilizes third-party multifamily developers to source and construct communities which we own and operate. We believe direct involvement in construction enables us to achieve higher construction quality, greater control over construction schedules and cost savings. Our development, property management and construction teams monitor construction progress to ensure quality workmanship and a smooth and timely transition into the leasing and operating phase.

Throughout this report, the term "development" is used to refer to the entire property development cycle, including pursuit of zoning approvals, procurement of architectural and engineering designs and the construction process. References to "construction" refer to the actual construction of the property, which is only one element of the development cycle.

*Redevelopment Strategy.*&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;When we undertake the redevelopment of a community, our goal is to renovate and/or rebuild an existing community so that our total investment is generally below replacement cost and the community is well positioned in the market to achieve attractive returns on our capital. In addition to large scale redevelopment where a community is classified as a redevelopment, we undertake smaller scale redevelopment activities related to the apartment interiors to enhance the resident experience at our operating communities. We have dedicated redevelopment teams and procedures that are intended to control both the cost and risks of redevelopment. Our redevelopment teams, which include redevelopment, construction and property management personnel, monitor redevelopment progress.

Throughout this report, the term "redevelopment" is used to refer to the entire redevelopment cycle, including planning and procurement of architectural and engineering designs, budgeting and actual renovation work. The actual renovation work is referred to as "reconstruction," which is only one element of the redevelopment cycle.

*Disposition Strategy.*&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;We sell assets that no longer meet our long-term strategy or when real estate market conditions are favorable, and we redeploy the proceeds from those sales to develop, redevelop and acquire communities and to rebalance our portfolio across or within geographic regions. This also allows us to realize a portion of the value created through our investments and provides additional liquidity by redeploying the net proceeds from our dispositions in lieu of raising that amount of capital externally. When we decide to sell a community, we generally solicit competing bids from unrelated parties for these individual assets and consider the sales price and other terms of each proposal.

*Acquisition Strategy.*&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Our core competencies in development and redevelopment discussed above allow us to be selective in the acquisitions we target. Acquisitions allow us to achieve rapid penetration into markets in which we desire an increased presence. Acquisitions (and dispositions) also help us achieve our desired product mix or rebalance our portfolio. While we are primarily focused on acquisitions in our expansion regions of Raleigh-Durham and Charlotte, North Carolina, Southeast Florida, Dallas and Austin, Texas, and Denver, Colorado, we may pursue additional investments in our established regions based on market conditions.

*Operating & Property Management Strategy.*&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;We seek to increase operating income through innovative, proactive property management that will result in higher revenue from communities while constraining operating expenses. Our principal strategies to maximize operating income include:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• focusing on associate engagement and resident satisfaction;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• employing an innovative and continually evolving operating model that combines effective onsite associates with the capabilities of our centralized shared services center, technology platform and digital offerings and various automation technologies, including the use of AI;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• utilizing data science and our operating experience to optimize Net Operating Income ("NOI") from the portfolio, including making operating decisions that reduce customer acquisition, transaction and retention costs;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• staggering lease terms such that lease expirations are matched with seasonal demand; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• delivering high occupancy with premium pricing for various customer segments.

Constraining growth in operating expenses is another way in which we seek to increase earnings growth. Growth in our portfolio and the resulting increase in revenue allows for fixed operating costs to be spread over a larger volume of revenue, thereby increasing operating margins. We constrain growth in operating expenses in a variety of ways, which include, but are not limited to, the following:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• purchase order controls, including acquiring goods and services from pre-approved vendors;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• national negotiated contracts and bulk purchases where possible;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• bidding third-party contracts on a volume basis;

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• retaining residents through high levels of service, which reduces apartment turnover costs, marketing and vacant apartment utility costs;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• performing turnover work in-house or hiring third parties, generally considering the most cost-effective approach as well as expertise needed to perform the work;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• regular preventive maintenance to maximize resident safety and satisfaction and property and equipment life;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• centralization of lease renewal activity, as well as many community administration and support tasks at our shared service center;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• pursuing real estate tax appeals;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• installing high efficiency lighting and water fixtures, cogeneration systems and solar panels; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• implementing technology for resident and prospect services such as smart locks, package lockers, bulk internet and self-guided or virtual tours.

On-site property management teams receive bonuses based largely upon the revenue, expense, NOI, prospect conversion, resident retention and customer service metrics produced at their respective communities. We use and continuously seek ways to improve technology applications to help manage our communities, believing that such tools can improve the delivery and efficiency of our services and aid in the accurate collection of financial and resident data, which will enable us to maximize revenue and control costs through careful leasing decisions, maintenance decisions and financial management.

We generally manage the operation and leasing activity of our communities directly (although we may use a wholly-owned subsidiary) both for ourselves and the joint ventures and partnerships of which we are a member or a partner. From time to time, we may engage a third party to manage leasing and/or maintenance activity at one or more of our communities, such as in our expansion regions where we may have limited resources or scale.

From time to time we also pursue or arrange ancillary services for our residents to provide additional revenue sources or increase resident satisfaction. We provide such non-customary services to residents or share in the revenue or income from such services through a taxable REIT subsidiary ("TRS"), which is a subsidiary that is treated as a "C corporation" subject to federal income taxes. See "Tax Matters" below.

*Financing Strategy.*&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Our financing strategy is to maintain a capital structure that provides financial flexibility to help ensure we can select cost-effective capital market options that are well matched to our business risks. We estimate that our short-term liquidity needs will be met from cash on hand; borrowings under our $2,500,000,000 revolving variable rate unsecured credit facility (the "Credit Facility"); borrowings under our $1,000,000,000 unsecured commercial paper note program (the "Commercial Paper Program"), which is backstopped by our commitment to maintain available capacity under the Credit Facility for any amounts of commercial paper notes outstanding; sales of current operating communities; and/or issuance of additional debt or equity securities. A determination to engage in an equity or debt offering depends on a variety of factors such as general market and economic conditions, our short and long-term liquidity needs, the relative costs of debt and equity capital and growth opportunities. A summary of debt and equity activity for the last three years is reflected on our Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows of the Consolidated Financial Statements set forth in Item 8 of this report.

We have entered into, and may continue in the future to enter into, joint ventures (including limited liability companies or partnerships) through which we would develop and/or own an indirect economic interest of less than 100% of the community or communities owned directly by such joint ventures. Our decision to either hold an apartment community in fee simple or to have an indirect interest in the community through a joint venture is based on a variety of factors and considerations, including: (i) the economic and tax terms required by a seller of land or of a community; (ii) our desire to diversify our portfolio of communities by market, submarket and product type; (iii) our desire at times to preserve our capital resources to maintain liquidity or balance sheet strength; and (iv) our projection, in some circumstances, that we will achieve higher returns on our invested capital or reduce our risk if a joint venture vehicle is used. Investments in joint ventures are not limited to a specified percentage of our assets. Each joint venture agreement is individually negotiated, and our ability to operate and/or dispose of a community in our sole discretion may be limited to varying degrees depending on the terms of the joint venture agreement.

In addition, from time to time, we may offer shares of our equity securities, debt securities or options to purchase stock in exchange for property. We may also acquire properties in exchange for properties we currently own.

*Other Strategies and Activities.*&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;While we emphasize equity real estate investments in rental apartment communities, we have the ability to invest in other activities and to make non-equity investments, including the following:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• <u>Structured Investment Program</u>: while we generally invest in multifamily real estate through fee simple ownership or an equity investment in a joint venture, we operate an investment platform through which we provide mezzanine loans or preferred equity to third-party multifamily developers in our existing regions.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• <u>Commercial space</u>: we develop, own and lease commercial space at our communities when either (i) the highest and best use of the space is for commercial (e.g., street level in an urban area); (ii) we believe the commercial space will enhance the attractiveness of the community to residents; or (iii) some component of commercial space is required to obtain entitlements to build apartment homes.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• <u>Third-party property technology and sustainability focused companies and investment management funds</u>: we have also invested, either through a wholly-owned TRS, or in an investment vehicle that has elected to be treated as a TRS, in companies (and in venture funds that invest in companies) that provide technology services to the real estate industry, and we have invested, through a TRS, in environmentally focused companies and investment management funds to further our sustainability efforts and learning.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• <u>For-sale real estate development</u>: we may also develop a property in conjunction with another real estate company that will own and operate the commercial or for-sale residential components of a mixed-use building or project that we help develop. We may from time to time, through a TRS, develop real estate and hold it for sale upon completion if we believe that this will be the best use or disposition opportunity for the property.

We have not engaged in trading, underwriting or agency distribution or sale of securities of other issuers and do not intend to do so. At all times we intend to make investments in a manner so as to qualify as a REIT unless, because of circumstances or changes to the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code") (or the Treasury Regulations thereunder), our Board of Directors determines that it is no longer in our best interest to qualify as a REIT.

We conduct many of the administrative functions associated with our property operations (including billing, collections, and response to resident inquiries) through an internally operated shared services center, rather than having on-site associates conduct such activities. We believe this centralized platform allows our on-site associates to focus more on current and prospective resident services, while at the same time enabling us to reduce costs, mitigate risk and increase our availability and responsiveness to our residents. Since mid-2023, we have provided various back-office, financial administrative support services for a third party leveraging the economies of scale at our center to produce an additional revenue stream.

*<u>Tax Matters</u>*

We filed an election with our 1994 federal income tax return to be taxed as a REIT under the Code and intend to maintain our qualification as a REIT in the future. As a REIT, with limited exceptions, such as those described under "Operating & Property Management Strategy" above, we will not be taxed under federal and certain state income tax laws at the corporate level on our taxable net income to the extent such taxable net income is distributed to our stockholders. We expect to make sufficient distributions to avoid income tax at the corporate level. While we believe that we are organized and qualified as a REIT and we intend to operate in a manner that will allow us to continue to qualify as a REIT, there can be no assurance that we will be successful in this regard. Qualification as a REIT involves the application of highly technical and complex provisions of the Code for which there are limited judicial and administrative interpretations and involves the determination of a variety of factual matters and circumstances not entirely within our control.

*<u>Competition</u>*

We face competition from other real estate investors, including insurance companies, pension and investment funds, private equity, sovereign wealth funds and REITs (both in the multifamily as well as other sectors), to acquire and develop apartment communities and acquire land for future development. As an owner and operator of apartment communities, we also face competition for prospective residents from other operators whose communities may be perceived to offer a better location or better amenities or whose pricing may be perceived as a better value given the quality, location, terms and amenities that the prospective resident seeks. We also compete against other housing options such as single-family homes that are for sale or rent. Although we often compete against large, sophisticated developers and operators for development opportunities and for prospective residents, real estate developers and operators of any size can provide effective competition for both real estate assets and potential residents.

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*<u>Regulatory Matters</u>*

Compliance with various governmental regulations has an impact on our business, including our capital expenditures, earnings and competitive position, which can be material. We incur costs to monitor and take actions to comply with governmental regulations that are applicable to our business, which include, among others, federal securities laws and regulations, applicable stock exchange requirements, REIT and other tax laws and regulations, antitrust laws, privacy laws, environmental and health and safety laws and regulations, local zoning, usage and other regulations relating to real property, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and related laws and regulations, and laws and regulations relating to tenant rights and consumer protections.

*Environmental Regulations.* As a current or prior owner, operator and developer of real estate, we are subject to various federal, state and local environmental laws, regulations and ordinances that govern, among other things, the presence, handling, storage, disposal and remediation of hazardous or toxic substances, and we also could be liable to third parties resulting from environmental contamination or noncompliance at our communities. Under certain environmental laws, such liability may be imposed without regard to fault or knowledge of the contamination. For some Development Communities, we undertake extensive environmental remediation to prepare the site for construction, which could be a significant portion of our total construction cost. Environmental remediation efforts could expose us to possible liabilities for accidents or improper handling of contaminated materials during construction.

*Regulations Relating to the Construction, Operation and Leasing of Our Communities*. The construction, operation and leasing of our communities is subject to federal, state and local laws and regulations, including zoning laws, building codes, requirements that our communities be accessible to persons with disabilities, fair housing laws, and, depending on the jurisdiction, regulations regarding the charging of rents and fees and increases in such amounts upon renewal of leases. Some laws relating to the setting of rents apply broadly, such as in California, where residential rent increases at renewal in communities older than fifteen years are limited to the lesser of 10% or 5% plus local consumer price index ("CPI"), the State of Washington, which has similar rules limiting rent increases to the lesser of 10% or 7% plus local CPI for communities older than 12 years, and in New York, where laws regulate increases on those units that are subject to rent-control or rent-stabilization. In California, the Governor and local governments have the ability to enact (and have in recent years exercised such right, for example, in connection with wildfires) local or statewide states of emergency which limit our ability to increase new and renewal rents to no more than 10% over the rent in place on the date such state of emergency was declared, which has impacted some of our California communities. We have seen an increase in state and local governments in our markets implementing, considering or being urged by various constituencies to consider new or modified rent control regulations, rent stabilization, or other laws that may limit or delay our ability to charge market rents, increase rents, screen tenants, use algorithmic pricing tools, charge non-rent fees, or evict tenants.

See Part I, Item 1A. "Risk Factors" for a discussion of material risks to us, including, to the extent material, to our competitive position and relating to governmental and environmental regulations, and see Part II, Item 7. "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations," together with the Consolidated Financial Statements and the accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included elsewhere in this report, for a discussion of material information relevant to an assessment of our financial condition and results of operations.

*<u>Human Capital</u>* 

Attracting, motivating, developing, and retaining talented associates is important to our long-term success. We engage with our associates to understand our purpose, "Creating a Better Way to Live," our core values and our cultural norms.

At January 31, 2026, we had 3,041 employees, of which approximately 99% were employed on a full-time basis. Approximately 61% of our associates work on-site at our operating communities. None of our associates are represented by a union. At January 31, 2026, 36% of our associates self-identified as White, 30% as Hispanic, 17% as Black, 7% as Asian, and 10% as other ethnicities, two or more ethnicities or did not respond. At January 31, 2026, 60% of our associates self-identified as male and 40% as female.

*Associate Engagement.* We monitor the engagement of our associates, receive feedback from our associates, and benchmark our performance by having a third party firm conduct anonymous associate perspective surveys. The results are discussed and presented both on a company-wide basis and within each functional group.

*Safety.* We take workplace safety seriously at our construction sites, our operating communities and our offices. Through our Construction Site Safety Observation program and our dedicated safety team, we monitor project-level safety performance metrics at our construction sites, and elements of compensation for our construction group and our CEO are based on safety

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compliance performance. Our maintenance associates are required to take monthly safety training on a variety of subjects, and our risk management group monitors incident reports from our offices and communities.

*Training.* To help our associates develop the skills they need to advance in their careers and succeed at AvalonBay, we train them in a variety of ways, including providing job aids and quick reference guides, web-based courses and videos, in-person and virtual, instructor-led training and on-the-job learning. Our learning management system, Workday Learning, offers approximately 700 courses providing functional, technical, management, ethics, compliance, cyber-awareness and safety training.

*<u>Available Information</u>*

We file annual, quarterly and current reports, proxy statements and other information with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"). You may obtain copies of our SEC filings, free of charge, from the SEC's website at www.sec.gov.

We maintain a website at www.avalonbay.com. Our annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and current reports on Form 8-K, including exhibits and amendments to those reports, filed or furnished pursuant to the Exchange Act are available free of charge in the "Investor Relations" section of our website as soon as reasonably practicable after the reports are filed with or furnished to the SEC. In addition, the charters of our Board's Nominating, Governance and Corporate Responsibility Committee, Audit Committee and Compensation Committee, as well as our Director Independence Standards, Corporate Governance Guidelines, Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, Policy Regarding Shareholder Rights Agreements, Policy Regarding Shareholder Approval of Future Severance Agreements, Senior Officer Stock Ownership Guidelines, Policy on Political Contributions and Government Relations, Compensation Recovery Policy, Insider Trading Policy, AvalonBay Sanctions Compliance and Anti-Corruption Policy and Corporate Responsibility Reports, are available free of charge in that section of our website or by writing to AvalonBay Communities, Inc., 4040 Wilson Blvd., Suite 1000, Arlington, Virginia 22203, Attention: Chief Financial Officer. To the extent required by the rules of the SEC and the New York Stock Exchange (the "NYSE"), we will disclose amendments and waivers to the Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, and to the other documents as required by those documents and applicable laws, in the same place on our website. The information posted on our website is not incorporated into this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

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**ITEM 1A.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;RISK FACTORS**

Our operations involve various risks that could have adverse consequences, including those described below. This Item 1A. includes forward-looking statements. You should refer to our discussion of the qualifications and limitations on forward-looking statements in this Form 10-K.

**<u>Risks related to investments through acquisitions, construction, development, and joint ventures</u>**

***Development, redevelopment and construction risks could affect our profitability.*** We intend to continue to develop and redevelop apartment communities which include apartment homes or townhomes or a combination of both. These activities can include long planning and entitlement timelines and can involve complex and costly activities, including significant environmental remediation or construction work in high-density urban areas. These activities may expose us to the following risks, among others:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• we have abandoned, and may in the future abandon, opportunities that we have already begun to explore for a number of reasons, including changes in local market conditions or increases in construction or financing costs or we may impair land held for development, and as a result, we may fail to recover expenses already incurred in exploring those opportunities;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• occupancy rates and rents at a community may fail to meet our original expectations for a number of reasons, including changes in market and economic conditions beyond our control and the development by competitors of competing communities;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• we may be unable to obtain, or experience delays in obtaining, necessary zoning, occupancy or other required governmental or third party permits and authorizations, which could result in increased costs, or the delay or abandonment of opportunities;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• we may incur costs that exceed our original estimates due to increased material, labor or other costs or supply chain disruptions, including as a result of tariffs or changes in immigration laws or their enforcement, which could impact our overall return from our development, redevelopment or construction activity;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• we may be unable to complete construction of a community on schedule or for the originally projected cost resulting in increased construction and financing costs;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• we may incur liabilities to third parties during the development process, for example, in connection with managing existing improvements on the site prior to tenant terminations and demolition (such as commercial space) or in connection with providing services to third parties (such as the construction of shared infrastructure or other improvements);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• third-party developers, subcontractors, or key suppliers may fail to perform (including due to financial distress, labor shortages or supply chain disruptions), which could result in delays, cost overruns, workmanship defects, litigation, or the inability to complete a community on schedule or on the budget we originally projected; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• we may incur liability if our communities are not constructed in compliance with the accessibility provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Fair Housing Act or other federal, state or local requirements. Noncompliance could result in imposition of fines, an award of damages to private litigants and a requirement that we undertake structural modifications to remedy the noncompliance.

Refer to our "Risks related to liquidity and financing" section below for additional construction and development risks related to financing.

***Attractive investment opportunities may not be available, which could adversely affect our profitability.*** We expect that other real estate investors, including insurance companies, pension and investment funds, private equity, sovereign wealth funds and REITs both in the multifamily as well as other sectors, will compete with us to acquire existing properties and to develop new properties. This competition could increase prices for properties of the type we would likely pursue and adversely affect our profitability for new investments.

***Acquisitions may not yield anticipated results.*** Our business strategy of acquiring communities involves the following risks, among others: (i) acquisitions may not perform as we expected; (ii) our estimate of the costs of operating, repositioning or redeveloping an acquisition may be inaccurate; and (iii) acquisitions may subject us to unknown liabilities.

***Failure to succeed in new markets, or with new brands and community formats, or in activities other than the development, ownership and operation of residential rental communities may have adverse consequences.*** We have engaged, and may continue from time to time to engage, in development, acquisition and operating activity outside of our pre-existing market areas. Our historical experience in our existing markets in developing, owning and operating rental communities does not ensure that we will be able to operate successfully in new markets. We may be exposed to a variety of risks when we enter a

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new market, including an inability to accurately evaluate local apartment rental housing market conditions and an inability to obtain land for development or to identify appropriate acquisition opportunities. In order to more rapidly expand in our new markets, we have relied on third party developers to source and manage developments and on third-party general contractors to manage construction more than we have in our existing markets. Relying on third parties to assist with and/or oversee development and construction creates additional and different risks than when we manage these activities directly, including that the third party may not perform to our standards, may breach contractual arrangements, or may incur liquidity constraints.

We also may engage or have an interest in for-sale activity. We may be unsuccessful at developing real estate with the intent to sell or in selling condominiums at originally underwritten values, within anticipated timeframes, or at all, as a disposition strategy for an asset, which could have an adverse effect on our results of operations.

We provide, through our internally operated shared service center, various back-office, financial administrative support services to a third party for a fee, and we may in the future provide such services to other third parties. There can be no assurance that we will be successful in providing such services, and the provision of such services creates additional sources of risk and potential liability for us with respect to the professional commitments and service levels we undertake when providing such services.

***We are exposed to risks associated with investment in technology and environmentally focused venture funds and companies.*** We have invested in, and may in the future invest in, venture funds that invest in companies seeking innovation through new processes and the application of technology to property operations, development, construction and energy management. We have also invested directly in, and may in the future invest directly in, companies that engage in these activities. While such investments give us a greater understanding of new and emerging technologies, such investments involve risks, including the possibility that our investments will decline substantially in value or fail to achieve anticipated strategic benefits.

Our investments in technology companies, or in funds that invest in technology companies, are generally held through TRSs pursuant to which we will incur taxable gains upon the disposition of our interests. In addition, the value of these investments may be volatile and declines in value may impact our reported income even if we do not sell the investment.

***We are exposed to risks associated with investment in, and management of, joint ventures.*** At times we invest directly and indirectly in real estate as a partner or a co-venturer with other investors. Joint venture investments involve risks, including the possibility that our partner might become insolvent or otherwise refuse to make capital contributions when due; that we may be responsible to our partner for indemnifiable losses or the debt and obligations of an investment; that our investments may lose all or some of their value; that our partner might have business goals that are inconsistent with ours which may result in the venture or investment being unable to implement certain decisions that we consider beneficial; that our partner may be in a position to take action or withhold consent contrary to our instructions or requests; that, in cases where we are the general partner or managing member, our partners holding a majority of the equity interests may remove us from such role in certain cases involving cause; and that we may be liable and/or our status as a REIT may be jeopardized if either the investments, or the REIT entities associated with the investments, fail to comply with various tax or other regulatory matters. Frequently, we and our partner may each have the right to trigger a buy-sell or similar arrangement that could cause us to sell our interest, acquire our partner's interest or force a sale of the asset, which could occur at a time when we otherwise would not have initiated such a transaction or on terms that are not most advantageous to us.

***Mezzanine debt and preferred equity investments could cause us to incur expenses and experience delays in recovery, which could adversely affect our results of operations.*** We make mezzanine loans to borrowers and obtain preferred equity interests in projects owned by third-party sponsors as part of our SIP. Some of these instruments may have some recourse to their borrower or sponsor, while others are limited to the collateral securing the loan or the right to remove the sponsor as manager of the venture in preferred equity investments. In the event of a default under these obligations, we may elect to take possession of the collateral securing these interests, or remove a sponsor from management of a preferred equity investment. Borrowers of mezzanine loans may contest our enforcement actions, including foreclosure, assignment in lieu of foreclosure, or other remedies, and sponsors may contest our removal actions. In addition, borrowers and sponsors may seek bankruptcy protection against such enforcement and/or bring claims for lender liability in response to actions to enforce their obligations to us, which could result in significant legal costs, delays, or limitations on our ability to realize the value of our investments. Declines in the value of the underlying properties may also prevent us from realizing an amount equal to our investment upon foreclosure or other remedies even if we make substantial improvements or repairs to maximize such properties' investment potential.

We cannot be certain that our estimate of future credit losses will be adequate over time because of unanticipated adverse changes in the economy or events adversely affecting specific properties, assets, tenants, borrowers, industries in which our tenants and borrowers operate or markets in which our tenants and borrowers or their properties are located. The ultimate

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resolutions may differ from our expectation, and we could suffer losses that would have a material adverse effect on our financial performance, the trading price of our securities and our ability to pay dividends and distributions.

***We are exposed to risks associated with real estate assets that are subject to ground leases that may restrict our ability to finance, sell or otherwise transfer our interests in those assets, limit our use and expose us to loss if such agreements are breached by us or terminated.*** We own assets that are subject to long-term ground leases. These ground leases may impose limitations on our use or improvement of the properties, restrict our ability to finance, sell or otherwise transfer our interests or restrict the leasing of the properties. These restrictions may limit our ability to timely sell or exchange the properties, impair the properties' value or negatively impact our ability to operate the properties. In addition, we could lose our interests in the properties if the ground leases are breached by us, terminated or lapse. As we get closer to the lease termination dates, the values of the properties could decrease if we are unable to agree upon an extension of the lease with the lessor. Certain of these ground leases have payments subject to annual escalations and/or periodic fair market value adjustments which could adversely affect our financial condition or results of operations.

***Land we hold with no current intent to develop may be subject to future impairment charges.*** We own land parcels that we do not currently intend to develop. As discussed in Item 2. "Properties—Other Land and Real Estate Assets," in the event that the fair market value, less the cost to dispose of a parcel, changes such that it is less than the carrying basis of the parcel, we would be subject to an impairment charge, which would reduce our net income.

***Our various technology-related initiatives to improve our operating margins and customer experience may fail to perform as expected and may expose us to additional risks.*** We have developed and may continue to develop initiatives that are intended to serve our customers better and help us operate more efficiently, including "smart home" and building automation technologies; use of AI in correspondence with prospective, current and prior residents; automation of internal business processes and other applications; and self-service options that are accessible to residents through smart devices or otherwise. Such initiatives have involved and may continue to involve our employees having new or different responsibilities and processes. We may incur significant costs and divert resources in connection with such initiatives, and these initiatives may not perform as expected, which could adversely affect our business, results of operations, cash flows and financial condition. Certain AI or machine learning tools used in our operations, or used by third parties with whom we do business, may generate outputs that are incomplete, inaccurate, misleading or otherwise flawed, and such issues may be difficult to identify or detect. Reliance on such outputs could result in operational inefficiencies, errors in communications, adverse impacts on resident experience, reputational harm, loss of customers, or legal or regulatory exposure. Furthermore, future regulatory developments, including data privacy laws, AI governance requirements, cybersecurity standards, or consumer protection protocols could impose restrictions on the use of these technologies or require us to implement costly compliance measures. Competition from companies employing technology-related initiatives more effectively could also negatively impact our business. Finally, public perception of new technologies (including AI), such as concerns about data privacy and algorithmic bias, could affect customer acceptance of technology-driven services, which could harm our reputation and business.

**<u>Risks related to liquidity and financing</u>**

***Capital and credit market conditions may adversely affect our access to various sources of capital and/or the cost of capital, which could impact our business activities, dividends, earnings and common stock price, among other things.*** In periods when the capital and credit markets experience significant volatility or prolonged tightening, the amounts, sources and cost of capital available to us may be adversely affected. We use external financing as one source of capital to fund construction and to refinance indebtedness as it matures. If sufficient sources of external financing are not available to us on cost-effective terms, we could be forced to limit our development and redevelopment activity and/or take other actions to fund our business activities and repayment of debt, such as selling assets, reducing our cash dividend or issuing equity or debt securities. If we are able and/or choose to access capital at a higher cost than we have experienced in recent years, our earnings per share and cash flows could be adversely affected. In addition, the price of our common stock may fluctuate significantly and/or decline in a high interest rate environment or a volatile economic environment, or if we dilute the interest of stockholders by issuing additional equity. Further, events involving limited liquidity, defaults, non-performance or other adverse developments that affect the lenders under our Credit Facility, the dealers under our Commercial Paper Program, financial institutions where we have deposits, transactional counterparties or other companies in the financial services industry generally, or concerns or rumors about any events of these kinds or other similar risks, could result in losses or defaults by these institutions or counterparties or could lead to market-wide liquidity problems. Disruptions and uncertainty with respect to financial institutions, including as a result of bank failures, credit downgrades and liquidity concerns, may negatively impact our ability to refinance existing indebtedness and access additional financing at reasonable terms or at all, or may cause us or our transactional counterparties to be unable to complete transactions as intended, all of which could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations.

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***Insufficient cash flow could affect our debt financing and create refinancing risk.*** We are subject to the risks associated with debt financing, including the risk that our available cash will be insufficient to meet required payments of principal and interest on our debt. For us to continue to qualify as a REIT, we are required to annually distribute dividends generally equal to at least 90% of our REIT taxable income, which limits the amount of our cash flow available to meet required principal and interest payments. The principal outstanding balance on a portion of our debt will not be fully amortized prior to its maturity. We cannot assure you that we will have sufficient cash flows available to make all required principal payments. Therefore, we expect that we will generally need to refinance at least a portion of our outstanding debt as it matures. There is a risk that we may not be able to refinance existing debt or that a refinancing will not be done on as favorable terms; either of these outcomes could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations.

***Rising interest rates could increase interest costs and could affect the market price of our common stock, and efforts to hedge such risk could be ineffective and cause us to incur additional costs.*** Interest rates have increased in recent years, and may increase further. If interest rates maintain their existing levels or further increase, our interest costs on variable rate debt will rise, and our effective interest costs on newly issued fixed rate debt may be higher than on our existing debt. In addition, an increase in market interest rates may lead purchasers of our common stock to demand a greater annual dividend yield, which could adversely affect the market price of our common stock.

We use interest rate derivatives to manage our exposure to fluctuations in interest rates in connection with anticipated debt issuances, floating rate debt or refinancing activity. Such hedges may mitigate interest rate volatility. The interest rate derivatives we use to manage interest rate risk for our anticipated debt issuance activity could result in a material impact to earnings if we do not issue the anticipated debt, or are otherwise unsuccessful in our hedging activities. In addition, our use of hedging arrangements may expose us to additional risks, including a risk that a counterparty to a hedging arrangement may default on the contract. There can be no assurance that our hedging activities will be effective at reducing the risks associated with interest rate fluctuations.

***Bond financing and zoning and other compliance requirements could limit our income, restrict the use of communities and cause favorable financing to become unavailable.*** We have financed some of our apartment communities with obligations issued by local government agencies because the interest paid to the holders of this debt is generally exempt from federal income taxes, which typically provides a more favorable interest rate for us. These obligations are commonly referred to as "tax-exempt bonds" and generally must be secured by mortgages on our communities. As a condition to obtaining (i) tax-exempt financing, (ii) favorable zoning or (iii) an agreement relating to property taxes in some jurisdictions, we will commit to make some of the apartments in a community available to households whose income does not exceed certain thresholds (e.g., 50% or 80% of area median income), or who meet other qualifying tests. As of December 31, 2025, 4.5% of homes at Current Communities were under income limitations such as these. These commitments, which may or may not expire, may limit our ability to raise rents, adversely affecting the value of communities subject to these restrictions. If we fail to observe these commitments, we could lose benefits (such as reduced property taxes) or face liabilities including liability for the benefits we received under tax exempt bonds, tax credits or agreements related to property taxes.

Our tax-exempt bonds may require us to obtain a guarantee from a financial institution of payment of the principal and interest on the bonds, such as a letter of credit, surety bond, guarantee agreement or other additional collateral. If the financial institution defaults on its guarantee obligations, or if we are unable to renew the applicable guarantee or otherwise post satisfactory collateral, a default will occur and the community could be foreclosed upon if we do not redeem the tax exempt bonds.

***Risks related to indebtedness.*** We have a Credit Facility and Commercial Paper Program with a syndicate of commercial banks as well as a Term Loan and secured and unsecured notes. Our organizational documents do not limit the amount or percentage of indebtedness that may be incurred. Accordingly, subject to compliance with outstanding debt covenants, we could incur more debt, resulting in an increased risk of default on our obligations and an increase in debt service requirements that could adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations.

The mortgages on properties that are subject to secured debt, our Credit Facility, Term Loan, Commercial Paper Program and the indentures under which a substantial portion of our debt was issued contain customary restrictions, requirements and other limitations, as well as certain financial and operating covenants including maintenance of certain financial ratios. Maintaining compliance with these restrictions could limit our flexibility. A default in these requirements, if uncured, could result in a requirement that we repay indebtedness, which could materially adversely affect our liquidity and increase our financing costs. Refer to Item 7. "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" for further discussion.

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A substantial portion of our debt is subject to prepayment penalties or premiums that we will be obligated to pay in the event that we elect to prepay the debt prior to the earlier of (i) its stated maturity or (ii) another stated date. If we elect to prepay a significant amount of outstanding debt, our prepayment penalties or payments under these provisions could materially adversely affect our results of operations.

***Failure to maintain our current credit ratings could adversely affect our cost of funds, related margins, liquidity and access to capital markets.*** There are two major debt rating agencies that routinely evaluate and rate our debt. Their ratings are based on a number of factors, which include their assessment of our financial strength, liquidity, capital structure, asset quality, amount of real estate under development, and sustainability of cash flow and earnings, among other factors. If market conditions change, we may not be able to maintain our current credit ratings, which could adversely affect our cost of funds and related margins, liquidity and access to capital markets.

***The form, timing and/or amount of dividend distributions in future periods may vary and be impacted by our revenue generation, other liquidity needs and economic and other considerations.*** The form, timing and/or amount of dividend distributions will be declared at the discretion of the Board of Directors and will depend on our rental revenue, actual cash from operations, our financial condition, capital requirements, the annual distribution requirements under the REIT provisions of the Code and other factors as the Board of Directors may consider relevant. The Board of Directors may modify our dividend policy from time to time.

***We may experience barriers to selling apartment communities that could limit financial flexibility.*** Difficulties in selling real estate at prices we find acceptable in a timely manner may limit our ability to quickly change or reduce the apartment communities in our portfolio in response to changes in economic, regulatory, or other conditions. Federal tax laws may also limit our ability to sell properties when desired. See "Risks related to our REIT or tax status or reliance on various tax regulations" section for more information on federal tax law risks. In addition, the capitalization rates/disposition yields at which apartment communities may be sold could also be higher than historic rates, thereby reducing our potential proceeds from sale.

***Increased scrutiny and changing expectations from regulators, investors, associates, residents and others regarding our environmental, social and governance practices and reporting, including those related to workplace inclusion and diversity (collectively, "Corporate Responsibility" or "CR"), could impact our business practices, cause us to incur additional costs and expose us to new risks.*** Corporate Responsibility practices and ratings are important to some investors and other stakeholders who may have differing and conflicting views as to their preferred approach to CR matters. Expectations regarding CR may impact our business practices and the price of our securities. Changing practices have in the past and may in the future include expanded mandatory and voluntary reporting, diligence, and disclosure on topics such as climate change, greenhouse gas emissions, human capital, inclusion and diversity, labor, and risk oversight, and these could expand the nature, scope, and complexity of matters that we are required to control, assess and report on, which may prove difficult, expensive and time consuming. In addition, the adoption of increased government regulations and changes in investor preference related to CR matters may result in changes to our business practices, including increasing expenses or capital expenditures. We have communicated certain initiatives regarding CR matters and we may in the future communicate revised or additional initiatives. If our initiatives are unsuccessful or we fail to satisfy the expectations of investors, residents, employees and other stakeholders, our reputation could be adversely affected. In recent years, corporate initiatives relating to environmental, social and governance matters, including workplace inclusion and diversity, have attracted negative commentary and regulatory attention in the broader business sector. Legislation, regulatory initiatives, litigation, legal opinions, federal executive orders and increased scrutiny related to CR matters could expose the Company to additional compliance obligations, costs, and potential liabilities.

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**<u>Risks related to operations of our communities</u>**

***Laws, regulations and orders imposing rent control or rent stabilization, or limiting our rights as a landlord, could adversely affect our operations and revenue.*** A number of states and municipalities have implemented or are seeking to implement rent control or rent stabilization laws and regulations or take other actions that could limit or delay our ability to raise rents, use algorithmic pricing tools, charge non-rent fees, screen and evict tenants for non-payment of rent or other lease violations. For example, the State of California has statewide rent control for communities older than fifteen years, limiting rent increases to the lesser of 10% or 5% plus local CPI, the State of Washington has similar rules (limiting rent increases to the lesser of 10% or 7% plus local CPI for communities older than 12 years) and the State of New York has rules for rent-controlled and rent-stabilized units that limit the way rent increases are calculated for renewal leases, basing increases solely on rent actually paid and eliminating the ability to increase the renewal rent to a higher "registered rent." Furthermore, in California the Governor has the ability to enact local or statewide states of emergency which limit our ability to increase new and renewal rents more than 10% over the rent in place on the date such state of emergency was declared, which has impacted some of our California communities. We have seen an increase in state and local governments in our markets implementing, considering or being urged by various constituencies to consider regulations of the types described above. Additionally, various federal agencies have engaged in efforts aimed at addressing pricing in the rental market. Current and future enactments of rent control or rent stabilization laws or other laws regulating rental housing may limit our ability to charge market rents, increase rents, use algorithmic pricing tools, charge non-rent fees, screen and evict tenants or recover increases in our operating expenses and could make it more difficult for us to dispose of properties in certain circumstances. Expenses associated with our investment in these communities, such as debt service, real estate taxes, insurance and maintenance costs, are generally not reduced when circumstances cause a reduction in rental income from the community.

***We face risks related to multifamily rental antitrust lawsuits and regulatory investigations and actions.*** Lawsuits, government investigations and proposed legislation relating to antitrust matters in the multifamily rental market are ongoing and may impact the Company, whether or not we are found directly liable for an antitrust violation. For example, a purported class action has been brought by private litigants against RealPage, Inc., a provider of revenue management systems, and numerous multifamily rental companies; while we were originally named as a defendant, the Company was voluntarily dismissed without prejudice from this case after explaining to plaintiffs' counsel why the Company believed that these cases were without merit as they pertained to the Company. Subsequently, on November 1, 2023, the District of Columbia filed a lawsuit in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia against RealPage, Inc. and a number of owners and/or operators of multifamily housing in the District of Columbia, including the Company, alleging that the defendants violated the District of Columbia Antitrust Act by unlawfully agreeing to use RealPage, Inc. revenue management systems and sharing sensitive data (the "D.C. Antitrust Litigation"). Our motions to dismiss and for judgment on the pleading have been denied by the court.

On January 15, 2025, the Office of the Attorney General of the State of Maryland filed a lawsuit similar to the D.C. Antitrust Litigation in the Circuit Court for Prince George's County, Maryland in which RealPage, Inc. and a number of owners and/or operators of multifamily properties in Maryland, including the Company, have been named and alleged to have violated state antitrust law (the "Maryland Antitrust Litigation"). On February 28, 2025, the Company filed a motion to dismiss. On April 23, 2025, the Attorney General of the State of New Jersey and the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs filed a lawsuit similar to the D.C. Antitrust Litigation and the Maryland Antitrust Litigation in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey. The lawsuit alleges that RealPage, Inc. and a number of owners and/or operators of multifamily properties in New Jersey, including the Company, violated federal and state antitrust laws and the state consumer fraud law (the "New Jersey Antitrust Litigation") by unlawfully agreeing to use RealPage, Inc. revenue management systems and other related actions. On July 29, 2025, the Company filed a motion to dismiss. While the Company intends to vigorously defend against the D.C. Antitrust Litigation, the Maryland Antitrust Litigation and the New Jersey Antitrust Litigation, the Company is unable to predict the outcome or estimate the amount of loss, if any, that may result from the lawsuits.

Other governmental investigations and lawsuits regarding antitrust matters in the multifamily industry are ongoing, including an antitrust lawsuit brought by the U.S. Department of Justice, along with the attorneys general of many states, against other multifamily rental providers to which the Company is not a party. Jurisdictions other than the District of Columbia, Maryland, New Jersey or additional federal agencies, may also bring suits against multifamily rental providers. Regardless of the outcome of the D.C. Antitrust Litigation, the Maryland Antitrust Litigation, the New Jersey Antitrust Litigation or any other lawsuits or governmental investigations, the Company may incur substantial costs related to these matters, whether as a defendant or as a third-party witness. As well, settlements by RealPage, Inc. or other defendants in such cases could impact the multifamily industry in ways that have an adverse effect on the Company.

In addition, state and federal legislation has been introduced, and in some jurisdictions adopted, to regulate the use by multifamily apartment rental companies of third-party algorithmic revenue management systems. The impact on the Company is difficult to predict. Lawsuits, government investigations and new legislation related to antitrust matters may, among other

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things, be costly to comply with, result in negative publicity, require significant management time and attention and subject us to remedies or burdensome requirements that adversely affect our business.

***Noncompliance with applicable laws in the building and operation of our communities could adversely affect our operations or expose us to liability.*** We must develop, construct and operate our communities in compliance with federal, state and local laws and regulations, some of which may conflict with one another or be subject to limited judicial or regulatory interpretations. These laws and regulations may include zoning laws, building codes, landlord/tenant laws and other laws generally applicable to business operations. Noncompliance with laws could expose us to liability. Lower revenue growth or significant unanticipated expenditures may result from our need to comply with changes in (i) laws imposing remediation requirements or other conditions, or (ii) other governmental rules and regulations or enforcement policies affecting the development, use and operation of our communities, including changes to building codes and fire and life-safety codes.

***Short-term leases expose us to the effects of declining market rents.*** Most of our residential leases are for a term of one year or less. Because these leases generally permit the residents to leave at the end of the lease term without penalty, our rental revenues are impacted by declines in market rents more quickly than if our leases were for longer terms.

***Competition could limit our ability to lease apartment homes or increase or maintain rents.*** Our apartment communities compete with other apartment operators as well as rental housing alternatives, such as single-family homes for rent and short term furnished offerings such as those available from extended stay hotels or through online listing services. In addition, our residents and prospective residents also consider, as an alternative to renting, the purchase of a new or existing condominium or single-family home. Competitive residential housing could adversely affect our ability to lease apartment homes and to increase or maintain rental rates.

***Unfavorable changes in market and economic conditions could adversely affect occupancy, rental rates, operating expenses, and the overall market value of our real estate assets.*** Local conditions in our regions significantly affect occupancy, rental rates and the operating performance of our communities, and may be adversely affected by the following risks:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• corporate restructurings and/or layoffs, remote or hybrid work trends, and industry slowdowns;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• an oversupply of, or a reduced demand for, apartment or other rental homes;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• a decline in household formation or employment or lack of employment growth or slower wage growth;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• the inability or unwillingness of residents to pay rent increases, including as a result of inflation, higher interest rates or broader cost-of-living pressures; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• economic conditions that could cause an increase in our operating expenses, such as increases in property taxes, utilities, compensation of on-site associates and routine maintenance.

***Risks related to the impact of a pandemic, epidemic or other health crisis on multifamily rental housing.*** The national and global impacts of a health crisis, including a pandemic, epidemic or other public health emergency, may present material uncertainty and risk with respect to our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows. State, local, and federal entities may impose restrictions, for varying times and to varying degrees, on our ability to enforce residents' contractual lease obligations, and this may affect our ability to enforce all of our remedies (such as pursuing collections, imposing late fees and seeking evictions) for the failure to pay rent and may result in foregone revenue. Our properties could also incur significant costs or losses related to shelter-in-place or stay-at-home orders, quarantines, infection, clean-up costs or other related factors, which may cause residents to move to locations other than our markets. Public health crises could also adversely affect labor availability, supply chains, and resident demand across our markets. Moreover, many of the risk factors set forth in this Form 10-K could be interpreted as heightened risks in the event of a pandemic, epidemic or other health crisis.

Further, emergency orders or other governmental actions taken in response to a public health crisis may disrupt our development and construction activity which may increase our construction costs and we may not achieve, on the schedule we originally planned, the cash flows that we expect when we begin leasing a completed property. We may also delay the start of construction of additional development communities which, if constructed and leased as originally planned, would have been a source of future additional cash flow.

***Risks related to commercial leasing operations.*** Although we are primarily in the multifamily rental business, we also own and lease ancillary commercial space. Gross rental revenue provided by leased commercial space in our portfolio represented 1.3% of our total revenue in 2025. The long term nature of our commercial leases and characteristics of many of our tenants (small, local businesses) may subject us to certain risks. We may not be able to lease new space for rents that are consistent with our projections or at market rates. Also, when leases for our existing commercial space expire, the space may not be relet or the terms of reletting, including the cost of allowances and concessions to tenants, may be less favorable than the current lease terms. Our properties compete with other properties with commercial space. If our commercial tenants experience financial

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distress or bankruptcy, they may fail to comply with their contractual obligations, seek concessions in order to continue operations or cease their operations, which could adversely impact our results of operations and financial condition.

***Inflation and related volatility in the economy could negatively impact our residents and our results of operations.*** Although it has declined from its 2022 peak, inflation has remained elevated in 2024 and 2025 compared to pre-pandemic years, and may continue at the present level or increase. Inflation and its related impacts, including increased prices for services, goods, insurance, and property taxes, and higher interest rates and wages, and any resulting policy interventions by the U.S. government, could negatively impact our residents' ability to pay rents or our results of operations. Most of our residential leases are for a term of one year or less, which we believe mitigates our exposure to inflation by permitting us to set rents commensurate with inflation (subject to rent regulations to the extent they apply and assuming our current or prospective residents will accept and can pay commensurate increased rents, of which there can be no assurance). However, inflation could outpace any increases in rent and adversely affect us. In addition, property taxes can be impacted by inflationary changes because taxes in some jurisdictions are regularly reassessed based on changes in the fair value of our properties. We may not be able to mitigate the effects of inflation and related impacts, and the duration and extent of any prolonged periods of inflation, and any related adverse effects on our results of operations and financial condition, are unknown at this time. Inflation may also cause increased volatility in financial markets, which could affect our ability to access the capital markets or impact the cost, timing, or terms at which we are able to do so.

Inflation, either caused by tariffs imposed or threatened by the federal government or due to other causes, may also increase the costs to complete our development projects, including costs of materials, labor and services from third-party contractors and suppliers. Higher construction costs could adversely impact our investments in real estate assets and our expected yields on development projects.

**<u>Risks related to our REIT or tax status or reliance on various tax regulations</u>**

***Failure to qualify as a REIT would cause us to be taxed as a corporation, which would significantly reduce funds available for distribution to stockholders.*** If we fail to qualify as a REIT for federal income tax purposes, we will be subject to regular federal corporate income tax on our taxable income. In addition, unless we are entitled to relief under applicable statutory provisions, we would be ineligible to make an election for treatment as a REIT for the four taxable years following the year we lose our qualification. The additional tax liability resulting from the failure to qualify as a REIT would significantly reduce or eliminate the amount of funds available for distribution to our stockholders. Furthermore, we would no longer be required to make distributions to our stockholders. Thus, our failure to qualify as a REIT could also impair our ability to expand our business and raise capital and would adversely affect the value of our common stock.

We believe that we are organized and qualified as a REIT, and we intend to operate in a manner that will allow us to continue to qualify as a REIT. However, we cannot assure you that we are qualified as a REIT, or that we will remain qualified in the future. This is because qualification as a REIT involves the application of highly technical and complex provisions of the Code for which there are only limited judicial and administrative interpretations and involves the determination of a variety of factual matters and circumstances not entirely within our control. Our qualification as a REIT depends on our satisfaction of certain asset, income, organizational, distribution, shareholder ownership and other requirements on a continuing basis. In addition, future legislation, new regulations, administrative interpretations or court decisions may significantly change the tax laws or the application of the tax laws with respect to qualification as a REIT for federal income tax purposes or the federal income tax consequences of such qualification. Additionally, our expanding range of investments (such as investments in mezzanine loans, preferred equity, and technology and environmentally focused venture funds and companies) may add additional REIT compliance challenges, some of which may involve determinations or circumstances that may be beyond our control.

Even if we qualify as a REIT, we will be subject to certain federal, state and local taxes on our income and property and on taxable income that we do not distribute to our stockholders. In addition, we hold certain assets and engage in certain activities through our TRSs that a REIT could not engage in directly. We also use TRSs to hold certain assets that we believe would be subject to the 100% prohibited transaction tax if sold at a gain outside of a TRS or to engage in activities that generate non-qualifying REIT income. Our TRSs are subject to federal income tax as regular corporations.

***Legislative or other actions affecting REITs could have a negative effect on us or our stockholders.*** The rules dealing with federal income taxation are constantly under review by persons involved in the legislative process and by the Internal Revenue Service ("IRS") and the U.S. Department of the Treasury. Changes to the tax laws, with or without retroactive legislation, could adversely affect us or our stockholders. New legislation, Treasury Regulations, administrative interpretations or court decisions could significantly and negatively affect our ability to qualify as a REIT, the federal income tax consequences of such qualification, or the federal income tax consequences of an investment in our Company. Also, the law relating to the tax

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treatment of other entities, or an investment in other entities, could change, making an investment in such other entities more attractive relative to an investment in a REIT.

***Our ownership of TRSs is subject to certain restrictions, and we will be required to pay a 100% penalty tax on certain income or deductions if transactions with our TRSs are not conducted on arm's-length terms.*** We have established several TRSs. The TRSs must pay federal income tax on their taxable income as regular corporations. While we attempt to ensure that our dealings with our TRSs do not adversely affect our REIT qualification, we cannot provide assurances that we will successfully achieve that result. Furthermore, we may be subject to a 100% penalty tax, to the extent dealings between us and our TRSs are not deemed to be arm's-length in nature. We intend that our dealings with our TRSs will be on an arm's-length basis. No assurances can be given, however, that the IRS will not assert a contrary position.

***Failure of one or more of our subsidiaries to qualify as a REIT could adversely affect our ability to qualify as a REIT.*** We have owned and may in the future own interests in subsidiaries that have elected (or will elect) to be taxed as REITs under the Code. These subsidiary REITs were or will be subject to the REIT qualification requirements and other limitations that are applicable to us. If any of our subsidiary REITs were to fail to qualify as a REIT, then (i) the subsidiary REIT would become subject to federal income tax, (ii) our ownership of shares in such subsidiary REIT would cease to be a qualifying asset for purposes of the asset tests applicable to REITs, and (iii) it is possible that we could also fail to qualify as a REIT.

***The tax imposed on REITs engaging in "prohibited transactions" may limit our ability to engage in transactions which would be treated as sales for federal income tax purposes.*** We may transfer or otherwise dispose of some of our properties. Under the Code, unless certain exceptions apply, any gain resulting from transfers of properties that we hold as inventory or primarily for sale to customers in the ordinary course of business could be treated as income from a prohibited transaction subject to a 100% penalty tax from the gain on the sale of the property, which could potentially adversely impact our status as a REIT unless we own the property through a TRS. Since we acquire properties for investment purposes, we do not believe that our occasional transfers or disposals of property should be treated as prohibited transactions. However, whether property is held for investment purposes depends on the facts and circumstances surrounding the particular transaction. The IRS may contend that certain of our transfers or disposals of properties are prohibited transactions. If the IRS were to argue successfully that a transfer or disposition of property was a prohibited transaction, then we would be required to pay a 100% penalty tax on any gain allocable to it from the prohibited transaction, and our ability to retain proceeds from real property sales may be jeopardized.

***We may face risks in connection with Section 1031 exchanges.*** We may dispose of real properties in transactions intended to qualify as "like-kind exchanges" under Section 1031 of the Code. If a transaction intended to qualify as a Section 1031 exchange is later determined to be taxable, we may face adverse consequences, and if the laws applicable to such transactions are amended or repealed, we may not be able to dispose of real properties on a tax-deferred basis.

***We may choose to pay dividends in our own stock, in which case, stockholders may be required to pay tax in excess of the cash they receive.*** We may distribute taxable dividends that are payable in part in our stock. Taxable stockholders receiving such dividends will be required to include the full amount of the dividend as income to the extent of our current and accumulated earnings and profits for federal income tax purposes. As a result, a U.S. stockholder may be required to pay tax with respect to such dividends in excess of the cash dividend received. If a U.S. stockholder sells the stock it receives as a dividend in order to pay this tax, the sales proceeds may be less than the amount included in income with respect to the dividend, depending on the market price of our stock at the time of the sale. Furthermore, with respect to non-U.S. stockholders, we may be required to withhold U.S. tax with respect to such dividends, including in respect of all or a portion of such dividend that is payable in stock. In addition, the trading price of our stock would experience downward pressure if a significant number of our stockholders sell shares of our stock in order to pay taxes owed on dividends.

**<u>Risks that may not be insured in full or in part</u>**

***We are exposed to risks that are either uninsurable, not economically insurable or in excess of our insurance coverage, including risks discussed below.*** Insurance coverage for various risks can be costly and in limited supply. As a result, we may experience shortages in desired coverage levels if market conditions are such that insurance is not available or the cost of insurance makes it, in our view, economically impractical. Incidents that directly or indirectly damage our communities, both physically and financially, or cause losses that exceed our insurance coverage (including amounts payable by our captive insurance company) could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations including increased maintenance, repair, and delays in construction. In addition, we would also continue to be obligated to repay any mortgage indebtedness or other obligations related to the community which could have a material adverse effect on our business and our financial condition and results of operations. The following risks are uninsurable or insurance coverage is limited due to premium rates (See Item 2. "Properties—Insurance and Risk of Uninsured Losses"):

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• ***Earthquake risk.*** As further described in Item 2. "Properties—Insurance and Risk of Uninsured Losses," many of our West Coast communities are located in the general vicinity of active earthquake faults. Insurance coverage for earthquakes can be costly and in limited supply.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• ***Climate, severe or inclement weather or natural disaster risk.*** Many of our markets, particularly those located in coastal cities, are exposed to risks associated with inclement or severe weather including those arising from climate change, such as hurricanes, severe winter storms and coastal flooding. Many of our properties are also located in areas, such as Southern California or Texas, that are exposed to risks of drought, wildfire or other natural disasters, including those arising from climate change. For example, in Southern California, a series of wildfires affected the Los Angeles metropolitan area and San Diego in January 2025, forcing a large scale evacuation and resulting in the destruction or damage of thousands of homes and structures. Additionally, the 2024 hurricane season was particularly severe and saw landfall of two major hurricanes in Florida and significant damage from flooding in North Carolina. Although none of these events caused material damage to our properties, similar disasters could occur in the future.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• ***Terrorism and other risk.*** We have significant investments in metropolitan markets such as Metro New York/New Jersey and Washington, D.C., which have in the past been or may in the future be the target of actual or threatened terrorist attacks. We carry commercial general liability insurance, property insurance and terrorism insurance with respect to our communities on terms and in amounts we consider commercially reasonable. There are, however, certain types of losses (such as from acts of war) we do not insure, in full or in part, because they are either uninsurable or we believe the cost of insurance is economically impractical.

***We may be adversely impacted by climate change.*** We may experience physical climate change impacts, including from extreme weather, sea level rise, declines in available water supplies and changes in precipitation, temperature and wildfire exposure, all of which may result in damage to, disruption of services at, and/or a decrease in demand for properties located in areas affected by these conditions. Should the impact of these conditions be material or occur for lengthy periods of time, our financial condition or results of operations may be adversely affected, and it may negatively impact the types and pricing of insurance we are able to procure.

In addition, we may experience transition risks associated with climate change. The implementation of new or changes in existing federal, state and local regulations based on concerns about climate change could result in increased capital expenditures or operating expenses on our existing properties (for example, required retrofitting of existing systems or increased utility costs) and our new development properties (for example, to improve energy efficiency, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and/or improve resistance to inclement weather) without a corresponding increase in revenue, resulting in adverse impacts to our results of operations. Further, laws and regulations at the federal, state and local level requiring climate-related disclosures, including rules promulgated by the SEC or enacted or proposed at the state or local levels (including in California), may increase compliance and data collection costs if, and when, such laws and regulations become effective.

***We may incur costs due to environmental contamination or non-compliance.*** Under various public health laws and regulations, we may be required, regardless of knowledge or responsibility, to investigate and remediate the presence or effects of hazardous or toxic substances such as asbestos, lead paint, chemical vapors from soils or groundwater, petroleum product releases, and natural substances such as methane and radon gas. We may be held liable under these laws or common law to a governmental entity or to third parties for property, personal injury or natural resources damages and for investigation and remediation costs incurred as a result of the contamination. These damages and costs may be substantial and may exceed any insurance coverage we have for such events. The presence of these substances, or the failure to properly remediate or contain the contamination, may adversely affect our ability to borrow against, develop, sell or rent the affected property. In addition, some environmental laws create or allow a government agency to impose a lien on the contaminated site in favor of the government for damages and costs it incurs as a result of the contamination.

The development, construction and operation of our communities are subject to environmental, health and safety regulations and permitting under various federal, state and local laws, regulations and ordinances, which regulate matters including wetlands protection, storm water runoff and wastewater discharge, air quality and emissions, and hazardous materials management. These laws and regulations may impose restrictions on how our communities may be developed, and noncompliance with these laws and regulations may subject us to fines and penalties and may subject us to liability in connection with personal injury or remediation obligations.

Certain laws and regulations govern the removal, encapsulation or disturbance of asbestos containing materials ("ACMs") when such materials are in poor condition or in the event of renovation or demolition of a building. These laws and the common law may impose liability for release of ACMs and may allow third parties to seek recovery from owners or operators of real

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properties for personal injury associated with exposure to ACMs. We are not aware that any ACMs were used in the construction of the communities we developed. ACMs were, however, used in the construction of a number of the communities that we have acquired. Although we implement an operations and maintenance program at each of the communities at which ACMs are detected, we may fail to adequately observe such program or a disturbance of ACMs may occur nevertheless, exposing us to liability. We are aware that some of our communities have lead paint and have implemented an operations and maintenance program at each of those communities.

All of our stabilized operating communities, and all of the communities that we are currently developing, have been subjected to at least a Phase I or similar environmental assessment, which generally does not involve invasive techniques such as soil or groundwater sampling. These assessments, together with subsurface assessments conducted on some properties, have not revealed, and we are not otherwise aware of, any environmental conditions that we believe would have a material adverse effect on our business, assets, financial condition or results of operations. In connection with our ownership, operation and development of communities, we may undertake substantial remedial action in response to the presence of subsurface or other contaminants, including contaminants in soil, groundwater and soil vapor beneath or affecting our buildings. In some cases, an indemnity exists upon which we may be able to rely if environmental liability arises from the contamination or remediation costs exceed estimates. There can be no assurance, however, that all necessary remediation actions have been or will be undertaken at our properties or that we will be indemnified, in full or at all, in the event that environmental liability arises.

Mold growth may occur when excessive moisture accumulates in buildings or on building materials, particularly if the moisture problem remains undiscovered or is not addressed over a period of time. Certain molds may lead to adverse health effects, including allergic or other reactions. We cannot provide assurance that mold or excessive moisture will be detected and remediated in a timely manner. If a significant mold problem arises at one of our communities, we could be required to undertake a costly remediation program to contain or remove the mold from the affected community and could be exposed to other liabilities that may exceed any applicable insurance coverage.

Additionally, we have occasionally been involved in developing, managing, leasing and operating various properties for third parties. Consequently, we may be considered to have been an operator of such properties and, therefore, potentially liable for removal or remediation costs or other potential costs which relate to the release or presence of hazardous or toxic substances or petroleum products at such properties, even if we did not cause the contamination.

We cannot assure you that:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• the environmental assessments described above have identified all potential environmental liabilities;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• no prior owner created any material environmental condition not known to us or the consultants who prepared the assessments;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• no environmental liabilities have developed since the environmental assessments were prepared;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• the condition of land or operations in the vicinity of our communities, such as the presence of underground storage tanks, will not affect the environmental condition of our communities;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• future uses or conditions, including, without limitation, changes in applicable environmental laws and regulations, will not result in the imposition of environmental liability; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• no environmental liabilities will arise at communities that we have sold for which we may have liability.

**<u>General Risk Factors</u>**

***The ability of our stockholders to control our policies and effect a change of control of our company is limited by certain provisions of our charter and bylaws and by Maryland law.*** There are provisions in our charter and bylaws that may discourage a third party from making a proposal to acquire us or otherwise seeking to obtain control of the Company. These provisions include the following:

Our charter authorizes our Board of Directors to issue up to 50,000,000 shares of preferred stock without stockholder approval and to establish the preferences and rights, including voting rights, of any series of preferred stock issued. This could allow the Board to issue one or more classes or series of preferred stock that could discourage or delay a tender offer or a change in control or dilute the voting power of holders of our common stock.

To maintain our qualification as a REIT for federal income tax purposes, not more than 50% in value of our outstanding stock may be owned, directly or indirectly, by or for five or fewer individuals at any time during the last half of any taxable year. To maintain this qualification, and/or to address other concerns about concentrations of ownership of our stock, our charter generally prohibits ownership (directly, indirectly by virtue of the attribution provisions of the Code, or beneficially as defined in Section 13 of the Exchange Act) by any single stockholder of more than 9.8% of the issued and outstanding shares of any

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class or series of our stock. In general, under our charter, pension plans and mutual funds may directly and beneficially own up to 15% of the outstanding shares of any class or series of stock. Under our charter, our Board of Directors may in its sole discretion waive or modify the ownership limit for one or more persons, but it is not required to do so even if such waiver would not affect our qualification as a REIT. These ownership limits may prevent or delay a change in control and, as a result, could adversely affect our stockholders' ability to realize a premium for their shares of common stock or otherwise influence the outcome of matters submitted to stockholders for approval.

As a Maryland corporation, we are subject to the provisions of the Maryland General Corporation Law (the "MGCL"), which restricts some business combinations and requires compliance with statutory procedures before some mergers and acquisitions may occur, which may delay or prevent offers to acquire us even if they are in our stockholders' best interests. For example, the MGCL permits a Maryland corporation, like us, to elect to be subject, including by way of a resolution of its board of directors, to certain provisions of the MGCL that may have the effect of delaying or preventing a change in control, including provisions relating to classifying the board of directors. Through provisions in our charter and bylaws, we (a) require the affirmative vote of the holders of at least 75% of the shares then entitled to vote for that purpose for the removal of any director from the board, which removal also requires cause, and (b) require the Company to call a special meeting of the stockholders upon the written request of stockholders entitled to cast a majority of all the votes entitled to be cast at such meeting.

Taken together, these charter, bylaw and statutory provisions may delay, deter or prevent a proposed acquisition or a change in control of our Company.

***Litigation could adversely affect our business.*** We are and may in the future become involved in legal proceedings, claims, actions, inquiries and/or investigations in connection with our operations, which may result in defense costs, settlements, fines and/or judgments against us, some of which are not, or cannot be, covered by insurance, including risks related to the multifamily rental antitrust litigation discussed elsewhere in this Form 10-K. Legal proceedings and other claims, if decided adversely to or settled by us, and not covered by insurance, could result in liability material to our financial condition, results of operations or cash flows. Likewise, regardless of outcome, legal proceedings and other claims may result in substantial costs and expenses, affect the availability or cost of some of our insurance coverage and significantly divert the attention of our management. With respect to any legal proceeding or other claim, there can be no assurance that we will be able to prevail, or achieve a favorable settlement or outcome, or that our insurance and/or any contractual indemnities will be enough to cover all of our defense costs or any resulting liabilities.

***Changes in U.S. accounting standards may materially and adversely affect the reporting of our operations.*** We follow accounting principles generally accepted in the United States ("GAAP"). GAAP is established by the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB"), an independent body whose standards are recognized by the SEC as authoritative for publicly held companies. The FASB and the SEC create and interpret accounting standards and may change the interpretation and application of these standards that govern the preparation of our financial statements. These changes could have a material impact on our reported consolidated results of operations and financial position.

***We rely on information technology in our operations, and any breach, interruption or security failure of that technology, or any non-compliance with applicable laws with respect to the use of that technology, could have a negative impact on our business, results of operations, financial condition and/or reputation.*** We rely on information technology, including cloud-based systems and third-party service providers, to process, transmit and store electronic information, and to manage or support a variety of business processes, including financial transactions, personally identifiable information ("PII"), and tenant and lease data. Our business requires us and some of our vendors to use and store PII and other confidential and sensitive information of our residents and employees. Privacy and information security laws and regulations for PII continue to evolve and may be inconsistent from one jurisdiction to another. Compliance with all such laws and regulations may increase our operating costs and adversely impact our ability to market our properties and services.

Information security risks have generally increased in recent years due to the rise in new technologies, such as ransomware and generative AI, automation and increased reliance on interconnected systems, and the increased sophistication and activities of perpetrators of cyber-attacks, including as a result of the intensification of state-sponsored cybersecurity attacks during periods of geopolitical conflict. Cyber-attacks can include third parties gaining access to data using stolen or inferred credentials, computer malware, viruses, spamming, phishing attacks, ransomware, and other deliberate attacks and attempts to gain unauthorized access to our or our vendors' data or information technology systems. Although our and our vendors' information technology systems are essential to the operation of our business and our ability to perform day-to-day operations, even the most well-protected information, networks, systems and facilities remain potentially vulnerable because the techniques used in such attempted security breaches evolve and generally are not recognized until launched against a target, and in some cases are designed not to be detected and, in fact, may not be detected. Accordingly, we may be unable to implement adequate security

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barriers or other preventative measures, and thus it is impossible for us to entirely mitigate this risk. These threats, in turn, may lead to increased costs to protect our information systems, detect and respond to threats, and recover from cyber incidents. Our insurance program may not be adequate to cover all losses relating to such events.

In addition, our use of, and reliance on, AI and machine learning technologies, including generative AI tools used by us or by our vendors, presents additional risks. Such technologies may involve the ingestion or processing of proprietary, confidential or sensitive information, and may increase the risk that such information is disclosed, misused or otherwise compromised, including through unintended outputs or model behavior. In addition, vendors may incorporate AI tools into their products or services without disclosing such use to us, and the providers of such tools may not meet existing or evolving legal, regulatory or industry standards related to privacy, data protection or information security. Any such issues could adversely affect our ability to maintain the confidentiality, integrity and availability of our systems and data, and could result in reputational harm, regulatory scrutiny, legal liability or increased compliance costs.

There can be no assurance that we will be able to prevent unauthorized access to PII or to our data network or business systems in general. Any failure in or breach of our operational or information security systems, or those of our vendors, as a result of cyber-attacks or other security incidents, could materially adversely impact our operations and financial position, including disruption of our operations caused by an inability to access network systems, disclosure or misuse of confidential or proprietary information (including PII of our residents and/or associates), damage to our reputation, and/or potentially significant legal and/or financial liabilities and penalties.

Various laws and regulations and interpretations thereof, as well as agreements with payment processors, require, or may require, us to comply with rules related to our business and our websites used by residents and prospective residents, including requirements related to accessibility of our websites to persons with disabilities and our handling and use of data, including personal data, that we collect. We could face liabilities for failure to comply with these requirements. Privacy laws and regulations, such as the California Consumer Privacy Act as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act, the Colorado Privacy Act, the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act, related regulations and other U.S. state privacy laws, are evolving and may be subject to differing interpretations. We could incur costs to comply with stricter and more complex data privacy, data collection and information security laws and standards.

***Any material weaknesses identified in our internal control over financial reporting could have an impact on our Company.*** Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 requires us to evaluate and report on our internal control over financial reporting. One or more material weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting could result in misstatements of our results of operations and related restatements, a decline in the price/value of our securities, or otherwise materially adversely affect our business, reputation, results of operations, financial condition or liquidity.

***Our success depends on key personnel whose continued service is not guaranteed.*** Our success depends in part on our ability to attract and retain the services of executive officers and other personnel. There is substantial competition for qualified personnel in the real estate industry, and the loss of our key personnel could adversely affect us.

**ITEM 1B.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS**

None.

**ITEM 1C.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;CYBERSECURITY**

<u>Risk Management and Strategy</u>

We have implemented and maintain a risk management framework designed to identify, assess, and mitigate risks from cybersecurity threats. We assess our cybersecurity program ("CSP"), as part of our enterprise risk management program, against the National Institute of Standards and Technology's Cybersecurity Framework ("NIST CSF") and also use as a model the Center for Internet Security ("CIS") control framework's Implementation Group 2 ("IG2"). We perform annual assessments against NIST CSF benchmarks and focus on continuous improvement over those criteria. We use a list of factors based on business risk tolerance and external compliance requirements to determine if a business asset, data, system, process, or service provider should be included within the scope of the CSP. Prior to contracting with an outside vendor that hosts our data, such as Company information, or PII of our associates or residents, or that integrates with our systems, our policy is to conduct a cybersecurity risk assessment, which includes, as appropriate, a due diligence questionnaire completed by the vendor, a System and Organization Controls 1 ("SOC1") report from major vendors and a review of the vendor's scope of access to our IT systems and data.

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We utilize third-party service providers to enhance our CSP, including engaging them annually to assess our CSP against the NIST CSF. We use one or more third-party managed security solution providers, who provide us with threat intelligence information and managed threat detection and response capabilities. We have also engaged a third party to assist with associate cybersecurity training. Additionally, we have engaged outside breach response legal counsel to assist the Company with cybersecurity counseling and incident response.

Although we have not experienced any material cybersecurity incidents, a future incident could materially affect us. We rely on information technology to process, transmit and store electronic information, and to manage or support a variety of business processes, including financial transactions, PII, and resident and lease data. Our business requires us and some of our vendors to use and store PII and other confidential and sensitive information of our residents and associates. Any failure in or breach of our operational or information security systems or those of our vendors as a result of cyber-attacks or other security incidents could materially adversely impact our operations and financial position, including disruption of our operations caused by an inability to access network systems, disclosure or misuse of confidential or proprietary information (including PII of our residents and/or associates), damage to our reputation, and/or potentially significant legal and/or financial liabilities and penalties.

You should carefully review Part I, Item 1A. "Risk Factors" of this Form 10-K for a discussion of the risks to the Company related to cybersecurity.

<u>Governance</u>

Our cybersecurity team is led by our Senior Director of Cybersecurity, who has over 15 years of experience with IT and cybersecurity. The cybersecurity team reports to our Senior Vice President-Chief Digital Officer. The Senior Director of Cybersecurity and the Senior Vice President-Chief Digital Officer are part of, and work with, a management Cybersecurity Steering Committee ("CSC"), which meets regularly. The CSC works to ensure strategic alignment of the CSP with our business objectives and priorities. The CSC is chaired by the Senior Director of Cybersecurity and is composed of our Chief Financial Officer, Chief Operating Officer, General Counsel and senior members of our finance, legal, IT, risk management and internal audit teams. The Company has designated an incident response team and defined criteria to guide responses to cybersecurity incidents.

The Audit Committee of our Board of Directors provides Board-level oversight of risks from cybersecurity threats. In addition to providing periodic reports, at least annually the Senior Director of Cybersecurity and the Senior Vice President-Chief Digital Officer meet with the Audit Committee regarding cybersecurity risks and assessments and related Company policies and initiatives. The Audit Committee and management have adopted a policy that categorizes cybersecurity incidents and sets out incident escalation procedures to the full Board of Directors.

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**ITEM 2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;PROPERTIES**

Our real estate investments consist primarily of current apartment operating communities ("Current Communities"), consolidated and unconsolidated communities in various stages of development ("Development" communities and "Unconsolidated Development" communities) and Development Rights (as defined below). Our Current Communities are further classified as Same Store communities, Other Stabilized communities, Redevelopment communities and Unconsolidated communities. While we generally establish the classification of communities on an annual basis, we update the classification of communities during the calendar year to the extent that our plans with regard to the disposition or redevelopment of a community change, or if something occurs that materially impacts the operations of a community such as a casualty loss. The following is a description of each category:

<u>Current Communities</u> are categorized as Same Store, Other Stabilized, Redevelopment or Unconsolidated according to the following attributes:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;*• Same Store* is composed of consolidated communities where a comparison of operating results from the prior year to the current year is meaningful as these communities were owned and had stabilized occupancy as of the beginning of the respective prior year. For the year ended December 31, 2025, Same Store communities are consolidated for financial reporting purposes, had stabilized occupancy as of January 1, 2024, are not conducting or expected to conduct substantial redevelopment activities and are not held for sale as of December 31, 2025. A community is considered to have stabilized occupancy at the earlier of (i) attainment of 90% physical occupancy or (ii) the one year anniversary of completion of development or redevelopment.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• *Other Stabilized* is composed of completed consolidated communities that we own and that are not Same Store but which have stabilized occupancy, as defined above, as of January 1, 2025, or which were acquired subsequent to January 1, 2024. Other Stabilized excludes communities that are conducting or conducted substantial redevelopment activities within the current year, as defined below.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;*• Redevelopment* is composed of consolidated communities where substantial redevelopment occurred or is in progress. Redevelopment is considered substantial when (i) capital invested is expected to exceed the lesser of $5,000,000 or 10% of the community's pre-redevelopment basis and (ii) physical occupancy is below or is expected to be below 90% during, or as a result of, the redevelopment activity.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• *Unconsolidated* is composed of communities that we have an indirect ownership interest in through our investment interest in an unconsolidated joint venture.

<u>Development</u> is composed of consolidated communities that are either currently under construction, were under construction and were completed during the current year or where construction has been complete for less than one year and that do not have stabilized occupancy. These communities may be partially or fully complete and operating.

<u>Development Rights</u> are development opportunities in the early phase of the development process where we either have an option to acquire land or enter into a leasehold interest, where we are the buyer under a long-term conditional contract to purchase land, where we control the land through a ground lease or own land to develop a new community, or where we are the designated developer in a public-private partnership. We capitalize related pre-development costs incurred in pursuit of new developments for which we currently believe future development is probable.

We currently lease our corporate headquarters located in Arlington, Virginia, as well as our other regional and administrative offices, under operating leases.

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As of December 31, 2025, communities that we owned or held a direct or indirect interest in were classified as follows:

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| | **Number of<br>communities** | **Number of apartment homes** |
| Current Communities |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Same Store: |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;New England | 38 | 9535 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Metro NY/NJ | 39 | 12236 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Mid-Atlantic | 38 | 13714 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Southeast Florida | 8 | 2837 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Denver, CO | 6 | 1539 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Pacific Northwest | 17 | 4943 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Northern California | 38 | 11807 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Southern California | 58 | 17798 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other Expansion Regions | 9 | 2512 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total Same Store | 251 | 76921 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other Stabilized: |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;New England | 1 | 162 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Metro NY/NJ | 3 | 966 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Mid-Atlantic | 1 | 234 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Southeast Florida | 2 | 524 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Denver, CO | 2 | 653 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Pacific Northwest | 4 | 1049 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Northern California | 2 | 742 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Southern California | 1 | 100 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other Expansion Regions | 13 | 3756 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total Other Stabilized | 29 | 8186 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Redevelopment |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Unconsolidated | 8 | 2394 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total Current | 288 | 87501 |
| Development | 32 | 11193 |
| Unconsolidated Development |  |  |
| Total Communities | 320 | 98694 |
| Development Rights | 32 | 9032 |

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We generally establish the composition of our Same Store communities portfolio annually. Changes in the Same Store communities portfolios for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023 were as follows:

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| | **Number of<br>communities** |
| Same Store communities as of December 31, 2022 | 235 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; Communities added | 21 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; Communities removed (1) |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Redevelopment communities |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Disposed communities | (4) |
| Same Store communities as of December 31, 2023 | 252 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; Communities added | 10 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; Communities removed (1) |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Redevelopment communities |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Disposed communities | (9) |
| Same Store communities as of December 31, 2024 | 253 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; Communities added | 9 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; Communities removed (1) |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Redevelopment communities |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Disposed communities | (11) |
| Same Store communities as of December 31, 2025 | 251 |

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(1)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Communities were removed from our Same Store portfolio if we believed that planned activity for the upcoming year would result in that community's expected operations not being comparable to the prior year, including (i) when we intended to undertake a significant capital renovation, such that the community was classified as a Redevelopment community; (ii) when we intended to dispose of a community; or (iii) when a significant casualty loss occurred.

*<u>Current Communities</u>*

Our Current Communities include garden-style apartment communities consisting of multi-story buildings of stacked flats and/or townhome apartments in landscaped settings, as well as mid and high rise apartment communities consisting of larger elevator-served buildings of four or more stories, frequently with structured parking. As of January 31, 2026, our Current Communities consisted of the following:

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| | **Number of<br>communities** | **Number of apartment homes** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Garden-style | 145 | 45436 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Mid-rise | 123 | 36263 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;High-rise | 24 | 7069 |
| Total Current Communities | 292 | 88768 |

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As discussed in Item 1. "Business," we operate under four core brands: *Avalon, AVA,* e*aves by Avalon* and *Kanso.* We believe that this branding differentiation allows us to target our product offerings to multiple customer groups and submarkets within our existing geographic footprint.

We also have an extensive and ongoing maintenance program to continually maintain and enhance our communities and apartment homes. The aesthetic appeal of our communities, and a service-oriented property management team that is focused on the specific needs of residents, enhances market appeal. We believe our mission of "Creating a Better Way to Live" helps us achieve higher rental rates and occupancy levels while minimizing resident turnover and operating expenses.

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Our Current Communities are located in the following geographic markets:

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| | **Number of<br>communities at** | **Number of<br>communities at** | **Number of <br>apartment homes at** | **Number of <br>apartment homes at** | **Percentage of total apartment homes at** | **Percentage of total apartment homes at** |
| | **1/31/2025** | **1/31/2026** | **1/31/2025** | **1/31/2026** | **1/31/2025** | **1/31/2026** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**New England** | **39** | **39** | **9697** | **9697** | **11.3%** | **10.9%** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Metro NY/NJ** | **50** | **49** | **15089** | **15052** | **17.5%** | **16.9%** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;New York City, NY | 14 | 13 | 5089 | 4909 | 5.9% | 5.5% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;New York Suburban | 14 | 14 | 4216 | 4216 | 4.9% | 4.7% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;New Jersey | 22 | 22 | 5784 | 5927 | 6.7% | 6.7% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Mid-Atlantic** | **44** | **40** | **15501** | **14253** | **18.0%** | **16.0%** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Washington Metro | 35 | 31 | 12347 | 11099 | 14.3% | 12.4% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Baltimore, MD | 9 | 9 | 3154 | 3154 | 3.7% | 3.6% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Southeast Florida** | **9** | **10** | **3091** | **3361** | **3.6%** | **3.8%** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Denver, Colorado** | **8** | **10** | **2192** | **2808** | **2.5%** | **3.2%** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Pacific Northwest** | **21** | **21** | **6118** | **5992** | **7.1%** | **6.8%** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Northern California** | **41** | **40** | **12857** | **12627** | **14.9%** | **14.2%** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;San Jose, CA | 12 | 12 | 4727 | 4729 | 5.5% | 5.3% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Oakland-East Bay, CA | 15 | 15 | 4743 | 4753 | 5.5% | 5.4% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;San Francisco, CA | 14 | 13 | 3387 | 3145 | 3.9% | 3.5% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Southern California** | **60** | **60** | **18366** | **18374** | **21.4%** | **20.7%** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Los Angeles, CA | 39 | 39 | 12475 | 12481 | 14.5% | 14.1% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Orange County, CA | 13 | 13 | 4024 | 4024 | 4.7% | 4.5% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;San Diego, CA | 8 | 8 | 1867 | 1869 | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| **Other Expansion Regions** | **12** | **23** | **3200** | **6604** | **3.7%** | **7.5%** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;North Carolina | 6 | 9 | 1225 | 1928 | 1.4% | 2.2% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Texas | 6 | 14 | 1975 | 4676 | 2.3% | 5.3% |
|  | 284 | 292 | 86111 | 88768 | 100.0% | 100.0% |

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We manage and operate substantially all of our Current Communities. During the year ended December 31, 2025, we completed construction of four communities containing 1,320 apartment homes, acquired 12 wholly-owned communities containing 3,378 apartment homes and sold nine operating communities containing 2,102 apartment homes. In addition, during the year ended December 31, 2025, we acquired our joint venture partner's 50% interest in Avalon Alderwood Place, a 328 apartment home community in Lynnwood, WA. With the buyout of the joint venture partner's interest, Avalon Alderwood Place is now a wholly owned apartment community and consolidated for financial reporting purposes.

Of the Current Communities, as of January 31, 2026, we owned (directly or through wholly-owned subsidiaries):

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• 275 operating communities, including 268 with a full fee simple or absolute ownership interest, and seven that are on land subject to a land lease. The land leases have various expiration dates from July 2046 to April 2106, and three of the land leases are used to support tax advantaged structures that ultimately allow us to purchase the land upon lease expiration. The Company has purchase options for all land leases expiring prior to 2062.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Eight operating communities held by unconsolidated entities in which we hold an ownership interest, including a membership interest in four unconsolidated limited liability companies. One of the ventures, NYTA MF Investors LLC, through subsidiaries owns a fee simple interest in three operating communities and a leasehold interest in two additional operating communities. The other three ventures each hold a fee simple interest in an operating community.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• A general partnership interest in one partnership structured as a "DownREIT," which is consolidated and owns nine communities. In this partnership, one of our wholly-owned subsidiaries is the general partner. The units representing limited partner interests in the DownREIT ("DownREIT Units") are entitled to receive distributions at the same rate as dividends on a share of the Company's common stock. Beginning on April 30, 2026, holders of DownREIT Units may present some or all of their units for redemption, being entitled to receive a cash amount per unit that is related to the then fair market value of the Company's common stock, except that in lieu of such cash redemption the Company may elect to redeem units in exchange for an equal number of shares of the Company's common stock. At January 31, 2026, there were 1,059,995 DownREIT Units outstanding.

<u>Development Communities</u>

As of December 31, 2025, we owned or held a direct interest in 24 Development Communities under construction. We hold, directly or through wholly-owned subsidiaries, a full fee simple ownership interest in all of our wholly-owned Development Communities, with the exception of one Development Community in which we own a leasehold interest. We expect these Development Communities, when completed, to add a total of 8,572 apartment homes and 69,000 square feet of commercial space to our portfolio for an estimated total capitalized cost, including land acquisition costs, of approximately $3,307,000,000. We cannot assure you that we will meet our schedule for construction completion or that we will meet our budgeted costs, either individually, or in the aggregate. You should carefully review Item 1A. "Risk Factors" for a discussion of the risks associated with development activity and our discussion under Item 7. "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" (including the factors identified under "Forward-Looking Statements") for further discussion of development activity.

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| | | **Number of**<br>**apartment homes** | **Projected total<br>capitalized cost (1)<br>($ millions)** | **Construction<br>start** | **Initial projected or actual occupancy** | **Estimated<br>completion** | **Estimated<br>stabilized operations (2)** |
| 1. | Avalon West Windsor (3)<br>West Windsor, NJ | 535 | $210 | Q2 2022 | Q3 2025 | Q4 2026 | Q2 2027 |
| 2. | Avalon Lake Norman (4)<br>Mooresville, NC | 345 | 102 | Q1 2023 | Q2 2025 | Q1 2026 | Q4 2026 |
| 3. | Avalon Wayne<br>Wayne, NJ | 473 | 171 | Q4 2023 | Q2 2025 | Q3 2026 | Q1 2027 |
| 4. | Avalon Parsippany<br>Parsippany, NJ | 410 | 147 | Q4 2023 | Q3 2025 | Q2 2026 | Q1 2027 |
| 5. | Avalon Pleasanton (5)<br>Pleasanton, CA | 362 | 218 | Q2 2024 | Q3 2025 | Q3 2027 | Q1 2028 |
| 6. | Avalon at Becker Farm<br>Roseland, NJ | 533 | 192 | Q2 2024 | Q4 2025 | Q4 2026 | Q2 2027 |
| 7. | Avalon Quincy Adams<br>Quincy, MA | 288 | 122 | Q2 2024 | Q1 2026 | Q3 2026 | Q2 2027 |
| 8. | Avalon Tech Ridge I (6)<br>Austin, TX | 544 | 153 | Q3 2024 | Q1 2026 | Q2 2027 | Q4 2027 |
| 9. | Avalon Carmel (4)<br>Charlotte, NC | 360 | 123 | Q3 2024 | Q2 2026 | Q4 2026 | Q3 2027 |
| 10. | Avalon Plano (4)<br>Plano, TX | 155 | 58 | Q3 2024 | Q3 2026 | Q2 2027 | Q4 2027 |
| 11. | Avalon Oakridge I<br>Durham, NC | 459 | 149 | Q3 2024 | Q1 2027 | Q1 2028 | Q3 2028 |
| 12. | AVA Brewer's Hill<br>Baltimore, MD | 418 | 134 | Q4 2024 | Q4 2026 | Q4 2027 | Q1 2028 |
| 13. | Kanso Hillcrest<br>San Diego, CA | 182 | 85 | Q4 2024 | Q1 2027 | Q2 2027 | Q4 2027 |
| 14. | Avalon Parker<br>Parker, CO | 312 | 122 | Q1 2025 | Q3 2026 | Q2 2027 | Q1 2028 |
| 15. | Avalon North Palm Beach (3)<br>Lake Park, FL | 279 | 118 | Q1 2025 | Q1 2027 | Q3 2027 | Q1 2028 |
| 16. | Avalon Brier Creek<br>Durham, NC | 400 | 127 | Q2 2025 | Q3 2026 | Q3 2027 | Q1 2028 |
| 17. | Avalon Kendall (4)<br>Kendall, FL | 224 | 83 | Q2 2025 | Q4 2026 | Q1 2027 | Q4 2027 |
| 18. | Avalon Mission Valley (3)<br>San Diego, CA | 621 | 302 | Q3 2025 | Q1 2028 | Q1 2029 | Q3 2029 |
| 19. | Avalon Southpoint (4)<br>Durham, NC | 394 | 132 | Q3 2025 | Q4 2026 | Q2 2028 | Q3 2028 |
| 20. | Avalon Northwest Hills<br>Austin, TX | 252 | 87 | Q4 2025 | Q3 2027 | Q1 2028 | Q3 2028 |
| 21. | Kanso Parsippany<br>Parsippany, NJ | 280 | 104 | Q4 2025 | Q2 2027 | Q4 2027 | Q3 2028 |
| 22. | Avalon Billerica<br>Billerica, MA | 200 | 73 | Q4 2025 | Q2 2027 | Q4 2027 | Q3 2028 |
| 23. | Avalon Townhome Collection Arundel Mills (4)<br>Hanover, MD | 90 | 45 | Q4 2025 | Q4 2026 | Q4 2026 | Q4 2027 |
| 24. | Avalon San Ramon<br>San Ramon, CA | 456 | 250 | Q4 2025 | Q3 2027 | Q3 2028 | Q1 2029 |
|  | **Total** | **8572** | $**3307** |  |  |  |  |

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(1)Projected total capitalized cost includes all capitalized costs projected to be or actually incurred to develop the respective Development Community, determined in accordance with GAAP, including land acquisition costs, construction costs, real estate taxes, capitalized interest and loan fees, permits, professional fees, allocated development overhead and other regulatory fees, as well as costs incurred for first generation commercial tenants such as tenant improvements and leasing commissions.

(2)Stabilized operations is defined as the earlier of (i) attainment of 90% or greater physical occupancy or (ii) the one-year anniversary of completion of development.

(3)Development communities containing at least 10,000 square feet of commercial space include Avalon West Windsor (19,000 sf), Avalon North Palm Beach (10,000 sf), and Avalon Mission Valley (31,000 sf).

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(4)Communities being developed through our Developer Funding Program ("DFP"). The DFP utilizes third-party multifamily developers to source and construct communities which we own and operate.

(5)During the year ended December 31, 2025, the Company expanded the Avalon Pleasanton development in Pleasanton, CA, adding an additional 280 apartment homes, and increasing the total estimated capitalized costs by $160,000,000.

(6)During the year ended December 31, 2025, the Company expanded the Avalon Tech Ridge I development in Austin, TX, adding an additional 100 rental townhomes, and increasing the total estimated capitalized costs by $33,000,000.

During the year ended December 31, 2025, we completed the development of the following wholly-owned communities:

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| | | **Number of apartment homes** | **Total capitalized <br>cost (1)<br>($ millions)** | **Approximate rentable area <br>(sq. ft.)** | **Total capitalized cost per sq. ft.** | **Quarter of completion** |
| 1. | Avalon Princeton on Harrison<br>Princeton, NJ | 200 | $79 | 190000 | $416 | Q2 2025 |
| 2. | Avalon Annapolis<br>Annapolis, MD | 508 | 195 | 437000 | $446 | Q3 2025 |
| 3. | Avalon Hunt Valley West<br>Hunt Valley, MD | 322 | 102 | 309000 | $330 | Q4 2025 |
| 4. | Avalon South Miami (2)<br>South Miami, FL | 290 | 185 | 295000 | $627 | Q4 2025 |
|  | **Total** | 1320 | $561 |  |  |  |

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(1)Total capitalized cost is as of December 31, 2025. We generally anticipate incurring additional costs associated with these communities which are customary for new developments.

(2)Avalon South Miami includes 32,000 square feet of commercial space.

<u>Unconsolidated Operating Communities</u>

As of December 31, 2025, we had investments in the following unconsolidated real estate entities accounted for under the equity method of accounting. See Note 5, "Investments," of the Consolidated Financial Statements included elsewhere in this report. For joint ventures holding operating apartment communities as of December 31, 2025, detail of the real estate and associated indebtedness underlying our unconsolidated investments is presented in the following table (dollars in thousands).

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| | | | | **Debt (1)** | **Debt (1)** | **Debt (1)** | **Debt (1)** |
|<br>**Unconsolidated Real Estate Investments** |<br>**Company<br>Ownership<br>Percentage** |<br>**# of Apartment<br>Homes** |<br>**Total<br>Capitalized<br>Cost** | **Principal Amount** | **Type** | **Interest<br>Rate** | **Maturity<br>Date** |
| **NYTA MF Investors LLC** | | | | | | | |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. Avalon Bowery Place I—New York, NY |  | 206 | $218563 | $93800 | Fixed | 4.01% | Jan 2029 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. Avalon Bowery Place II—New York, NY |  | 90 | 91788 | 39639 | Fixed | 4.01% | Jan 2029 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3. Avalon Morningside—New York, NY (2) |  | 295 | 217301 | 111295 | Fixed | 3.55% | Jan 2029/May 2046 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4. Avalon West Chelsea—New York, NY (3) |  | 305 | 130721 | 66000 | Fixed | 4.01% | Jan 2029 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5. AVA High Line—New York, NY (3) |  | 405 | 123313 | 84000 | Fixed | 4.01% | Jan 2029 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total NYTA MF Investors LLC** | 20.0% | 1301 | 781686 | 394734 |  | 3.88% |  |
| **Other Operating Joint Ventures (7)** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. MVP I, LLC - Avalon at Mission Bay II - San Francisco, CA (4) | 25.0% | 313 | 130719 |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. Brandywine Apartments of Maryland, LLC - Brandywine - Washington, D.C. | 28.6% | 305 | 20093 | 17651 | Fixed | 3.40% | Jun 2028 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3. Arts District Joint Venture - AVA Arts District - Los Angeles, CA (5) | 25.0% | 475 | 288475 | 162104 | Variable | 6.57% | Jul 2028 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total Other Joint Ventures** |  | 1093 | 439287 | 179755 |  | 6.26% |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total Unconsolidated Real Estate Investments (6)** |  | 2394 | $1220973 | $574489 |  | 4.62% |  |

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(1)We have not guaranteed the debt of these unconsolidated investees and bear no responsibility for the repayment other than for the Arts District joint venture as discussed below in footnote 5.

(2)Borrowing on this community is comprised of two mortgage loans. The interest rate is the weighted average interest rate as of December 31, 2025.

(3)Borrowing on this dual-branded community is comprised of a single mortgage loan. This dual-branded community is subject to a leasehold interest which is not included in the total capitalized cost.

(4)In July 2025, MVP I, LLC repaid $103,000 of outstanding secured indebtedness at par upon maturity. The equity investors contributed capital in proportion to their ownership interests to repay the outstanding loan.

(5)AVA Arts District completed development during the year ended December 31, 2024 and achieved stabilized residential operations. In June 2025, the joint venture secured a variable rate loan with a maturity date of July 2028 and used the proceeds to repay the previously existing $158,735 variable rate construction loan which was scheduled to mature in August 2025. The outstanding borrowing is subject to an interest rate cap, which will limit the interest rate to 8.2%, based on the current borrowing spread. While we guarantee 25% of the new loan, any amounts payable under the guarantee are obligations of the joint venture partners in proportion to their ownership interest.

(6)In addition to leasehold assets, there were net other assets of $38,961 as of December 31, 2025 associated with our unconsolidated real estate investments which are primarily cash and cash equivalents.

(7)During the year ended December 31, 2025, the Company acquired its joint venture partner's 50% interest in Avalon Alderwood Place which is now a wholly owned apartment community and consolidated for financial reporting purposes.

<u>Development Rights</u>

At December 31, 2025, we had $123,751,000 in acquisition and related capitalized costs for direct interests in seven land parcels we own and intend to develop. In addition, we had $73,237,000 in capitalized costs (including legal fees, design fees and related overhead costs) related to pursuits probable of future development including (i) 20 Development Rights for which we control the land parcel, typically through a conditional agreement or option to purchase or lease the land, as well as (ii) costs incurred for five Development Rights that we expect to construct as additional phases of our existing stabilized operating communities on land we own. Collectively, the land held for development and associated costs for deferred Development Rights relate to 32 Development Rights for which we expect to develop new apartment communities in the future. The Development Rights range from those beginning design and architectural planning to those that have completed site plans and drawings and can begin construction almost immediately. We estimate that the successful completion of all of these communities would ultimately add approximately 9,032 apartment homes to our portfolio. Substantially all of these apartment homes will offer features like those offered by the communities we currently own.

The Development Rights are in different stages of the due diligence and regulatory approval process. The decisions as to which of the Development Rights to invest in, if any, or to continue to pursue once an investment in a Development Right is made, are business judgments that we make after we perform financial, demographic and other analyses. In the event that we do not proceed with a Development Right, we generally would not recover any of the capitalized costs incurred in the pursuit of those communities, unless we were to recover amounts in connection with the sale of land; however, we cannot guarantee a recovery. Pre-development costs incurred in the pursuit of Development Rights for which future development is not yet considered probable are expensed as incurred. In addition, if the status of a Development Right changes, making future development no longer probable, any unrecoverable capitalized pre-development costs are charged to expense. During 2025, we incurred a charge of $10,846,000 for expensed transaction, development and other pursuit costs, net of recoveries, which include development pursuits that were not yet probable of future development at the time incurred, or for pursuits that we determined were no longer probable of being developed. The amount for 2025 includes a write-off of $3,668,000 related to one development opportunity that we determined is no longer probable.

You should carefully review Item 1A. "Risk Factors," for a discussion of the risks associated with Development Rights.

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<u>Land Acquisitions</u>

We select land for development and follow established procedures that we believe minimize both the cost and the risks of development. During 2025, we acquired the following land parcels for an aggregate investment of $161,959,000.

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| | | **Estimated**<br>**number of**<br>**apartment homes** | **Projected total<br>capitalized<br>cost (1)<br>($ millions)** | **Date<br>acquired** |
| 1. | Avalon Kendall (2) (3)<br>Kendall, FL | 224 | $83 | March 2025 |
| 2. | Avalon Northwest Hills (2)<br>Austin, TX | 252 | 87 | June 2025 |
| 3. | Avalon Southpoint (2) (3)<br>Durham, NC | 394 | 132 | June 2025 |
| 4. | Avalon Cary<br>Cary, NC | 281 | 98 | August 2025 |
| 5. | Avalon Billerica (2)<br>Billerica, MA | 200 | 73 | August 2025 |
| 6. | Avalon Townhomes at Arundel Mills (2) (3)<br>Hanover, MD | 90 | 45 | September 2025 |
| 7. | Kanso Parsippany (2)<br>Parsippany, NJ | 280 | 104 | October 2025 |
| 8. | Avalon Dulles Innovation<br>Herndon, VA | 355 | 120 | December 2025 |
| 9. | Avalon San Ramon (2)<br>San Ramon, CA | 456 | 250 | December 2025 |
| 10. | Kanso Coral Way<br>Miami, FL | 165 | 81 | December 2025 |
| 11. | Avalon Somerville Station II<br>Somerville, NJ | 171 | 65 | December 2025 |
|  | Total | 2868 | $1138 |  |

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(1)Projected total capitalized cost includes all capitalized costs incurred to date (if any) and projected to be incurred to develop the respective community, determined in accordance with GAAP, including land and related acquisition costs, construction costs, real estate taxes, capitalized interest and loan fees, permits, professional fees, allocated development overhead and other regulatory fees, as well as costs incurred for first generation commercial tenants such as tenant improvements and leasing commissions, net of projected proceeds for any planned sales of associated outparcels and other real estate.

(2)Communities are currently under construction.

(3)Community is being developed through our DFP.

<u>Acquisition & Disposition Activity</u>

We buy and sell assets based on our long-term investment criteria and target portfolio allocation. We also dispose of assets when capital and real estate markets allow us to realize a portion of the value created over our ownership periods, and we generally redeploy the proceeds from those sales to develop, redevelop and acquire communities. Pending such redeployment, we will generally use the proceeds from the sale of these communities to reduce amounts outstanding under our Credit Facility or Commercial Paper Program, repay other indebtedness, or retain the cash proceeds on our balance sheet until they are redeployed into acquisition, development or redevelopment activity. At times, we will set aside the proceeds from the sale of communities into a cash escrow account to facilitate a tax-deferred, like-kind exchange transaction. From January 1, 2025 to January 31, 2026, (i) we acquired 12 wholly-owned communities containing 3,378 apartment homes for an aggregate purchase price of $826,029,000, (ii) we acquired our joint venture partner's 50% interest in Avalon Alderwood Place, a 328 apartment home community in Lynnwood, WA for a purchase price of $71,250,000 and (iii) we sold our interest in ten wholly-owned communities, containing 2,345 apartment homes, with an aggregate gross sales price of $916,680,000.

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<u>Insurance and Risk of Uninsured Losses</u>

We maintain commercial general liability insurance and property insurance with respect to all of our communities, with insurance policies issued by a combination of third-party insurers as well as a wholly-owned captive insurance company. These policies, along with other insurance policies we maintain, have policy specifications, insured and self-insured limits, exclusions and deductibles that we consider commercially reasonable. We utilize a wholly-owned captive insurance company to insure certain types and amounts of risks, which include property damage and resulting business interruption losses, general liability insurance and other construction related liability risks. The captive is utilized to insure other limited levels of risk, which may be in part reinsured by third-party insurance. There are, however, certain types of losses (including, but not limited to, losses arising from nuclear liability, pandemic or acts of war) that are not insured, in full or in part, because they are either uninsurable or the cost of insurance makes it, in management's view, economically impractical. You should carefully review the discussion under Part I, Item 1A. "Risk Factors" of this Form 10-K for a discussion of risks associated with an uninsured property or casualty loss.

Our communities are insured for certain property damage and business interruption losses through a combination of community specific insurance policies and/or a master property insurance program which covers the majority of our communities. This master property program provides a $400,000,000 limit for any single occurrence, subject to certain aggregate sub-limits, per occurrence sub-limits, and exclusions. Under the master property program, we are subject to various deductibles per occurrence, as well as additional self-insured retentions. In addition to our potential liability for the various policy self-insured retentions and deductibles, our captive insurance company is directly responsible for 100% of the first $25,000,000 of losses (per occurrence) excess of deductibles and an additional $5,000,000 of losses (per occurrence) incurred by the master property insurance policy excess of $25,000,000. Our master property insurance program includes coverage for losses resulting from customary perils, including but not limited to wildfires and windstorms. Limits, deductibles, self-insured retentions and coverages may increase or decrease annually during the insurance renewal process, which occurs on different dates throughout the calendar year.

Many of our West Coast communities are located within the general vicinity of active earthquake faults. Many of our communities are near, and thus susceptible to, the major fault lines in California, including the San Andreas Fault, the Hayward Fault or other geological faults that are known or unknown. We cannot assure you that an earthquake would not cause damage or losses greater than our current insured levels. We procure property damage and resulting business interruption insurance coverage with a loss limit of $175,000,000 for any single occurrence and in the annual aggregate for losses resulting from earthquakes, subject to deductibles and self-insured retentions. However, for any losses resulting from earthquakes at communities located in California or Washington, the loss limit is $200,000,000 for any single occurrence and in the annual aggregate, subject to deductibles and self-insured retentions. A portion of coverage is included in the aforementioned self-insurance limits underwritten through the captive.

Our Southeast Florida communities could be impacted by significant storm events like hurricanes. We include coverage for losses arising from these types of weather events within our master property insurance program. We cannot assure you that a significant storm event would not cause damage or losses greater than our current insured levels.

Our communities and construction sites are insured for third-party liability losses through a combination of community specific insurance policies and/or coverage provided under a master commercial general liability and umbrella/excess insurance program. The master commercial general liability and umbrella/excess insurance policies cover the majority of our communities and construction sites and are subject to certain coverage limitations and exclusions, which we believe are commercially reasonable. After applicable self-insured retentions borne by us, our captive insurance company is directly responsible for the first $2,000,000 of losses (per occurrence) covered by the master general liability insurance policy.

Just as with office buildings, transportation systems and government buildings, apartment communities could become targets of terrorism. Our communities are insured for terrorism related losses through the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act ("TRIPRA") program. This coverage extends to most of our casualty exposures (subject to deductibles and insured limits). We have also purchased private-market insurance for property damage due to terrorism with limits of $600,000,000 per occurrence and in the annual aggregate that includes certain coverages (not covered under TRIPRA) such as domestic-based terrorism. This insurance, often referred to as "non-certified" terrorism insurance, is subject to deductibles, limits and exclusions.

An additional consideration for insurance coverage and potential uninsured losses is mold growth or other environmental contamination. Mold growth may occur when excessive moisture accumulates in buildings or on building materials, particularly if the moisture problem remains undiscovered or is not addressed over a period of time. If a significant mold problem arises at one of our communities, we could be required to undertake a costly remediation program to contain or remove the mold from

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the affected community and could be exposed to other liabilities. For further discussion of the risks and our related prevention and remediation activities, please refer to the discussion under Part I, Item 1A. "Risk Factors - We may incur costs due to environmental contamination or non-compliance" elsewhere in this report. We cannot provide assurance that we will have coverage under our existing policies for property damage or liability to third parties arising from exposure to mold or a claim of exposure to mold at one of our communities.

We also maintain other insurance programs that provide coverage for events including but not limited to employee dishonesty, loss of data, and liability associated with management of certain employee benefit plans. These policies are subject to maximum loss limits and include coverage limitations or exclusions that may preclude us from fully recovering.

The amount or types of insurance we maintain may not be sufficient to cover all losses and we may change our policy limits, coverages, and self-insured retentions or deductibles at any time.

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**ITEM 3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;LEGAL PROCEEDINGS**

As disclosed in Note 7, "Commitments and Contingencies" of the Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8 of this report, we are engaged in certain legal proceedings, and the disclosure set forth in Note 7, "Commitments and Contingencies" relating to legal and other contingencies is incorporated herein by reference.

**ITEM 4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES**

Not Applicable.

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**PART II**

**ITEM 5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;MARKET FOR REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES**

Our common stock is traded on the NYSE under the ticker symbol AVB. On January 30, 2026, there were 637 holders of record of an aggregate of 140,083,473 shares of our outstanding common stock. The number of holders does not include individuals or entities who beneficially own shares but whose shares are held of record by a broker or clearing agency, but does include each such broker or clearing agency as one record holder.

At present, we expect to continue our policy of paying regular quarterly cash dividends. However, the form, timing and/or amount of dividend distributions will be declared at the discretion of the Board of Directors and will depend on actual cash from operations, our financial condition, capital requirements, the annual distribution requirements under the REIT provisions of the Code and other factors as the Board of Directors may consider relevant. The Board of Directors may modify our dividend policy from time to time.

In February 2026, we announced that our Board of Directors declared a dividend on our common stock for the first quarter of 2026 of $1.78 per share, a 1.7% increase over the Company's prior quarterly dividend of $1.75 per share. The dividend will be payable on April 15, 2026 to all common stockholders of record as of March 31, 2026.

*Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities*

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| **Period** | **Total Number<br>of Shares<br>Purchased (1)** | **Average<br>Price Paid<br>Per Share** | **Total Number of<br>Shares Purchased as<br>Part of Publicly<br>Announced Plans or<br>Programs** | **Maximum Number (or Approximate Dollar Value) of Shares that May Yet<br>be Purchased Under<br>the Plans or Programs<br>(in thousands) (2) (3)** |
| October 1 - October 31, 2025 | 408 | $190.92 |  | $500000 |
| November 1 - November 30, 2025 | 1379896 | $176.93 | 1379789 | $255879 |
| December 1 - December 31, 2025 | 512483 | $179.85 | 512133 | $163769 |
| Total | 1892787 | $177.72 | 1891922 |  |

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(1)Consists of (i) shares surrendered to the Company in connection with exercise of stock options as payment of the exercise price, as well as for taxes associated with the vesting of restricted share grants and the conversion of performance awards to shares of common stock and (ii) shares repurchased under the 2025 Stock Repurchase Program, if any, as indicated under "Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs."

(2)On October 28, 2025, the Company terminated its then-existing stock repurchase program (the "2020 Stock Repurchase Program"), approved in July 2020, under which the Company had remaining authority at such time to acquire shares of its common stock in open market or negotiated transactions up to an aggregate purchase price of $500,000,000, and adopted a new stock repurchase program (the "2025 Stock Repurchase Program"), under which the Company was authorized to acquire shares of its common stock in open market or negotiated transactions up to an aggregate purchase price of $500,000,000. The 2025 Stock Repurchase Program did not have an expiration date. All share purchases made as part of publicly announced plans or programs in the fourth quarter of 2025 were made pursuant to the 2025 Stock Repurchase Program.

(3)Represents remaining repurchase authority as of the indicated month end under the 2025 Stock Repurchase Program. From January 1, 2026 through February 26, 2026, the Company repurchased 637,958 shares of common stock at an average price of $176.85 per share, including fees, for a total of $112,824,000 of the $163,769,000 of capacity remaining under the 2025 Stock Repurchase Program as of January 1, 2026. On February 26, 2026, the Company terminated the 2025 Stock Repurchase Program and adopted a new stock repurchase program under which the Company may acquire shares of its common stock in open market or negotiated transactions up to an aggregate purchase price of $1,000,000,000 (the "2026 Stock Repurchase Program"). Purchases of common stock under the 2026 Stock Repurchase Program may occur from time to time at the Company's discretion. The timing and actual number of shares repurchased will depend on a variety of factors including price, corporate and regulatory requirements, market conditions and other corporate liquidity requirements and priorities. The 2026 Stock Repurchase Program has no expiration date and may be suspended or terminated at any time without prior notice.

Information regarding securities authorized for issuance under equity compensation plans is included in the section entitled Item 12. "Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters" in this Form 10-K.

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 **ITEM 6. [RESERVED]**

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**ITEM 7.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS**

Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations ("MD&A") is intended to help provide an understanding of our business, financial condition and results of operations. This MD&A should be read in conjunction with our Consolidated Financial Statements and the accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included elsewhere in this report. This report, including the following MD&A, contains forward-looking statements regarding future events or trends that should be read in conjunction with the factors described under "Forward-Looking Statements" included in this report. Actual results or developments could differ materially from those projected in such statements as a result of the factors described under "Forward-Looking Statements" as well as the risk factors described in Part I, Item 1A. "Risk Factors" of this report.

Capitalized terms used without definition have the meanings provided elsewhere in this Form 10-K.

<u>Executive Overview</u>

*2025 Financial Highlights*

Net income attributable to common stockholders for the year ended December 31, 2025 was $1,051,301,000, a decrease of $30,693,000, or 2.8%, from the prior year. The decrease was primarily attributable to an increase in depreciation expense from newly acquired or developed communities, a decrease in gains from real estate sales and increased interest expense, net over the prior year due to decreased interest income resulting from lower cash amounts invested at lower rates, increased commercial paper outstanding and increased effective interest expense for our unsecured indebtedness. These decreases were partially offset by increases in NOI from communities over the prior year.

Same Store NOI attributable to our apartment rental operations, including parking and other ancillary residential ("Residential") revenue, for the year ended December 31, 2025 was $1,860,407,000, an increase of $34,598,000, or 1.9%, over the prior year. The increase was due to an increase in Residential revenue of $66,107,000, or 2.5%, partially offset by an increase in Residential property operating expenses of $31,509,000, or 3.8%, over 2024.

During 2025, excluding the equity capital raised through forward sales of our common shares not yet settled, we raised approximately $2,253,402,000 of gross capital through the sale of wholly-owned real estate, the issuance of unsecured notes, the settlement of outstanding equity forward contracts entered into in 2024 and borrowings under a variable rate term loan (the "Term Loan"). We believe that our current capital structure will continue to provide financial flexibility to access capital on attractive terms.

We believe our portfolio management activity through dispositions, development and acquisitions will continue to create long-term value. During 2025, we:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• sold nine wholly-owned communities containing an aggregate of 2,102 apartment homes and 38,000 square feet of commercial space for $811,680,000;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• completed the construction of four wholly-owned communities containing an aggregate of 1,320 apartment homes and 32,000 square feet of commercial space for an aggregate total capitalized cost of $561,000,000;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• started the construction of eleven wholly-owned communities and expanded the development of two existing communities. These communities, including the expansions, are expected to contain an aggregate of 3,888 apartment homes when completed for an estimated total capitalized cost of $1,636,000,000;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• acquired 12 wholly-owned communities containing an aggregate of 3,378 apartment homes for an aggregate purchase price of $826,029,000; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• acquired our joint venture partner's 50% interest in Avalon Alderwood Place, a 328 apartment home community in Lynnwood, WA, for a purchase price of $71,250,000. With the buyout of the joint venture partner's interest, Avalon Alderwood Place is now a wholly owned apartment community and consolidated for financial reporting purposes.

During 2025, we i) issued $800,000,000 principal amount of fixed rate unsecured notes, ii) repaid $825,000,000 principal amount of fixed rate unsecured notes, iii) entered into a $550,000,000 variable rate Term Loan, and iv) increased the borrowing capacity under our Credit Facility and Commercial Paper Program to $2,500,000,000 and $1,000,000,000, respectively.

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We believe that our balance sheet strength, as measured by our current level of indebtedness, our current ability to service interest and other fixed charges, and our current moderate use of financial encumbrances (such as secured financing), provide us with adequate access to liquidity from the capital markets. We expect to be able to meet our reasonably foreseeable liquidity needs, as they arise, through a combination of one or more of the following sources: existing cash on hand; operating cash flows; the settlement of the outstanding equity forwards; borrowings under our Credit Facility and Commercial Paper Program; the issuance of corporate securities (which could include unsecured debt, preferred equity and/or additional common equity after considering the outstanding equity forwards); the sale of apartment communities; secured debt; or through the formation of joint ventures. See the discussion under "Liquidity and Capital Resources."

<u>Communities Overview</u>

As of December 31, 2025, we owned or held a direct or indirect ownership interest in 320 communities containing 98,694 apartment homes in 11 states and the District of Columbia, of which 24 communities were under construction. We had an indirect interest in eight of the 320 communities which were owned by entities that were not consolidated for financial reporting purposes. In addition, we held a direct or indirect ownership interest in Development Rights for an additional 32 apartment communities that, if developed as expected, will contain an estimated 9,032 apartment homes.

Our real estate investments consist primarily of Current Communities, Development communities, Unconsolidated Development communities and Development Rights. Our Current Communities are further classified as Same Store communities, Other Stabilized communities, Redevelopment communities and Unconsolidated communities.

Same Store communities are consolidated communities that were owned and had stabilized occupancy as of the beginning of the prior year, allowing for a meaningful comparison of operating results between years. Other Stabilized communities are generally all other completed consolidated communities that have stabilized occupancy at the beginning of the current year or were acquired during the current or prior year. Redevelopment communities are consolidated communities where substantial redevelopment is in progress or is probable to begin during the current year. Unconsolidated communities are communities in which we have an indirect ownership interest in an unconsolidated joint venture. A more detailed description of our reportable segments and other related operating information can be found in Note 8, "Segment Reporting," of our Consolidated Financial Statements.

Although each of these categories is important to our business, we generally evaluate overall operating, industry and market trends based on the operating results of Same Store communities, for which a detailed discussion can be found in "Results of Operations" as part of our discussion of overall operating results. We evaluate our current and future cash needs and future operating potential based on acquisition, disposition, development, redevelopment and financing activities within Other Stabilized, Redevelopment and Development communities. Discussions related to current and future cash needs and financing activities can be found under "Liquidity and Capital Resources."

NOI of our current operating communities is one of the financial measures that we use to evaluate the performance of our communities. NOI is affected by the demand and supply dynamics within our markets, our rental rates and occupancy levels and our ability to control operating costs. Our overall financial performance is also impacted by the general availability and cost of capital and the performance of newly developed, redeveloped and acquired apartment communities.

<u>Results of Operations</u>

Our results of operations are driven by our operating platform and are also affected by national and local market conditions and are reflected in changes in Same Store NOI; NOI derived from acquisitions, development completions and development under construction and in lease-up; loss of NOI related to disposed communities; and capital market and financing activity. See also Part I, Item 1A, "Risk Factors." Discussion of our operating results for 2024 and comparison to 2023 can be found in Part II, Item 7. "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" in the Form 10-K filed with the SEC on February 27, 2025. A comparison of our operating results for 2025 and 2024 follows (dollars in thousands).

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| | **For the year ended December 31,** | **For the year ended December 31,** |
| | **2025** | **2024** |
| Revenue: |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Rental and other income | $3033683 | $2906676 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Management, development and other fees | 7042 | 7081 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total revenue | 3040725 | 2913757 |
| Expenses: |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Direct property operating expenses, excluding property taxes | (623580) | (576115) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Property taxes | (342743) | (327611) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total community operating expenses | (966323) | (903726) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Property management and other indirect operating expenses | (154591) | (169731) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Expensed transaction, development and other pursuit costs, net of recoveries | (10846) | (18341) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Interest expense, net | (259181) | (226589) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Depreciation expense | (913376) | (846853) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;General and administrative expense | (86679) | (77697) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Casualty and impairment loss | (1276) | (2935) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Income from unconsolidated investments | 39691 | 32231 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Structured Investment Program interest income | 27476 | 18451 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Gain on sale of communities, net | 335713 | 363300 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Other real estate activity | 4131 | 753 |
| Income before income taxes | 1055464 | 1082620 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Income tax benefit (expense) | $1135 | (445) |
| Net income | 1056599 | 1082175 |
| Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests | (5298) | (181) |
| Net income attributable to common stockholders | $1051301 | $1081994 |

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*Net income attributable to common stockholders* decreased $30,693,000, or 2.8%, to $1,051,301,000 in 2025 from 2024, primarily due to (i) an increase in depreciation expense from newly acquired or developed communities, (ii) a decrease in gains from real estate sales and (iii) increased interest expense, net over the prior year due to decreased interest income resulting from lower cash amounts invested at lower rates, increased commercial paper outstanding and increased effective interest expense for our unsecured indebtedness.

*NOI.* We define NOI as total property revenue less direct property operating expenses (including property taxes), and excluding:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• corporate-level income (such as management, development and other fees);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• property management and other indirect operating expenses, net of corporate income;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• expensed transaction, development and other pursuit costs, net of recoveries;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• interest expense, net;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• loss on extinguishment of debt, net;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• general and administrative expense;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• income from unconsolidated investments;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• SIP interest income;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• depreciation expense;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• income tax expense (benefit);

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• casualty and impairment loss;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• gain on sale of communities, net;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• other real estate activity; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• net operating income from real estate assets sold or held for sale.

Management considers NOI to be an important and appropriate supplemental performance measure to net income because it helps both investors and management to understand the core operations of a community or communities prior to the allocation of any corporate-level property management overhead or financing-related costs. NOI reflects the operating performance of a

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community and allows for an easier comparison of the operating performance of individual assets or groups of assets. In addition, because prospective buyers of real estate have different financing and overhead structures, with varying marginal impact to overhead as a result of acquiring real estate, NOI is considered by many in the real estate industry to be a useful measure for determining the value of a real estate asset or group of assets.

NOI does not represent cash generated from operating activities in accordance with GAAP, and NOI should not be considered an alternative to net income as an indication of our performance. NOI should also not be considered an alternative to net cash flow from operating activities, as determined by GAAP, as a measure of liquidity, nor is NOI indicative of cash available to fund cash needs. Residential NOI represents results attributable to our apartment rental operations, including parking and other ancillary residential revenue. Reconciliations of NOI and Residential NOI for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 to net income for each year are as follows (dollars in thousands):

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| | **For the year ended December 31,** | **For the year ended December 31,** |
| | **2025** | **2024** |
| Net income | $1056599 | $1082175 |
| Property management and other indirect operating expenses, net of corporate income | 147548 | 162594 |
| Expensed transaction, development and other pursuit costs, net of recoveries | 10846 | 18341 |
| Interest expense, net | 259181 | 226589 |
| General and administrative expense | 86679 | 77697 |
| Income from unconsolidated investments | (39691) | (32231) |
| Structured Investment Program interest income | (27476) | (18451) |
| Depreciation expense | 913376 | 846853 |
| Income tax (benefit) expense | (1135) | 445 |
| Casualty and impairment loss | 1276 | 2935 |
| Gain on sale of communities, net | (335713) | (363300) |
| Other real estate activity | (4131) | (753) |
| Net operating income from real estate assets sold or held for sale | (46410) | (92814) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;NOI | 2020949 | 1910080 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Commercial NOI (1) | (31903) | (32167) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Residential NOI | $1989046 | $1877913 |

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(1)Represents results attributable to the retail and other non-residential operations at our communities ("Commercial").

The Residential NOI changes for 2025 as compared to 2024 consist of changes in the following categories (dollars in thousands):

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| | **For the year ended**<br>**December 31, 2025** |
| Same Store | $34598 |
| Other Stabilized (1) | 56860 |
| Development / Redevelopment | 19675 |
| Total | $111133 |

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(1)Other Stabilized is generally composed of two types of consolidated communities: (i) completed development communities that had stabilized occupancy as of January 1, 2025, and (ii) operating communities which were acquired during the years ended December 31, 2025 or 2024. A community is considered to have stabilized occupancy at the earlier of (i) attainment of 90% physical occupancy or (ii) the one year anniversary of completion of development or redevelopment.

The 1.9% increase in our Same Store Residential NOI in 2025 is due to an increase in Residential revenue of $66,107,000, or 2.5%, partially offset by an increase in Residential property operating expenses of $31,509,000, or 3.8%, over 2024.

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Inflation can adversely impact our current and expected operating results by increasing (i) our corporate and community level operating costs, (ii) our cost of capital for new or variable rate borrowing activity as well as (iii) the costs for construction, development and other capitalized projects. This risk may be partially or fully mitigated by increases in rents for residential leases, which are generally for a term of one year or less.

*Rental and other income* increased $127,007,000, or 4.4%, in 2025 compared to the prior year primarily due to an increase in rental revenue from our stabilized operating communities, discussed below.

Consolidated Communities — The weighted average number of occupied apartment homes for consolidated communities increased to 81,487 apartment homes for 2025, compared to 79,242 apartment homes for 2024. The weighted average monthly residential revenue per occupied apartment home increased to $3,082 in 2025, compared to $3,032 in 2024.

Same Store Communities — The following table presents the change in Same Store Residential revenue, including the attribution of the change between average revenue per occupied home and Economic Occupancy (as defined below) for the year ended December 31, 2025 (dollars in thousands).

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| | **For the year ended December 31,** | **For the year ended December 31,** | **For the year ended December 31,** | **For the year ended December 31,** | **For the year ended December 31,** | **For the year ended December 31,** | **For the year ended December 31,** | **For the year ended December 31,** | **For the year ended December 31,** | **For the year ended December 31,** |
| | **Residential revenue** | **Residential revenue** | **Residential revenue** | **Residential revenue** | **Average monthly revenue per occupied home** | **Average monthly revenue per occupied home** | **Average monthly revenue per occupied home** | **Economic Occupancy (1)** | **Economic Occupancy (1)** | **Economic Occupancy (1)** |
| | **2025** | **2024** | **2025 to 2024** | **2025 to 2024** | **2025** | **2024** | **2025 to 2024** | **2025** | **2024** | **2025 to 2024** |
| | | | **$ Change** | **% Change** | | | **% Change** | | | **% Change** |
| New England | $379392 | $371205 | $8187 | 2.2% | $3444 | $3365 | 2.3% | 96.3% | 96.4% | (0.1)% |
| Metro NY/NJ | 541720 | 527609 | 14111 | 2.7% | 3842 | 3757 | 2.3% | 96.0% | 95.6% | 0.4% |
| Mid-Atlantic | 405708 | 391965 | 13743 | 3.5% | 2585 | 2497 | 3.5% | 95.4% | 95.4% | —% |
| Southeast Florida | 95711 | 95809 | (98) | (0.1)% | 2899 | 2898 | —% | 97.0% | 97.1% | (0.1)% |
| Denver, CO | 40595 | 40691 | (96) | (0.2)% | 2326 | 2329 | (0.1)% | 94.5% | 94.6% | (0.1)% |
| Pacific Northwest | 164930 | 159918 | 5012 | 3.1% | 2889 | 2799 | 3.2% | 96.2% | 96.3% | (0.1)% |
| Northern California | 425970 | 415817 | 10153 | 2.4% | 3132 | 3065 | 2.2% | 96.0% | 95.8% | 0.2% |
| Southern California | 603251 | 589204 | 14047 | 2.4% | 2945 | 2877 | 2.4% | 95.9% | 95.9% | —% |
| Other Expansion Regions | 54789 | 53741 | 1048 | 2.0% | 1908 | 1907 | 0.1% | 95.2% | 93.3% | 1.9% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total Same Store | $2712066 | $2645959 | $66107 | 2.5% | $3062 | $2991 | 2.4% | 95.9% | 95.8% | 0.1% |

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1)Economic Occupancy is defined as gross potential revenue less vacancy loss, as a percentage of gross potential revenue. Gross potential revenue is determined by valuing occupied homes at contract rates and vacant homes at market rents. Vacancy loss is determined by valuing vacant units at current market rents. Economic Occupancy considers that apartment homes of different sizes and locations within a community have different economic impacts on a community's gross revenue.

The following table details the increase in Same Store Residential revenue by component for the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to the prior year:

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| | **For the year ended**<br>**December 31, 2025** |
| Residential revenue |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Lease rates | 1.9% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Concessions and other discounts | (0.2)% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Economic Occupancy | 0.1% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other rental revenue | 0.6% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Uncollectible lease revenue | 0.1% |
| Total Residential revenue | 2.5% |

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We use concessions periodically as a means to increase leasing velocity, providing our new and existing residents an upfront incentive to enter into a new lease, or extend an existing lease. During 2025, concessions granted for our Same Store communities increased over the prior year by $6,976,000 to $24,198,000. We amortize concessions on a straight-line basis over the life of the respective leases (generally one year), reducing the income recognized over the lease term. For the year ended December 31, 2025, amortized concessions increased by $4,246,000, partially offsetting the increase in revenue as compared to

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the prior year. The remaining net unamortized balance of Same Store residential concessions as of December 31, 2025 and 2024 was $13,025,000 and $9,436,000, respectively.

*Direct property operating expenses, excluding property taxes,* increased $47,465,000, or 8.2%, in 2025 compared to the prior year, primarily due to the addition of newly developed and acquired apartment communities as well as increased Residential operating expenses at our Same Store communities as discussed below.

Same Store Residential direct property operating expenses, excluding property taxes, increased $28,539,000, or 5.5%, in 2025 compared to the prior year, primarily due to increased (i) repairs and maintenance costs, (ii) utility costs, including from our bulk internet offering, the costs for which are more than offset by the associated bulk internet revenue included as a component of rental and other income and (iii) payroll costs primarily from increased employee benefit costs, growth in average salaries and bonus achievement, partially offset by a reduction in on-site associates.

*Property taxes* increased $15,132,000, or 4.6%, in 2025 compared to the prior year, primarily due to the addition of newly developed and acquired apartment communities and increases for our Same Store Residential portfolio, partially offset by decreased property taxes from dispositions.

Same Store Residential property taxes increased $2,970,000, or 1.0%, in 2025 compared to the prior year, primarily due to increased assessments across most of the portfolio and the expiration of property tax incentive programs, partially offset by successful tax appeals at certain of our properties in the current year in excess of the prior year.

*Property management and other indirect operating expenses, net of corporate income* decreased $15,140,000, or 8.9%, in 2025, primarily due to decreased advocacy costs, partially offset by increases in costs related to our shared service center.

*Expensed transaction, development and other pursuit costs, net of recoveries* includes costs incurred for write downs and abandonment of Development Rights and development pursuits not yet considered probable for development, as well as costs related to abandoned acquisition and disposition pursuits, offset by any recoveries of costs incurred. In periods of increased acquisition and pursuit activity, periods of economic downturn or when there is limited access to capital, these costs may vary significantly from year to year. In addition, the timing for recoveries will not always align with the timing for expensing an abandoned pursuit. Expensed transaction, development and other pursuit costs, net of recoveries, was $10,846,000 and $18,341,000 for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. The amounts for 2025 and 2024 include a write-off of $3,668,000 and $8,947,000, respectively, for one development opportunity in each year that we determined is no longer probable.

*Interest expense, net* increased $32,592,000, or 14.4%, in 2025 compared to the prior year. This category includes interest costs offset by capitalized interest pertaining to development and redevelopment activity, amortization of premium/discount on debt, interest income and any mark-to-market impact from derivatives not in qualifying hedge relationships. The increase in 2025 is primarily due to decreases in interest income compared to the prior year due to lower cash amounts invested and lower rates, increased commercial paper outstanding and increased effective interest expense for our unsecured indebtedness. The increase in 2025 is partially offset by increased capitalized interest compared to the prior year.

*Depreciation expense* increased $66,523,000, or 7.9%, in 2025 compared to the prior year, primarily due to the addition of newly developed and acquired apartment communities, partially offset by dispositions.

*General and administrative expense* increased $8,982,000, or 11.6%, in 2025 as compared to the prior year, primarily due to an increase in legal costs and settlements and higher compensation expense.

*Casualty and impairment loss* for the year ended December 31, 2025 of $1,276,000 represents property and casualty damage to certain of our communities and was primarily driven by damage from a water pipe break at a community in Massachusetts.

*Income from unconsolidated investments* increased $7,460,000 in 2025 compared to the prior year, primarily due to an increase in unrealized gains on our property technology and sustainability fund investments.

*Structured Investment Program interest income* increased $9,025,000 in 2025, compared to the prior year, primarily due to the increased principal amount funded in our SIP investments.

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*Gain on sale of communities, net* decreased $27,587,000 in 2025 compared to the prior year. The amount of gain realized in a particular period depends on many factors, including the number of communities sold, expected operating performance of the communities and the market conditions in the local area. The gains of $335,713,000 and $363,300,000 in 2025 and 2024, respectively, were primarily due to the sale of nine and eight wholly-owned communities in 2025 and 2024, respectively.

*Income tax benefit* of $1,135,000 for 2025 was primarily due to the sale of solar tax credits.

<u>Non-GAAP Financial Measures — Reconciliation of FFO and Core FFO</u>

FFO and FFO adjusted for non-core items, or "Core FFO," as defined below, are generally considered by management to be appropriate supplemental measures of our operating and financial performance.

Consistent with the definition adopted by the Board of Governors of the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts® ("Nareit"), we calculate Funds from Operations Attributable to Common Stockholders ("FFO") as net income or loss attributable to common stockholders computed in accordance with GAAP, adjusted for:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• gains or losses on sales of previously depreciated operating communities;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• impairment write-downs of depreciable real estate assets;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• write-downs of investments in affiliates due to a decrease in the value of depreciable real estate assets held by those affiliates;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• depreciation of real estate assets; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• similar adjustments for unconsolidated partnerships and joint ventures, including those from a change in control.

FFO can help with the comparison of the operating and financial performance of a real estate company between periods or as compared to different companies because the adjustments such as (i) gains or losses on sales of previously depreciated property or (ii) real estate depreciation may impact comparability as the amount and timing of these or similar items can vary among owners of identical assets in similar condition based on historical cost accounting and useful life estimates. By further adjusting for items that we do not consider part of our core business operations, Core FFO can help with the comparison of our core operating performance year over year. We believe that, in order to understand our operating results, FFO and Core FFO should be considered in conjunction with net income as presented in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income included elsewhere in this report.

We calculate Core FFO as FFO, adjusted for:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• joint venture gains (if not adjusted through FFO), non-core costs and promoted interests from partnerships;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• casualty and impairment losses or gains, net on non-depreciable real estate or other investments;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• gains or losses from early extinguishment of consolidated borrowings;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• expensed transaction, development and other pursuit costs, net of recoveries;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• legal recoveries, settlement proceeds, and certain legal costs;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• property and casualty insurance proceeds;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• gains or losses on sales of assets not subject to depreciation and other investment gains or losses;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• advocacy contributions, representing payments to promote our business interests;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• hedge ineffectiveness or gains or losses from derivatives not designated as hedges for accounting purposes;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• changes to expected credit losses associated with the lending commitments under the SIP;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• severance related costs;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• executive transition compensation costs;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• net for-sale condominium activity, including gains, marketing, operating and administrative costs and imputed carry cost; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• income taxes.

FFO and Core FFO do not represent (i) net income in accordance with GAAP, and therefore should not be considered an alternative to net income, which remains the primary measure, as an indication of our performance, or (ii) cash generated from operating activities in accordance with GAAP, and therefore should not be considered an alternative to net cash flows from operating activities, as determined by GAAP, as a measure of liquidity. In addition, FFO and Core FFO are not necessarily indicative of cash available to fund cash needs and may not be comparable to FFO and Core FFO as calculated by other REITs.

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The following is a reconciliation of net income attributable to common stockholders to FFO attributable to common stockholders and to Core FFO attributable to common stockholders for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 (dollars in thousands, except per share amounts).

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| | **For the year ended December 31,** | **For the year ended December 31,** |
| | **2025** | **2024** |
| Net income attributable to common stockholders | $1051301 | $1081994 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Depreciation - real estate assets, including joint venture adjustments | 905701 | 843224 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Income attributable to noncontrolling interests | 5298 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Gain on sale of previously depreciated real estate, net | (335713) | (363300) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Casualty loss and impairment on real estate | 1276 | 2935 |
| FFO | 1627863 | 1564853 |
| Adjusting items: |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Unconsolidated entity gains, net (1) | (39227) | (33137) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Structured Investment Program loan reserve (2) | (304) | (1057) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Hedge accounting activity | 24 | 61 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Advocacy contributions | 587 | 19156 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Executive transition compensation costs |  | 304 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Severance related costs | 1504 | 1787 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Expensed transaction, development and other pursuit costs, net of recoveries (3) | 6960 | 13649 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other real estate activity (4) | (4086) | (669) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Legal settlements and costs | 13391 | 3002 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Income tax (benefit) expense | (1135) | 445 |
| Core FFO | $1605577 | $1568394 |
| Weighted average common shares outstanding - diluted | 142826382 | 142458604 |
| Earnings per common share - diluted | $7.40 | $7.60 |
| FFO per common share - diluted | $11.40 | $10.98 |
| Core FFO per common share - diluted | $11.24 | $11.01 |

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(1)Amounts consist primarily of net unrealized gains on property technology and sustainability fund investments.

(2)Reflects changes to expected credit losses associated with our lending commitments primarily under the SIP. The timing and amount of actual losses that will be incurred, if any, is to be determined at the maturity of each respective lending agreement.

(3)Amounts for 2025 and 2024 include a write-off of $3,668 and $8,947 for one development opportunity in each year that we determined is no longer probable.

(4)Amount for 2025 consists primarily of the gain on sale of a development right and gains on sale of other non-operating real estate. Amount for 2024 consists primarily of gains on sale of other non-operating real estate, as well as the imputed carry cost of for-sale residential condominiums at The Park Loggia. We compute this adjustment by multiplying the total capitalized cost of completed and unsold for-sale residential condominiums by the weighted average effective interest rate on our unsecured debt.

<u>Liquidity and Capital Resources</u>

We employ a disciplined approach to our liquidity and capital management. When we source capital, we take into account both our view of the most cost-effective alternative available and our desire to maintain a balance sheet that provides us with flexibility. Our principal focus on near-term and intermediate-term liquidity is to ensure we have adequate capital to fund:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• development and redevelopment activity in which we are currently engaged or in which we plan to engage;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• the minimum dividend payments on our common stock required to maintain our REIT qualification under the Code;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• regularly scheduled principal and interest payments and principal payments either at maturity or opportunistically before maturity;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• normal recurring operating and corporate overhead expenses; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• investment in our operating platform, including strategic investments.

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Factors affecting our liquidity and capital resources include our cash flows from operations, financing activities and investing activities (including dispositions) as well as general economic and market conditions. Cash flows from operations are determined by operating activities and factors including but not limited to (i) the number of apartment homes owned, (ii) rental rates, (iii) occupancy levels, (iv) uncollectible lease revenue levels or interruptions in collections caused by market conditions, (v) operating expenses and (vi) capital expenditures with respect to our communities. The timing and type of capital markets activity in which we engage is affected by changes in the capital markets environment, such as changes in interest rates or the availability of cost-effective capital. Our plans for development, redevelopment, non-routine capital expenditure, acquisition and disposition activity are affected by market conditions and capital availability. We frequently review our liquidity needs, especially in periods with volatile market conditions, as well as the adequacy of cash flows from operations and other expected liquidity sources to meet these needs.

We had cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash of $353,083,000 at December 31, 2025, an increase of $86,007,000 from $267,076,000 at December 31, 2024. The following discussion relates to changes in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash due to operating, investing and financing activities.

A presentation of GAAP based cash flow metrics is as follows (dollars in thousands):

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| | **For the year ended December 31,** | **For the year ended December 31,** |
| | **2025** | **2024** |
| Net cash provided by operating activities | $1671105 | $1607878 |
| Net cash used in investing activities | $(1392367) | $(996864) |
| Net cash used in financing activities | $(192731) | $(874898) |

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Net cash provided by operating activities increased primarily due to an increase in NOI from our stabilized operating communities as well as from our Development Communities.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Net cash used in investing activities was primarily due to (i) the investment of $1,209,454,000 in the development and redevelopment of apartment communities, (ii) acquisition of 12 wholly-owned communities and our joint venture partner's 50% interest in Avalon Alderwood Place for a total of $682,163,000 and (iii) capital expenditures of $264,942,000 for our wholly-owned communities and non-real estate assets. These amounts were partially offset by net proceeds from the disposition of real estate assets of $799,419,000.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Net cash used in financing activities was primarily due to (i) the payment of cash dividends in the amount of $992,333,000, (ii) repayment of $825,000,000 of our unsecured notes at par upon maturity and (iii) the repurchase of 2,678,719 shares of common stock at an average price of $182.20 per share for a total purchase price including fees of $488,115,000. These amounts were partially offset by proceeds from the issuance of unsecured notes, including amounts borrowed under the Term Loan, in the amount of $1,347,312,000 and proceeds from the issuance of commercial paper in the amount of $739,608,000.

*Variable Rate Unsecured Credit Facility*

In April 2025, we entered into an amended and restated Credit Facility with a syndicate of banks, which replaced our prior credit facility, dated September 27, 2022. The amended and restated Credit Facility (i) increased the borrowing capacity under the Credit Facility from $2,250,000,000 to $2,500,000,000, and (ii) extended the term of the Credit Facility from September 2026 to April 2030. The interest rate that would be applicable to borrowings under the Credit Facility was 4.39% at January 31, 2026 and is composed of (i) the Secured Overnight Financing Rate ("SOFR"), applicable to the period of borrowing for a particular draw of funds from the Credit Facility (e.g., one month to maturity, three months to maturity, etc.), plus (ii) the current borrowing spread to SOFR of 0.705% per annum, assuming a daily SOFR borrowing rate. The borrowing spread to SOFR can vary from SOFR plus 0.65% to SOFR plus 1.40% based upon the rating of our unsecured senior notes. There is also an annual facility commitment fee of 0.12% of the borrowing capacity under the Credit Facility, which can vary from 0.10% to 0.30% based upon the rating of our unsecured senior notes. The Credit Facility contains a sustainability-linked pricing component which provides for interest rate margin and commitment fee reductions or increases related to certain environmental sustainability targets, specifically greenhouse gas emission reductions, with the adjustment determined annually. The most recent annual determination under the sustainability-linked pricing component occurred in July 2025, maintaining reductions of approximately 0.02% to the interest rate margin and 0.005% to the commitment fee due to our achievement of sustainability targets. On August 1, 2025, the Company amended the Credit Facility to extend the applicability of its sustainability-linked pricing component. All other terms of the Credit Facility, including its maturity date of April 2030, remain unchanged.

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The availability on the Credit Facility as of January 31, 2026 is as follows (dollars in thousands):

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| | **January 31, 2026** |
| Credit Facility commitment | $2500000 |
| Credit Facility outstanding |  |
| Commercial paper outstanding | (880000) |
| Letters of credit outstanding (1) | (864) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total Credit Facility available | $1619136 |

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1)In addition, we had $52,284 outstanding in additional letters of credit unrelated to the Credit Facility as of January 31, 2026.

*Commercial Paper Program*

We have a Commercial Paper Program in which we may issue unsecured commercial paper notes with maturities of less than one year. In April 2025, we increased the maximum amount of commercial paper notes that can be outstanding under the Commercial Paper Program from $500,000,000 to $1,000,000,000. The Commercial Paper Program is backstopped by our commitment to maintain available borrowing capacity under the Credit Facility in an amount equal to actual borrowings under the Commercial Paper Program. As of January 31, 2026, we had $880,000,000 of borrowings outstanding under the Commercial Paper Program.

*Secured and Unsecured Borrowings—Financial Covenants and Early Repayment Provisions*

We are subject to financial covenants contained in the Credit Facility, the Term Loan and the indentures under which our unsecured notes were issued. The principal financial covenants include the following:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• limitations on the amount of total and secured debt in relation to our overall capital structure;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• limitations on the amount of our unsecured debt relative to the undepreciated basis of real estate assets that are not encumbered by property-specific financing; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• minimum levels of debt service coverage.

We were in compliance with these covenants at December 31, 2025.

In addition, some of our secured and unsecured borrowings include yield maintenance, defeasance, or prepayment penalty provisions, which could result in us incurring an additional charge in the event of a full or partial prepayment of outstanding principal before the scheduled maturity. These provisions in our borrowings are generally consistent with other similar types of debt instruments issued during the same time period in which our borrowings were issued.

*Continuous Equity Offering Program* 

Under our continuous equity program (the "CEP"), we may sell (and/or enter into forward sale agreements for the sale of) up to $1,000,000,000 of our common stock from time to time. Actual sales will depend on a variety of factors to be determined, including market conditions, the trading price of our common stock and our determinations of the appropriate funding sources. We expect that, if entered into, we will physically settle each forward sale agreement on one or more dates prior to the maturity date of that particular forward sale agreement, and to receive aggregate net cash proceeds at settlement equal to the number of shares underlying the particular forward agreement multiplied by the forward sale price. However, we may also elect to cash settle or net share settle a forward sale agreement. In connection with each forward sale agreement, we will pay the forward seller, in the form of a reduced initial forward sale price, a commission of up to 1.5% of the sales prices of all borrowed shares of common stock sold. During the year ended December 31, 2025, the Company settled the outstanding forward contracts that were entered into under the CEP during the year ended December 31, 2024, selling 367,113 shares of common stock for proceeds, net of fees, of $81,333,000, based on the gross weighted average price per share of $223.27. During the year ended December 31, 2025 and through January 31, 2026, we did not have any new forward sale agreements under the CEP. As of January 31, 2026, we had $623,997,000 remaining authorized for issuance under this program.

*Forward Equity Offering*

In addition to the CEP, during the year ended December 31, 2024, we completed an underwritten public offering pursuant to which we entered into forward contracts to sell 3,680,000 shares of common stock at a discount to the closing price of $226.52 per share for approximate net proceeds of $808,606,000 based on the initial forward price (the "September 2024 Equity

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Offering"). The final proceeds will be determined on the date(s) of settlement and are subject to certain customary adjustments for dividends and a daily interest factor. During the year ended December 31, 2025, we amended each of the forward contracts related to the September 2024 Equity Offering to extend the settlement of the forward contracts from a date no later than December 31, 2025 to a date no later than December 31, 2026.

*Stock Repurchases*

In October 2025, we terminated the 2020 Stock Repurchase Program and adopted a new 2025 Stock Repurchase Program. During the year ended December 31, 2025, we repurchased 2,678,719 shares of common stock at an average price of $182.20 per share, including fees, for a total of $488,115,000 under the 2020 Stock Repurchase Program and the 2025 Stock Repurchase Program. From January 1, 2026 through February 26, 2026, we repurchased 637,958 shares of common stock at an average price of $176.85 per share, including fees, for a total of $112,824,000 of the $163,769,000 of capacity remaining under the 2025 Stock Repurchase Program as of January 1, 2026.

On February 26, 2026, we terminated the 2025 Stock Repurchase Program and adopted the 2026 Stock Repurchase Program. Purchases of common stock under the 2026 Stock Repurchase Program may occur from time to time at our discretion. The timing and actual number of shares repurchased will depend on a variety of factors including price, corporate and regulatory requirements, market conditions and other corporate liquidity requirements and priorities. The 2026 Stock Repurchase Program does not have an expiration date and may be suspended or terminated at any time without prior notice.

*Future Financing and Capital Needs—Debt Maturities and Material Obligations*

One of our principal long-term liquidity needs is the repayment of long-term debt at maturity. For both our unsecured and secured debt, a portion of the principal of the debt may be repaid prior to maturity. Early retirement of our unsecured or secured debt could result in gains or losses on extinguishment. We may use capital from a variety of sources to repay debt at maturity, including cash from operations and proceeds received from the dispositions of our operating communities or other direct and indirect investments in real estate. If we do not have funds on hand sufficient to repay our indebtedness as it becomes due, it will be necessary for us to refinance or otherwise provide liquidity to satisfy the debt at maturity. This refinancing may be accomplished by uncollateralized private or public debt offerings, equity issuances, including through the settlement of the outstanding equity forwards, additional debt financing that is secured by mortgages on individual communities or groups of communities or borrowings under our Credit Facility, Term Loan or Commercial Paper Program. In addition, to the extent we have amounts outstanding under the Commercial Paper Program, we are obligated to repay the short-term indebtedness at maturity through either current cash on hand or by incurring other indebtedness, including by way of borrowing under our Credit Facility or Term Loan. While we believe we will have the capacity to meet our currently anticipated liquidity needs, we cannot assure you that capital from additional debt financing or debt or equity offerings will be available or, if available, that they will be on terms we consider satisfactory.

The following debt and derivative activity occurred during the year ended December 31, 2025:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• As discussed above, in April 2025, we entered into an amended and restated Credit Facility, which replaced our prior credit facility, dated September 27, 2022. The amended and restated Credit Facility (i) increased the borrowing capacity under the Credit Facility from $2,250,000,000 to $2,500,000,000, and (ii) extended the term of the Credit Facility from September 2026 to April 2030.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• In April 2025, we entered into a $450,000,000 Term Loan which matures in April 2029. On August 1, 2025, we amended the Term Loan to (i) exercise our full accordion option to increase the amount of the Term Loan by $100,000,000 to $550,000,000 and (ii) extend the applicability of the sustainability-linked pricing component. During the year ended December 31, 2025, we drew down the full amount of the Term Loan and entered into $550,000,000 notional amount of interest rate swaps to hedge the impact of variability in interest rates on the Term Loan. The swaps are coterminous with the Term Loan, maturing in April 2029. The Term Loan bears interest at varying levels based on (i) the SOFR applicable to the period of borrowing for a particular draw of funds from the facility, which rate is recalculated at the end of each such period if the Term Loan remains outstanding, (ii) a stated spread over SOFR that can vary from SOFR plus 0.70% to SOFR plus 1.60% per annum based upon the rating of our unsecured and unsubordinated long-term indebtedness and (iii) a sustainability spread adjustment that can range from (0.02)% to 0.02%. The current borrowing spread to SOFR under the Term Loan is 0.78% per annum, inclusive of a sustainability spread adjustment of (0.02)%. Including the impact of these swaps and transaction costs, assuming the Term Loan will be fully drawn until maturity and our current borrowing spread to SOFR, the effective interest rate on borrowings under the Term Loan is fixed at 4.44%.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• As discussed above, in April 2025, the Company increased the capacity of the Commercial Paper Program from $500,000,000 to $1,000,000,000.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• In June 2025, we repaid $525,000,000 of our 3.45% coupon unsecured notes at par upon maturity.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• In July 2025, we issued $400,000,000 principal amount of unsecured notes in a public offering under our existing shelf registration statement for proceeds net of underwriting fees and discounts of approximately $394,888,000, before considering the impact of other offering costs. The notes mature in August 2035 and were issued at a 5.00% coupon. The effective interest rate of the notes is 5.05%, considering the net proceeds and including the impact of other offering costs and hedging activity. In connection with the issuance of our $400,000,000 unsecured notes, we terminated $200,000,000 of interest rate swap agreements designated as cash flow hedges of the interest rate variability on the issuance of the unsecured notes, receiving payments of $4,099,000 in July 2025 which will be recognized over the life of the unsecured notes as a reduction in the effective interest rate. Of the $200,000,000 forward interest rate swap agreements terminated, $100,000,000 were entered into during the year ended December 31, 2025.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• In November 2025, we repaid $300,000,000 of our 3.50% coupon unsecured notes at par upon maturity.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• In December 2025, we issued $400,000,000 principal amount of unsecured notes in a public offering under our existing shelf registration statement for proceeds net of underwriting fees and discounts of approximately $397,424,000, before considering the impact of other offering costs. The notes mature in December 2030 and were issued at a 4.35% coupon. The effective interest rate on the notes is 4.52%, considering the net proceeds and including the impact of offering costs and hedging activity. In connection with the issuance of our $400,000,000 unsecured notes, we entered into and terminated $100,000,000 of interest rate swap agreements designated as cash flow hedges of the interest rate variability on the issuance of the unsecured notes, receiving payments of $242,000 in December 2025 which will be recognized over the life of the unsecured notes as a reduction in the effective interest rate.

The following table details our consolidated debt obligations, including the effective interest rate and contractual maturity dates, and principal payments for periodic amortization and maturities for the next five years, excluding our Credit Facility and Commercial Paper Program and amounts outstanding related to communities classified as held for sale, at December 31, 2025 and 2024 (dollars in thousands). We are not directly or indirectly (as borrower or guarantor) obligated in any material respect to pay principal or interest on the indebtedness of any unconsolidated entities in which we have an equity or other interest other than as disclosed related to the AVA Arts District loan (see "Unconsolidated Operating Communities" for further discussion of the AVA Arts District loan).

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| | **Effective<br>interest<br>rate (1)** | **Principal<br>maturity<br>date** | | **Balance Outstanding (2)** | **Balance Outstanding (2)** | **Scheduled Maturities** | **Scheduled Maturities** | **Scheduled Maturities** | **Scheduled Maturities** | **Scheduled Maturities** | **Scheduled Maturities** |
| **Debt** | **Effective<br>interest<br>rate (1)** | **Principal<br>maturity<br>date** |  | **12/31/2024** | **12/31/2025** | **2026** | **2027** | **2028** | **2029** | **2030** | **Thereafter** |
| **Tax-exempt bonds** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| *Variable rate* |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Avalon Acton | 3.40% | Jul-2040 | (3) | $45000 | $45000 | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— | $45000 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Avalon Clinton North | 4.05% | Nov-2038 | (3) | 126400 | 126400 |  |  |  |  |  | 126400 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Avalon Clinton South | 4.05% | Nov-2038 | (3) | 104500 | 104500 |  |  |  |  |  | 104500 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Avalon Midtown West | 4.05% | May-2029 | (3) | 69800 | 62500 | 8800 | 8900 | 9800 | 35000 |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Avalon San Bruno I | 3.94% | Dec-2037 | (3) | 55250 | 52150 | 1900 | 2700 | 2900 | 3100 | 3300 | 38250 |
|  |  |  |  | 400950 | 390550 | 10700 | 11600 | 12700 | 38100 | 3300 | 314150 |
| **Conventional loans** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| *Fixed rate* |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$525 Million unsecured notes | 3.55% | Jun-2025 | (4) | 525000 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$300 million unsecured notes | 3.62% | Nov-2025 | (4) | 300000 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$475 million unsecured notes | 3.35% | May-2026 |  | 475000 | 475000 | 475000 |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$300 million unsecured notes | 3.01% | Oct-2026 |  | 300000 | 300000 | 300000 |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$350 million unsecured notes | 3.95% | Oct-2046 |  | 350000 | 350000 |  |  |  |  |  | 350000 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$400 million unsecured notes | 3.50% | May-2027 |  | 400000 | 400000 |  | 400000 |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$300 million unsecured notes | 4.09% | Jul-2047 |  | 300000 | 300000 |  |  |  |  |  | 300000 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$450 million unsecured notes | 3.32% | Jan-2028 |  | 450000 | 450000 |  |  | 450000 |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$300 million unsecured notes | 3.97% | Apr-2048 |  | 300000 | 300000 |  |  |  |  |  | 300000 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$450 million unsecured notes | 3.66% | Jun-2029 |  | 450000 | 450000 |  |  |  | 450000 |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$700 million unsecured notes | 2.69% | Mar-2030 |  | 700000 | 700000 |  |  |  |  | 700000 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$600 million unsecured notes | 2.65% | Jan-2031 |  | 600000 | 600000 |  |  |  |  |  | 600000 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$700 million unsecured notes | 2.16% | Jan-2032 |  | 700000 | 700000 |  |  |  |  |  | 700000 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$400 million unsecured notes | 2.03% | Dec-2028 |  | 400000 | 400000 |  |  | 400000 |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$350 million unsecured notes | 4.38% | Feb-2033 |  | 350000 | 350000 |  |  |  |  |  | 350000 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$400 million unsecured notes | 5.19% | Dec-2033 |  | 400000 | 400000 |  |  |  |  |  | 400000 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$400 million unsecured notes | 5.05% | Jun-2034 |  | 400000 | 400000 |  |  |  |  |  | 400000 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$400 million unsecured notes | 5.05% | Aug-2035 |  |  | 400000 |  |  |  |  |  | 400000 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$400 Million unsecured notes | 4.52% | Dec-2030 |  |  | 400000 |  |  |  |  | 400000 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$550 million Term Loan | 4.44% | Apr-2029 | (5) |  | 550000 |  |  |  | 550000 |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Avalon Walnut Creek | 4.00% | Jul-2066 |  | 4681 | 4868 |  |  |  |  |  | 4868 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;eaves Los Feliz | 3.68% | Jun-2027 |  | 41400 | 41400 |  | 41400 |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;eaves Woodland Hills | 3.67% | Jun-2027 |  | 111500 | 111500 |  | 111500 |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Avalon Russett | 3.77% | Jun-2027 |  | 32200 | 32200 |  | 32200 |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Avalon San Bruno III | 2.38% | Mar-2027 |  | 51000 | 51000 |  | 51000 |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Avalon Cerritos | 3.34% | Aug-2029 |  | 30250 | 30250 |  |  |  | 30250 |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Avalon West Plano | 5.97% | May-2029 |  | 62448 | 61384 | 1111 | 1159 | 1202 | 57912 |  |  |
|  |  |  |  | 7733479 | 8257602 | 776111 | 637259 | 851202 | 1088162 | 1100000 | 3804868 |
| Total indebtedness - excluding Credit Facility and Commercial Paper | Total indebtedness - excluding Credit Facility and Commercial Paper | Total indebtedness - excluding Credit Facility and Commercial Paper |  | $8134429 | $8648152 | $786811 | $648859 | $863902 | $1126262 | $1103300 | $4119018 |

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(1)Rates are as of December 31, 2025 and include credit enhancement fees, facility fees, trustees' fees, the impact of interest rate hedges, offering costs, mark-to-market amortization and other fees.

(2)Balances outstanding represent total amounts due at maturity, and exclude deferred financing costs and debt discount for the unsecured debt of $45,620 and $41,216 as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively, and deferred financing costs and debt discount for the secured notes of $13,588 and $15,964 as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively, as reflected on our Consolidated Balance Sheets included elsewhere in this report.

(3)Financed by variable rate debt, but interest rate is capped through an interest rate protection agreement.

(4)During 2025, we repaid this borrowing at par on its scheduled maturity date.

(5)The variable rate Term Loan has been swapped to an effective fixed rate using interest rate swaps.

In addition to consolidated debt, we have scheduled contractual obligations associated with (i) ground leases for land underlying current operating or development communities and commercial and parking facilities and (ii) office leases for our corporate headquarters and regional offices of $16,744,000 for 2026, $16,827,000 for 2027 and $470,689,000 thereafter.

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*Future Financing and Capital Needs—Portfolio and Capital Markets Activity*

We invest in various real estate and real estate related investments, which include (i) the acquisition, development and redevelopment of communities both wholly-owned and through the formation of joint ventures, (ii) other indirect investments in real estate through the SIP, all as discussed further below and (iii) investments in other real estate-related ventures through direct and indirect investments in third-party property technology and sustainability focused companies and investment management funds.

In 2026, we expect to continue to meet our liquidity needs from one or more of a variety of internal and external sources, which may include (i) settlement of our outstanding equity forward contracts, (ii) real estate dispositions, (iii) cash balances on hand as well as cash generated from our operating activities, (iv) borrowing capacity under the Credit Facility, (v) borrowings under the Commercial Paper Program and (vi) secured and unsecured debt financings. Additional sources of liquidity in 2026 may include the issuance of common and preferred equity, including the issuance of additional shares of our common stock under the CEP. Our ability to obtain additional financing will depend on a variety of factors, such as market conditions, the general availability of credit, the overall availability of credit to the real estate industry, our credit ratings and credit capacity, as well as the perception of lenders regarding our long or short-term financial prospects.

Before beginning new construction or reconstruction activity, including activity related to communities owned by unconsolidated joint ventures, we plan to source sufficient capital to complete these undertakings, although we cannot assure you that we will be able to obtain such financing on acceptable terms or at all. In the event that financing cannot be obtained, we may abandon Development Rights, write off associated pre-development costs that were capitalized and/or forego reconstruction activity. In such instances, we will not realize the increased revenues and earnings that we expected from such Development Rights or reconstruction activity and significant losses could be incurred.

From time to time, we use joint ventures to hold or develop individual real estate assets. We generally employ joint ventures to mitigate asset concentration or market risk and as a source of liquidity. We may also use joint ventures related to mixed-use land development opportunities and new markets where our partners bring development and operational expertise and/or experience to the venture. Each joint venture or partnership agreement has been individually negotiated, and our ability to operate and/or dispose of a community in our sole discretion may be limited to varying degrees depending on the terms of the joint venture or partnership agreement. We cannot assure you that we will achieve our objectives through joint ventures.

In addition, we may invest, through mezzanine loans or preferred equity investments, in multifamily development projects being undertaken by third parties. In these cases, we do not expect to acquire the underlying real estate but rather to earn a return on our investment (through interest or fixed rate preferred equity returns) and a return of the invested capital generally following completion of construction either on or before a set due date.

In evaluating our allocation of capital within our markets, we sell assets that do not meet our long-term investment criteria or when capital and real estate markets allow us to realize a portion of the value created over our ownership periods and redeploy the proceeds from those sales to develop, redevelop and acquire communities. Because the proceeds from the sale of communities may not be immediately redeployed into revenue generating assets that we develop, redevelop or acquire, the immediate effect of a sale of a community for a gain is to increase net income, but reduce future total revenues, total expenses and NOI until such time as the proceeds have been redeployed into revenue generating assets. While we believe that the temporary absence of future cash flows from communities sold will not materially impair our liquidity, the timing and success of reinvestment of sale proceeds may vary and is subject to market conditions.

<u>Investments</u>

We invest in consolidated real estate entities, unconsolidated investments in real estate ventures and direct and indirect investments in third-party property technology and sustainability focused companies through investment management funds.

*Consolidated Investments*

During the year ended December 31, 2025, we acquired the following wholly-owned communities (dollars in thousands). See Note 5, "Investments," of the Consolidated Financial Statements included elsewhere in this report for further discussion.

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| **Community name** | **Location** | **Apartment Homes** | **Purchase price** |
| Avalon Hill Country | Austin, TX | 554 | $136000 |
| Avalon Wolf Ranch | Georgetown, TX | 303 | 51000 |
| eaves Twin Creeks (1) | Allen, TX | 216 | 44784 |
| Avalon Benbrook (1) | Benbrook, TX | 301 | 60194 |
| Avalon Castle Hills (1) | Lewisville, TX | 276 | 65491 |
| Avalon Frisco (1) | Frisco, TX | 330 | 80419 |
| Avalon Frisco North (1) | Frisco, TX | 349 | 88606 |
| eaves North Dallas (1) | Dallas, TX | 372 | 76085 |
| Avalon at Palisades | Charlotte, NC | 274 | 72300 |
| Avalon Coconut Creek | Coconut Creek, FL | 270 | 99000 |
| eaves Redmond Campus II | Redmond, WA | 40 | 15650 |
| Avalon Townhome Collection Brier Creek | Durham, NC | 93 | 36500 |
| Total acquisitions |  | 3378 | $826029 |

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Included in the transaction to acquire six apartment communities in the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area during the year ended December 31, 2025.

During the year ended December 31, 2025, we acquired the six apartment communities in the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area included in the list above, containing 1,844 apartment homes for $415,579,000. The consideration was comprised of a cash payment of $193,000,000 and the issuance of 1,059,995 DownREIT Units.

During the year ended December 31, 2025, we acquired our joint venture partner's 50% interest in Avalon Alderwood Place, a 328 apartment home community in Lynnwood, WA for a purchase price of $71,250,000. With the buyout of the joint venture partner's interest, Avalon Alderwood Place is now a wholly owned apartment community and consolidated for financial reporting purposes.

During the year ended December 31, 2025, we sold the following wholly-owned communities (dollars in thousands). See Note 6, "Real Estate Disposition Activities," of the Consolidated Financial Statements included elsewhere in this report for further discussion.

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| **Community name** | **Location** | **Period<br>of sale** | **Apartment Homes** | **Gross<br>sales price** | **Gain (loss) on disposition** | **Commercial square feet** |
| Avalon Wilton on River Road | Wilton, CT | Q1 2025 | 102 | $65100 | $56476 |  |
| Avalon Wesmont Station I & II | Wood-Ridge, NJ | Q2 2025 | 406 | 161500 | 99636 | 18000 |
| Avalon at Gallery Place | Washington D.C. | Q3 2025 | 203 | 87100 | 63026 | 9000 |
| Avalon First and M | Washington D.C. | Q3 2025 | 469 | 181750 | 41499 | 4000 |
| AVA NoMa | Washington D.C. | Q3 2025 | 438 | 142480 | 31051 | 7000 |
| Avalon Brooklyn Bay | Brooklyn, NY | Q3 2025 | 180 | 74500 | (1668) |  |
| Archstone Redmond Lakeview | Redmond, WA | Q3 2025 | 166 | 63250 | 34454 |  |
| AVA H Street | Washington D.C. | Q3 2025 | 138 | 36000 | 12175 |  |
| Total asset sales |  |  | 2102 | $811680 | $336649 | 38000 |

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In January 2026, we sold Avalon Sunset Towers, located in San Francisco, CA, containing 243 apartment homes for $105,000,000.

*Unconsolidated Operating Communities*

During the year ended December 31, 2025, we had the following investments in and activity for our unconsolidated real estate and third-party property technology and sustainability fund investments. See Note 5, "Investments," of the Consolidated Financial Statements included elsewhere in this report for further discussion.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Arts District Joint Venture was formed to develop, own, and operate AVA Arts District, an apartment community located in Los Angeles, CA, which completed construction in 2024 and contains 475 apartment homes and 57,000

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square feet of commercial space. We have a 25% ownership interest in the venture. As of December 31, 2025, we have an equity investment of $32,224,000 in the venture. In June 2025, the Arts District joint venture secured a variable rate loan of up to $173,000,000. The outstanding borrowing is subject to an interest rate cap, which will limit the interest rate to 8.2%, based on the current borrowing spread. The loan matures in July 2028 and has two one-year extension options, subject to certain conditions. The joint venture used the proceeds to repay its outstanding $158,735,000 variable rate construction loan which was scheduled to mature in August 2025. We provided the lender a partial payment guarantee for 25% of the loan's maximum borrowing capacity, on behalf of the venture. Any amounts payable under the 25% loan guarantee by us are obligations of the joint venture partners in proportion to their ownership interest, and in the event we are obligated to perform under our loan guarantee, the joint venture partner is obligated to reimburse us for 75% of amounts paid. As of December 31, 2025, the loan had an outstanding principal balance of $162,104,000.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;*•* MVP I, LLC joint venture was formed with an unrelated third party to develop Avalon at Mission Bay II, a community located in San Francisco, CA, which completed construction during 2006 and contains 313 apartment homes. The Company has a 25% equity interest in the venture. During the year ended December 31, 2025, MVP I, LLC repaid its $103,000,000 outstanding fixed rate mortgage loan at par upon maturity. The equity investors contributed capital in proportion to their ownership interests to repay the outstanding loan.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;*•* We invested $13,458,000 in various third-party property technology and sustainability focused companies directly and indirectly through investment management funds during the year ended December 31, 2025. As of December 31, 2025, we have invested $72,428,000 and have $46,287,000 of remaining equity commitments to contribute to these investment management funds, with the timing and amount for these commitments to be fulfilled dependent on if, and when, investment opportunities are identified by the respective funds. During the year ended December 31, 2025, we recognized realized and unrealized gains of $39,247,000 related to these investments, included as a component of income from unconsolidated investments on the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income.

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<u>Supplemental U.S. Federal Income Tax Considerations</u>

The following discussion supplements and updates the disclosures under the heading "Certain U.S. Federal Income Tax Considerations and Consequences of Your Investment" in the prospectus dated February 23, 2024, contained in our Registration Statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-277313) filed with the SEC on February 23, 2024 (the "Existing Tax Disclosure"). Capitalized terms herein that are not otherwise defined shall have the same meaning as when used in the Existing Tax Disclosure.

On July 4, 2025, H.R. 1, informally known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (the "OBBB"), was enacted. The OBBB makes major changes to the Code, including some provisions of the Code that affect the taxation of REITs and their investors. In particular,

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• For taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2026, the OBBB relaxed the REIT asset test requirement with respect to taxable REIT subsidiaries, providing that not more than 25% (relaxed from 20%) of the gross value of a REIT's assets may be represented by securities of one or more taxable REIT subsidiaries.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• The OBBB permanently extended the pass-through qualified business income deduction, generally allowing individuals to deduct 20% of the aggregate amount of ordinary REIT dividends distributed by a REIT. This deduction was due to expire for tax years beginning after December 31, 2025.

To the extent the information set forth in the Existing Tax Disclosure is inconsistent with this supplemental information, this supplemental information supersedes the information in the Existing Tax Disclosure. This supplemental information is provided on the same basis and subject to the same qualifications as are set forth in the first seven paragraphs of the Existing Tax Disclosure as if those paragraphs were set forth in this Form 10-K.

<u>Structured Investment Program</u>

During the year ended December 31, 2025, we entered into two additional commitments under the SIP, agreeing to provide an investment of up to $48,000,000 in multifamily development projects. As of January 31, 2026, we had nine commitments to fund up to $239,585,000 in the aggregate under the SIP. As of January 31, 2026, our investment commitments had a weighted average rate of return of 11.7% and a weighted average initial maturity date of May 2027. As of January 31, 2026, we had funded $212,147,000 of these commitments. See Note 5, "Investments," of the Consolidated Financial Statements included elsewhere in this report.

You should carefully review Part I, Item 1A. "Risk Factors" of this Form 10-K for a discussion of the risks associated with our investment activity.

<u>Forward-Looking Statements</u>

This Form 10-K contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section 21E of the Exchange Act. We intend such forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The Company's forward-looking statements generally use the words "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "intend," "estimate," "assume," "project," "plan," "may," "shall," "will," "pursue" and other similar expressions that indicate future events and trends and do not report historical matters. These statements, among other things, address the Company's intent, belief or expectations with respect to:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• development, redevelopment, acquisition or disposition of communities;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• the timing and cost of completion of communities under development or redevelopment;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• the timing of lease-up, occupancy and stabilization of communities;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• the pursuit of land for future development;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• the anticipated operating performance of our communities;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• cost, yield, revenue, NOI and earnings estimates;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• the impact of landlord-tenant laws and rent regulations, including rent caps;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• our expansion into new regions;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• our declaration or payment of dividends;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• our joint venture activities;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• our policies regarding investments, indebtedness, acquisitions, dispositions, financings and other matters;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• our qualification as a REIT under the Code;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• the real estate markets in regions where we operate and in general;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• the availability of debt and equity financing;

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• interest rates;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• inflation, tariffs and other economic conditions, and their potential impacts;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• trends affecting our financial condition or results of operations;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• regulatory changes that may affect us; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• the impact of legal proceedings.

We cannot assure the future results or outcome of the matters described in these statements; rather, these statements merely reflect our current expectations of the outcomes of the matters discussed. We do not undertake a duty to update these forward-looking statements, and therefore they may not represent our estimates and assumptions after the date of this report. You should not rely on forward-looking statements because they involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, some of which are beyond our control. These risks, uncertainties and other factors may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from the anticipated future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. You should carefully review the discussion under Part I, Item 1A. "Risk Factors" in this Form 10-K for further discussion of risks associated with forward-looking statements.

Some of the factors that could cause our actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, the following:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• we may fail to secure development opportunities due to an inability to reach agreements with third parties to obtain land at attractive prices or to obtain desired zoning and other local approvals;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• we may abandon or defer development opportunities for a number of reasons, including changes in local market conditions which make development less desirable, increases in costs of development, increases in the cost of capital or lack of capital availability, resulting in losses;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• construction costs of a community may exceed original estimates;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• we may not complete construction and lease-up of communities under development or redevelopment on schedule, resulting in increased interest costs and construction costs and a decrease in expected rental revenues;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• occupancy rates and market rents may be adversely affected by competition and local economic and market conditions which are beyond our control;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• our cash flows from operations and access to cost-effective capital may be insufficient for the development of our pipeline, which could limit our pursuit of opportunities;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• an outbreak of disease or other public health event may affect the multifamily industry and general economy;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• our cash flows may be insufficient to meet required payments of principal and interest, and we may be unable to refinance existing indebtedness or the terms of such refinancing may not be as favorable as the terms of existing indebtedness;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• we may be unsuccessful in our management of joint ventures and the REIT vehicles that are used with certain joint ventures;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• we may experience a casualty loss, natural disaster or severe weather event, including those caused by climate change;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• new or existing laws and regulations implementing rent control or rent stabilization, or otherwise limiting our ability to increase rents, charge non-rent fees or evict tenants, may impact our revenue or increase our costs;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• our expectations, estimates and assumptions as of the date of this filing regarding legal proceedings may change;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• we may choose to pay dividends in our stock instead of cash, which may result in stockholders having to pay taxes with respect to such dividends in excess of the cash received, if any; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• investments made under the SIP may not be repaid as expected or the development may not be completed on schedule, which could require us to engage in litigation, foreclosure actions, and/or first party project completion to recover our investment, which may not be recovered in full or at all in such event.

<u>Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates</u>

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to use judgment in the application of accounting policies, including making estimates and assumptions. If our judgment or interpretation of the facts and circumstances relating to various transactions had been different, or different assumptions were made, it is possible that different accounting policies would have been applied, resulting in different financial results or a different presentation of our financial statements. Below is a discussion of the accounting policies that we consider critical to an understanding of our financial condition and operating results that may require complex or significant judgment in their application or require estimates about matters which are inherently uncertain. A discussion of our significant accounting policies, including further discussion of the accounting policies described below, can be found in Note 1, "Organization, Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies," of our Consolidated Financial Statements.

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*Cost Capitalization*

We capitalize costs during the development of assets. Capitalization begins when we determine that development of a future asset is probable and continues until the asset, or a portion of the asset, is delivered and is ready for its intended use. For redevelopment efforts, we capitalize costs either (i) in advance of taking apartment homes out of service when significant renovation of the common area has begun and continue until the redevelopment is completed, or (ii) when an apartment home is taken out of service for redevelopment and continue until the redevelopment is completed and the apartment home is available for a new resident. Rental income and operating expenses incurred during the initial lease-up or post-redevelopment lease-up period are fully recognized in earnings as they accrue.

During the development and redevelopment efforts we capitalize all direct costs and indirect costs which have been incurred as a result of the development and redevelopment activities. These costs include interest and related loan fees, property taxes as well as other direct and indirect costs. Interest is capitalized for any project-specific financing, as well as for general corporate financing to the extent of our aggregate investment in the projects. Indirect project costs, which include personnel and office and administrative costs that are clearly associated with our development and redevelopment efforts, are also capitalized. Capitalized indirect costs associated with our development and redevelopment activities are comprised primarily of compensation related costs for associates dedicated to our development and redevelopment efforts and total $50,809,000 and $50,343,000 for 2025 and 2024, respectively. The estimation of the direct and indirect costs to capitalize as part of our development and redevelopment activities requires judgment and, as such, we believe cost capitalization to be a critical accounting estimate.

There may be a change in our operating expenses in the event that there are changes in accounting guidance governing capitalization or changes to our levels of development or redevelopment activity. If changes in the accounting guidance limit our ability to capitalize costs or if we reduce our development and redevelopment activities without a corresponding decrease in indirect project costs, there may be an increase in our operating expenses.

We capitalize pre-development costs incurred in pursuit of Development Rights. These costs include legal fees, design fees and related overhead costs. Future development of these pursuits is dependent upon various factors, including zoning and regulatory approval, rental market conditions, construction costs and availability of capital. Pre-development costs incurred for pursuits for which future development is not yet considered probable are expensed as incurred. In addition, if the status of a Development Right changes, making future development no longer probable, any capitalized pre-development costs are written off with a charge to expense.

Due to the subjectivity in determining whether a pursuit will result in the development of an apartment community, and therefore should be capitalized, the accounting for pursuit costs is a critical accounting estimate. As of December 31, 2025, capitalized pursuit costs associated with Development Rights totaled $73,237,000.

*Abandoned Pursuit Costs & Asset Impairment*

We evaluate our direct and indirect investments in real estate and other long-lived assets for impairment when potential indicators of impairment exist. If events or circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of a property may not be recoverable, we assess its recoverability by comparing the carrying amount of the property to its estimated undiscounted future cash flows. If the carrying amount exceeds the aggregate undiscounted future cash flows, we recognize an impairment loss to the extent the carrying amount exceeds the estimated fair value of the property. We assess land held for development for impairment if our intent changes with respect to the development of the land. We evaluate our unconsolidated investments for impairment, considering both the carrying value of the investment, estimated expected proceeds that it would receive if the entity were dissolved and the net assets were liquidated, as well as our proportionate share of any impairment of assets held by unconsolidated investments.

The assessment of impairment can involve subjectivity in determining if indicators are present and in estimating the future undiscounted cash flows or the fair value of an asset. Estimates of the undiscounted cash flows are sensitive to significant assumptions including future rental revenues, operating expenses, and our intent and ability to hold the related asset, which could be impacted by our expectations about the future economic, market or capital conditions.

We expense costs related to abandoned pursuits, which include the abandonment of Development Rights and costs related to development pursuits not yet considered probable for development, as well as costs incurred in pursuing the acquisition or disposition of assets for which such acquisition and disposition activity did not occur, of which we expensed $10,846,000, $18,341,000 and $33,479,000 of these costs during the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively. These

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costs are included in expensed transaction, development and other pursuit costs, net of recoveries on the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income. These costs can vary greatly, and the costs incurred in any given period may be significantly different in future years.

Our focus on value creation through real estate development presents an impairment risk in the event of a future deterioration of the real estate and/or capital markets or a decision by us to reduce or cease development. We cannot predict the occurrence of future events that may cause an impairment assessment to be performed, or the likelihood of any future impairment charges, if any. You should also review Item 1A. "Risk Factors" in this Form 10-K.

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**ITEM 7A.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK**

We are exposed to market risks from our financial instruments primarily from changes in market interest rates. Our financial instruments do not expose us to significant risk from foreign currency exchange rates or commodity or equity prices. We monitor interest rate risk as an integral part of our overall risk management, which recognizes the unpredictability of financial markets and seeks to reduce the potentially adverse effect on our results of operations. Our operating results are affected by changes in interest rates, primarily in short-term SOFR and the SIFMA index as a result of borrowings under our Credit Facility and Commercial Paper Program, outstanding bonds and unsecured debt with variable interest rates. In addition, the fair value of our fixed rate unsecured and secured debt is impacted by changes in market interest rates.

We currently use interest rate protection agreements in the form of interest rate cap agreements for our risk management objectives, as well as for compliance with the requirements of certain lenders, and not for trading or speculative purposes. In addition, we may use interest rate swap agreements for our risk management objectives. During the year ended December 31, 2025, in connection with the issuance of our $400,000,000 unsecured notes in July 2025 maturing in August 2035 and our $400,000,000 unsecured notes in December 2025 maturing in December 2030, we terminated $300,000,000 of forward interest rate swap agreements designated as cash flow hedges of the interest rate variability on the issuance of unsecured notes, receiving payments of $4,341,000 which are being recognized over the life of the unsecured notes as a reduction in the effective interest rate.

In addition, we have interest rate caps that serve to effectively limit the amount of interest rate expense we would incur on our outstanding floating rate borrowings. Further discussion of the financial instruments impacted and our exposure is presented below.

As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, we had $390,550,000 and $400,950,000, respectively, in variable rate debt outstanding. The variable rate debt outstanding as of December 31, 2025 excludes the fully hedged $550,000,000 term loan and $740,000,000 outstanding under our Commercial Paper Program. We had no amounts outstanding under our Credit Facility. If interest rates on the variable rate debt and commercial paper had been 100 basis points higher throughout 2025 and 2024, our annual interest incurred would have increased by approximately $7,406,000 and $4,102,000, respectively, based on balances outstanding during the applicable years.

Because the counterparties providing the interest rate cap and swap agreements are major financial institutions which have an A- or better credit rating by the Standard & Poor's Ratings Group or equivalent, we do not believe there is exposure at this time to a default by a counterparty provider.

In addition, changes in interest rates affect the fair value of our fixed rate debt, computed using quoted market prices for our unsecured debt or a discounted cash flow model for our secured notes, considering our current market yields, which impacts the fair value of our aggregate indebtedness. As of December 31, 2025, we had outstanding debt of $9,388,152,000 with an estimated aggregate fair value of $8,995,833,000 at December 31, 2025. Contractual fixed rate debt represented $7,893,011,000 of the fair value at December 31, 2025. If interest rates had been 100 basis points higher as of December 31, 2025, the fair value of this fixed rate debt would have decreased by approximately $396,398,000.

**ITEM 8.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA**

The response to this Item 8 is included as a separate section of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. See Item 15.

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**ITEM 9.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE**

None.

**ITEM 9A.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures. As required by Rule 13a-15 under the Exchange Act, as of the end of the period covered by this report, the Company carried out an evaluation under the supervision and with the participation of the Company's management, including the Company's Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company's disclosure controls and procedures. Based upon that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the Company's disclosure controls and procedures are effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports it files or submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC's rules and forms. We continue to review and document our disclosure controls and procedures, including our internal controls and procedures for financial reporting, and may from time to time make changes aimed at enhancing their effectiveness and to ensure that our systems evolve with our business.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)Management's Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting. Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting, as such term is defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f). Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, we conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2025 based on the framework in Internal Control-Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission 2013 Framework (COSO). Based on that evaluation, our management concluded that our internal control over financial reporting was effective as of December 31, 2025.

Our internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2025 has been audited by Ernst & Young LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, as stated in their report which is included elsewhere herein.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c)There were no changes to the internal control over financial reporting of the Company identified in connection with the Company's evaluation referred to above that occurred during the fourth quarter of 2025 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company's internal control over financial reporting.

**ITEM 9B.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;OTHER INFORMATION**

During the three months ended December 31, 2025, none of the Company's directors or officers (as defined in Rule 16a-1(f) of the Exchange Act) adopted, terminated or modified a Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement or non-Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement (as such terms are defined in Item 408 of Regulation S-K).

**ITEM 9C.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;DISCLOSURE REGARDING FOREIGN JURISDICTIONS THAT PREVENT INSPECTIONS**

Not applicable.

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**PART III**

**ITEM 10.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE**

The information required by Item 10 pertaining to directors and executive officers of the Company and the Company's Code of Conduct and insider trading policies and procedures is incorporated herein by reference to the Company's Proxy Statement to be filed with the SEC within 120 days after the end of the year covered by this Form 10-K with respect to the Annual Meeting of Stockholders.

The Company has insider trading policies and procedures (the "Insider Trading Policy") that govern the purchase, sale and other dispositions of its securities by directors, officers, and employees, as well as by the Company itself. We believe these policies and procedures are reasonably designed to promote compliance with insider trading laws, rules and regulations and applicable listing standards. A copy of our Insider Trading Policy is filed as Exhibit 19.1 to this Form 10-K.

**ITEM 11.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION**

The information required by Item 11 pertaining to executive compensation is incorporated herein by reference to the Company's Proxy Statement to be filed with the SEC within 120 days after the end of the year covered by this Form 10-K with respect to the Annual Meeting of Stockholders.

**ITEM 12.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS**

The information required by Item 12 pertaining to security ownership of management and certain beneficial owners of the Company's common stock is incorporated herein by reference to the Company's Proxy Statement to be filed with the SEC within 120 days after the end of the year covered by this Form 10-K with respect to the Annual Meeting of Stockholders, except for the information regarding compensation plans under which equity securities are authorized for issuance as set forth below.

The Company maintains the Second Amended and Restated 2009 Equity Incentive Plan (the "Plan") and the 1996 Non-Qualified Employee Stock Purchase Plan (the "ESPP"), pursuant to which common stock or other equity awards may be issued or granted to eligible persons.

The following table gives information about equity awards under the Plan and the ESPP as of December 31, 2025:

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| **Plan category** | **(a)**<br>**Number of securities to<br>be issued upon exercise<br>of outstanding options,<br>warrants and rights** | | **(b)**<br>**Weighted-average<br>exercise price of<br>outstanding options,<br>warrants and rights** | | **(c)**<br>**Number of securities<br>remaining available for<br>future issuance under<br>equity compensation plans<br>(excluding securities<br>reflected in column (a))** |
| Equity compensation plans approved by security holders (1) | 883105 | (2) | $183.28 | (3) | 4497534 |
| Equity compensation plans not approved by security holders (4) |  |  | N/A |  | 529908 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total | 883105 |  | $183.28 | (3) | 5027442 |

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(1) &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Consists of the Plan.

(2) &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Includes 98,775 deferred restricted stock units granted under the Plan, which, subject to vesting requirements, will convert in the future to common stock on a one-for-one basis. Also includes the maximum number of shares that may be issued upon settlement of outstanding Performance Awards awarded to officers and maturing on December 31, 2025, 2026 and 2027. Does not include 167,179 shares of restricted stock that are outstanding and that are already reflected in the Company's outstanding shares.

(3) &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Excludes performance awards and deferred units granted under the Plan, which, subject to vesting requirements, will convert in the future to common stock on a one-for-one basis.

(4) &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Consists of the ESPP.

The ESPP, which was adopted by the Board of Directors on October 29, 1996, has not been approved by our shareholders. A further description of the ESPP appears in Note 9, "Stock-Based Compensation Plans," of the Consolidated Financial Statements set forth in Item 8 of this report.

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**ITEM 13.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE**

The information required by Item 13 pertaining to certain relationships and related transactions is incorporated herein by reference to the Company's Proxy Statement to be filed with the SEC within 120 days after the end of the year covered by this Form 10-K with respect to the Annual Meeting of Stockholders.

**ITEM 14.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES**

The information required by Item 14 pertaining to the fees paid to and services provided by the Company's principal accountant is incorporated herein by reference to the Company's Proxy Statement to be filed with the SEC within 120 days after the end of the year covered by this Form 10-K with respect to the Annual Meeting of Stockholders. Our independent public accounting firm is Ernst & Young LLP, Tysons, Virginia, PCAOB Auditor ID 42.

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**PART IV**

**ITEM 15.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES**

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| **15(a)(1) *Financial Statements*** | |
| **Index to Financial Statements** | |
| Consolidated Financial Statements and Financial Statement Schedule: |  |
| <u>[Reports of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm](#ia1ce943659c54db8a506943a4d04c2f1_121)</u> | <u>F-[1](#ia1ce943659c54db8a506943a4d04c2f1_121)</u> |
| <u>[Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2025 and 2024](#ia1ce943659c54db8a506943a4d04c2f1_124)</u> | <u>F-[4](#ia1ce943659c54db8a506943a4d04c2f1_124)</u> |
| <u>[Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023](#ia1ce943659c54db8a506943a4d04c2f1_127)</u> | <u>F-[5](#ia1ce943659c54db8a506943a4d04c2f1_127)</u> |
| <u>[Consolidated Statements of Equity for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023](#ia1ce943659c54db8a506943a4d04c2f1_130)</u> | <u>F-[6](#ia1ce943659c54db8a506943a4d04c2f1_130)</u> |
| <u>[Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023](#ia1ce943659c54db8a506943a4d04c2f1_133)</u> | <u>F-[7](#ia1ce943659c54db8a506943a4d04c2f1_133)</u> |
| <u>[Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements](#ia1ce943659c54db8a506943a4d04c2f1_136)</u> | <u>F-[10](#ia1ce943659c54db8a506943a4d04c2f1_136)</u> |
| **15(a)(2) *Financial Statement Schedule*** |  |
| <u>[Schedule III—Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation](#ia1ce943659c54db8a506943a4d04c2f1_175)</u> | <u>F-[38](#ia1ce943659c54db8a506943a4d04c2f1_175)</u> |
| All other schedules for which provision is made in the applicable accounting regulation of the Securities and Exchange Commission are not required under the related instructions or are inapplicable and therefore have been omitted. |  |
| **15(a)(3) *Exhibits*** |  |
| <u>[The exhibits listed on the accompanying Index to Exhibits are filed as a part of this report.](#ia1ce943659c54db8a506943a4d04c2f1_115)</u> | <u>[The exhibits listed on the accompanying Index to Exhibits are filed as a part of this report.](#ia1ce943659c54db8a506943a4d04c2f1_115)</u> |

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**ITEM 16.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;FORM 10-K SUMMARY**

Not Applicable.

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**INDEX TO EXHIBITS**

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| 3(i).1 | <u>[Articles of Amendment and Restatement of Articles of Incorporation of the Company, dated as of June 4, 1998. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3(i).1 to Form 10-K of the Company filed March 1, 2007.)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/915912/000095013307000888/w30545exv3wxiyw1.txt)</u> |
| 3(i).2 | <u>[Articles of Amendment, dated as of October 2, 1998. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3(i).2 to Form 10-K of the Company filed March 1, 2007.)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/915912/000095013307000888/w30545exv3wxiyw2.txt)</u> |
| 3(i).3 | <u>[Articles of Amendment, dated as of May 22, 2013. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3(i).3 to Form 8-K of the Company filed May 22, 2013.)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/915912/000110465913043843/a13-12983_1ex3did3.htm)</u> |
| 3(i).4 | <u>[Articles of Amendment, dated as of May 14, 2020. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3(i).4 to Form 8-K of the Company filed May 15, 2020.)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/915912/000110465920062596/tm2019667d1_ex3i-4.htm)</u> |
| 3(i).5 | <u>[Composite restatement of Articles of Amendment and Restatement of Articles of Incorporation of the Company, dated as of June 4, 1998, as amended by the Articles of Amendment, dated as of October 2, 1998, the Articles of Amendment, dated as of May 22, 2013, and the Articles of Amendment, dated as of May 14, 2020. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3(i).5 to Form 10-Q of the Company filed November 3, 2023.)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/915912/000091591223000018/q3202310-qex3i5.htm)</u> |
| 3(ii).1 | <u>[Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Company, as adopted by the Board of Directors on October 30, 2023. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to Form 8-K of the Company filed October 30, 2023.)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/915912/000110465923112594/tm2329082d1_ex3-1.htm)</u> |
| 4.1 | <u>[Indenture for Senior Debt Securities, dated as of January 16, 1998, between the Company and State Street Bank and Trust Company, as Trustee. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to Registration Statement on Form S-3 of the Company (File No. 333-139839), filed January 8, 2007.)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/915912/000095013307000051/w28684exv4w1.htm)</u> |
| 4.2 | <u>[Amended and Restated Third Supplemental Indenture, dated as of July 10, 2000 between the Company and State Street Bank and Trust Company, as Trustee. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.4 to Registration Statement on Form S-3 of the Company (File No. 333-139839), filed January 8, 2007.)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/915912/000095013307000051/w28684exv4w4.htm)</u> |
| 4.3 | <u>[Fourth Supplemental Indenture, dated as of September 18, 2006, between the Company and U.S. Bank National Association as Trustee. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.5 to Registration Statement on Form S-3 of the Company (File No. 333-139839), filed January 8, 2007.)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/915912/000095013307000051/w28684exv4w5.htm)</u> |
| 4.4 | <u>[Fifth Supplemental Indenture, dated as of November 21, 2014, between the Company and the Bank of New York Mellon, as Trustee. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to Form 8-K of the Company filed November 21, 2014.)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/915912/000110465914082625/a14-24089_3ex4d1.htm)</u> |
| 4.5 | <u>[Indenture for Debt Securities, dated as of February 23, 2018, between the Company and The Bank of New York Mellon, as Trustee (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to Form 8-K of the Company filed September 15, 2021.)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0000915912/000110465921115983/tm2127019d4_ex4-1.htm)</u> |
| 4.6 | <u>[First Supplemental Indenture, dated as March 26, 2018, between the Company and the Bank of New York Mellon, as Trustee, (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.8 to Form 10-Q of the Company filed May 4, 2018.)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/915912/000091591218000012/q1201810-qex48.htm)</u> |
| 4.7 | <u>[Second Supplemental Indenture, dated as of May 29, 2018, between the Company and the Bank of New York Mellon, as Trustee, (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.3 to Form 8-K of the Company, filed May 29, 2018.)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/915912/000110465918036430/a18-14251_1ex4d3.htm)</u> |
| 4.8 | <u>[Indenture for Debt Securities, dated as of February 23, 2024, between the Company and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.8 to Form 10-K of the Company filed February 23, 2024.)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/915912/000091591224000004/ex-482023.htm)</u> |
| 4.9 | <u>[First Supplemental Indenture, dated as of May 14, 2024, between the Company and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, including the form of 5.350% Senior Notes due 2034 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to Form 8-K of the Company filed May 14, 2024.)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/915912/000110465924061178/tm2414397d1_ex4-2.htm)</u> |
| 4.10 | <u>[Second Supplemental Indenture, dated as of July 10, 2025, between the Company and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, including the form of 5.000% Senior Notes due 2035 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to Form 8-K of the Company filed July 10, 2025.)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/915912/000110465925067013/tm2520069d1_ex4-2.htm)</u> |
| 4.11 | <u>[Third Supplemental Indenture, dated as of December 1, 2025, between the Company and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, including the form of 4.350% Senior Notes due 2030 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to Form 8-K of the Company filed December 1, 2025.)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/915912/000110465925117327/tm2532421d1_ex4-2.htm)</u> |

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4.12 — <u>[Dividend Reinvestment and Stock Purchase Plan of the Company. (Incorporated by reference to the prospectus contained in the Registration Statement on Form S-3DPOS of the Company (File No. 333-87063), filed February 23, 2018.)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/915912/000104746918001005/a2234502zs-3dpos.htm)</u>

4.13 — <u>[Description of the Registrant's Securities Registered Pursuant to Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.10 to Form 10-K of the Company filed February 23, 2024.)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/915912/000091591224000004/ex-4102023.htm)</u>

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| 4.14 | <u>[Form of 2.050% Senior Notes due 2032 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.4 to Form 8-K of the Company filed September 15, 2021.)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/915912/000110465921115983/tm2127019d4_ex4-4.htm)</u> |
| 4.15 | <u>[Form of 1.900% Senior Notes due 2028 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.4 to Form 8-K of the Company filed November 18, 2021.)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0000915912/000110465921141251/tm2133217d1_ex4-4.htm)</u> |
| 4.16 | <u>[Form of 5.000% Senior Notes due 2033 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.4 to Form 8-K of the Company filed December 7, 2022.)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/915912/000110465922125200/tm2232070d1_ex4-4.htm)</u> |
| 4.17 | <u>[Form of 5.300% Senior Notes due 2033 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.4 to Form 8-K of the Company filed December 7, 2023.)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/915912/000110465923124341/tm2332384d1_ex4-4.htm)</u> |
| 10.1+ | <u>[AvalonBay Communities, Inc. Second Amended and Restated 2009 Equity Incentive Plan, as restated to reflect the First Amendment, Second Amendment, Third Amendment and Fourth Amendment thereto. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Form 10-K of the Company filed February 24, 2023.)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/915912/000091591223000004/ex-1012022.htm)</u>  |
| 10.2+ | <u>[Form of Stock Grant and Restricted Stock Agreement for use with officers and associates. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to Form 10-K of the Company filed February 27, 2025.)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/915912/000091591225000005/ex-1022024.htm)</u> |
| 10.3+ | <u>[Form of Incentive Stock Option/Non-Qualified Stock Option Agreement for use with officers and associates. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to Form 10-K of the Company filed February 27, 2025.)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/915912/000091591225000005/ex-1032024.htm)</u> |
| 10.4+ | <u>[Third Amended and Restated Directors Deferred Compensation Program (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to Form 10-Q of the Company filed November 6, 2025.)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/915912/000091591225000025/ex-103q32025.htm)</u> |
| 10.5+ | <u>[Form of Director Restricted Stock Agreement. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 to Form 8-K of the Company filed February 22, 2018.)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/915912/000110465918011374/a18-6612_1ex10d5.htm)</u> |
| 10.6+ | <u>[Form of Director Restricted Unit Agreement (deferred stock award) (2018). (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6 of Form 8-K of the Company filed February 22, 2018.)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/915912/000110465918011374/a18-6612_1ex10d6.htm)</u> |
| 10.7+ | <u>[Form of Director Restricted Stock Unit Agreement (2024). (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.7 to Form 10-K of the Company filed February 23, 2024.)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/915912/000091591224000004/ex-1072023.htm)</u> |
| 10.8+ | <u>[Form of Director Restricted Stock Unit Agreement (2026). (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to Form 10-Q of the Company filed November 6, 2025.)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/915912/000091591225000025/ex-104q32025.htm)</u> |
| 10.9+ | <u>[Form of Agreement for Grant of Performance-Based Restricted Stock Units with attached Award Terms (subject to changes in the following: weightings; target, threshold and maximum levels of achievement; and metrics used). (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.7 to Form 10-K of the Company filed February 24, 2023.)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/915912/000091591223000004/ex-1072022.htm)</u> |
| 10.10+ | <u>[Form of Indemnification Agreement between the Company and its Directors. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.9 to Form 10-K of the Company filed February 27, 2025.)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/915912/000091591225000005/ex-1092024.htm)</u> |
| 10.11+ | <u>[The Company's Officer Severance Plan, as amended and restated on February 25, 2021. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to Form 10-Q of the Company filed May 5, 2021.)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/915912/000091591221000015/q1202110-qex102.htm)</u> |
| 10.12 | <u>[Seventh Amended and Restated Revolving Loan Agreement, dated as of April 3, 2025, among the Company, as borrower, Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent, an issuing bank and a bank, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as an issuing bank, a bank and a syndication agent, Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as an issuing bank, a bank and a syndication agent, the co-documentation agents and senior managing agents named therein, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., BofA Securities, Inc., and Wells Fargo Securities, LLC as joint bookrunners and joint lead arrangers, and the other bank parties signatory thereto. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Form 8-K of the Company filed April 4, 2025.)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/915912/000110465925032276/tm2511411d1_ex10-1.htm)</u> |

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| 10.13 | <u>[Amendment No](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/915912/000091591225000019/ex-1022025.htm)[.](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/915912/000091591225000019/ex-1022025.htm)[1 to Seventh Amended and Restated Revolving Loan Agreement, dated as of August 1, 2025. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to Form 10-Q of the Company filed August 7, 2025.)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/915912/000091591225000019/ex-1022025.htm)</u>  |
| 10.14 | <u>[Term Loan Agreement, dated as of April 3, 2025, among the Company, as borrower, Truist Bank, as administrative agent and a bank, TD Bank, N.A., as a bank and a syndication agent, Mizuho Bank, Ltd., as a bank and a syndication agent, Truist Securities, Inc., TD Bank, N.A., and Mizuho Bank, Ltd., as joint bookrunners and joint lead arrangers, and the other bank parties signatory thereto. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to Form 8-K of the Company filed April 4, 2025.)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/915912/000110465925032276/tm2511411d1_ex10-2.htm)</u> |
| 10.15 | <u>[Amendment No. 1 to Term Loan Agreement, dated as of August 1, 2025. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to Form 10-Q of the Company filed August 7, 2025.)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/915912/000091591225000019/ex-1042025.htm)</u> |
| 10.16+ | <u>[Amended and Restated AvalonBay Communities, Inc. Deferred Compensation Plan, effective as of January 1, 2011. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Form 10-Q of the Company filed August 6, 2010.)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/915912/000095012310074264/w79435exv10w1.htm)</u> |
| 10.17+ | <u>[First Amendment to Amended and Restated AvalonBay Communities, Inc. Deferred Compensation Plan, effective as of November 7, 2011. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.28 to Form 10-K of the Company filed February 24, 2017.)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/915912/000091591217000004/ex-10282016.htm)</u> |
| 10.18+ | <u>[Second Amendment to Amended and Restated AvalonBay Communities, Inc. Deferred Compensation Plan, effective as of November 15, 2012. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.29 to Form 10-K of the Company filed February 24, 2017.)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/915912/000091591217000004/ex-10292016.htm)</u> |
| 10.19 | <u>[Archstone Residual JV, LLC Limited Liability Company Agreement. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to Form 8-K of the Company filed March 5, 2013.)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/915912/000110465913017575/a13-6530_1ex10d3.htm)</u> |
| 10.20 | <u>[Archstone Parallel Residual JV, LLC Limited Liability Company Agreement. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to Form 8-K of the Company filed March 5, 2013.)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/915912/000110465913017575/a13-6530_1ex10d4.htm)</u> |
| 10.21 | <u>[Archstone Parallel Residual JV 2, LLC Limited Liability Company Agreement. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 to Form 8-K of the Company filed March 5, 2013.)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/915912/000110465913017575/a13-6530_1ex10d5.htm)</u> |
| 10.22 | <u>[Legacy Holdings JV, LLC Limited Liability Company Agreement. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6 to Form 8-K of the Company filed March 5, 2013.)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/915912/000110465913017575/a13-6530_1ex10d6.htm)</u> |
| 10.23+ | <u>[Employment Agreement between the Company and Benjamin W. Schall, dated as of December 4, 2020 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Form 8-K of the Company filed December 10, 2020.)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/915912/000110465920134210/tm2037654d1_ex10-1.htm)</u> |
| 10.24+ | <u>[Form of Incentive Stock Option/Non-Qualified Stock Option Agreement for use with officers and associates for 2021 Supplemental Awards. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to Form 10-Q of the Company filed May 5, 2021.)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/915912/000091591221000015/q1202110-qex103.htm)</u> |
| 19.1 | <u>[AvalonBay Communities, Inc. Insider Trading Policy. (](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/915912/000091591225000005/ex-1912024.htm)[Incorporated by reference t](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/915912/000091591225000005/ex-1912024.htm)[o Exhibit 19.1 to Form 10-K of the Company filed February 27, 2025](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/915912/000091591225000005/ex-1912024.htm)[.](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/915912/000091591225000005/ex-1912024.htm)[)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/915912/000091591225000005/ex-1912024.htm)</u> |
| 21.1 | <u>[Schedule of Subsidiaries of the Company. (Filed herewith.)](ex-2112025.htm)</u> |
| 23.1 | <u>[Consent of Ernst & Young LLP. (Filed herewith.)](ex-2312025.htm)</u> |
| 31.1 | <u>[Certification pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (Chief Executive Officer). (Filed herewith.)](ex-3112025.htm)</u> |
| 31.2 | <u>[Certification pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (Chief Financial Officer). (Filed herewith.)](ex-3122025.htm)</u> |
| 32 | <u>[Certification pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer). (Furnished herewith.)](ex-322025.htm)</u> |
| 97 | <u>[AvalonBay Communities, Inc. Compensation Recovery Policy. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 97 to Form 10-K of the Company filed February 23, 2024.)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/915912/000091591224000004/ex-972023.htm)</u> |

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| 101 | Financial materials from AvalonBay Communities, Inc.'s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 formatted in Inline XBRL (Extensible Business Reporting Language) including: (i) the Consolidated Balance Sheets, (ii) the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income, (iii) the Consolidated Statements of Equity, (iv) the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows and (v) Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements. (Filed herewith.) |
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document). (Filed herewith.) |

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+&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement required to be filed or incorporated by reference as an exhibit to this Form 10-K pursuant to Item 15(a)(3) of Form 10-K.

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**SIGNATURES**

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

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| | **AvalonBay Communities, Inc.** | **AvalonBay Communities, Inc.** |
| Date: February 27, 2026 | By: | /s/ BENJAMIN W. SCHALL |
|  |  | *Benjamin W. Schall, Director, Chief Executive Officer and President<br> (Principal Executive Officer)* |

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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

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| Date: February 27, 2026 | By: | /s/ BENJAMIN W. SCHALL |
|  |  | Benjamin W. Schall, Director, Chief Executive Officer and President<br>(Principal Executive Officer) |
| Date: February 27, 2026 | By: | /s/ KEVIN P. O'SHEA |
|  |  | Kevin P. O'Shea, Chief Financial Officer<br>(Principal Financial Officer) |
| Date: February 27, 2026 | By: | /s/ SEAN T. WILLSON |
|  |  | Sean T. Willson, Senior Vice President - Corporate Controller<br>(Principal Accounting Officer) |
| Date: February 27, 2026 | By: | /s/ GLYN F. AEPPEL |
|  |  | Glyn F. Aeppel, Director |
| Date: February 27, 2026 | By: | /s/ CONOR C. FLYNN |
|  |  | Conor C. Flynn, Director |
| Date: February 27, 2026 | By: | /s/ TERRY S. BROWN |
|  |  | Terry S. Brown, Director |
| Date: February 27, 2026 | By: | /s/ RONALD L. HAVNER, JR. |
|  |  | Ronald L. Havner, Jr., Director |
| Date: February 27, 2026 | By: | /s/ STEPHEN P. HILLS |
|  |  | Stephen P. Hills, Director |
| Date: February 27, 2026 | By: | /s/ CHRISTOPHER B. HOWARD |
|  |  | Christopher B. Howard, Director |
| Date: February 27, 2026 | By: | /s/ RICHARD J. LIEB |
|  |  | Richard J. Lieb, Director |
| Date: February 27, 2026 | By: | /s/ NNENNA LYNCH |
|  |  | Nnenna Lynch, Director |
| Date: February 27, 2026 | By: | /s/ CHARLES E. MUELLER, JR. |
|  |  | Charles E. Mueller, Jr., Director |
| Date: February 27, 2026 | By: | /s/ TIMOTHY J. NAUGHTON |
|  |  | Timothy J. Naughton, Director (Chairman of the Board of Directors) |
| Date: February 27, 2026 | By: | /s/ SUSAN SWANEZY |
|  |  | Susan Swanezy, Director |

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**Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm**

To the Stockholders and the Board of Directors of AvalonBay Communities, Inc.

**Opinion on the Financial Statements** 

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of AvalonBay Communities, Inc. (the Company) as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, the related consolidated statements of comprehensive income, equity and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2025, and the related notes and financial statement schedule listed in the Index at Item 15(a)(2) (collectively referred to as the "consolidated financial statements"). In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company at December 31, 2025 and 2024, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2025, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB), the Company's internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2025, based on criteria established in Internal Control-Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (2013 framework) and our report dated February 27, 2026 expressed an unqualified opinion thereon.

**Basis for Opinion** 

These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company's financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the PCAOB and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

**Critical Audit Matter**

The critical audit matter communicated below is a matter arising from the current period audit of the financial statements that was communicated or required to be communicated to the audit committee and that: (1) relates to accounts or disclosures that are material to the financial statements and (2) involved our especially challenging, subjective or complex judgments. The communication of the critical audit matter does not alter in any way our opinion on the consolidated financial statements, taken as a whole, and we are not, by communicating the critical audit matter below, providing a separate opinion on the critical audit matter or on the accounts or disclosure to which it relates.

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| | ***Valuation of Deferred Development Costs and Land Held for Development*** |
| *Description of the Matter* | As of December 31, 2025, the Company's deferred development costs and land held for development totaled $73.2 million and $123.8 million, respectively, collectively "Development Rights". As discussed in Footnote 1 of the consolidated financial statements, the Company capitalizes costs associated with its development activities to the basis of land held when future development is probable, or if the Company has either not yet acquired the land or if the project is subject to a leasehold interest, the costs are capitalized as deferred development costs. Future development is dependent upon various factors, including zoning and regulatory approvals, rental market conditions, construction costs and the availability of capital. <br>Auditing the valuation of deferred development costs and land held for development involved a high degree of subjectivity as management's assessment of the probability that future development will occur was highly judgmental and subject to the various factors affecting future development discussed above. The Company's assessment of probability of future development included an analysis of the likelihood of factors outside their control that could prevent the development from occurring and factors that could cause the Company to decide not to pursue or complete the development.  |
| *How We <br>Addressed <br>the Matter <br>in Our Audit* | We obtained an understanding, evaluated the design and tested the operating effectiveness of controls over the Company's process to assess the valuation of deferred development costs and land held for development. For example, we tested controls over the Company's pursuit monitoring process and management's review of the probability assessment related to future development. <br>Our procedures included, among others, evaluating the Company's determination that the future development is probable. We performed procedures to test the accuracy and completeness of the information included in the Company's qualitative analysis by agreeing data to underlying agreements, communications, minutes of management's quarterly development meetings, and third-party evidence, where available. We further assessed the likelihood of the Company's ability to obtain zoning and regulatory approvals for developments by considering, among other things, the Company's prior experience with other development projects and the current status of the future projects for which pursuit or development rights costs were capitalized or land was held for development. We also met with executives who lead the Company's development team to further understand the probability of future development. |

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/s/ Ernst & Young LLP

We have served as the Company's auditor since 2002.

Tysons, Virginia

February 27, 2026

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**Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm**

To the Stockholders and the Board of Directors of AvalonBay Communities, Inc.

**Opinion on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting** 

We have audited AvalonBay Communities, Inc.'s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2025, based on criteria established in Internal Control—Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (2013 framework) (the COSO criteria). In our opinion, AvalonBay Communities, Inc. (the Company) maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2025, based on the COSO criteria.

We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB), the consolidated balance sheets of the Company as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, the related consolidated statements of comprehensive income, equity and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2025, and the related notes and financial statement schedule listed in the Index at Item 15(a)(2) and our report dated February 27, 2026 expressed an unqualified opinion thereon.

**Basis for Opinion** 

The Company's management is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting included in the accompanying Management's Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting in Item 9A. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company's internal control over financial reporting based on our audit. We are a public accounting firm registered with the PCAOB and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects.

Our audit included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk, and performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.

**Definition and Limitations of Internal Control Over Financial Reporting** 

A company's internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company's internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company's assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

/s/ Ernst & Young LLP

Tysons, Virginia

February 27, 2026

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**AVALONBAY COMMUNITIES, INC.**

**CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS**

**(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)**

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| | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2024** |
| ASSETS |  |  |
| Real estate: |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Land and improvements | $4960568 | $4888146 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Buildings and improvements | 21252137 | 20454276 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Furniture, fixtures and equipment | 1546813 | 1387506 |
|  | 27759518 | 26729928 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Less accumulated depreciation | (8686084) | (8164411) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net operating real estate | 19073434 | 18565517 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Construction in progress, including land | 1458795 | 1042673 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Land held for development | 123751 | 151922 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Real estate assets held for sale, net | 150262 | 6950 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total real estate, net | 20806242 | 19767062 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 187234 | 108576 |
| Restricted cash | 165849 | 158500 |
| Unconsolidated investments | 193441 | 227320 |
| Deferred development costs | 73237 | 43675 |
| Prepaid expenses and other assets | 618597 | 540950 |
| Right of use lease assets | 147537 | 154654 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total assets | $22192137 | $21000737 |
| LIABILITIES AND EQUITY |  |  |
| Unsecured debt, net | $7879380 | $7358784 |
| Variable rate unsecured credit facility and commercial paper, net | 739608 |  |
| Mortgage notes payable, net | 709564 | 718465 |
| Dividends payable | 250548 | 244967 |
| Payables for construction | 92267 | 85954 |
| Accrued expenses and other liabilities | 391973 | 356987 |
| Lease liabilities | 165200 | 173282 |
| Accrued interest payable | 68591 | 58377 |
| Resident security deposits | 60689 | 62829 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total liabilities | 10357820 | 9059645 |
| Commitments and contingencies |  |  |
| Equity: |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Preferred stock, $0.01 par value; $25 liquidation preference; 50,000,000 shares authorized at December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024; zero shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024 |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Common stock, $0.01 par value; 280,000,000 shares authorized at December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024; 140,080,657 and 142,254,022 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively | 1401 | 1422 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Additional paid-in capital | 11212296 | 11314116 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Accumulated earnings less dividends | 371157 | 591250 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Accumulated other comprehensive income | 26486 | 34304 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total stockholders' equity | 11611340 | 11941092 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Noncontrolling interests | 222977 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total equity | 11834317 | 11941092 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total liabilities and equity | $22192137 | $21000737 |

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**AVALONBAY COMMUNITIES, INC.**

**CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME**

**(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)**

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| | **For the year ended December 31,** | **For the year ended December 31,** | **For the year ended December 31,** |
| | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** |
| Revenue: |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Rental and other income | $3033683 | $2906676 | $2760187 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Management, development and other fees | 7042 | 7081 | 7722 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total revenue | 3040725 | 2913757 | 2767909 |
| Expenses: |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Operating expenses, excluding property taxes | 778171 | 745846 | 681338 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Property taxes | 342743 | 327611 | 306794 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Expensed transaction, development and other pursuit costs, net of recoveries | 10846 | 18341 | 33479 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Interest expense, net | 259181 | 226589 | 205992 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Loss on extinguishment of debt, net |  |  | 150 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Depreciation expense | 913376 | 846853 | 816965 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;General and administrative expense | 86679 | 77697 | 76534 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Casualty and impairment loss | 1276 | 2935 | 9118 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total expenses | 2392272 | 2245872 | 2130370 |
| Income from unconsolidated investments | 39691 | 32231 | 8436 |
| Structured Investment Program interest income | 27476 | 18451 | 5018 |
| Gain on sale of communities, net | 335713 | 363300 | 287424 |
| Other real estate activity | 4131 | 753 | 174 |
| Income before income taxes | 1055464 | 1082620 | 938591 |
| Income tax benefit (expense) | 1135 | (445) | (10153) |
| Net income | 1056599 | 1082175 | 928438 |
| Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests | (5298) | (181) | 387 |
| Net income attributable to common stockholders | $1051301 | $1081994 | $928825 |
| Other comprehensive income: |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; (Loss) gain on cash flow hedges | (4488) | 18659 | 13332 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; Cash flow hedge (gains) losses reclassified to earnings | (3330) | (471) | 1360 |
| Comprehensive income | $1043483 | $1100182 | $943517 |
| Earnings per common share - basic: |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Net income attributable to common stockholders | $7.40 | $7.61 | $6.56 |
| Earnings per common share - diluted: |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Net income attributable to common stockholders | $7.40 | $7.60 | $6.56 |

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**AVALONBAY COMMUNITIES, INC.**

**CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY**

**(Dollars in thousands)**

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | **Common stock shares issued** | **Common<br>stock** | **Additional<br>paid-in<br>capital** | **Accumulated<br>earnings<br>less<br>dividends** | **Accumulated<br>other<br>comprehensive<br>(loss) income** | **Total stockholder's equity** | **Noncontrolling interests** | **Total<br>equity** |
| Balance at December 31, 2022 | 139916864 | $1400 | $10765508 | $485221 | $1424 | $11253553 | $— | $11253553 |
| Net income attributable to common stockholders |  |  |  | 928825 |  | 928825 |  | 928825 |
| Gain on cash flow hedges, net |  |  |  |  | 13332 | 13332 |  | 13332 |
| Cash flow hedge losses reclassified to earnings |  |  |  |  | 1360 | 1360 |  | 1360 |
| Noncontrolling interest activity |  |  |  | (1217) |  | (1217) |  | (1217) |
| Dividends declared to common stockholders ($6.60 per share) |  |  |  | (935305) |  | (935305) |  | (935305) |
| Issuance of common stock, net of withholdings | 2120392 | 20 | 485029 | 1635 |  | 486684 |  | 486684 |
| Repurchase of common stock, including repurchase costs | (11800) |  | (908) | (1003) |  | (1911) |  | (1911) |
| Stock-based compensation expense |  |  | 37997 |  |  | 37997 |  | 37997 |
| Balance at December 31, 2023 | 142025456 | 1420 | 11287626 | 478156 | 16116 | 11783318 |  | 11783318 |
| Net income attributable to common stockholders |  |  |  | 1081994 |  | 1081994 |  | 1081994 |
| Gain on cash flow hedges, net |  |  |  |  | 18659 | 18659 |  | 18659 |
| Cash flow hedge gains reclassified to earnings |  |  |  |  | (471) | (471) |  | (471) |
| Noncontrolling interest activity |  |  | (77) |  |  | (77) |  | (77) |
| Dividends declared to common stockholders ($6.80 per share) |  |  |  | (969345) |  | (969345) |  | (969345) |
| Issuance of common stock, net of withholdings | 228566 | 2 | (9875) | 445 |  | (9428) |  | (9428) |
| Stock-based compensation expense |  |  | 36442 |  |  | 36442 |  | 36442 |
| Balance at December 31, 2024 | 142254022 | 1422 | 11314116 | 591250 | 34304 | 11941092 |  | 11941092 |
| Net income |  |  |  | 1051301 |  | 1051301 | 5298 | 1056599 |
| Loss on cash flow hedges, net |  |  |  |  | (4488) | (4488) |  | (4488) |
| Cash flow hedge gains reclassified to earnings |  |  |  |  | (3330) | (3330) |  | (3330) |
| Issuance of DownREIT Units |  |  |  |  |  |  | 222653 | 222653 |
| Dividends declared to noncontrolling interests ($4.69 per share) |  |  |  |  |  |  | (4974) | (4974) |
| Dividends declared to common stockholders ($7.00 per share) |  |  |  | (993683) |  | (993683) |  | (993683) |
| Issuance of common stock, net of withholdings | 505354 | 6 | 71641 | (1094) |  | 70553 |  | 70553 |
| Repurchase of common stock, including repurchase costs | (2678719) | (27) | (211471) | (276617) |  | (488115) |  | (488115) |
| Amortization of deferred compensation |  |  | 38010 |  |  | 38010 |  | 38010 |
| Balance at December 31, 2025 | 140080657 | $1401 | $11212296 | $371157 | $26486 | $11611340 | $222977 | $11834317 |

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**AVALONBAY COMMUNITIES, INC**

**CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS**

**(Dollars in thousands)**

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| | **For the year ended December 31,** | **For the year ended December 31,** | **For the year ended December 31,** |
| | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** |
| Cash flows from operating activities: |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net income | $1056599 | $1082175 | $928438 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Depreciation expense | 913376 | 846853 | 816965 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Amortization of deferred financing costs and debt discount | 13685 | 13280 | 12732 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Loss on extinguishment of debt, net |  |  | 150 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Amortization of stock-based compensation | 26458 | 25373 | 27142 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Equity in (income) loss of, and return on, unconsolidated investments and noncontrolling interests, net of eliminations | (23610) | (21693) | 5332 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Casualty and impairment loss | 1276 | 1415 | 4622 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Expensed transaction, development and other pursuit costs, net of recoveries | 10846 | 18341 | 33479 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Cash flow hedge (gains) losses reclassified to earnings | (1292) | (471) | 1360 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Gain on sale of real estate assets, net | (339954) | (364159) | (287987) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Increase in accrued interest receivable | (26124) | (14582) | (5803) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(Increase) decrease in prepaid expenses and other assets | (3182) | (16576) | 11580 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Increase in accrued expenses, other liabilities, accrued interest payable and resident security deposits | 43027 | 37922 | 12019 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net cash provided by operating activities | 1671105 | 1607878 | 1560029 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Cash flows from investing activities: |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Development/redevelopment of real estate assets including land acquisitions and deferred development costs | (1209454) | (951101) | (901847) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Acquisition of real estate assets, including partnership interest | (682163) | (464419) | (215889) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Capital expenditures - existing real estate assets | (261769) | (193348) | (178312) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Capital expenditures - non-real estate assets | (3173) | (4678) | (18962) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Increase (decrease) in payables for construction | 6313 | (1749) | 14901 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Proceeds from sale of real estate, net of selling costs | 799419 | 711279 | 467096 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Note receivable lending | (24079) | (90088) | (82802) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Note receivable payments | 15048 | 237 | 253 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Distributions from unconsolidated entities and investment sale proceeds | 7500 | 11178 | 5468 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Unconsolidated investments | (40009) | (14175) | (18861) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net cash used in investing activities | (1392367) | (996864) | (928955) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Cash flows from financing activities: |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Issuance of common stock, net | 86645 | 10535 | 496706 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Repurchase of common stock, net | (488115) |  | (1911) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Dividends paid | (992333) | (961914) | (922657) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net borrowings under unsecured credit facility and commercial paper | 739608 |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Repayments of mortgage notes payable, including prepayment penalties | (11465) | (9793) | (47000) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Issuance of unsecured debt | 1347312 | 398788 | 399756 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Repayment of unsecured debt | (825000) | (300000) | (750000) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Payment of deferred financing costs | (23147) | (3763) | (3964) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Receipt for termination of forward interest rate swaps | 4341 | 16839 | 8331 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Payments related to tax withholding for share-based compensation | (16713) | (16883) | (10639) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Noncontrolling interests, joint venture and preferred equity transactions | (13864) | (8707) | (2981) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net cash used in financing activities | (192731) | (874898) | (834359) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash | 86007 | (263884) | (203285) |
| Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of year | 267076 | 530960 | 734245 |
| Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of year | $353083 | $267076 | $530960 |
| Cash paid during the year for interest, net of amount capitalized | $236549 | $213253 | $187523 |

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The following table provides a reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash reported with the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (dollars in thousands):

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| | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2024** | **December 31, 2023** |
| Cash and cash equivalents | $187234 | $108576 | $397890 |
| Restricted cash | 165849 | 158500 | 133070 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash reported in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows | $353083 | $267076 | $530960 |

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Supplemental disclosures of non-cash investing and financing activities:

During the year ended December 31, 2025:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• As described in Note 4, "Equity," the Company issued 183,260 shares of common stock as part of the Company's stock-based compensation plans, of which 103,332 shares related to the conversion of performance awards to shares of common stock, and the remaining 79,928 shares valued at $17,678,000 were issued in connection with new stock grants; 3,761 shares valued at $749,000 were issued through the Company's dividend reinvestment plan; 74,517 shares valued at $16,678,000 were withheld to satisfy employees' tax withholding and other liabilities; and 3,116 restricted shares with an aggregate value of $614,000 were forfeited.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**•** The Company acquired six apartment communities, in the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area, containing 1,844 apartment homes for $415,579,000, with the consideration comprised of a cash payment of $193,000,000 and the issuance of 1,059,995 units representing limited partnership interests (the "DownREIT Units").

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Common stock and DownREIT Unit dividends declared but not paid totaled $247,436,000.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• The Company recorded (i) a decrease to prepaid expenses and other assets of $4,488,000 and a corresponding adjustment to accumulated other comprehensive income; and (ii) reclassified $3,330,000 of cash flow hedge gains from other comprehensive income to interest expense, net, to record the impact of the Company's derivative and hedging activity.

During the year ended December 31, 2024:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• The Company issued 250,806 shares of common stock as part of the Company's stock-based compensation plans, of which 146,725 shares related to the conversion of performance awards to shares of common stock, and the remaining 104,081 shares valued at $18,020,000 were issued in connection with new stock grants; 12,290 shares valued at $1,972,000 were issued in conjunction with the conversion of deferred stock awards; 3,533 shares valued at $690,000 were issued through the Company's dividend reinvestment plan; 94,288 shares valued at $16,892,000 were withheld to satisfy employees' tax withholding and other liabilities; and 4,408 restricted shares with an aggregate value of $801,000 were forfeited.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Common stock dividends declared but not paid totaled $243,479,000.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• The Company recorded (i) an increase to prepaid expenses and other assets of $18,659,000 and a corresponding adjustment to accumulated other comprehensive income; and (ii) reclassified $471,000 of cash flow hedge gains from other comprehensive income to interest expense, net, to record the impact of the Company's derivative and hedging activity.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• The Company recorded $25,719,000 of lease liabilities and offsetting right of use lease assets related to the execution of one new ground lease for a development right.

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During the year ended December 31, 2023:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• The Company issued 153,162 shares of common stock as part of the Company's stock based compensation plans, of which 60,016 shares related to the conversion of performance awards to shares of common stock, and the remaining 93,146 shares valued at $16,552,000 were issued in connection with new stock grants; 3,454 shares valued at $619,000 were issued through the Company's dividend reinvestment plan; 62,937 shares valued at $10,639,000 were withheld to satisfy employees' tax withholding and other liabilities; and 2,119 restricted shares with an aggregate value of $413,000 were forfeited.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Common stock dividends declared but not paid totaled $236,133,000.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• The Company recorded (i) an increase to prepaid expenses and other assets of $13,332,000 and a corresponding adjustment to accumulated other comprehensive income; and (ii) reclassified $1,360,000 of cash flow hedge losses from other comprehensive income to interest expense, net, to record the impact of the Company's derivative and hedging activity.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• The Company assumed a $63,041,000 fixed rate mortgage loan in conjunction with the acquisition of Avalon West Plano.

See accompanying notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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**AVALONBAY COMMUNITIES, INC.**

**NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS**

1. <u>Organization, Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies</u>

*Organization and Basis of Presentation*

AvalonBay Communities, Inc. (the "Company," which term, unless the context otherwise requires, refers to AvalonBay Communities, Inc. together with its subsidiaries) is a Maryland corporation that has elected to be treated as a real estate investment trust ("REIT") for federal income tax purposes under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code"). The Company develops, redevelops, acquires, owns and operates multifamily communities in New England, the New York/New Jersey metro area, the Mid-Atlantic, the Pacific Northwest, and Northern and Southern California, as well as in the Company's expansion regions of Raleigh-Durham and Charlotte, North Carolina, Southeast Florida, Dallas and Austin, Texas, and Denver, Colorado.

At December 31, 2025, the Company owned or held a direct or indirect ownership interest in 320 apartment communities containing 98,694 apartment homes in 11 states and the District of Columbia, of which 24 communities were under construction. The Company also owned or held a direct or indirect ownership interest in land or rights to land on which the Company expects to develop an additional 32 communities that, if developed as expected, will contain an estimated 9,032 apartment homes (unaudited).

Capitalized terms used without definition have meanings provided elsewhere in this Form 10-K.

*Principles of Consolidation*

The accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, certain joint venture partnerships, subsidiary partnerships structured as DownREITs, and any variable interest entities that qualify for consolidation. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

The Company accounts for joint venture entities and subsidiary partnerships in accordance with the consolidation guidance. The Company determines first whether to follow the variable interest entity ("VIE") or the voting interest entity ("VOE") model for each joint venture entity. The Company then evaluates whether it should consolidate the venture. Under the VIE model, the Company consolidates an investment when it has control to direct the activities of the venture and the obligation to absorb losses or the right to receive benefits that could potentially be significant to the VIE. The Company's maximum exposure for its VIEs is limited to its investments in the respective VIEs and its portion of any loan guarantee. Under the VOE model, the Company consolidates an investment when (i) it controls the investment through ownership of a majority voting interest if the investment is not a limited partnership or (ii) it controls the investment through its ability to remove the other partners in the investment, at its discretion, when the investment is a limited partnership.

The Company generally uses the equity method of accounting or net asset value ("NAV") for its unconsolidated investments, including when the Company holds a noncontrolling limited partner interest in a joint venture. Any investment in excess of the Company's cost basis at acquisition or formation of an equity method venture that owns real estate, will be recorded as a component of the Company's investment in the joint venture and recognized over the life of the underlying fixed assets of the venture as a reduction to its equity in income from the venture. Investments in which the Company has little or no influence are accounted for using the measurement alternative with the carrying amount of the investment adjusted to fair value when there is an observable transaction indicating a change in fair value.

*Real Estate*

Operating real estate assets are stated at cost and consist of land and improvements, buildings and improvements, furniture, fixtures and equipment, and other costs incurred during their development, redevelopment and acquisition. Significant expenditures that improve or extend the life of an existing asset and that will benefit the Company for periods greater than a year are capitalized. Expenditures for maintenance and repairs are charged to expense as incurred.

Project costs related to the development, construction and redevelopment of real estate projects (including interest and related loan fees, property taxes and other direct costs) are capitalized as a cost of the project. Indirect project costs that relate to several projects are capitalized and allocated to the projects to which they relate. Indirect costs not clearly related to development, construction and redevelopment activity are expensed as incurred. For development, capitalization (i) begins when the Company has determined that development of the future asset is probable, (ii) can be suspended if there is no current

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development activity underway, but future development is still probable and (iii) ends when the asset, or a portion of an asset, is ready for its intended use, or the Company's intended use changes such that capitalization is no longer appropriate.

For land parcels acquired for development improved with operating real estate, the Company generally manages the improvements until all tenant obligations have been satisfied or eliminated through negotiation, and construction of new apartment communities is ready to begin. Revenue from incidental operations received from the current improvements on land parcels in excess of any incremental costs are recorded as a reduction of total capitalized costs of the respective Development Right and not as part of net income. Incidental operating costs in excess of incidental operating income are expensed in the period incurred.

For redevelopment efforts, the Company capitalizes costs either (i) in advance of taking homes out of service when significant renovation of the common area has begun until the redevelopment is completed, or (ii) when an apartment home is taken out of service for redevelopment until the redevelopment is completed and the apartment home is available for a new resident. Rental income and operating costs incurred during the initial lease-up or post-redevelopment lease-up period are recognized in earnings.

The Company accounts for real estate acquisitions as either an asset acquisition or a business combination. Under either model, the Company identifies and determines the fair value of any assets acquired, liabilities assumed and any noncontrolling interest in the acquiree. The Company generally views acquisitions of operating communities as asset acquisitions, which results in the capitalization of acquisition costs and the allocation of purchase price to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed, based on the relative fair value of the respective assets and liabilities.

Typical assets acquired and liabilities assumed include land, building, furniture, fixtures and equipment, debt and identified intangible assets and liabilities, consisting of the value of in-place leases and leases priced above or below market. The Company utilizes various sources to determine fair value, including its own analysis of recently acquired and existing comparable properties in its portfolio and other market data. The purchase price allocation to tangible assets is reflected in real estate assets and depreciated over their estimated useful lives. Any purchase price allocation to intangible assets, other than in-place lease intangibles, is included in prepaid expenses and other assets on the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets and amortized over the term of the acquired intangible asset. The Company values land based on a market approach, looking to recent sales of similar properties, adjusting for differences due to location, the state of entitlement as well as the shape and size of the parcel. Improvements to land are valued using a replacement cost approach and consider the structures and amenities included for the communities and is reduced by estimated depreciation. The value for furniture, fixtures and equipment is also determined based on a replacement cost approach, considering costs for both items in the apartment homes as well as common areas and is adjusted for estimated depreciation. The fair value of buildings is estimated using the replacement cost approach, assuming the buildings were vacant at acquisition. The replacement cost approach considers the composition of structures acquired, adjusted for depreciation which considers industry standard information and estimated useful life of the acquired property. The in-place lease intangible considers the estimated cost of leasing the apartment homes as if the acquired building(s) were vacant and is determined using an average total lease-up time, the number of apartment homes and market rent considering actual leasing and industry rental rate data generated during the lease-up time. The above or below market lease intangibles represent the value of the current leases relative to market-rate leases and is based on market comparables. Given the heterogeneous nature of multifamily real estate, the fair values for the land, debt, real estate assets and in-place leases incorporate significant unobservable inputs and therefore are considered to be Level 3 prices within the fair value hierarchy. Consideration for acquisitions is typically in the form of cash unless otherwise disclosed.

Depreciation is generally calculated on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of the assets, which for buildings and related improvements range from seven years to 30 years and for furniture, fixtures and equipment range from three years to seven years.

*Noncontrolling Interests*

The Company classifies the carrying value of the DownREIT Units as noncontrolling interests, as the units may be redeemed by unitholders on or after April 30, 2026 for cash or common stock at the Company's election. Net income is allocated to the DownREIT Units pro-rata based on the weighted average proportion of DownREIT Units to the weighted average combined total of outstanding common stock, participating securities, and DownREIT Units for the period.

*Income Taxes*

The Company elected to be treated as a REIT for federal income tax purposes for its tax year ended December 31, 1994 and has not revoked such election. A REIT is a corporate entity which holds real estate interests and can deduct from its federally

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taxable income qualifying dividends it pays if it meets a number of organizational and operational requirements, including a requirement that it distribute at least 90% of its adjusted taxable income to stockholders. Therefore, as a REIT, the Company generally will not be subject to corporate level federal income tax on its taxable income if it annually distributes 100% of its taxable income to its stockholders.

The states in which the Company operates have similar tax provisions which recognize the Company as a REIT for state income tax purposes. Management believes that all such conditions for the exemption from income taxes on ordinary income have been or will be met for the periods presented. Accordingly, no provision for federal and state income taxes has been made. If the Company fails to qualify as a REIT in any taxable year, it will be subject to federal corporate income taxes at regular corporate rates and may not be able to qualify as a corporate REIT for four subsequent taxable years. Even if the Company qualifies for taxation as a REIT, the Company may be subject to certain state and local taxes on its income and property, and to federal income and excise taxes on its undistributed taxable income and in certain other instances.

Taxable income from activities performed through taxable REIT subsidiaries ("TRS") is subject to federal, state and local income taxes. The Company recognized income tax benefit of $1,135,000 in 2025 and income tax expense of $445,000 and $10,153,000 in 2024 and 2023, respectively, with amounts in 2023 primarily due to dispositions of residential condominiums at The Park Loggia. In addition, the Company may sell tax credits related to solar installation projects at its communities, recognizing the sales proceeds as income tax benefit in the period of sale. As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, the Company did not have any unrecognized tax positions. The Company does not believe that there will be any material changes in its unrecognized tax positions over the next 12 months. The Company is subject to examination by the respective taxing authorities for the tax years 2022 through 2024.

The following summarizes the tax components of the Company's common dividends declared for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023 (unaudited):

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| | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** |
| Ordinary income | 74% | 90% | 83% |
| 20% capital gain  | 9% | 4% | 11% |
| Unrecaptured §1250 gain | 17% | 6% | 6% |
| Total | 100% | 100% | 100% |

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*Deferred Financing Costs*

Deferred financing costs include expenditures necessary to obtain debt financing and are amortized on a straight-line basis, which approximates the effective interest method, over the shorter of the loan term or the related credit enhancement facility, if applicable. Unamortized financing costs are charged to earnings when debt is retired before the maturity date. Deferred financing costs, except for costs associated with line-of-credit arrangements, are presented as a direct deduction from the related debt liability. Unamortized deferred financing costs for the Company's Credit Facility and commercial paper were $18,629,000 and $13,059,000 as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively, and were included in prepaid expenses and other assets on the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets.

*Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash*

Cash and cash equivalents includes all cash and liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less from the date acquired. Restricted cash includes principal reserve funds that are restricted for the repayment of specified secured financing, amounts the Company has designated for planned 1031 exchange activity and resident security deposits. The majority of the Company's cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash are held at major commercial banks.

*Comprehensive Income*

Comprehensive income, as reflected on the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income, is defined as all changes in equity during each period except for those resulting from investments by or distributions to shareholders. Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), as reflected on the Consolidated Statements of Equity, reflects the cumulative changes in the fair value of derivatives in qualifying cash flow hedge relationships and the related reclassifications to earnings.

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*Earnings per Common Share*

Basic earnings per common share is computed by dividing net income attributable to common stockholders by the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period. All outstanding unvested restricted share awards contain rights to non-forfeitable dividends and participate in undistributed earnings with common stockholders and, accordingly, are considered participating securities that are included in the two-class method of computing basic earnings per common share. Both the unvested restricted shares and other potentially dilutive common shares, and the related impact to earnings, are considered when calculating earnings per common share on a diluted basis. Diluted earnings per common share was computed using the treasury stock method for performance awards, options, participating securities and forward contracts, and using the if-converted method for DownREIT Units. The Company's earnings per common share are determined as follows (dollars in thousands, except per share data):

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| | **For the year ended December 31,** | **For the year ended December 31,** | **For the year ended December 31,** |
| | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** |
| <u>Basic and diluted shares outstanding</u> |  |  |  |
| Weighted average common shares—basic | 141739349 | 142000934 | 141307186 |
| Effect of dilutive securities | 1087033 | 457670 | 336602 |
| Weighted average common shares—diluted | 142826382 | 142458604 | 141643788 |
| <u>Calculation of Earnings per Common Share—basic</u> |  |  |  |
| Net income attributable to common stockholders | $1051301 | $1081994 | $928825 |
| Net income allocated to unvested restricted shares | (1974) | (2069) | (1663) |
| Net income attributable to common stockholders—basic | $1049327 | $1079925 | $927162 |
| Weighted average common shares—basic | 141739349 | 142000934 | 141307186 |
| Earnings per common share—basic | $7.40 | $7.61 | $6.56 |
| <u>Calculation of Earnings per Common Share—diluted</u> |  |  |  |
| Net income attributable to common stockholders | $1051301 | $1081994 | $928825 |
| Net income attributable to DownREIT unitholders in consolidated partnerships | 5298 |  | 25 |
| Net income—diluted | $1056599 | $1081994 | $928850 |
| Weighted average common shares—diluted | 142826382 | 142458604 | 141643788 |
| Earnings per common share—diluted | $7.40 | $7.60 | $6.56 |

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Certain options to purchase shares of common stock in the amounts of 31,917, forward contracts to sell shares of common stock in the amounts of 3,680,000, and unvested performance awards in the amounts of 42,686 as of December 31, 2025 were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per common share because they were anti-dilutive for the period. Certain options to purchase shares of common stock in the amounts of 9,793 and 303,784 were outstanding as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per common share because they were anti-dilutive for the period.

*Expensed Transaction, Development and Other Pursuit Costs*

The Company capitalizes costs associated with its development activities to the basis of land held when future development is probable, or if the Company has either not yet acquired the land or if the project is subject to a leasehold interest, the costs are capitalized as deferred development costs ("Development Rights"). Future development of these Development Rights is dependent upon various factors, including zoning and regulatory approval, rental market conditions, construction costs and the availability of capital. Costs incurred for pursuits for which future development is not yet considered probable are expensed as incurred. In addition, if the Company determines a Development Right is no longer probable, the Company recognizes any necessary expense to write down its basis in the Development Right. The Company expensed costs related to development pursuits not yet considered probable for development and the abandonment of Development Rights, as well as costs incurred in pursuing the acquisition or disposition of assets for which such acquisition and disposition activity did not occur, in the amounts

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of $10,846,000, $18,341,000 and $33,479,000 during the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively. These costs are included in expensed transaction, development and other pursuit costs, net of recoveries on the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income. The amounts for the year ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 include a write-off of $3,668,000 and $8,947,000, respectively, for one development opportunity in each year that the Company determined is no longer probable. The amount for 2023 includes write-offs of $27,455,000 related to seven Development Rights that the Company determined were no longer probable. These costs can vary greatly, and the costs incurred in any given period may be significantly different in future periods.

*Casualty and Impairment of Long-Lived Assets*

The Company evaluates its real estate and other long-lived assets for impairment when potential indicators of impairment exist. Such assets are stated at cost, less accumulated depreciation and amortization, unless the carrying amount of the asset is not recoverable. If events or circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable, the Company assesses its recoverability by comparing the carrying amount of the asset to its estimated undiscounted future cash flows. If the carrying amount exceeds the aggregate undiscounted future cash flows, the Company recognizes an impairment loss to the extent the carrying amount exceeds the estimated fair value of the asset. Based on periodic tests of recoverability of long-lived assets, for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, the Company did not recognize any material impairment losses. During the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023 the Company recognized expense of $1,276,000, $2,935,000 and $9,118,000, respectively, for the property and casualty damage to certain of the Company's communities, reported as casualty and impairment loss on the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income. The charge for the year ended December 31, 2025 related primarily to damage from a water pipe break at a community in Massachusetts. The charges for the year ended December 31, 2024 related to flooding and water damage at communities in California from extensive rainfall and a fire at a community in New Jersey. The charges for the year ended December 31, 2023 related to damage to certain communities in the Northeast and California regions from severe weather.

The Company assesses its portfolio of land held for both development and investment for impairment if the intent of the Company changes with respect to either the development of, or the expected holding period for, the land. For the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, the Company did not recognize any impairment charges on its investment in land.

The Company evaluates its unconsolidated investments for other than temporary impairment, considering both whether the carrying value of the investment exceeds the fair value, and the Company's intent and ability to hold the investment to recover its carrying value. The Company also evaluates its proportionate share of any impairment of assets held by unconsolidated investments. The Company did not recognize any other than temporary impairment losses during the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 or 2023.

*Assets Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations*

The Company presents the assets and liabilities of any communities which have been sold, or otherwise qualify as held for sale, separately in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets. In addition, the results of operations for those assets that meet the definition of discontinued operations are presented as such in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income. Real estate assets held for sale are measured at the lower of the carrying amount or the fair value less the cost to sell. Upon the classification of an asset as held for sale, no further depreciation is recorded. Disposals representing a strategic shift in operations (e.g., a disposal of a major geographic area, a major line of business or a major equity method investment) are presented as discontinued operations, and for those assets qualifying for classification as discontinued operations, the specific components of net income presented as discontinued operations include net operating income, depreciation expense and interest expense, net. For periods prior to the asset qualifying for discontinued operations, the Company reclassifies the results of operations to discontinued operations. In addition, the net gain or loss (including any impairment loss) on the eventual disposal of assets held for sale will be presented as discontinued operations when recognized. A change in presentation for held for sale or discontinued operations has no impact on the Company's financial condition or results of operations. The Company combines the operating, investing and financing portions of cash flows attributable to discontinued operations with the respective cash flows from continuing operations on the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. The Company had three real estate asset that qualified as held for sale at December 31, 2025.

*Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities*

The Company enters into interest rate swap and interest rate cap agreements (collectively, "Hedging Derivatives") for interest rate risk management purposes and in conjunction with certain variable rate secured debt to satisfy lender requirements. The Company does not enter into Hedging Derivatives for trading or other speculative purposes. The Company assesses the effectiveness of qualifying hedges, both at inception and on an ongoing basis. The fair values of Hedging Derivatives that are in

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an asset position are recorded in prepaid expenses and other assets and the fair values of Hedging Derivatives that are in a liability position are included in accrued expenses and other liabilities on the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets. Fair value changes for derivatives that are not in qualifying hedge relationships are reported as a component of interest expense, net on the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income. For the Hedging Derivatives that qualify as effective cash flow hedges, the Company records the cumulative changes in the Hedging Derivatives' fair value in accumulated other comprehensive income on the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income. Amounts recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income will be reclassified into earnings in the periods in which earnings are affected by the hedged cash flow. The effective portion of the change in fair value of the Hedging Derivatives that qualify as effective fair value hedges is reported as an adjustment to the carrying amount of the corresponding hedged item. Receipts or payments associated with the gains and losses on the Company's cash flow hedges of future fixed rate debt issuances are presented as a component of cash flows from financing activities in the period the hedges are terminated and the receipt or payments for the Company's cash flow hedges of interest on variable rate debt are presented as a component of cash flows from operating activities. Payments for derivatives that are not designated in hedging relationships are presented as a component of cash flows from operating activities. See Note 11, "Fair Value," for further discussion of derivative financial instruments.

*Use of Estimates*

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions. These estimates and assumptions affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the dates of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting periods. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

*Reclassifications*

Certain reclassifications have been made to amounts in prior years' financial statements and notes to the financial statements to conform to current year presentations as a result of changes in held for sale classification, disposition activity and segment classification.

*Leases*

The Company is party to leases as both a lessor and a lessee, primarily as follows:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• lessor of residential and commercial space within its apartment communities; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• lessee under (i) ground leases for land underlying current operating or development communities and certain commercial and parking facilities and (ii) office leases for its corporate headquarters and regional offices.

<u>Lessee Considerations</u>

The Company assesses whether a contract is or contains a lease based on whether the contract conveys the right to control the use of an identified asset, including specified portions of larger assets, for a period of time in exchange for consideration.

The Company's leases include both fixed and variable lease payments that are based on an index or rate such as the consumer price index (CPI) or percentage rents based on total sales. Variable lease payments are generally not included in the lease liability, but recognized as variable lease expense in the period in which they are incurred.

For leases that have options to extend the term or terminate the lease early, the Company only factored the impact of such options into the lease term if the option was considered reasonably certain to be exercised. The Company determines the discount rate associated with its ground and office leases on a lease-by-lease basis using the Company's actual borrowing rates as well as indicative market pricing for longer term rates and taking into consideration the remaining term of the lease agreements. For leases that are 12 months or less, the Company elected the practical expedient to not recognize the lease asset and liability.

<u>Lessor Considerations</u>

The Company's residential and commercial leases at its apartment communities are operating leases. For leases that include rent concessions and/or fixed and determinable rent increases, rental income is recognized on a straight-line basis over the noncancellable term of the lease, which, for residential leases, is generally one year. Some of the Company's commercial leases have renewal options which the Company will only include in the lease term if, at the commencement of the lease, it is reasonably certain that the lessee will exercise this option.

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For the Company's leases, which are comprised of a lease component and common area maintenance as a non-lease component, the Company determined that (i) the leases are operating leases, (ii) the lease component is the predominant component and (iii) all components of its operating leases share the same timing and pattern of transfer.

*Revenue and Gain Recognition*

The Company recognizes revenue for the transfer of goods and services to customers for consideration that the Company expects to receive. The majority of the Company's revenue is derived from residential and commercial rental and other lease income, which are accounted for as discussed above, under "Leases". The Company's revenue streams that are not accounted for as residential and commercial rental and other lease income include:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Management fees - The Company has investment interests in real estate joint ventures, for which the Company may manage (i) the venture, (ii) the associated operating communities owned by the ventures and/or (iii) the construction, development or redevelopment of those communities. For these activities, the Company receives asset management, property management, development and/or redevelopment fee revenue. The performance obligation is the management of the venture, community or other defined task such as the development or redevelopment of the community. While the individual activities that comprise the performance obligation of the management fees can vary day to day, the nature of the overall performance obligation to provide management service is the same and considered by the Company to be a series of services that have the same pattern of transfer to the customer and the same method to measure progress toward satisfaction of the performance obligation. The Company also provides various third party back-office, financial administrative support services. The Company recognizes revenue for fees as earned.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Non-lease related revenue - The Company recognizes revenue for items not considered to be components of a lease as earned including, but not limited to, application fees, renters insurance fees and vendor revenue sharing.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Gains or losses on sales of real estate *-* The Company accounts for the sale of real estate and any related gain recognition in accordance with the accounting guidance applicable to sales of real estate, which establishes standards for recognition of profit on all real estate sales transactions. The Company recognizes the sale, and associated gain or loss from the disposition when the criteria for the sale of an asset have been met, which include when (i) a contract exists and (ii) the buyer obtained control of the nonfinancial asset that was sold.

The following table details the Company's revenue disaggregated by reportable operating segment, further discussed in Note 8, "Segment Reporting," for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023. The segments are classified based on the individual community's status at December 31, 2025 for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, and at December 31, 2024 for the year ended December 31, 2023. Segment information for total revenue excludes real estate assets that were sold from January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2025, or otherwise qualify as held for sale as of December 31, 2025, as described in Note 6, "Real Estate Disposition Activities." (dollars in thousands):

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| | **Same Store** | **Other <br>Stabilized** | **Development/<br>Redevelopment** | **Non-<br>allocated (1)** | **Total** |
| For the period ended December 31, 2025 |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Management, development and other fees and other ancillary items | $— | $— | $— | $7042 | $7042 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Non-lease related revenue (2) | 8753 | 6494 | 364 |  | 15611 |
| Total non-lease revenue | 8753 | 6494 | 364 | 7042 | 22653 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Lease income (3) | 2730758 | 168121 | 47174 |  | 2946053 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total revenue | $2739511 | $174615 | $47538 | $7042 | $2968706 |
| For the period ended December 31, 2024 |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Management, development and other fees and other ancillary items | $— | $— | $— | $7081 | $7081 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Non-lease related revenue (2) | 10479 | 5563 | 148 |  | 16190 |
| Total non-lease revenue | 10479 | 5563 | 148 | 7081 | 23271 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Lease income (3) | 2662792 | 77771 | 9519 |  | 2750082 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total revenue | $2673271 | $83334 | $9667 | $7081 | $2773353 |
| For the year ended December 31, 2023 |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Management, development and other fees and other ancillary items | $— | $— | $— | $7722 | $7722 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Non-lease related revenue (2) | 12752 | 4697 | 128 |  | 17577 |
| Total non-lease revenue | 12752 | 4697 | 128 | 7722 | 25299 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Lease income (3) | 2482052 | 73628 | 6042 |  | 2561722 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total revenue | $2494804 | $78325 | $6170 | $7722 | $2587021 |

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(1)Represents third-party property management, developer fees and miscellaneous income and other ancillary items which are not allocated to a reportable segment.

(2)Amounts include revenue streams related to leasing activities that are not considered components of a lease, and revenue streams not related to leasing activities including, but not limited to, application fees, renters insurance fees and vendor revenue sharing.

(3)Represents residential and commercial rental and other lease income, as discussed above, under "Leases".

Due to the nature and timing of the Company's identified revenue streams, there were no material amounts of outstanding or unsatisfied performance obligations as of December 31, 2025.

*Uncollectible Lease Revenue Reserves* 

The Company assesses the collectability of its lease revenue and receivables on an ongoing basis by (i) assessing the probability of receiving all lease amounts due on a lease-by-lease basis, (ii) fully reserving for those leases where collection of substantially all of the remaining lease payments is not probable and (iii) subsequently, only recognizing revenue to the extent cash is received. If the Company determines that collection of the remaining lease payments becomes probable at a future date, the Company will recognize the cumulative revenue that would have been recorded under the original lease agreement.

In addition to the specific reserves recognized, the Company also evaluates its lease receivables for collectability at a portfolio level. The Company recognizes a reserve on a portfolio level when the uncollectible revenue is probable and reasonably estimable. The Company applies this reserve to the Company's revenue and receivables not addressed as part of the specific reserve.

The Company recorded an aggregate offset to income for uncollectible lease revenue, net of amounts received from government rent relief programs, for its residential and commercial portfolios of $47,240,000, $47,046,000 and $57,906,000 for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

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*Recently Issued and Adopted Accounting Standards*

In December 2023, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2023-09, Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures, which requires (i) a tabular rate reconciliation of the reported income tax expense (benefit) from continuing operations into specific categories, (ii) separate disclosure for any reconciling items within certain categories above a quantitative threshold, (iii) disclosure of income taxes paid disaggregated by federal, state and material jurisdictions and (iv) disclosure of income tax expense from continuing operations disaggregated by federal and state. The Company adopted the guidance as of January 1, 2025, and it did not have a material effect on the Company's consolidated financial statements.

In November 2024, the FASB issued ASU 2024-03, Disaggregation of Income Statement Expenses, which requires the disaggregation for certain expenses presented on the face of an entity's income statement in the entity's disclosures. Additionally, it requires the disclosure of selling expenses and descriptions of amounts not separately disaggregated. The new standard will be effective for annual reporting periods beginning January 1, 2027, and interim reporting periods beginning January 1, 2028. The Company is assessing the standard and does not expect it to have a material effect on the Company's consolidated financial statements.

In September 2025, the FASB issued ASU 2025-06, Targeted Improvements to the Accounting for Internal-Use Software, which updates the accounting for software implementation and development, specifically with respect to cost capitalization. The amendments replace the former model which considered prescriptive and sequential software development stages with an approach that is focused on management authorization and probability that the project will be completed and used for its intended purpose. The new standard will be effective for annual reporting periods beginning January 1, 2027, and interim reporting periods within those annual periods. The Company is assessing the standard and does not expect it to have a material effect on the Company's financial position or results of operations.

2. <u>Interest Capitalized</u>

The Company capitalizes interest during the development and redevelopment of real estate assets. Capitalized interest associated with the Company's development and redevelopment activities totaled $50,115,000, $43,185,000 and $47,133,000 for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

3. <u>Debt</u>

The Company's debt, which consists of unsecured notes, the variable rate term loan (the "Term Loan"), mortgage notes payable, the Credit Facility and Commercial Paper, each as defined below, as of December 31, 2025 and 2024 is summarized below. The following amounts and discussion do not include the mortgage notes related to the communities classified as held for sale, if any, as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, as shown in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets (dollars in thousands) (see Note 6, "Real Estate Disposition Activities"). The weighted average interest rates in the following table for secured and unsecured debt include costs of financing including debt issuance costs as well as credit enhancement and trustees' fees, the impact of interest rate hedges and mark-to-market adjustments.

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| | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2024** | **December 31, 2024** |
| Fixed rate unsecured debt (1) | $7925000 | 3.6% | $7400000 | 3.4% |
| Fixed rate mortgage notes payable—conventional and tax-exempt | 332602 | 3.9% | 333479 | 3.9% |
| Variable rate mortgage notes payable—conventional and tax-exempt | 390550 | 4.0% | 400950 | 5.2% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total mortgage notes payable, unsecured debt | 8648152 | 3.6% | 8134429 | 3.5% |
| Credit Facility |  | —% |  | —% |
| Commercial paper | 740000 | 4.0% |  | —% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total principal outstanding | 9388152 | 3.7% | 8134429 | 3.5% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Less deferred financing costs and debt discount (2) | (59600) |  | (57180) |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total | $9328552 |  | $8077249 |  |

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(1)Includes the $550,000,000 Term Loan that has been swapped to an effective fixed rate of 4.44% using interest rate hedges.

(2)Excludes deferred financing costs associated with the Credit Facility and commercial paper, which are included in Prepaid expenses and other assets on the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets.

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The availability on the Company's Credit Facility as of December 31, 2025 and 2024 was as follows (dollars in thousands):

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| | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2024** |
| Credit Facility commitment | $2500000 | $2250000 |
| Credit Facility outstanding |  |  |
| Commercial paper outstanding | (740000) |  |
| Letters of credit outstanding (1) | (864) | (1714) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total Credit Facility available | $1759136 | $2248286 |

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1)In addition, the Company had $52,584 and $45,910 outstanding in additional letters of credit unrelated to the Credit Facility as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively.

The following debt activity occurred during the year ended December 31, 2025:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• In April 2025, the Company entered into the Seventh Amended and Restated Revolving Loan Agreement with a syndicate of banks, amending the prior credit facility, dated September 27, 2022. The amended and restated Credit Facility (i) increased the borrowing capacity under the Credit Facility from $2,250,000,000 to $2,500,000,000, and (ii) extended the term from September 2026 to April 2030. The interest rate that would be applicable to borrowings under the Credit Facility was 4.58% at December 31, 2025 and was composed of (i) the Secured Overnight Financing Rate ("SOFR"), applicable to the period of borrowing for a particular draw of funds from the Credit Facility (e.g., one month to maturity, three months to maturity, etc.), plus (ii) the current borrowing spread to SOFR of 0.705% per annum, assuming a daily SOFR borrowing rate. The borrowing spread to SOFR can vary from SOFR plus 0.65% to SOFR plus 1.40% based upon the rating of the Company's unsecured senior notes. There is also an annual facility commitment fee of 0.12% of the borrowing capacity under the Credit Facility, which can vary from 0.10% to 0.30% based upon the rating of the Company's unsecured senior notes. The Credit Facility contains a sustainability-linked pricing component which provides for interest rate margin and commitment fee reductions or increases related to certain environmental sustainability targets, specifically greenhouse gas emission reductions, with the adjustment determined annually. An annual determination under the sustainability-linked pricing component occurred in July 2025, maintaining reductions of approximately 0.02% to the interest rate margin and 0.005% to the commitment fee due to the Company's achievement of sustainability targets. On August 1, 2025, the Company amended the Credit Facility to extend the applicability of its sustainability-linked pricing component. All other terms of the Credit Facility, including its maturity date of April 2030, remain unchanged.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• In April 2025, the Company entered into a $450,000,000 Term Loan which matures in April 2029. On August 1, 2025, the Company amended the Term Loan to (i) exercise its full accordion option to increase the amount of its Term Loan by $100,000,000 to $550,000,000 and (ii) extend the applicability of its sustainability-linked pricing component. During the year ended December 31, 2025, the Company drew down the $550,000,000 available under the Term Loan and entered into $550,000,000 notional amount of interest rate swaps to hedge the impact of variability in interest rates on the Term Loan. The swaps are coterminous with the Term Loan, maturing in April 2029. The Term Loan bears interest at varying levels based on (i) the SOFR applicable to the period of borrowing for a particular draw of funds from the facility, which rate is recalculated at the end of each such period if the Term Loan remains outstanding, (ii) a stated spread over SOFR that can vary from SOFR plus 0.70% to SOFR plus 1.60% per annum based upon the rating of the Company's unsecured and unsubordinated long-term indebtedness and (iii) a sustainability spread adjustment that can range from (0.02)% to 0.02%. The current borrowing spread to SOFR under the Term Loan is 0.78% per annum, inclusive of a sustainability spread adjustment of (0.02)%. Including the impact of these swaps and transaction costs, assuming the Term Loan will be fully drawn until maturity and the Company's current borrowing spread to SOFR, the effective interest rate on borrowings under the Term Loan is fixed at 4.44%.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• In April 2025, the Company increased the capacity of the Commercial Paper Program from $500,000,000 to $1,000,000,000. Under the terms of the Commercial Paper Program, the Company may issue unsecured commercial paper notes with maturities of less than one year. The program is backstopped by the Company's commitment to maintain available borrowing capacity under its unsecured credit facility in an amount equal to actual borrowings under the program.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• In June 2025, the Company repaid $525,000,000 of its 3.45% coupon unsecured notes at par upon maturity.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• In July 2025, the Company issued $400,000,000 principal amount of unsecured notes in a public offering under its existing shelf registration statement for proceeds net of underwriting fees and discounts of approximately $394,888,000, before considering the impact of other offering costs. The notes mature in August 2035 and were issued at a 5.00% coupon. The effective interest rate on the notes is 5.05%, considering the net proceeds and including the impact of offering costs and hedging activity.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• In November 2025, the Company repaid $300,000,000 of its 3.50% coupon unsecured notes at par upon maturity.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• In December 2025, the Company issued $400,000,000 principal amount of unsecured notes in a public offering under its existing shelf registration statement for proceeds net of underwriting fees and discounts of approximately $397,424,000, before considering the impact of other offering costs. The notes mature in December 2030 and were issued at a 4.35% coupon. The effective interest rate on the notes is 4.52%, considering the net proceeds and including the impact of offering costs and hedging activity.

In the aggregate, secured notes payable mature at various dates from March 2027 through July 2066, and are secured by certain apartment communities (with a net carrying value of $1,208,731,000, excluding communities classified as held for sale, as of December 31, 2025).

Scheduled payments and maturities of secured notes payable and unsecured debt outstanding at December 31, 2025 were as follows (dollars in thousands):

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| **Year** | **Secured notes <br>principal payments <br>and maturities** | **Unsecured debt maturities** | **Stated interest rate of<br>unsecured debt** |
| 2026 | $11811 | $475000 | 2.95% |
|  |  | 300000 | 2.90% |
| 2027 | 248859 | 400000 | 3.35% |
| 2028 | 13902 | 450000 | 3.20% |
|  |  | 400000 | 1.90% |
| 2029 | 126262 | 450000 | 3.30% |
|  |  | 550000 | SOFR + 0.78% |
| 2030 | 3300 | 700000 | 2.30% |
|  |  | 400000 | 4.35% |
| 2031 | 3500 | 600000 | 2.45% |
| 2032 | 4000 | 700000 | 2.05% |
| 2033 | 5000 | 350000 | 5.00% |
|  |  | 400000 | 5.30% |
| 2034 | 10900 | 400000 | 5.35% |
| 2035 | 13400 | 400000 | 5.00% |
| Thereafter | 282218 | 350000 | 3.90% |
|  |  | 300000 | 4.15% |
|  |  | 300000 | 4.35% |
|  | $723152 | $7925000 |  |

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The Company's unsecured notes are redeemable at the Company's option, in whole or in part, generally at a redemption price equal to the greater of (i) 100% of their principal amount or (ii) the sum of the present value of the remaining scheduled payments of principal and interest discounted at a rate equal to the yield on U.S. Treasury securities with a comparable maturity plus a spread between 10 and 30 basis points depending on the specific series of unsecured notes, plus accrued and unpaid interest to the redemption date.

The Company is subject to financial covenants contained in the Credit Facility, the Term Loan and the indentures under which the unsecured notes were issued. The principal financial covenants include the following:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• limitations on the amount of total and secured debt in relation to the Company's overall capital structure;

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• limitations on the amount of the Company's unsecured debt relative to the undepreciated basis of real estate assets that are not encumbered by property-specific financing; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• minimum levels of debt service coverage.

The Company was in compliance with these covenants at December 31, 2025.

4. <u>Equity</u>

As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, the Company's charter had authorized for issuance a total of 280,000,000 shares of common stock and 50,000,000 shares of preferred stock.

During the year ended December 31, 2025, the Company:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;i.issued 8,759 shares of common stock in connection with stock options exercised;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;ii.issued 3,761 shares of common stock through the Company's dividend reinvestment plan;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;iii.issued 183,260 shares of common stock in connection with restricted stock grants and the conversion of performance awards to shares of common stock;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;iv.issued 20,094 shares of common stock through the Employee Stock Purchase Plan;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;v.issued 367,113 shares of common stock through the settlement of the equity forward contracts under the CEP;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;vi.withheld 74,517 shares of common stock to satisfy employees' tax withholding and other liabilities;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;vii.canceled 3,116 shares of restricted common stock upon forfeiture; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;viii.repurchased 2,678,719 shares of common stock through the 2020 Stock Repurchase Program and 2025 Stock Repurchase Program, discussed below.

Deferred compensation granted under the Company's Second Amended and Restated 2009 Equity Incentive Plan (the "Plan") does not impact the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements until recognized as compensation cost.

The Company has a CEP under which the Company may sell (and/or enter into forward sale agreements for the sale of) up to $1,000,000,000 of its common stock from time to time. Actual sales will depend on a variety of factors to be determined by the Company, including market conditions, the trading price of the Company's common stock and the Company's determinations of the appropriate funding sources. The Company expects that, if entered into, it will physically settle each forward sale agreement on one or more dates specified by the Company on or prior to the maturity date of that particular forward sale agreement, in which case the Company will receive aggregate net cash proceeds at settlement equal to the number of shares underlying the particular forward agreement multiplied by the forward sale price. However, the Company may also elect to cash settle or net share settle a forward sale agreement. In connection with each forward sale agreement, the Company will pay the forward seller, in the form of a reduced initial forward sale price, a commission of up to 1.5% of the sales prices of all borrowed shares of common stock sold. During the year ended December 31, 2025, the Company settled the outstanding forward contracts that were entered into under the CEP during the year ended December 31, 2024, selling 367,113 shares of common stock for proceeds, net of fees, of $81,333,000, based on the gross weighted average price of $223.27 per share. During the year ended December 31, 2025, the Company did not have any new forward sale agreements under the CEP. As of December 31, 2025, the Company had $623,997,000 remaining authorized for issuance under the program.

In addition to the CEP, during the year ended December 31, 2024, the Company entered into the September 2024 Equity Offering pursuant to which we entered into forward contracts to sell 3,680,000 shares of common stock at a discount to the closing price of $226.52 per share for approximate net proceeds of $808,606,000 based on the initial forward price. The final proceeds will be determined on the date(s) of settlement and are subject to certain customary adjustments for dividends and a daily interest factor. During the year ended December 31, 2025, the Company amended each of the forward contracts related to the September 2024 Equity Offering to extend the settlement of the forward contracts to a date no later than December 31, 2026.

In October 2025, the Company terminated the 2020 Stock Repurchase Program, which had $162,407,000 remaining authorized for purchase, and adopted a new 2025 Stock Repurchase Program under which the Company may acquire shares of its common stock in open market or negotiated transactions up to an aggregate purchase price of $500,000,000. During the year ended December 31, 2025, the Company repurchased 2,678,719 shares of common stock at an average price of $182.20 per share, including fees, for a total of $488,115,000 under the 2020 Stock Repurchase Program and 2025 Stock Repurchase Program. During the year ended December 31, 2024, the Company had no repurchases under the 2020 Stock Repurchase Program. During the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company repurchased 11,800 shares of common stock at an average price of $161.96 under the 2020 Stock Repurchase program. As of December 31, 2025, the Company had $163,769,000 remaining authorized for purchase under the 2025 Stock Repurchase Program.

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5. <u>Investments</u>

*Investments in Consolidated Real Estate Entities*

Details regarding communities acquired in 2025, 2024 and 2023, are summarized in the following table (dollars in thousands):

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| **Community name** | **Location** | **Number of communities** | **Apartment Homes** | **Purchase price** | **Commercial square feet** |
| Avalon Hill Country | Austin, TX | 1 | 554 | $136000 |  |
| Avalon Wolf Ranch | Georgetown, TX | 1 | 303 | 51000 |  |
| eaves Twin Creeks (1) | Allen, TX | 1 | 216 | 44784 |  |
| Avalon Benbrook (1) | Benbrook, TX | 1 | 301 | 60194 |  |
| Avalon Castle Hills (1) | Lewisville, TX | 1 | 276 | 65491 |  |
| Avalon Frisco (1) | Frisco, TX | 1 | 330 | 80419 |  |
| Avalon Frisco North (1) | Frisco, TX | 1 | 349 | 88606 |  |
| eaves North Dallas (1) | Dallas, TX | 1 | 372 | 76085 |  |
| Avalon at Palisades | Charlotte, NC | 1 | 274 | 72300 |  |
| Avalon Coconut Creek | Coconut Creek, FL | 1 | 270 | 99000 |  |
| eaves Redmond Campus II | Redmond, WA | 1 | 40 | 15650 |  |
| Avalon Townhome Collection Brier Creek | Durham, NC | 1 | 93 | 36500 |  |
| Total 2025 acquisitions |  | 12 | 3378 | $826029 |  |
| Total 2024 acquisitions |  | 6 | 1441 | $460100 | 1700 |
| Total 2023 acquisitions |  | 3 | 1131 | $277200 |  |

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Included in the transaction to acquire six apartment communities in the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area during the year ended December 31, 2025.

During the year ended December 31, 2025, the Company acquired the six apartment communities in the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area included in the list above, containing 1,844 apartment homes for $415,579,000. The consideration was comprised of a cash payment of $193,000,000 and the final shares issued, adjusted for rounding, of 1,059,995 DownREIT Units, which were valued based on the closing price of the Company's common stock on the acquisition date. The DownREIT Units are entitled to receive distributions at the same rate as dividends on a share of the Company's common stock (pro rated for the time outstanding during the first quarter of issuance). Beginning on April 30, 2026, holders of DownREIT Units may present some or all of their units for redemption, being entitled to receive a cash amount per unit that is related to the then fair market value of the Company's common stock, except that in lieu of such cash redemption the Company may elect to redeem units in exchange for an equal number of shares of the Company's common stock.

In addition, during the year ended December 31, 2025, the Company acquired its joint venture partner's 50% interest in Avalon Alderwood Place, a 328 home community in Lynnwood, WA for a purchase price of $71,250,000. With the buyout of the joint venture partner's interest, Avalon Alderwood Place is now a wholly owned community and consolidated for financial reporting purposes.

*Structured Investment Program*

The Company operates a Structured Investment Program (the "SIP"), an investment platform through which the Company provides mezzanine loans or preferred equity to third-party multifamily developers. During the year ended December 31, 2025, the Company entered into two additional commitments, agreeing to provide an investment of up to $48,000,000 in multifamily development projects in California and Southeast Florida. As of December 31, 2025, the Company had nine commitments to fund up to $239,585,000 in the aggregate. The Company's investment commitments have a weighted average rate of return of 11.7% and a weighted average initial maturity date of May 2027. As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, the Company had funded $210,628,000 and $186,549,000 of its commitments, respectively. The Company recognized interest income of $27,172,000, $16,022,000 and $6,189,000 for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively, from the SIP. Interest

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income and any change in the expected credit loss are included as a component of Structured Investment Program interest income on the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income.

The Company evaluates each SIP commitment to determine the classification as a loan or an investment in a real estate development project. As of December 31, 2025, all of the SIP commitments are classified as loans. The Company includes amounts outstanding under the SIP as a component of prepaid expenses and other assets on the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets. The Company evaluates the credit risk for each commitment on an ongoing basis, estimating the reserve for credit losses using relevant available information from internal and external sources. Market-based historical credit loss data provides the basis for the estimation of expected credit losses, with adjustments, if necessary, for differences in current commitment-specific risk characteristics, such as the amount of equity capital provided by a borrower, amount of senior debt secured by the project, nature of the real estate being developed or other factors.

*Unconsolidated Investments*

The Company accounts for its investments in unconsolidated entities under the equity method of accounting, NAV, or under the measurement alternative, as discussed in Note 1, "Organization, Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies," under Principles of Consolidation. As of December 31, 2025, the Company had investments in four unconsolidated entities with real estate holdings, with ownership interests ranging from 20.0% to 28.6%, coupled with other unconsolidated investments including investments in third-party property technology and sustainability focused companies through investment management funds. The significant accounting policies of the unconsolidated investments are consistent with those of the Company in all material respects. Certain of these investments are subject to various buy-sell provisions or other rights which are customary in real estate joint venture agreements. The Company and its partners in these entities may initiate these provisions to either sell the Company's interest or acquire the interest from the Company's partner. The Company is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the unconsolidated communities below and is the management agent subject to the terms of management agreements for all communities except for Brandywine Apartments of Maryland, LLC, which is managed by a third party.

The following presents the Company's unconsolidated investments for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, including significant activities during those years:

*Legacy JV*—As part of the Archstone Acquisition the Company entered into a limited liability company agreement with Equity Residential, through which it assumed obligations of Archstone in the form of preferred interests, some of which were governed by tax protection arrangements (the "Legacy JV"). The Company has a 40.0% interest in the Legacy JV. During the years ended December 31, 2025, the Legacy JV redeemed the remaining outstanding preferred interest, with the Company contributing its proportionate share of $13,864,000 to the Legacy JV. During the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, the Legacy JV redeemed certain of the preferred interests and paid accrued dividends, for which the Company contributed $1,320,000 and $940,000, respectively. At December 31, 2025, after redemption, the Legacy JV had no remaining outstanding preferred interests.

*NYTA MF Investors LLC ("NYC Joint Venture")*—During 2018, the Company contributed five wholly-owned communities containing an aggregate of 1,301 apartment homes and 58,000 square feet of commercial space, located in New York City, NY, to a newly formed joint venture with the intent to own and operate the communities. The Company retained a 20.0% equity interest in the venture with the partners sharing in returns in accordance with their ownership interests. NYC Joint Venture has outstanding $394,734,000 fixed rate mortgage loans that are payable by the venture. The Company has not guaranteed the debt of NYC Joint Venture, nor does the Company have any obligation to fund this debt should NYC Joint Venture be unable to do so.

*MVP I, LLC—*During 2004, the Company entered into a joint venture agreement with an unrelated third-party to develop Avalon at Mission Bay II, an apartment community located in San Francisco, CA, which completed construction during 2006 and contains 313 apartment homes. The Company has a 25.0% equity interest in the venture. During the year ended December 31, 2025, MVP I, LLC repaid its $103,000,000 outstanding fixed rate mortgage loan at par upon maturity. The equity investors contributed capital in proportion to their ownership interests to repay the outstanding loan.

*Brandywine Apartments of Maryland, LLC ("Brandywine")—*The Company acquired its interest in Brandywine as part of the Archstone Acquisition. Brandywine owns a 305 apartment home community located in Washington, D.C. Brandywine is comprised of five members who hold various interests in the joint venture, with the Company having a 28.6% equity interest in Brandywine. Brandywine had an outstanding $17,651,000 fixed rate mortgage loan that is payable by the venture. The Company has not guaranteed the debt of Brandywine, nor does the Company have any obligation to fund this debt should Brandywine be unable to do so.

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*Avalon Alderwood MF Member, LLC*—During 2019, the Company entered into a joint venture to develop, own, and operate Avalon Alderwood Place, an apartment community located in Lynnwood, WA, which completed construction during 2022 and contains 328 apartment homes. The Company owned a 50% interest in the venture prior to acquiring its joint venture partner's 50% interest during the year ended December 31, 2025 for a purchase price of $71,250,000 accounted for under the cost accumulation method. With the buyout of the joint venture partner's interest, Avalon Alderwood Place is now a wholly owned community and consolidated for financial reporting purposes.

*Arts District Joint Venture*—During 2020, the Company entered into a joint venture to develop, own, and operate AVA Arts District, an apartment community located in Los Angeles, CA, which completed construction and contains 475 apartment homes and 57,000 square feet of commercial space. As of December 31, 2025, the Company has a 25.0% interest in the venture. In June 2025, the Arts District joint venture secured a variable rate loan of up to $173,000,000. The outstanding borrowing is subject to an interest rate cap, which will limit the interest rate to 8.2%, based on the current borrowing spread. The loan matures in July 2028 and has two one-year extension options, subject to certain conditions. The joint venture used the proceeds to repay its outstanding $158,735,000, variable rate construction loan which was scheduled to mature in August 2025. The Company has provided the lender a partial payment guarantee for 25% of the loan's maximum borrowing capacity, on behalf of the venture. Any amounts payable under the 25% loan guarantee by the Company are obligations of the joint venture partners in proportion to their ownership interest, and in the event the Company is obligated to perform under its loan guarantee, its joint venture partner is obligated to reimburse the Company for 75% of amounts paid. As of December 31, 2025, the loan had an outstanding principal balance of $162,104,000. The venture is an unconsolidated VIE as the Company is not the primary beneficiary due to shared control and decision making with its venture partner. The Company and its venture partner share decision making authority for all significant aspects of the venture's activities including, but not limited to, changes in ownership, changes to the development plan or budget, and major operating decisions including annual business plans.

*Property Technology and Environmental Investments*—The Company has invested $72,428,000 in various third-party property technology and sustainability focused companies directly and indirectly through investment management funds. The Company's interest in each individual investment is minor such that the Company does not have influence over operating or financial policies of the investments. In addition, as of December 31, 2025, the Company had $46,287,000 in outstanding equity commitments, with the timing and amount for these commitments to be fulfilled dependent on if, and when, investment opportunities are identified by the respective funds. During the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, the Company recognized realized and unrealized gains of $39,247,000, $33,137,000 and $4,161,000, respectively, related to these investments, which was reported as a component of income from unconsolidated investments on the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income.

6. <u>Real Estate Disposition Activities</u>

Details regarding the real estate sales, which resulted in a net gain in accordance with GAAP of $335,713,000, excluding residential condominiums at The Park Loggia and post disposition gain (loss) true ups, are summarized in the following table (dollars in thousands):

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| **Community name** | **Location** | **Period of sale** | **Apartment Homes** | **Gross<br>sales price** | **Gain (Loss) on disposition (1)** | **Commercial square feet** |
| Avalon Wilton on River Road | Wilton, CT | Q1 2025 | 102 | $65100 | $56476 |  |
| Avalon Wesmont Station I & II | Wood-Ridge, NJ | Q2 2025 | 406 | 161500 | 99636 | 18000 |
| Avalon at Gallery Place | Washington D.C. | Q3 2025 | 203 | 87100 | 63026 | 9000 |
| Avalon First and M | Washington D.C. | Q3 2025 | 469 | 181750 | 41499 | 4000 |
| AVA NoMa | Washington D.C. | Q3 2025 | 438 | 142480 | 31051 | 7000 |
| Avalon Brooklyn Bay | Brooklyn, NY | Q3 2025 | 180 | 74500 | (1668) |  |
| Archstone Redmond Lakeview | Redmond, WA | Q3 2025 | 166 | 63250 | 34454 |  |
| AVA H Street | Washington D.C. | Q3 2025 | 138 | 36000 | 12175 |  |
| Other real estate | Multiple | 2025 | N/A |  | 4241 |  |
| Total of 2025 asset sales |  |  | 2102 | $811680 | $340890 | 38000 |
| Total of 2024 asset sales |  |  | 1532 | $726200 | $363208 | 24000 |
| Total of 2023 asset sales |  |  | 987 | $446000 | $287587 | 27000 |

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As of December 31, 2025, the Company had three real estate assets that qualified as held for sale.

7. <u>Commitments and Contingencies</u>

*Employment Agreements and Arrangements*

The standard restricted stock, option and performance award agreements used by the Company in its compensation program provide that upon an employee's termination without cause or the employee's Retirement (as defined in the agreement), (i) all outstanding stock options and restricted shares of stock held by the employee will vest, and the employee will have up to 12 months or until the fifth anniversary of the grant date, if later, or until the option expiration date, if earlier, to exercise any options then held and (ii) a pro rata share (based on the portion of the performance period that has been completed) of performance awards that have completed at least one year of their performance period shall vest, with settlement to occur at the end of the performance period in accordance with achievement thereunder. Under the agreements, Retirement generally means a termination of employment and other business relationships, other than for cause, after attainment of age 50, provided certain conditions are met, including that (i) the employee has worked for the Company for at least 10 years, (ii) the employee's age at Retirement plus years of employment with the Company equals at least 70 and (iii) the employee provides at least six months written notice of intent to retire.

If a sale event (as defined in the agreement) of the Company occurs, all outstanding multiyear performance awards will vest at their target value and will settle. The Company also has an Officer Severance Program (the "Program"). Under the Program, in the event an officer who is not otherwise covered by a severance arrangement is terminated (other than for cause), or chooses to terminate his or her employment for good reason (as defined in the agreement), in either case in connection with or within 24 months following a sale event (as defined in the agreement) of the Company, such officer will generally receive a cash lump sum payment equal to a multiple of the officer's covered compensation (base salary plus annual cash bonus). The multiple is one time for vice presidents and senior vice presidents, two times for executive vice presidents and three times for the chief executive officer. The officer's restricted stock, options and performance awards would also vest. Costs related to the Program are deferred and recognized over the requisite service period when considered by management to be probable and estimable.

*Legal Contingencies*

The Company recognizes a loss associated with contingent legal matters when the loss is probable and estimable.

In 2022 and early 2023, the Company was named as a defendant in cases brought by private litigants alleging antitrust violations by RealPage, Inc. and owners and/or operators of multifamily housing which utilize revenue management systems provided by RealPage, Inc. The Company engaged with the plaintiffs' counsel to explain why it believed that these cases were without merit as they pertained to the Company. Following these discussions, the plaintiffs filed a notice of voluntary dismissal in July 2023, which resulted in the Company being dismissed without prejudice from these cases. Subsequently, on November 1, 2023, the District of Columbia filed a lawsuit in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia against RealPage, Inc. and a number of owners and/or operators of multifamily housing in the District of Columbia, including the Company, alleging that the defendants violated the District of Columbia Antitrust Act by unlawfully agreeing to use RealPage, Inc. revenue management systems and sharing sensitive data (the "D.C. Antitrust Litigation"). The court has denied the Company's motions to dismiss and for judgment on the pleadings.

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On January 15, 2025, the Office of the Attorney General of the State of Maryland filed a lawsuit similar to the D.C. Antitrust Litigation in the Circuit Court for Prince George's County, Maryland in which RealPage, Inc. and a number of owners and/or operators of multifamily properties in Maryland, including the Company, have been named and alleged to have violated state antitrust law (the "Maryland Antitrust Litigation"). On February 28, 2025, the Company filed a motion to dismiss.

On April 23, 2025, the Attorney General of the State of New Jersey and the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs filed a lawsuit similar to the D.C. Antitrust Litigation and the Maryland Antitrust Litigation in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey. The lawsuit alleges that RealPage, Inc. and a number of owners and/or operators of multifamily properties in New Jersey, including the Company, violated federal and state antitrust laws and the state consumer fraud law (the "New Jersey Antitrust Litigation") by unlawfully agreeing to use RealPage, Inc. revenue management systems and other related actions. On July 29, 2025, the Company filed a motion to dismiss.

While the Company intends to vigorously defend against the D.C. Antitrust Litigation, the Maryland Antitrust Litigation and the New Jersey Antitrust Litigation, the Company is unable to predict the outcome or estimate the amount of loss, if any, that may result from the lawsuits.

The Company is involved in various other claims and/or administrative proceedings that arise in the ordinary course of its business. While no assurances can be given, the Company does not currently believe that any of these other outstanding litigation matters, individually or in the aggregate, will have a material adverse effect on its financial condition or results of operations.

*Lease Obligations*

The Company owns seven apartment communities, two commercial properties and one development community located on land subject to ground leases expiring between July 2046 and May 2123. The Company has purchase options for all ground leases expiring prior to 2062. The ground leases for six of the seven apartment communities, the two commercial properties and one development community are operating leases, with rental expense recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term. In addition, the Company is party to 13 leases for its corporate and regional offices with varying terms through 2033, all of which are operating leases. During the year ended December 31, 2025, the Company did not enter into any new ground leases.

During the year ended December 31, 2024, the Company entered into a new ground lease at Avalon Mission Valley, a development community in San Diego, CA, expiring May 2123, resulting in minimum lease payments over the term of the lease of $155,600,000. During the year ended December 31, 2025, the Company reached a construction milestone under the ground lease which activated a completion guaranty, obligating the Company to complete construction of the community and certain off-site infrastructure improvements prior to May 2030.

As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, the Company had total operating lease assets of $119,888,000 and $126,572,000, respectively, and lease obligations of $145,319,000 and $153,333,000, respectively, reported as components of right of use lease assets and lease liabilities, respectively, on the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets. The Company incurred costs of $14,827,000, $16,298,000 and $16,342,000 for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively, related to operating leases.

The Company has one apartment community located on land subject to a ground lease and four leases for portions of parking garages adjacent to apartment communities, that are finance leases. As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, the Company had total finance lease assets of $27,649,000 and $28,082,000, respectively, and total finance lease obligations of $19,881,000 and $19,949,000, respectively, reported as components of right of use lease assets and lease liabilities on the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets.

The following table details the weighted average remaining lease term and discount rates for the Company's ground and office leases:

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| Weighted-average remaining lease term - finance leases | 20 years |
| Weighted-average remaining lease term - operating leases | 52 years |
| Weighted-average discount rate - finance leases | 4.63% |
| Weighted-average discount rate - operating leases | 5.20% |

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The following table details the future minimum payments of the Company's current leases as of December 31, 2025 (dollars in thousands):

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| | **Operating Leases** | **Financing Leases** |
| 2026 | $15653 | $1091 |
| 2027 | 15732 | 1095 |
| 2028 | 14838 | 1096 |
| 2029 | 13887 | 1099 |
| 2030 | 12742 | 1101 |
| Thereafter | 392364 | 33562 |
| Total | 465216 | 39044 |
| Less discount for time value | (319897) | (19163) |
| Lease liability | $145319 | $19881 |

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8. <u>Segment Reporting</u>

The Company's reportable operating segments include Same Store, Other Stabilized and Development/Redevelopment. Annually as of January 1, the Company determines which of its communities fall into each of these categories and generally maintains that classification throughout the year for the purpose of reporting segment operations, unless disposition or redevelopment plans regarding a community change.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• *Same Store* is composed of consolidated communities where a comparison of operating results from the prior year to the current year is meaningful as these communities were owned and had stabilized occupancy as of the beginning of the respective prior year. For the year ended December 31, 2025, Same Store communities are consolidated for financial reporting purposes, had stabilized occupancy as of January 1, 2024, are not conducting or are not expected to conduct substantial redevelopment activities and are not held for sale as of December 31, 2025. A community is considered to have stabilized occupancy at the earlier of (i) attainment of 90% physical occupancy or (ii) the one year anniversary of completion of development or redevelopment.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• *Other Stabilized* is composed of completed consolidated communities that the Company owns and that are not Same Store but that had stabilized occupancy, as defined above, as of January 1, 2025, or which were acquired during the years ended December 31, 2025 or 2024. Other Stabilized excludes communities that are conducting or are probable to conduct substantial redevelopment activities within the fiscal year.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• *Development/Redevelopment* is composed of (i) consolidated communities that are either currently under construction, or were under construction during the fiscal year, which may be partially or fully complete and operating, (ii) consolidated communities where substantial redevelopment is in progress or is probable to begin during the fiscal year and (iii) communities that have been complete for less than one year and did not have stabilized occupancy, as defined above, as of January 1, 2025.

In addition, the Company owns land for future development and has other corporate assets that are not allocated to an operating segment.

The Company's segment disclosures present the measure(s) used by the Chief Operating Decision Maker ("CODM") for assessing each segment's performance. The Company's CODM is comprised of several members of its executive management team, including its Chief Executive Officer and President, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Investment Officer, Chief Operating Officer, and Executive Vice President- Portfolio and Asset Management. The CODM uses net operating income ("NOI") as the primary financial measure for Same Store communities and Other Stabilized communities. NOI is defined by the Company as total property revenue less direct property operating expenses (including property taxes), and excluding corporate-level income (including management, development and other fees), property management and other indirect operating expenses, net of corporate income, expensed transaction, development and other pursuit costs, net of recoveries, interest expense, net, loss on extinguishment of debt, net, general and administrative expense, income from unconsolidated investments, Structured Investment Program interest income, depreciation expense, income tax expense (benefit), casualty and impairment loss, gain on sale of communities, net, other real estate activity and net operating income from real estate assets sold or held for sale. The CODM evaluates the Company's financial performance on a consolidated residential and commercial basis. The commercial results attributable to the non-apartment components of the Company's mixed-use communities and other nonresidential

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operations represent 1.6%, 1.7% and 1.8% of total NOI for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Although the Company considers NOI a useful measure of a community's or communities' operating performance, NOI should not be considered an alternative to net income or net cash flow from operating activities, as determined in accordance with GAAP. NOI excludes a number of income and expense categories as detailed in the reconciliation of NOI to net income and consistent with how the Company's CODM evaluates total NOI.

A reconciliation of NOI to net income for years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023 is as follows (dollars in thousands):

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| | **For the year ended December 31,** | **For the year ended December 31,** | **For the year ended December 31,** |
| | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** |
| Net income | $1056599 | $1082175 | $928438 |
| Property management and other indirect operating expenses, net of corporate income | 147548 | 162594 | 134312 |
| Expensed transaction, development and other pursuit costs, net of recoveries | 10846 | 18341 | 33479 |
| Interest expense, net | 259181 | 226589 | 205992 |
| Loss on extinguishment of debt, net |  |  | 150 |
| General and administrative expense | 86679 | 77697 | 76534 |
| Income from unconsolidated investments | (39691) | (32231) | (8436) |
| Structured Investment Program interest income | (27476) | (18451) | (5018) |
| Depreciation expense | 913376 | 846853 | 816965 |
| Income tax (benefit) expense | (1135) | 445 | 10153 |
| Casualty and impairment loss | 1276 | 2935 | 9118 |
| Gain on sale of communities, net | (335713) | (363300) | (287424) |
| Other real estate activity | (4131) | (753) | (174) |
| Net operating income from real estate assets sold or held for sale | (46410) | (92814) | (123303) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net operating income | $2020949 | $1910080 | $1790786 |

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The following is a summary of NOI from real estate assets sold or held for sale for the periods presented (dollars in thousands):

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| | **For the year ended December 31,** | **For the year ended December 31,** | **For the year ended December 31,** |
| | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** |
| Rental income from real estate assets sold or held for sale | $72019 | $140404 | $180888 |
| Operating expenses from real estate assets sold or held for sale | (25609) | (47590) | (57585) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net operating income from real estate assets sold or held for sale | $46410 | $92814 | $123303 |

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The primary performance measure for communities under development or redevelopment depends on the stage of completion. While under development, management monitors actual construction costs against budgeted costs as well as lease-up pace and rent levels compared to budget.

The following table details the Company's segment information as of the dates specified (dollars in thousands). The segments are classified based on the individual community's status at December 31, 2025 for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 and at December 31, 2024 for the year ended December 31, 2023. Segment information for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023 has been adjusted to exclude the real estate assets that were sold from January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2025, or otherwise qualify as held for sale as of December 31, 2025, as described in Note 6, "Real Estate Disposition Activities."

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| | **For the year ended December 31, 2025** | **For the year ended December 31, 2025** | **For the year ended December 31, 2025** | **For the year ended December 31, 2025** |
| | **Same Store** | **Other Stabilized** | **Development / Redevelopment** | **Total (1) (2)** |
| Total Revenue | $2739511 | $174615 | $47538 | $2961664 |
| Same Store Operating Expense |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Property Taxes | (306405) |  |  | (306405) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Payroll | (156693) |  |  | (156693) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Repairs & Maintenance | (159930) |  |  | (159930) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Utilities | (112313) |  |  | (112313) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Office Operations | (62249) |  |  | (62249) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Insurance | (42098) |  |  | (42098) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Marketing | (16929) |  |  | (16929) |
| Same Store Operating Expense | (856617) |  |  | (856617) |
| Non-Same Store Operating Expense |  | (61014) | (23084) | (84098) |
| Total Expenses | (856617) | (61014) | (23084) | (940715) |
| Total NOI | $1882894 | $113601 | $24454 | $2020949 |
| Gross Real Estate | $23850464 | $2592636 | $2675257 | $29118357 |
|  | **For the year ended December 31, 2024** | **For the year ended December 31, 2024** | **For the year ended December 31, 2024** | **For the year ended December 31, 2024** |
|  | **Same Store** | **Other Stabilized** | **Development / Redevelopment** | **Total (1) (2)** |
| Total Revenue | $2673271 | $83334 | $9667 | $2766272 |
| Same Store Operating Expense |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Property Taxes | (303406) |  |  | (303406) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Payroll | (150476) |  |  | (150476) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Repairs & Maintenance | (146516) |  |  | (146516) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Utilities | (106687) |  |  | (106687) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Office Operations | (62250) |  |  | (62250) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Insurance | (39434) |  |  | (39434) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Marketing | (15259) |  |  | (15259) |
| Same Store Operating Expense | (824028) |  |  | (824028) |
| Non-Same Store Operating Expense |  | (26305) | (5859) | (32164) |
| Total Expenses | (824028) | (26305) | (5859) | (856192) |
| Total NOI | $1849243 | $57029 | $3808 | $1910080 |
| Gross Real Estate | $23563613 | $1618830 | $1519907 | $26702350 |
|  | **For the year ended December 31, 2023** | **For the year ended December 31, 2023** | **For the year ended December 31, 2023** | **For the year ended December 31, 2023** |
|  | **Same Store** | **Other Stabilized** | **Development / Redevelopment** | **Total (1) (2)** |
| Total Revenue | $2494804 | $78325 | $6170 | $2579299 |
| Same Store Operating Expense |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Property Taxes | (278381) |  |  | (278381) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Payroll | (145542) |  |  | (145542) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Repairs & Maintenance | (135751) |  |  | (135751) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Utilities | (88642) |  |  | (88642) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Office Operations | (61676) |  |  | (61676) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Insurance | (34941) |  |  | (34941) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Marketing | (14151) |  |  | (14151) |
| Same Store Operating Expense | (759084) |  |  | (759084) |
| Non-Same Store Operating Expense |  | (24587) | (4842) | (29429) |
| Total Expenses | (759084) | (24587) | (4842) | (788513) |
| Total NOI | $1735720 | $53738 | $1328 | $1790786 |
| Gross Real Estate | $22236978 | $1269462 | $1600314 | $25106754 |

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1)Does not include non-allocated revenue. Non-allocated revenue represents third-party property management, developer fees and miscellaneous income and other ancillary items which are not allocated to a reportable segment. Non-allocated revenue is $7,042, $7,081 and $7,722 for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2)Does not include non-allocated gross real estate and land held for development. Non-allocated gross real estate is $99,952, $118,341 and $70,822 for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Land held for development gross real estate is $123,751, $151,922 and $199,062 for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

9. <u>Stock-Based Compensation Plans</u>

The Company's Plan includes an authorization to issue shares of the Company's common stock, par value $0.01 per share. At December 31, 2025, the Company had 4,497,534 shares remaining available to issue under the Plan, exclusive of shares that may be issued to satisfy currently outstanding awards such as stock options or performance awards. The Plan provides for equity awards to associates, officers, non-employee directors and other key personnel of the Company and its subsidiaries in the form of restricted stock, restricted stock units, stock options that qualify as incentive stock options ("ISOs") under Section 422 of the Code, non-qualified stock options, stock appreciation rights and performance awards, among others. The Plan expires in 2027, however before its expiration the Company expects to amend the plan or adopt a new plan to allow for continued grants of equity awards.

The Company's share-based compensation framework includes annual restricted stock awards and multi-year performance awards (the "Performance Awards"). The annual restricted stock vests over a three-year period at one-third per year. For annual restricted stock awards, in lieu of restricted stock, an officer may elect to receive up to 100% of the award value, in increments of 25%, in the form of stock options, which vests consistent with the restricted stock awards. Annually, the Company grants a target number of performance awards, with the ultimate award determined by the total shareholder return of the Company's common stock and/or operating performance metrics, measured over a performance period of three years. Performance units earned at the end of the measurement period are settled in fully vested shares of common stock and a payment of a cash amount representing accrued dividends on earned performance awards. The Company granted supplemental stock options in February 2021, that have a ten-year term and cliff vested on March 1, 2023. The options were granted at an exercise price that equaled the closing stock price on the grant date with recipients having 12 months to exercise the option if terminated without cause and will have until the expiration date to exercise the options if they retire.

For Performance Awards, after the first year of the performance period, if an employee's employment terminates on account of death, disability, retirement, or termination without cause, the employee's target grant will be pro-rated based on the employee's service time during the performance period. The final payout is based on actual performance, at which time the units will be converted into shares and a payment of a cash amount for accrued dividends based on actual performance. For other terminating events, performance awards are generally forfeited.

Information with respect to stock options granted under the Plan is as follows:

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| | **Options** | **Weighted average<br>exercise price<br>per option** |
| Options Outstanding at December 31, 2022 | 293813 | $181.85 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Granted (1) | 15744 | 177.83 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Exercised | (5773) | 163.56 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Forfeited |  |  |
| Options Outstanding at December 31, 2023 | 303784 | $181.99 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Granted (1) | 13759 | 172.11 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Exercised | (41619) | 179.89 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Forfeited |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Expired | (5062) | 180.32 |
| Options Outstanding at December 31, 2024 | 270862 | $181.84 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Granted (1) | 9473 | 221.58 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Exercised | (8759) | 180.32 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Forfeited |  |  |
| Options Outstanding at December 31, 2025 | 271576 | $183.28 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Options Exercisable: |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;December 31, 2023 | 279894 | $180.97 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;December 31, 2024 | 246877 | $181.82 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;December 31, 2025 | 249486 | $182.29 |

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(1)All options are from recipient elections to receive a portion of earned restricted stock awards in the form of stock options.

The Company used the Black-Scholes Option Pricing model to determine the grant date fair value of options. The assumptions used are as follows:

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| | **2025** |
| Dividend yield | 3.5% |
| Estimated volatility | 30.1% |
| Risk free rate | 4.06% |
| Expected life of options | 5 years |
| Estimated fair value | $50.92 |

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The following summarizes the exercise prices and contractual lives of options outstanding as of December 31, 2025:

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **The Plan<br>Number of Options** | **Range—Exercise Price** | **Range—Exercise Price** | **Weighted Average<br>Remaining Contractual Term<br>(in years)** |
| 252310 | $172.00 | $181.99 | 5.4 |
| 9473 | $221.00 | $230.99 | 9.2 |
| 9793 | $236.00 | $245.99 | 6.1 |
| 271576 |  |  |  |

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Options outstanding at December 31, 2025 had an intrinsic value of $384,000. Options exercisable had an intrinsic value of $292,000 and had a weighted average contractual life of 5.3 years. The intrinsic value of options exercised under the Plan during 2025, 2024 and 2023 was $288,000, $1,394,000 and $113,000, respectively.

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Information with respect to performance awards granted is as follows:

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|:---|:---|:---|
| | **Performance awards** | **Weighted average grant date fair value per award** |
| Outstanding at December 31, 2022 | 279067 | $225.46 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Granted | 90215 | 193.85 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Change in awards based on performance (1) | (31345) | 241.49 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Converted to shares of common stock | (60016) | 238.71 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Forfeited | (2719) | 212.05 |
| Outstanding at December 31, 2023 | 275202 | $210.52 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Granted | 95782 | 185.97 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Change in awards based on performance (1) | 30375 | 216.50 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Converted to shares of common stock | (146725) | 201.07 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Forfeited | (4511) | 201.41 |
| Outstanding at December 31, 2024 | 250123 | $207.55 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Granted | 79077 | 222.89 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Change in awards based on performance (1) | 34016 | 257.33 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Converted to shares of common stock | (103332) | 254.95 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Forfeited | (3507) | 196.08 |
| Outstanding at December 31, 2025 | 256377 | $199.94 |

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(1) &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Represents the change in the number of performance awards earned based on performance achievement.

The Company grants performance awards based on (i) the total shareholder return metrics for the Company's common stock or (ii) financial metrics related to operating performance, net asset value and leverage metrics of the Company. The number of performance awards granted that are based on total shareholder return metrics and financial metrics are as follows:

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** |
| Total shareholder return metrics | 43495 | 52683 | 49611 |
| Financial metrics | 35582 | 43099 | 40604 |
| Total granted | 79077 | 95782 | 90215 |

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The Company used a Monte Carlo model to assess the compensation cost associated with the portion of the performance awards granted for which achievement will be determined by using total shareholder return measures. The assumptions used are as follows:

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | **2025** | **2024** | **2023** |
| Dividend yield | 3.2% | 3.9% | 3.7% |
| Estimated volatility over the life of the plan (1) | 20.4% - 21.6% | 20.5% - 22.8% | 22.9% - 26.1% |
| Risk free rate | 4.00% - 4.01% | 3.92% - 4.59% | 4.35% - 4.61% |
| Estimated performance award value based on total shareholder return measure | $224.11 | $189.47 | $206.97 |

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(1) &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Estimated volatility over the life of the plan is using 50% historical volatility and 50% implied volatility.

For the portion of the performance awards granted for which achievement will be determined by using financial metrics, the compensation cost was based on an average grant date value of $221.58, $175.54 and $177.83, for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and the Company's estimate of corporate achievement for the financial metrics.

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Information with respect to restricted stock granted is as follows:

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | **Restricted stock shares** | **Weighted average grant date fair value per share** | **Restricted stock shares converted from performance awards** |
| Outstanding at December 31, 2022 | 161714 | $210.97 | 26370 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Granted | 93146 | 177.70 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Vested | (79450) | 207.93 | (26370) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Forfeited | (2119) | 194.78 |  |
| Outstanding at December 31, 2023 | 173291 | $194.68 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Granted | 104081 | 173.14 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Vested | (90582) | 194.89 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Forfeited | (4408) | 181.73 |  |
| Outstanding at December 31, 2024 | 182382 | $182.59 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Granted | 79928 | 221.17 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Vested | (92015) | 191.69 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Forfeited | (3116) | 197.01 |  |
| Outstanding at December 31, 2025 | 167179 | $195.76 |  |

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Total employee stock-based compensation cost recognized in income was $26,614,000, $25,390,000 and $27,417,000 for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and total capitalized stock-based compensation cost was $11,459,000, $11,117,000 and $10,906,000 for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively. At December 31, 2025, there was a total unrecognized compensation cost of $28,107,000 for unvested restricted stock, stock options and performance awards, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 1.8 years. The Company reverses any previously recognized compensation cost for forfeitures as they occur.

*Employee Stock Purchase Plan*

In October 1996, the Company adopted the 1996 Non-Qualified Employee Stock Purchase Plan (as amended, the "ESPP"). Initially, 1,000,000 shares of common stock were reserved for issuance, and as of December 31, 2025, there are 529,908 shares remaining available for issuance under the ESPP. Employees of the Company generally are eligible to participate in the ESPP if, as of the last day of the applicable purchase period, they have been employed by the Company for at least one calendar month. Under the ESPP, eligible employees can acquire shares of the Company's common stock through payroll deductions, subject to maximum purchase limitations, during two purchase periods. The first purchase period begins January 1 and ends June 10, and the second purchase period begins July 1 and ends December 10. The purchase price for common stock under the plan is 85% of the lesser of the fair market value of the Company's common stock on the first or the last day of the applicable purchase period. The offering dates, purchase dates and duration of purchase periods may be changed if the change is announced prior to the beginning of the affected date or purchase period. The Company issued 20,094, 19,014 and 23,059 shares and recognized compensation expense of $575,000, $859,000 and $911,000 under the ESPP for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively. The Company accounts for transactions under the ESPP using the fair value method prescribed by accounting guidance applicable to entities that use employee share purchase plans.

10. <u>Related Party Arrangements</u>

*Unconsolidated Entities*

The Company manages unconsolidated real estate entities and provides other real estate related services to third parties, for which it receives asset management, property management, construction, development and redevelopment fee revenue. From these entities, the Company earned fees of $7,042,000, $7,081,000 and $7,722,000 for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively. In addition, the Company had outstanding receivables associated with its property and construction management roles of $1,395,000 and $1,680,000 as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively.

*Director Compensation*

Directors of the Company who are also employees receive no additional compensation for their services as a director. Following each annual meeting of stockholders, non-employee directors receive (i) a number of shares of restricted stock (or deferred stock units) having a value of $200,000 and (ii) a cash payment of $100,000, payable in equal quarterly installments of

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$25,000. The number of shares of restricted stock (or deferred stock units) is calculated based on the closing price on the day of the award. Non-employee directors may elect to receive all or a portion of cash payments in the form of deferred stock units. Additionally, the non-executive Chairman receives an additional annual fee of $250,000 payable in equal quarterly installments of $62,500, the Lead Independent Director receives in the aggregate an additional annual fee of $50,000 payable in equal quarterly installments of $12,500, the non-employee director serving as the chairperson of the Audit Committee receives an additional annual fee of $30,000 per year payable in equal quarterly installments of $7,500, the non-employee director serving as the chairperson of the Compensation Committee receives an additional annual fee of $25,000 per year payable in equal quarterly installments of $6,250 and the Nominating, Governance and Corporate Responsibility and Investment and Finance Committee chairpersons receive an additional annual fee of $20,000 payable in equal quarterly installments of $5,000.

The Company recorded non-employee director compensation expense relating to restricted stock grants and deferred stock units in the amount of $2,476,000, $2,397,000 and $2,446,000 for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively, as a component of general and administrative expense on the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income. Deferred compensation relating to these restricted stock grants and deferred stock units to non-employee directors was $910,000, $786,000 and $799,000 on December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively, reported as a component of prepaid expenses and other assets on the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets.

11. <u>Fair Value</u>

<u>Financial Instruments Carried at Fair Value</u>

*Derivative Financial Instruments*

Hedging Derivatives are carried at fair value in the Company's financial statements. The Company minimizes its credit risk on these transactions by dealing with major, creditworthy financial institutions which have an A- or better credit rating by the Standard & Poor's Ratings Group or equivalent, and monitors the credit ratings of counterparties and the exposure of the Company to any single entity. The Company believes the likelihood of realizing losses from counterparty nonperformance is remote. The Company determined that the majority of the inputs used to value its derivatives fall within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy, such as interest rate, term to maturity and volatility. The Hedging Derivatives credit valuation adjustments associated with its derivatives use Level 3 inputs, such as estimates of current credit spreads, which the Company concluded are not significant. As a result, the Company determined that its derivative valuations are classified in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

The following table summarizes the consolidated derivative positions at December 31, 2025 (dollars in thousands):

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| | **Non-designated Hedges** | **Cash Flow Hedges** |
| | **Interest Rate Caps** | **Interest Rate Swaps** |
| Notional balance | $391846 | $550000 |
| Weighted average interest rate (1) | 4.0% | N/A |
| Weighted average capped/swapped interest rate | 6.7% | 3.5% |
| Earliest maturity date | February 2026 | April 2029 |
| Latest maturity date | January 2027 | April 2029 |

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1)For debt hedged by interest rate caps, represents the weighted average interest rate on the hedged debt prior to any impact of the associated interest rate caps.

The following derivative activity occurred during the year ended December 31, 2025:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• The Company entered into interest rate swap agreements with a notional amount of $550,000,000 to reduce the impact of variability in interest rates on the Term Loan, which the Company expects to remain outstanding through maturity of the Term Loan.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• In connection with the issuance of the Company's $400,000,000 unsecured notes in July 2025 maturing in August 2035, the Company terminated $200,000,000 of interest rate swap agreements designated as cash flow hedges of the interest rate variability on the issuance of the unsecured notes, receiving payments of $4,099,000 in July 2025 which will be recognized over the life of the unsecured notes as a reduction in the effective interest rate. Of the $200,000,000 forward interest rate swap agreements terminated, $100,000,000 were entered into during the year ended December 31,

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2025. The Company has deferred these gains in accumulated other comprehensive income on the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets, and is recognizing the impact as a component of interest expense, net, over the term of the respective hedged debt.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• In connection with the issuance of the Company's $400,000,000 unsecured notes in December 2025 maturing in December 2030, the Company entered into and terminated $100,000,000 of interest rate swap agreements designated as cash flow hedges of the interest rate variability on the issuance of the unsecured notes, receiving payments of $242,000 in November 2025 which will be recognized over the life of the unsecured notes as a reduction in the effective interest rate. The Company has deferred these gains in accumulated other comprehensive income on the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets, and is recognizing the impact as a component of interest expense, net, over the term of the respective hedged debt.

The Company had certain derivatives not designated as hedges during the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, for which fair value changes during each of the respective years were not material.

Cash flow hedge gains reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income into earnings were $3,330,000 and $471,000 for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024. Cash flow hedge losses reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income into earnings were $1,360,000 for the year ended December 31, 2023.

The Company anticipates reclassifying approximately $2,478,000 of net hedging gains from accumulated other comprehensive income into earnings within the next 12 months as an offset to the hedged item during this period.

<u>Financial Instruments Not Carried at Fair Value</u>

*Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash*

Cash, cash equivalent and restricted cash balances are held with various financial institutions within accounts designed to preserve principal. The Company monitors credit ratings of these financial institutions and the concentration of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash balances with any one financial institution and believes the likelihood of realizing material losses related to cash, cash equivalent and restricted cash balances is remote. Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash are carried at their face amounts, which reasonably approximate their fair values and are Level 1 within the fair value hierarchy.

*Other Financial Instruments*

Rents and other receivables and prepaid expenses, accounts and construction payable and accrued expenses and other liabilities are carried at their face amounts, which reasonably approximate their fair values. The Company determined that its notes receivables approximate fair value, because interest rates, yields and other terms are consistent with interest rates, yields and other terms currently available for similar instruments and are considered to be a Level 2 price within the fair value hierarchy.

*Equity Securities* 

The Company has direct equity investments in third-party property technology companies. These investments are accounted for using the measurement alternative and are valued at the market price of observable transactions. During the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, the Company recognized unrealized gains of $36,096,000, $21,790,000 and $1,899,000, respectively, related to these investments, which was reported as a component of income from unconsolidated investments on the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income. As of December 31, 2025, the Company had recorded cumulative fair value adjustments of $67,572,000 for unrealized gains related to equity securities.

*Indebtedness*

The Company values its fixed rate unsecured debt using quoted market prices, a Level 1 price within the fair value hierarchy. The Company values its mortgage notes payable, the Term Loan and any outstanding amounts under the Credit Facility and Commercial Paper Program using a discounted cash flow analysis on the expected cash flows of each instrument. This analysis reflects the contractual terms of the instrument, including the period to maturity, and uses observable market-based inputs, including interest rate curves. The process also considers credit valuation adjustments to appropriately reflect the Company's nonperformance risk. The Company has concluded that the value of its mortgage notes payable, Term Loan and any outstanding amounts under the Credit Facility and Commercial Paper Program are Level 2 prices as the majority of the inputs used to value its positions fall within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

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<u>Financial Instruments Measured/Disclosed at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis</u>

The following tables summarize the classification between the three levels of the fair value hierarchy of the Company's financial instruments measured or disclosed at fair value on a recurring basis (dollars in thousands):

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| | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2025** |
|<br>**Description** | **Total Fair<br>Value** | **Quoted Prices<br>in Active<br>Markets for<br>Identical Assets<br>(Level 1)** | **Significant<br>Other<br>Observable<br>Inputs<br>(Level 2)** | **Significant<br>Unobservable<br>Inputs<br>(Level 3)** |
| **Assets** | | | | |
| Investments |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Notes Receivable, net | $259051 | $— | $259051 | $— |
| **Total Assets** | $259051 | $— | $259051 | $— |
| **Liabilities** |  |  |  |  |
| Interest Rate Swaps - Liabilities | $4046 | $— | $4046 | $— |
| Indebtedness |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Fixed rate unsecured debt | 7025656 | 7025656 |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Mortgage notes payable, Commercial Paper and Term Loan | 1970177 |  | 1970177 |  |
| **Total Liabilities** | $8999879 | $7025656 | $1974223 | $— |
|  | **December 31, 2024** | **December 31, 2024** | **December 31, 2024** | **December 31, 2024** |
| **Description** | **Total Fair<br>Value** | **Quoted Prices<br>in Active<br>Markets for<br>Identical Assets<br>(Level 1)** | **Significant<br>Other<br>Observable<br>Inputs<br>(Level 2)** | **Significant<br>Unobservable<br>Inputs<br>(Level 3)** |
| **Assets** |  |  |  |  |
| Investments |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Notes Receivable, net | $223896 | $— | $223896 | $— |
| Non-Designated Hedges |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Interest Rate Caps | 24 |  | 24 |  |
| Interest Rate Swaps - Assets | 6821 |  | 6821 |  |
| **Total Assets** | $230741 | $— | $230741 | $— |
| **Liabilities** |  |  |  |  |
| Indebtedness |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Fixed rate unsecured debt | $6796066 | $6796066 | $— | $— |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Mortgage notes payable and Commercial Paper Program | 660170 |  | 660170 |  |
| **Total Liabilities** | $7456236 | $6796066 | $660170 | $— |

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12. <u>Subsequent Events</u>

The Company has evaluated subsequent events, through the date on which this Form 10-K was filed, the date on which these financial statements were issued, and identified the items below for discussion. In 2026, the Company had the following activity:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• In January 2026, the Company sold Avalon Sunset Towers, located in San Francisco, CA, containing 243 apartment homes for $105,000,000.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• In February 2026, the Company sold Avalon White Plains, located in White Plains, NY, containing 407 apartment homes for $166,000,000.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• From January 1, 2026 through February 26, 2026, the Company repurchased 637,958 shares of common stock at an average price of $176.85 per share, including fees, for a total of $112,824,000 under the 2025 Stock Repurchase Program. On February 26, 2026, the Company terminated the remaining authorization under the 2025 Stock Repurchase Program and adopted a new stock repurchase program under which the Company may acquire shares of its common stock in open market or negotiated transactions up to an aggregate purchase price of $1,000,000,000 (the "2026 Stock Repurchase Program"). Purchases of common stock under the 2026 Stock Repurchase Program may occur from time to time at the Company's discretion. The timing and actual number of shares repurchased will depend on a variety of factors including price, corporate and regulatory requirements, market conditions and other corporate liquidity requirements and priorities. The 2026 Stock Repurchase Program does not have an expiration date and may be suspended or terminated at any time without prior notice.

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**AVALONBAY COMMUNITIES, INC.**

**REAL ESTATE AND ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION**

**December 31, 2025**

**(Dollars in thousands)**

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| | | | **2025** | **2025** | **2025** | **2025** | **2025** | **2025** | **2025** | **2025** | **2024** | **2025** | |
| | | | **Initial Cost** | **Initial Cost** | | **Total Cost** | **Total Cost** | | | | | | |
|<br>**Community** |<br>**City and state** |<br>**# of homes** | **Land and Improvements** | **Building /<br>Construction in<br>Progress &<br>Improvements** |<br>**Costs<br>Subsequent to<br>Acquisition /<br>Construction** | **Land and Improvements** | **Building /<br>Construction in<br>Progress &<br>Improvements** |<br>**Total** |<br>**Accumulated<br>Depreciation** |<br>**Total Cost,<br>Net of<br>Accumulated<br>Depreciation** |<br>**Total Cost,<br>Net of<br>Accumulated<br>Depreciation** |<br>**Encumbrances** |<br>**Year of<br>Completion /<br>Acquisition** |
| **SAME STORE** | **SAME STORE** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| **NEW ENGLAND** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Avalon at Lexington | Lexington, MA | 198 | $2124 | $12561 | $18294 | $2124 | $30855 | $32979 | $23856 | $9123 | $9397 | $— | 1994 |
| eaves Wilmington | Wilmington, MA | 204 | 2129 | 17563 | 12669 | 2129 | 30232 | 32361 | 23432 | 8929 | 8956 |  | 1999 |
| eaves Quincy | Quincy, MA | 245 | 1743 | 14662 | 18709 | 1743 | 33371 | 35114 | 26235 | 8879 | 10307 |  | 1986/1995 |
| eaves Wilmington West | Wilmington, MA | 120 | 3318 | 13465 | 6026 | 3318 | 19491 | 22809 | 14807 | 8002 | 8631 |  | 2002 |
| Avalon at The Pinehills | Plymouth, MA | 192 | 6876 | 30313 | 12207 | 6876 | 42520 | 49396 | 26836 | 22560 | 23765 |  | 2004 |
| eaves Peabody | Peabody, MA | 286 | 4645 | 18919 | 20161 | 4645 | 39080 | 43725 | 25661 | 18064 | 17782 |  | 1962/2004 |
| Avalon at Bedford Center | Bedford, MA | 139 | 4258 | 20551 | 6316 | 4258 | 26867 | 31125 | 19641 | 11484 | 12238 |  | 2006 |
| Avalon at Chestnut Hill | Chestnut Hill, MA | 204 | 14572 | 45868 | 21199 | 14572 | 67067 | 81639 | 39594 | 42045 | 43107 |  | 2007 |
| Avalon at Lexington Hills | Lexington, MA | 387 | 8691 | 78502 | 22847 | 8691 | 101349 | 110040 | 64455 | 45585 | 47461 |  | 2008 |
| Avalon Acton | Acton, MA | 380 | 13124 | 48630 | 14025 | 13124 | 62655 | 75779 | 38843 | 36936 | 39493 | 45000 | 2008 |
| Avalon at the Hingham Shipyard | Hingham, MA | 235 | 12218 | 41516 | 17341 | 12218 | 58857 | 71075 | 37312 | 33763 | 35185 |  | 2009 |
| Avalon Acton II | Acton, MA | 86 | 1723 | 29375 | 26 | 1723 | 29401 | 31124 | 5749 | 25375 | 26466 |  | 2021 |
| Avalon Northborough | Northborough, MA | 382 | 8144 | 52178 | 13565 | 8144 | 65743 | 73887 | 36466 | 37421 | 38547 |  | 2009 |
| Avalon Exeter (1) | Boston, MA | 187 |  | 109978 | 5910 |  | 115888 | 115888 | 45950 | 69938 | 73163 |  | 2014 |
| Avalon Natick | Natick, MA | 407 | 15645 | 64845 | 6764 | 15645 | 71609 | 87254 | 31404 | 55850 | 57856 |  | 2013 |
| Avalon at Assembly Row | Somerville, MA | 195 | 8599 | 52454 | 9980 | 8599 | 62434 | 71033 | 26020 | 45013 | 46552 |  | 2015 |
| AVA Somerville | Somerville, MA | 250 | 10944 | 56457 | 9618 | 10944 | 66075 | 77019 | 27149 | 49870 | 50751 |  | 2015 |
| AVA Back Bay | Boston, MA | 271 | 9034 | 36536 | 54944 | 9034 | 91480 | 100514 | 60425 | 40089 | 42653 |  | 1968/1998 |
| Avalon at Prudential Center II | Boston, MA | 266 | 8776 | 35479 | 67208 | 8776 | 102687 | 111463 | 62514 | 48949 | 52210 |  | 1968/1998 |
| Avalon at Prudential Center I | Boston, MA | 243 | 8002 | 32349 | 59007 | 8002 | 91356 | 99358 | 54803 | 44555 | 47261 |  | 1968/1998 |
| eaves Burlington | Burlington, MA | 203 | 7714 | 32499 | 11802 | 7714 | 44301 | 52015 | 20575 | 31440 | 32237 |  | 1988/2012 |
| Avalon Burlington | Burlington, MA | 312 | 15600 | 63549 | 21738 | 15600 | 85287 | 100887 | 37389 | 63498 | 65324 |  | 1989/2013 |
| Avalon Marlborough | Marlborough, MA | 350 | 15367 | 59723 | 5507 | 15367 | 65230 | 80597 | 24219 | 56378 | 58252 |  | 2015 |
| Avalon North Station | Boston, MA | 503 | 22796 | 247270 | 1684 | 22796 | 248954 | 271750 | 74882 | 196868 | 204645 |  | 2017 |
| Avalon Framingham | Framingham, MA | 180 | 9315 | 34604 | 1302 | 9315 | 35906 | 45221 | 12852 | 32369 | 33154 |  | 2015 |
| Avalon Quincy | Quincy, MA | 395 | 14694 | 79655 | 2565 | 14694 | 82220 | 96914 | 26237 | 70677 | 72608 |  | 2017 |
| Avalon Easton | South Easton, MA | 290 | 3170 | 60785 | 2987 | 3170 | 63772 | 66942 | 19307 | 47635 | 48807 |  | 2017 |
| Avalon Residences at the Hingham Shipyard | Hingham, MA | 190 | 8998 | 55366 | 1400 | 8998 | 56766 | 65764 | 15153 | 50611 | 52248 |  | 2019 |
| Avalon Sudbury | Sudbury, MA | 250 | 20280 | 66510 | 1477 | 20280 | 67987 | 88267 | 18697 | 69570 | 71743 |  | 2019 |
| Avalon Saugus | Saugus, MA | 280 | 17808 | 72196 | 1750 | 17808 | 73946 | 91754 | 18304 | 73450 | 75704 |  | 2019 |
| Avalon Norwood | Norwood, MA | 198 | 9478 | 51762 | 376 | 9478 | 52138 | 61616 | 12316 | 49300 | 50954 |  | 2020 |
| Avalon Marlborough II | Marlborough, MA | 123 | 5523 | 36175 | 72 | 5523 | 36247 | 41770 | 7380 | 34390 | 35746 |  | 2020 |
| Avalon Easton II | South Easton, MA | 44 | 570 | 14090 | 12 | 570 | 14102 | 14672 | 2224 | 12448 | 12975 |  | 2021 |

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**AVALONBAY COMMUNITIES, INC.**

**REAL ESTATE AND ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION**

**December 31, 2025**

**(Dollars in thousands)**

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| | | | **2025** | **2025** | **2025** | **2025** | **2025** | **2025** | **2025** | **2025** | **2024** | **2025** | |
| | | | **Initial Cost** | **Initial Cost** | | **Total Cost** | **Total Cost** | | | | | | |
|<br>**Community** |<br>**City and state** |<br>**# of homes** | **Land and Improvements** | **Building /<br>Construction in<br>Progress &<br>Improvements** |<br>**Costs<br>Subsequent to<br>Acquisition /<br>Construction** | **Land and Improvements** | **Building /<br>Construction in<br>Progress &<br>Improvements** |<br>**Total** |<br>**Accumulated<br>Depreciation** |<br>**Total Cost,<br>Net of<br>Accumulated<br>Depreciation** |<br>**Total Cost,<br>Net of<br>Accumulated<br>Depreciation** |<br>**Encumbrances** |<br>**Year of<br>Completion /<br>Acquisition** |
| Avalon Woburn | Woburn, MA | 350 | $21576 | $97848 | $1161 | $21576 | $99009 | $120585 | $16270 | $104315 | $108276 | $— | 2022 |
| Avalon North Andover | North Andover, MA | 221 | 13618 | 63125 | 11 | 13618 | 63136 | 76754 | 7276 | 69478 | 71885 |  | 2023 |
| Avalon Brighton | Boston, MA | 180 | 11166 | 77850 | 342 | 11166 | 78192 | 89358 | 8344 | 81014 | 84147 |  | 2023 |
| AVA North Point | Cambridge, MA | 265 | 31263 | 83829 | 2526 | 31263 | 86355 | 117618 | 22089 | 95529 | 96336 |  | 2018/2019 |
| Avalon Bear Hill | Waltham, MA | 324 | 27350 | 98537 | 31136 | 27350 | 129673 | 157023 | 60856 | 96167 | 98288 |  | 1999/2013 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**TOTAL NEW ENGLAND** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**TOTAL NEW ENGLAND** | **9535** | $**400851** | $**2107574** | $**484664** | $**400851** | $**2592238** | $**2993089** | $**1095522** | $**1897567** | $**1965110** | $**45000** |  |
| **METRO NY/NJ** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| **New York City, NY** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Avalon Riverview (3) | Long Island City, NY | 372 | $— | $94061 | $21901 | $— | $115962 | $115962 | $88595 | $27367 | $29433 | $— | 2002 |
| Avalon Riverview North (3) | Long Island City, NY | 602 |  | 165932 | 22825 |  | 188757 | 188757 | 111601 | 77156 | 81586 |  | 2008 |
| AVA Fort Greene | Brooklyn, NY | 631 | 83038 | 216802 | 14660 | 83038 | 231462 | 314500 | 123589 | 190911 | 198019 |  | 2010 |
| AVA DoBro | Brooklyn, NY | 500 | 76127 | 206762 | 2775 | 76127 | 209537 | 285664 | 70877 | 214787 | 221044 |  | 2017 |
| Avalon Willoughby Square | Brooklyn, NY | 326 | 49635 | 134840 | 2280 | 49635 | 137120 | 186755 | 44350 | 142405 | 146091 |  | 2017 |
| Avalon Midtown West | New York, NY | 550 | 154730 | 191891 | 42405 | 154730 | 234296 | 389026 | 102925 | 286101 | 293624 | 62500 | 1998/2013 |
| Avalon Clinton North | New York, NY | 339 | 84069 | 111729 | 13003 | 84069 | 124732 | 208801 | 57555 | 151246 | 154989 | 126400 | 2008/2013 |
| Avalon Clinton South | New York, NY | 288 | 71421 | 94948 | 7226 | 71421 | 102174 | 173595 | 48139 | 125456 | 128467 | 104500 | 2007/2013 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total New York City, NY** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total New York City, NY** | **3608** | $**519020** | $**1216965** | $**127075** | $**519020** | $**1344040** | $**1863060** | $**647631** | $**1215429** | $**1253253** | $**293400** |  |
| **New York - Suburban** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Avalon Commons (2) | Smithtown, NY | 312 | $4679 | $27811 | $21265 | $4679 | $49076 | $53755 | $37179 | $16576 | $16197 | $— | 1997 |
| Avalon Melville | Melville, NY | 494 | 9228 | 50059 | 29043 | 9228 | 79102 | 88330 | 61006 | 27324 | 28680 |  | 1997 |
| Avalon Rockville Centre I | Rockville Centre, NY | 349 | 32212 | 78806 | 8866 | 32212 | 87672 | 119884 | 45607 | 74277 | 76914 |  | 2012 |
| Avalon Garden City | Garden City, NY | 204 | 18205 | 49301 | 3343 | 18205 | 52644 | 70849 | 24166 | 46683 | 47850 |  | 2013 |
| Avalon Huntington Station | Huntington Station, NY | 303 | 21899 | 58429 | 4731 | 21899 | 63160 | 85059 | 24835 | 60224 | 61511 |  | 2014 |
| Avalon Great Neck | Great Neck, NY | 191 | 14777 | 65412 | 1863 | 14777 | 67275 | 82052 | 20712 | 61340 | 62472 |  | 2017 |
| Avalon Rockville Centre II | Rockville Centre, NY | 165 | 7534 | 50981 | 902 | 7534 | 51883 | 59417 | 15841 | 43576 | 45126 |  | 2017 |
| Avalon Somers | Baldwin Place, NY | 152 | 5608 | 40591 | 166 | 5608 | 40757 | 46365 | 12263 | 34102 | 35299 |  | 2018 |
| Avalon Yonkers | Yonkers, NY | 590 | 28343 | 164203 | 1369 | 28343 | 165572 | 193915 | 35669 | 158246 | 172597 |  | 2021 |
| Avalon Harrison | Harrison, NY | 143 | 14380 | 75914 | 1470 | 14380 | 77384 | 91764 | 10669 | 81095 | 83243 |  | 2023 |
| Avalon Harbor Isle | Island Park, NY | 172 | 18812 | 75401 | 10 | 18812 | 75411 | 94223 | 9728 | 84495 | 88467 |  | 2022 |
| Avalon Westbury | Westbury, NY | 396 | 69620 | 49350 | 18255 | 69620 | 67605 | 137225 | 38196 | 99029 | 99962 |  | 2006/2013 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total New York - Suburban** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total New York - Suburban** | **3471** | $**245297** | $**786258** | $**91283** | $**245297** | $**877541** | $**1122838** | $**335871** | $**786967** | $**818318** | $**—** |  |
| **New Jersey** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Avalon Cove | Jersey City, NJ | 504 | $8760 | $82422 | $38243 | $8760 | $120665 | $129425 | $102535 | $26890 | $30246 | $— | 1997 |
| eaves West Windsor | West Windsor, NJ | 512 | 5585 | 21752 | 38583 | 5585 | 60335 | 65920 | 42971 | 22949 | 23263 |  | 1988/1993 |

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**AVALONBAY COMMUNITIES, INC.**

**REAL ESTATE AND ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION**

**December 31, 2025**

**(Dollars in thousands)**

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| | | | **2025** | **2025** | **2025** | **2025** | **2025** | **2025** | **2025** | **2025** | **2024** | **2025** | |
| | | | **Initial Cost** | **Initial Cost** | | **Total Cost** | **Total Cost** | | | | | | |
|<br>**Community** |<br>**City and state** |<br>**# of homes** | **Land and Improvements** | **Building /<br>Construction in<br>Progress &<br>Improvements** |<br>**Costs<br>Subsequent to<br>Acquisition /<br>Construction** | **Land and Improvements** | **Building /<br>Construction in<br>Progress &<br>Improvements** |<br>**Total** |<br>**Accumulated<br>Depreciation** |<br>**Total Cost,<br>Net of<br>Accumulated<br>Depreciation** |<br>**Total Cost,<br>Net of<br>Accumulated<br>Depreciation** |<br>**Encumbrances** |<br>**Year of<br>Completion /<br>Acquisition** |
| Avalon at Edgewater I | Edgewater, NJ | 168 | $5982 | $24389 | $12341 | $5982 | $36730 | $42712 | $26766 | $15946 | $16377 | $— | 2002 |
| Avalon Townhome Collection Florham Park | Florham Park, NJ | 270 | 6647 | 34906 | 19771 | 6647 | 54677 | 61324 | 39951 | 21373 | 22179 |  | 2001 |
| Avalon North Bergen | North Bergen, NJ | 164 | 8984 | 30994 | 2468 | 8984 | 33462 | 42446 | 15605 | 26841 | 27270 |  | 2012 |
| Avalon Bloomingdale | Bloomingdale, NJ | 174 | 3006 | 27801 | 1799 | 3006 | 29600 | 32606 | 12399 | 20207 | 20930 |  | 2014 |
| Avalon Wharton | Wharton, NJ | 247 | 2273 | 48609 | 2322 | 2273 | 50931 | 53204 | 19630 | 33574 | 34831 |  | 2015 |
| Avalon Bloomfield Station (1) | Bloomfield, NJ | 224 | 10701 | 36430 | 4011 | 10701 | 40441 | 51142 | 14549 | 36593 | 36716 |  | 2015 |
| Avalon Townhome Collection Roseland | Roseland, NJ | 136 | 11288 | 34868 | 1633 | 11288 | 36501 | 47789 | 13428 | 34361 | 35348 |  | 2015 |
| Avalon Princeton | Princeton, NJ | 280 | 26461 | 68003 | 2793 | 26461 | 70796 | 97257 | 23256 | 74001 | 75869 |  | 2017 |
| Avalon Union | Union, NJ | 202 | 11695 | 36315 | 2191 | 11695 | 38506 | 50201 | 13367 | 36834 | 37981 |  | 2016 |
| Avalon Hoboken | Hoboken, NJ | 217 | 37237 | 94990 | 4490 | 37237 | 99480 | 136717 | 39319 | 97398 | 99651 |  | 2008/2016 |
| Avalon Maplewood | Maplewood, NJ | 235 | 15179 | 49425 | 4664 | 15179 | 54089 | 69268 | 16998 | 52270 | 52695 |  | 2018 |
| Avalon Boonton | Boonton, NJ | 350 | 3595 | 89407 | 2251 | 3595 | 91658 | 95253 | 22690 | 72563 | 75547 |  | 2019 |
| Avalon Teaneck | Teaneck, NJ | 248 | 12588 | 60257 | 437 | 12588 | 60694 | 73282 | 14439 | 58843 | 60513 |  | 2020 |
| Avalon Piscataway | Piscataway, NJ | 360 | 14329 | 75897 | 1839 | 14329 | 77736 | 92065 | 20751 | 71314 | 73604 |  | 2019 |
| Avalon Old Bridge | Old Bridge, NJ | 252 | 6895 | 64907 | 1462 | 6895 | 66369 | 73264 | 13365 | 59899 | 61822 |  | 2021 |
| Avalon Somerville Station (1) | Somerville, NJ | 374 | 16672 | 98229 | 898 | 16672 | 99127 | 115799 | 13100 | 102699 | 106769 |  | 2023 |
| Avalon at Edgewater II | Edgewater, NJ | 240 | 8605 | 60809 | 818 | 8605 | 61627 | 70232 | 17654 | 52578 | 54071 |  | 2018 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total New Jersey** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total New Jersey** | **5157** | $**216482** | $**1040410** | $**143014** | $**216482** | $**1183424** | $**1399906** | $**482773** | $**917133** | $**945682** | $**—** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**TOTAL METRO NY/NJ** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**TOTAL METRO NY/NJ** | **12236** | $**980799** | $**3043633** | $**361372** | $**980799** | $**3405005** | $**4385804** | $**1466275** | $**2919529** | $**3017253** | $**293400** |  |
| **MID-ATLANTIC** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| **Washington Metro/Baltimore, MD** | **Washington Metro/Baltimore, MD** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Avalon at Foxhall | Washington, D.C. | 308 | $6848 | $27614 | $28108 | $6848 | $55722 | $62570 | $46433 | $16137 | $16874 | $— | 1982/1994 |
| eaves Tunlaw Gardens | Washington, D.C. | 166 | 16430 | 24602 | 1987 | 16430 | 26589 | 43019 | 12891 | 30128 | 30788 |  | 1944/2013 |
| The Statesman | Washington, D.C. | 281 | 38140 | 38732 | 4457 | 38140 | 43189 | 81329 | 22254 | 59075 | 60389 |  | 1961/2013 |
| eaves Glover Park | Washington, D.C. | 120 | 9580 | 28082 | 3215 | 9580 | 31297 | 40877 | 14844 | 26033 | 25405 |  | 1953/2013 |
| AVA Van Ness | Washington, D.C. | 269 | 22890 | 61701 | 24876 | 22890 | 86577 | 109467 | 36891 | 72576 | 74131 |  | 1978/2013 |
| eaves Washingtonian Center | North Potomac, MD | 288 | 4047 | 18553 | 11065 | 4047 | 29618 | 33665 | 25216 | 8449 | 8817 |  | 1996 |
| eaves Columbia Town Center I | Columbia, MD | 392 | 8802 | 35536 | 19715 | 8802 | 55251 | 64053 | 36250 | 27803 | 28175 |  | 1986/1993 |
| Avalon at Grosvenor Station | North Bethesda, MD | 497 | 29159 | 52993 | 16112 | 29159 | 69105 | 98264 | 48166 | 50098 | 50267 |  | 2004 |
| Avalon at Traville | Rockville, MD | 520 | 14365 | 55398 | 14824 | 14365 | 70222 | 84587 | 50322 | 34265 | 34483 |  | 2004 |
| AVA Wheaton | Wheaton, MD | 319 | 6494 | 69027 | 857 | 6494 | 69884 | 76378 | 21275 | 55103 | 56841 |  | 2018 |
| Kanso Twinbrook | Rockville, MD | 238 | 9151 | 56955 | 63 | 9151 | 57018 | 66169 | 10758 | 55411 | 57613 |  | 2021 |
| Avalon Hunt Valley | Hunt Valley, MD | 332 | 10872 | 62974 | 2135 | 10872 | 65109 | 75981 | 20797 | 55184 | 56371 |  | 2017 |
| Avalon Laurel (2) | Laurel, MD | 344 | 10130 | 61685 | 6603 | 10130 | 68288 | 78418 | 20734 | 57684 | 57552 |  | 2017 |
| Avalon Towson | Towson, MD | 371 | 12906 | 98279 | 188 | 12906 | 98467 | 111373 | 21128 | 90245 | 93746 |  | 2020 |

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**AVALONBAY COMMUNITIES, INC.**

**REAL ESTATE AND ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION**

**December 31, 2025**

**(Dollars in thousands)**

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| | | | **Initial Cost** | **Initial Cost** | | **Total Cost** | **Total Cost** | | | | | | |
|<br>**Community** |<br>**City and state** |<br>**# of homes** | **Land and Improvements** | **Building /<br>Construction in<br>Progress &<br>Improvements** |<br>**Costs<br>Subsequent to<br>Acquisition /<br>Construction** | **Land and Improvements** | **Building /<br>Construction in<br>Progress &<br>Improvements** |<br>**Total** |<br>**Accumulated<br>Depreciation** |<br>**Total Cost,<br>Net of<br>Accumulated<br>Depreciation** |<br>**Total Cost,<br>Net of<br>Accumulated<br>Depreciation** |<br>**Encumbrances** |<br>**Year of<br>Completion /<br>Acquisition** |
| Avalon Fairway Hills - Meadows | Columbia, MD | 192 | $2323 | $9297 | $11975 | $2323 | $21272 | $23595 | $14500 | $9095 | $7887 | $— | 1987/1996 |
| Avalon Fairway Hills - Woods | Columbia, MD | 336 | 3958 | 15839 | 17655 | 3958 | 33494 | 37452 | 24440 | 13012 | 13865 |  | 1987/1996 |
| Avalon Arundel Crossing II | Linthicum Heights, MD | 310 | 12208 | 72422 | 1064 | 12208 | 73486 | 85694 | 23319 | 62375 | 64620 |  | 2018/2018 |
| Avalon 555 President | Baltimore, MD | 400 | 13168 | 121759 | 128 | 13168 | 121887 | 135055 | 26800 | 108255 | 113743 |  | 2021 |
| Kanso Silver Spring | Silver Spring, MD | 151 | 3471 | 42108 | 2230 | 3471 | 44338 | 47809 | 11654 | 36155 | 37413 |  | 2009/2019 |
| Avalon Foundry Row | Owings Mills, MD | 437 | 11132 | 86261 | 17 | 11132 | 86278 | 97410 | 15700 | 81710 | 85280 |  | 2022 |
| Avalon Arundel Crossing | Linthicum Heights, MD | 384 | 9933 | 111114 | 1049 | 9933 | 112163 | 122096 | 25857 | 96239 | 100962 |  | 2020/2021 |
| Avalon Russett | Laurel, MD | 238 | 10200 | 49834 | 7088 | 10200 | 56922 | 67122 | 28100 | 39022 | 40992 | 32200 | 1999/2013 |
| eaves Fair Lakes | Fairfax, VA | 420 | 6096 | 24400 | 17364 | 6096 | 41764 | 47860 | 35380 | 12480 | 13628 |  | 1989/1996 |
| AVA Ballston | Arlington, VA | 344 | 7291 | 29177 | 29588 | 7291 | 58765 | 66056 | 41472 | 24584 | 25016 |  | 1990 |
| eaves Fairfax City | Fairfax, VA | 141 | 2152 | 8907 | 6390 | 2152 | 15297 | 17449 | 12093 | 5356 | 5486 |  | 1988/1997 |
| Avalon Tysons Corner (2) | Tysons Corner, VA | 558 | 13851 | 43397 | 36888 | 13851 | 80285 | 94136 | 52008 | 42128 | 33672 |  | 1996 |
| Avalon at Arlington Square (2) | Arlington, VA | 842 | 22041 | 90296 | 47129 | 22041 | 137425 | 159466 | 91204 | 68262 | 68783 |  | 2001 |
| eaves Fairfax Towers | Falls Church, VA | 415 | 17889 | 74727 | 18802 | 17889 | 93529 | 111418 | 45934 | 65484 | 67222 |  | 1978/2011 |
| Avalon Mosaic | Fairfax, VA | 531 | 33490 | 75801 | 4459 | 33490 | 80260 | 113750 | 32580 | 81170 | 83233 |  | 2014 |
| Avalon Potomac Yard | Alexandria, VA | 323 | 24225 | 84530 | 2693 | 24225 | 87223 | 111448 | 33952 | 77496 | 79784 |  | 2014/2016 |
| Avalon Clarendon | Arlington, VA | 300 | 22573 | 99297 | 9757 | 22573 | 109054 | 131627 | 42511 | 89116 | 91786 |  | 2002/2016 |
| Avalon Dunn Loring | Vienna, VA | 440 | 29377 | 120884 | 2635 | 29377 | 123519 | 152896 | 43450 | 109446 | 113080 |  | 2012/2017 |
| eaves Tysons Corner | Vienna, VA | 217 | 16030 | 47572 | 5436 | 16030 | 53008 | 69038 | 26810 | 42228 | 42016 |  | 1980/2013 |
| AVA Ballston Square (2) | Arlington, VA | 714 | 71640 | 225206 | 58020 | 71640 | 283226 | 354866 | 125435 | 229431 | 237093 |  | 1992/2013 |
| Avalon Courthouse Place | Arlington, VA | 564 | 56550 | 185632 | 15875 | 56550 | 201507 | 258057 | 94158 | 163899 | 169625 |  | 1999/2013 |
| Avalon Arlington North | Arlington, VA | 228 | 21600 | 59076 | 10737 | 21600 | 69813 | 91413 | 28617 | 62796 | 64568 |  | 2014 |
| Avalon Reston Landing | Reston, VA | 400 | 26710 | 86934 | 15580 | 26710 | 102514 | 129224 | 54030 | 75194 | 77988 |  | 2000/2013 |
| Avalon Falls Church (2) | Falls Church, VA | 384 | 39544 | 66160 | 11704 | 39544 | 77864 | 117408 | 25133 | 92275 | 88414 |  | 2016 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**TOTAL MID-ATLANTIC** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**TOTAL MID-ATLANTIC** | **13714** | $**677266** | $**2522761** | $**468468** | $**677266** | $**2991229** | $**3668495** | $**1343096** | $**2325399** | $**2377608** | $**32200** |  |
| **SOUTHEAST FLORIDA** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Avalon 850 Boca | Boca Raton, FL | 370 | $21430 | $117895 | $3884 | $21430 | $121779 | $143209 | $39525 | $103684 | $106556 | $— | 2017/2017 |
| Avalon Doral | Doral, FL | 350 | 23375 | 92966 | 534 | 23375 | 93500 | 116875 | 17521 | 99354 | 102281 |  | 2020 |
| Avalon West Palm Beach | West Palm Beach, FL | 290 | 9597 | 94119 | 5264 | 9597 | 99383 | 108980 | 29903 | 79077 | 82000 |  | 2018/2018 |
| Avalon Bonterra | Hialeah, FL | 314 | 16655 | 73977 | 2601 | 16655 | 76578 | 93233 | 23327 | 69906 | 70979 |  | 2018/2019 |
| Avalon Toscana | Margate, FL | 240 | 9213 | 51480 | 1646 | 9213 | 53126 | 62339 | 14765 | 47574 | 48957 |  | 2016/2019 |
| Avalon Fort Lauderdale | Fort Lauderdale, FL | 243 | 20029 | 126505 | 3434 | 20029 | 129939 | 149968 | 24138 | 125830 | 130485 |  | 2020/2021 |
| Avalon Miramar | Miramar, FL | 380 | 17959 | 116276 | 1236 | 17959 | 117512 | 135471 | 24765 | 110706 | 115062 |  | 2018/2021 |
| Avalon Miramar Park Place | Miramar, FL | 650 | 50919 | 245728 | 1559 | 50919 | 247287 | 298206 | 49933 | 248273 | 258233 |  | 2022/2022 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**TOTAL SOUTHEAST FLORIDA** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**TOTAL SOUTHEAST FLORIDA** | **2837** | $**169177** | $**918946** | $**20158** | $**169177** | $**939104** | $**1108281** | $**223877** | $**884404** | $**914553** | $**—** |  |

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**AVALONBAY COMMUNITIES, INC.**

**REAL ESTATE AND ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION**

**December 31, 2025**

**(Dollars in thousands)**

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| | | | **2025** | **2025** | **2025** | **2025** | **2025** | **2025** | **2025** | **2025** | **2024** | **2025** | |
| | | | **Initial Cost** | **Initial Cost** | | **Total Cost** | **Total Cost** | | | | | | |
|<br>**Community** |<br>**City and state** |<br>**# of homes** | **Land and Improvements** | **Building /<br>Construction in<br>Progress &<br>Improvements** |<br>**Costs<br>Subsequent to<br>Acquisition /<br>Construction** | **Land and Improvements** | **Building /<br>Construction in<br>Progress &<br>Improvements** |<br>**Total** |<br>**Accumulated<br>Depreciation** |<br>**Total Cost,<br>Net of<br>Accumulated<br>Depreciation** |<br>**Total Cost,<br>Net of<br>Accumulated<br>Depreciation** |<br>**Encumbrances** |<br>**Year of<br>Completion /<br>Acquisition** |
| **DENVER,CO** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Avalon Denver West | Lakewood, CO | 252 | $8047 | $69373 | $3445 | $8047 | $72818 | $80865 | $24492 | $56373 | $57900 | $— | 2016/2017 |
| Avalon Castle Rock at the Meadows | Castle Rock, CO | 240 | 8527 | 65325 | 1194 | 8527 | 66519 | 75046 | 20539 | 54507 | 56545 |  | 2018/2018 |
| Avalon Red Rocks | Littleton, CO | 256 | 4461 | 71477 | 1588 | 4461 | 73065 | 77526 | 22528 | 54998 | 56268 |  | 2018/2018 |
| Avalon Southlands | Aurora, CO | 338 | 5101 | 86653 | 1783 | 5101 | 88436 | 93537 | 26548 | 66989 | 68668 |  | 2018/2019 |
| AVA RiNo | Denver, CO | 246 | 15152 | 71662 | 604 | 15152 | 72266 | 87418 | 11173 | 76245 | 78529 |  | 2022 |
| Avalon Flatirons | Lafayette, CO | 207 | 7390 | 88438 | 601 | 7390 | 89039 | 96429 | 15175 | 81254 | 84673 |  | 2020/2022 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**TOTAL DENVER, CO** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**TOTAL DENVER, CO** | **1539** | $**48678** | $**452928** | $**9215** | $**48678** | $**462143** | $**510821** | $**120455** | $**390366** | $**402583** | $**—** |  |
| **PACIFIC NORTHWEST** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| **Seattle, WA** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Avalon at Bear Creek | Redmond, WA | 264 | $6786 | $27641 | $12077 | $6786 | $39718 | $46504 | $33232 | $13272 | $13295 | $— | 1998/1998 |
| Avalon Bellevue | Bellevue, WA | 201 | 6664 | 24119 | 8723 | 6664 | 32842 | 39506 | 25971 | 13535 | 14705 |  | 2001 |
| eaves RockMeadow (2) | Bothell, WA | 206 | 4777 | 19765 | 10013 | 4777 | 29778 | 34555 | 21983 | 12572 | 11265 |  | 2000/2000 |
| Avalon ParcSquare | Redmond, WA | 124 | 3789 | 15139 | 7297 | 3789 | 22436 | 26225 | 17114 | 9111 | 8682 |  | 2000/2000 |
| Avalon Meydenbauer | Bellevue, WA | 368 | 12697 | 77450 | 13006 | 12697 | 90456 | 103153 | 52718 | 50435 | 50802 |  | 2008 |
| Avalon Towers Bellevue (3) | Bellevue, WA | 397 |  | 123029 | 11008 |  | 134037 | 134037 | 68905 | 65132 | 68324 |  | 2011 |
| AVA Queen Anne | Seattle, WA | 203 | 12081 | 41618 | 2603 | 12081 | 44221 | 56302 | 21424 | 34878 | 36135 |  | 2012 |
| Avalon Alderwood I | Lynnwood, WA | 367 | 12294 | 55627 | 2284 | 12294 | 57911 | 70205 | 22464 | 47741 | 48933 |  | 2015 |
| AVA Capitol Hill | Seattle, WA | 249 | 20613 | 59986 | 2220 | 20613 | 62206 | 82819 | 22390 | 60429 | 62049 |  | 2016 |
| Avalon Esterra Park | Redmond, WA | 482 | 23178 | 112986 | 2660 | 23178 | 115646 | 138824 | 38203 | 100621 | 103858 |  | 2017 |
| Avalon Alderwood II | Lynnwood, WA | 124 | 5072 | 21418 | 505 | 5072 | 21923 | 26995 | 7111 | 19884 | 20377 |  | 2016 |
| Avalon Newcastle Commons I | Newcastle, WA | 378 | 9649 | 111600 | 3061 | 9649 | 114661 | 124310 | 34127 | 90183 | 93082 |  | 2017 |
| Avalon Belltown Towers | Seattle, WA | 274 | 24638 | 121064 | 1509 | 24638 | 122573 | 147211 | 29924 | 117287 | 121084 |  | 2019 |
| AVA Esterra Park | Redmond, WA | 323 | 16405 | 74568 | 583 | 16405 | 75151 | 91556 | 19321 | 72235 | 74188 |  | 2019 |
| Avalon Newcastle Commons II | Newcastle, WA | 293 | 6982 | 99831 | 687 | 6982 | 100518 | 107500 | 18374 | 89126 | 92725 |  | 2021 |
| Avalon North Creek | Bothell, WA | 316 | 13498 | 69013 | 213 | 13498 | 69226 | 82724 | 16828 | 65896 | 68008 |  | 2020 |
| eaves Redmond Campus | Redmond, WA | 374 | 15665 | 84852 | 29514 | 15665 | 114366 | 130031 | 54498 | 75533 | 79094 |  | 1991/2013 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**TOTAL PACIFIC NORTHWEST** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**TOTAL PACIFIC NORTHWEST** | **4943** | $**194788** | $**1139706** | $**107963** | $**194788** | $**1247669** | $**1442457** | $**504587** | $**937870** | $**966606** | $**—** |  |
| **NORTHERN CALIFORNIA** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| **San Jose, CA** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Avalon Campbell | Campbell, CA | 348 | $11830 | $47825 | $18028 | $11830 | $65853 | $77683 | $53204 | $24479 | $25118 | $— | 1995 |
| eaves San Jose | San Jose, CA | 442 | 12920 | 53047 | 21985 | 12920 | 75032 | 87952 | 56087 | 31865 | 33399 |  | 1985/1996 |
| Avalon on the Alameda | San Jose, CA | 307 | 6119 | 50214 | 16758 | 6119 | 66972 | 73091 | 53671 | 19420 | 20138 |  | 1999 |
| Avalon Silicon Valley | Sunnyvale, CA | 714 | 20713 | 99573 | 43293 | 20713 | 142866 | 163579 | 110891 | 52688 | 56039 |  | 1998 |
| Avalon Mountain View | Mountain View, CA | 248 | 9755 | 39387 | 16729 | 9755 | 56116 | 65871 | 45899 | 19972 | 18884 |  | 1986 |

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**AVALONBAY COMMUNITIES, INC.**

**REAL ESTATE AND ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION**

**December 31, 2025**

**(Dollars in thousands)**

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| | | | **2025** | **2025** | **2025** | **2025** | **2025** | **2025** | **2025** | **2025** | **2024** | **2025** | |
| | | | **Initial Cost** | **Initial Cost** | | **Total Cost** | **Total Cost** | | | | | | |
|<br>**Community** |<br>**City and state** |<br>**# of homes** | **Land and Improvements** | **Building /<br>Construction in<br>Progress &<br>Improvements** |<br>**Costs<br>Subsequent to<br>Acquisition /<br>Construction** | **Land and Improvements** | **Building /<br>Construction in<br>Progress &<br>Improvements** |<br>**Total** |<br>**Accumulated<br>Depreciation** |<br>**Total Cost,<br>Net of<br>Accumulated<br>Depreciation** |<br>**Total Cost,<br>Net of<br>Accumulated<br>Depreciation** |<br>**Encumbrances** |<br>**Year of<br>Completion /<br>Acquisition** |
| eaves Creekside | Mountain View, CA | 300 | $6546 | $26263 | $24748 | $6546 | $51011 | $57557 | $39538 | $18019 | $18512 | $— | 1962/1997 |
| Avalon at Cahill Park | San Jose, CA | 218 | 4765 | 47600 | 6393 | 4765 | 53993 | 58758 | 41649 | 17109 | 18071 |  | 2002 |
| Avalon Towers on the Peninsula | Mountain View, CA | 211 | 9560 | 56136 | 17112 | 9560 | 73248 | 82808 | 51940 | 30868 | 33201 |  | 2002 |
| Avalon Morrison Park | San Jose, CA | 250 | 13837 | 64521 | 3858 | 13837 | 68379 | 82216 | 27704 | 54512 | 55227 |  | 2014 |
| Avalon Willow Glen | San Jose, CA | 412 | 46060 | 85637 | 6543 | 46060 | 92180 | 138240 | 48566 | 89674 | 92429 |  | 2002/2013 |
| eaves West Valley | San Jose, CA | 873 | 90890 | 138555 | 14391 | 90890 | 152946 | 243836 | 77275 | 166561 | 169311 |  | 1970/2013 |
| eaves Mountain View at Middlefield | Mountain View, CA | 404 | 64070 | 73438 | 16490 | 64070 | 89928 | 153998 | 50141 | 103857 | 106151 |  | 1969/2013 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total San Jose, CA** |  | **4727** | $**297065** | $**782196** | $**206328** | $**297065** | $**988524** | $**1285589** | $**656565** | $**629024** | $**646480** | $**—** |  |
| **East Bay, CA** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Avalon Fremont (2) | Fremont, CA | 308 | $10746 | $43399 | $34107 | $10746 | $77506 | $88252 | $51668 | $36584 | $37059 | $— | 1992/1994 |
| eaves Dublin (2) | Dublin, CA | 204 | 5276 | 19642 | 28080 | 5276 | 47722 | 52998 | 27150 | 25848 | 26621 |  | 1989/1997 |
| eaves Pleasanton (2) | Pleasanton, CA | 460 | 11610 | 46552 | 57091 | 11610 | 103643 | 115253 | 62462 | 52791 | 53818 |  | 1988/1994 |
| eaves Union City | Union City, CA | 208 | 4249 | 16820 | 7213 | 4249 | 24033 | 28282 | 20370 | 7912 | 7717 |  | 1973/1996 |
| eaves Fremont | Fremont, CA | 237 | 6581 | 26583 | 14454 | 6581 | 41037 | 47618 | 33744 | 13874 | 14359 |  | 1985/1994 |
| Avalon Union City | Union City, CA | 439 | 14732 | 104024 | 9215 | 14732 | 113239 | 127971 | 62626 | 65345 | 68623 |  | 2009 |
| Avalon Walnut Creek (3) | Walnut Creek, CA | 422 |  | 148846 | 9934 |  | 158780 | 158780 | 83240 | 75540 | 79649 | 4868 | 2010 |
| Avalon Dublin Station | Dublin, CA | 253 | 7772 | 72142 | 4072 | 7772 | 76214 | 83986 | 30543 | 53443 | 54541 |  | 2014 |
| Avalon Dublin Station II | Dublin, CA | 252 | 7762 | 76587 | 2997 | 7762 | 79584 | 87346 | 26558 | 60788 | 62213 |  | 2016 |
| Avalon Public Market (1) | Emeryville, CA | 289 | 27394 | 145898 | 689 | 27394 | 146587 | 173981 | 33019 | 140962 | 145325 |  | 2020 |
| Avalon Walnut Creek II (3) | Walnut Creek, CA | 200 |  | 112768 | 795 |  | 113563 | 113563 | 23040 | 90523 | 94760 |  | 2020 |
| eaves Walnut Creek | Walnut Creek, CA | 510 | 30320 | 86475 | 16471 | 30320 | 102946 | 133266 | 48784 | 84482 | 87164 |  | 1987/2013 |
| Avalon Walnut Ridge I | Walnut Creek, CA | 106 | 9860 | 20630 | 5605 | 9860 | 26235 | 36095 | 12402 | 23693 | 24541 |  | 2000/2013 |
| Avalon Walnut Ridge II | Walnut Creek, CA | 360 | 27190 | 60209 | 11893 | 27190 | 72102 | 99292 | 35050 | 64242 | 66282 |  | 1989/2013 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total East Bay, CA** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total East Bay, CA** | **4248** | $**163492** | $**980575** | $**202616** | $**163492** | $**1183191** | $**1346683** | $**550656** | $**796027** | $**822672** | $**4868** |  |
| **San Francisco, CA** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| AVA Nob Hill | San Francisco, CA | 185 | $5403 | $21567 | $12658 | $5403 | $34225 | $39628 | $27562 | $12066 | $13470 | $— | 1990/1995 |
| eaves Foster City | Foster City, CA | 290 | 7852 | 31445 | 19085 | 7852 | 50530 | 58382 | 39994 | 18388 | 19045 |  | 1973/1994 |
| eaves Pacifica | Pacifica, CA | 220 | 6125 | 24792 | 8329 | 6125 | 33121 | 39246 | 28057 | 11189 | 10359 |  | 1971/1995 |
| Avalon at Mission Bay I | San Francisco, CA | 250 | 14029 | 78452 | 13328 | 14029 | 91780 | 105809 | 70083 | 35726 | 37589 |  | 2003 |
| Avalon at Mission Bay III | San Francisco, CA | 261 | 28687 | 119156 | 3888 | 28687 | 123044 | 151731 | 67544 | 84187 | 86627 |  | 2009 |
| Avalon Ocean Avenue | San Francisco, CA | 173 | 5544 | 50906 | 4559 | 5544 | 55465 | 61009 | 25972 | 35037 | 36227 |  | 2012 |
| AVA 55 Ninth | San Francisco, CA | 273 | 20267 | 97321 | 2232 | 20267 | 99553 | 119820 | 40655 | 79165 | 82153 |  | 2014 |
| Avalon Hayes Valley | San Francisco, CA | 182 | 12595 | 81228 | 1754 | 12595 | 82982 | 95577 | 30910 | 64667 | 67324 |  | 2015 |
| Avalon Dogpatch | San Francisco, CA | 326 | 23523 | 180698 | 1300 | 23523 | 181998 | 205521 | 52136 | 153385 | 158894 |  | 2018 |
| Avalon San Bruno I | San Bruno, CA | 300 | 40780 | 71352 | 8084 | 40780 | 79436 | 120216 | 40824 | 79392 | 81835 | 52150 | 2004/2013 |

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**AVALONBAY COMMUNITIES, INC.**

**REAL ESTATE AND ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION**

**December 31, 2025**

**(Dollars in thousands)**

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| | | | **2025** | **2025** | **2025** | **2025** | **2025** | **2025** | **2025** | **2025** | **2024** | **2025** | |
| | | | **Initial Cost** | **Initial Cost** | | **Total Cost** | **Total Cost** | | | | | | |
|<br>**Community** |<br>**City and state** |<br>**# of homes** | **Land and Improvements** | **Building /<br>Construction in<br>Progress &<br>Improvements** |<br>**Costs<br>Subsequent to<br>Acquisition /<br>Construction** | **Land and Improvements** | **Building /<br>Construction in<br>Progress &<br>Improvements** |<br>**Total** |<br>**Accumulated<br>Depreciation** |<br>**Total Cost,<br>Net of<br>Accumulated<br>Depreciation** |<br>**Total Cost,<br>Net of<br>Accumulated<br>Depreciation** |<br>**Encumbrances** |<br>**Year of<br>Completion /<br>Acquisition** |
| Avalon San Bruno II | San Bruno, CA | 185 | $23787 | $46609 | $3483 | $23787 | $50092 | $73879 | $23186 | $50693 | $52125 | $— | 2007/2013 |
| Avalon San Bruno III | San Bruno, CA | 187 | 33303 | 65255 | 2321 | 33303 | 67576 | 100879 | 31138 | 69741 | 71884 | 51000 | 2010/2013 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total San Francisco, CA** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total San Francisco, CA** | **2832** | $**221895** | $**868781** | $**81021** | $**221895** | $**949802** | $**1171697** | $**478061** | $**693636** | $**717532** | $**103150** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**TOTAL NORTHERN CALIFORNIA** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**TOTAL NORTHERN CALIFORNIA** | **11807** | $**682452** | $**2631552** | $**489965** | $**682452** | $**3121517** | $**3803969** | $**1685282** | $**2118687** | $**2186684** | $**108018** |  |
| **SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| **Los Angeles, CA** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| AVA Burbank (2) | Burbank, CA | 750 | $22483 | $28078 | $62627 | $22483 | $90705 | $113188 | $65654 | $47534 | $48073 | $— | 1961/1997 |
| Avalon Woodland Hills | Woodland Hills, CA | 663 | 23828 | 40329 | 92876 | 23828 | 133205 | 157033 | 78669 | 78364 | 80697 |  | 1989/1997 |
| eaves Warner Center (2) | Woodland Hills, CA | 228 | 7045 | 12974 | 21385 | 7045 | 34359 | 41404 | 24694 | 16710 | 14823 |  | 1979/1998 |
| Avalon Glendale (3) | Glendale, CA | 223 |  | 42564 | 4928 |  | 47492 | 47492 | 35413 | 12079 | 13423 |  | 2003 |
| Avalon Burbank | Burbank, CA | 403 | 14053 | 56814 | 34670 | 14053 | 91484 | 105537 | 62954 | 42583 | 44288 |  | 1988/2002 |
| Avalon Camarillo | Camarillo, CA | 249 | 8446 | 40239 | 6194 | 8446 | 46433 | 54879 | 30747 | 24132 | 25524 |  | 2006 |
| Avalon Wilshire | Los Angeles, CA | 125 | 5459 | 41174 | 8516 | 5459 | 49690 | 55149 | 32315 | 22834 | 24271 |  | 2007 |
| Avalon Encino | Encino, CA | 132 | 12789 | 49062 | 5452 | 12789 | 54514 | 67303 | 31315 | 35988 | 38011 |  | 2008 |
| Avalon Warner Place | Canoga Park, CA | 210 | 7920 | 44823 | 4494 | 7920 | 49317 | 57237 | 29284 | 27953 | 29533 |  | 2008 |
| AVA Little Tokyo | Los Angeles, CA | 280 | 14734 | 93977 | 3338 | 14734 | 97315 | 112049 | 37848 | 74201 | 77050 |  | 2015 |
| eaves Phillips Ranch (2) | Pomona, CA | 503 | 9796 | 41675 | 21196 | 9796 | 62871 | 72667 | 30741 | 41926 | 42283 |  | 1989/2011 |
| eaves San Dimas | San Dimas, CA | 102 | 1916 | 7803 | 3586 | 1916 | 11389 | 13305 | 5967 | 7338 | 7532 |  | 1978/2011 |
| eaves San Dimas Canyon | San Dimas, CA | 156 | 2953 | 12369 | 3515 | 2953 | 15884 | 18837 | 8122 | 10715 | 10705 |  | 1981/2011 |
| AVA Pasadena | Pasadena, CA | 84 | 8400 | 11522 | 7429 | 8400 | 18951 | 27351 | 8547 | 18804 | 19037 |  | 1973/2012 |
| eaves Cerritos | Artesia, CA | 151 | 8305 | 21195 | 3629 | 8305 | 24824 | 33129 | 11407 | 21722 | 22361 |  | 1973/2012 |
| Avalon Playa Vista | Los Angeles, CA | 309 | 30900 | 71944 | 11406 | 30900 | 83350 | 114250 | 41232 | 73018 | 75275 |  | 2006/2012 |
| Avalon San Dimas | San Dimas, CA | 162 | 9141 | 30726 | 4395 | 9141 | 35121 | 44262 | 13594 | 30668 | 31719 |  | 2014 |
| Avalon Glendora | Glendora, CA | 281 | 18311 | 64303 | 1613 | 18311 | 65916 | 84227 | 23741 | 60486 | 62586 |  | 2016 |
| Avalon West Hollywood | West Hollywood, CA | 294 | 35214 | 118926 | 3619 | 35214 | 122545 | 157759 | 38084 | 119675 | 122819 |  | 2017 |
| Avalon Mission Oaks | Camarillo, CA | 160 | 9600 | 38666 | 2874 | 9600 | 41540 | 51140 | 17388 | 33752 | 34471 |  | 2014 |
| Avalon Chino Hills | Chino Hills, CA | 331 | 16617 | 79829 | 2986 | 16617 | 82815 | 99432 | 25542 | 73890 | 75465 |  | 2017 |
| AVA Hollywood at La Pietra Place | Los Angeles, CA | 695 | 99309 | 272546 | 3164 | 99309 | 275710 | 375019 | 58502 | 316517 | 325874 |  | 2021 |
| Avalon Cerritos | Cerritos, CA | 132 | 8869 | 52025 | 931 | 8869 | 52956 | 61825 | 14223 | 47602 | 49111 | 30250 | 2017/2019 |
| Avalon Monrovia | Monrovia, CA | 154 | 12125 | 56202 | 579 | 12125 | 56781 | 68906 | 10212 | 58694 | 60783 |  | 2021 |
| Avalon Simi Valley | Simi Valley, CA | 500 | 42020 | 77521 | 13681 | 42020 | 91202 | 133222 | 44625 | 88597 | 89709 |  | 2007/2013 |
| AVA Studio City II | Studio City, CA | 101 | 4626 | 23840 | 7731 | 4626 | 31571 | 36197 | 14611 | 21586 | 22327 |  | 1991/2013 |
| Avalon Studio City | Studio City, CA | 276 | 15756 | 81318 | 17699 | 15756 | 99017 | 114773 | 48279 | 66494 | 69461 |  | 2002/2013 |
| Avalon Calabasas | Calabasas, CA | 600 | 42720 | 112911 | 29041 | 42720 | 141952 | 184672 | 81346 | 103326 | 106785 |  | 1988/2013 |
| Avalon Oak Creek | Agoura Hills, CA | 338 | 43540 | 83625 | 14112 | 43540 | 97737 | 141277 | 54897 | 86380 | 88053 |  | 2004/2013 |
| Avalon Santa Monica on Main | Santa Monica, CA | 133 | 32000 | 63612 | 14662 | 32000 | 78274 | 110274 | 35852 | 74422 | 76991 |  | 2007/2013 |

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**AVALONBAY COMMUNITIES, INC.**

**REAL ESTATE AND ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION**

**December 31, 2025**

**(Dollars in thousands)**

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| | | | **Initial Cost** | **Initial Cost** | | **Total Cost** | **Total Cost** | | | | | | |
|<br>**Community** |<br>**City and state** |<br>**# of homes** | **Land and Improvements** | **Building /<br>Construction in<br>Progress &<br>Improvements** |<br>**Costs<br>Subsequent to<br>Acquisition /<br>Construction** | **Land and Improvements** | **Building /<br>Construction in<br>Progress &<br>Improvements** |<br>**Total** |<br>**Accumulated<br>Depreciation** |<br>**Total Cost,<br>Net of<br>Accumulated<br>Depreciation** |<br>**Total Cost,<br>Net of<br>Accumulated<br>Depreciation** |<br>**Encumbrances** |<br>**Year of<br>Completion /<br>Acquisition** |
| eaves Old Town Pasadena | Pasadena, CA | 96 | $9110 | $16316 | $7084 | $9110 | $23400 | $32510 | $10879 | $21631 | $22089 | $— | 1972/2013 |
| eaves Thousand Oaks | Thousand Oaks, CA | 158 | 13950 | 21574 | 7193 | 13950 | 28767 | 42717 | 16925 | 25792 | 26085 |  | 1992/2013 |
| eaves Los Feliz | Los Angeles, CA | 263 | 18940 | 46201 | 14359 | 18940 | 60560 | 79500 | 28895 | 50605 | 51172 | 41400 | 1989/2013 |
| AVA Toluca Hills (2) | Los Angeles, CA | 1151 | 86450 | 170241 | 107790 | 86450 | 278031 | 364481 | 110754 | 253727 | 249772 |  | 1973/2013 |
| eaves Woodland Hills | Woodland Hills, CA | 894 | 68940 | 96808 | 27583 | 68940 | 124391 | 193331 | 66383 | 126948 | 129746 | 111500 | 1971/2013 |
| Avalon Thousand Oaks Plaza | Thousand Oaks, CA | 148 | 12810 | 24025 | 6251 | 12810 | 30276 | 43086 | 14971 | 28115 | 27550 |  | 2002/2013 |
| Avalon Pasadena | Pasadena, CA | 120 | 10240 | 33038 | 6287 | 10240 | 39325 | 49565 | 17946 | 31619 | 32409 |  | 2004/2013 |
| AVA Studio City I | Studio City, CA | 450 | 17658 | 94094 | 36414 | 17658 | 130508 | 148166 | 58823 | 89343 | 92791 |  | 1987/2013 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total Los Angeles, CA** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total Los Angeles, CA** | **12005** | $**806973** | $**2274889** | $**625289** | $**806973** | $**2900178** | $**3707151** | $**1341381** | $**2365770** | $**2420654** | $**183150** |  |
| **Orange County, CA** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| AVA Newport | Costa Mesa, CA | 145 | $1975 | $3814 | $12822 | $1975 | $16636 | $18611 | $11306 | $7305 | $7103 | $— | 1956/1996 |
| eaves Mission Viejo | Mission Viejo, CA | 166 | 2517 | 9241 | 7910 | 2517 | 17151 | 19668 | 13954 | 5714 | 5713 |  | 1984/1996 |
| eaves South Coast | Costa Mesa, CA | 258 | 4709 | 16063 | 17148 | 4709 | 33211 | 37920 | 25669 | 12251 | 12099 |  | 1973/1996 |
| eaves Santa Margarita (2) | Rancho Santa Margarita, CA | 302 | 4607 | 16895 | 19343 | 4607 | 36238 | 40845 | 25979 | 14866 | 13001 |  | 1990/1997 |
| eaves Huntington Beach | Huntington Beach, CA | 304 | 4871 | 19729 | 14702 | 4871 | 34431 | 39302 | 29914 | 9388 | 9785 |  | 1971/1997 |
| Avalon Irvine I | Irvine, CA | 279 | 9911 | 67504 | 10140 | 9911 | 77644 | 87555 | 42634 | 44921 | 47455 |  | 2010 |
| Avalon Irvine II | Irvine, CA | 179 | 4358 | 40890 | 2606 | 4358 | 43496 | 47854 | 19289 | 28565 | 29404 |  | 2013 |
| eaves Lake Forest | Lake Forest, CA | 225 | 5199 | 21117 | 9385 | 5199 | 30502 | 35701 | 16093 | 19608 | 20489 |  | 1975/2011 |
| Avalon Baker Ranch | Lake Forest, CA | 430 | 31689 | 98004 | 2834 | 31689 | 100838 | 132527 | 37364 | 95163 | 97389 |  | 2015 |
| Avalon Irvine III | Irvine, CA | 156 | 11607 | 43973 | 1012 | 11607 | 44985 | 56592 | 15447 | 41145 | 42401 |  | 2016 |
| Avalon Brea Place | Brea, CA | 653 | 72925 | 220151 | 117 | 72925 | 220268 | 293193 | 34402 | 258791 | 267340 |  | 2022 |
| eaves Seal Beach | Seal Beach, CA | 549 | 46790 | 104129 | 34789 | 46790 | 138918 | 185708 | 61413 | 124295 | 128808 |  | 1971/2013 |
| Avalon Huntington Beach | Huntington Beach, CA | 378 | 13055 | 105981 | 2040 | 13055 | 108021 | 121076 | 35453 | 85623 | 88709 |  | 2017 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total Orange County, CA** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total Orange County, CA** | **4024** | $**214213** | $**767491** | $**134848** | $**214213** | $**902339** | $**1116552** | $**368917** | $**747635** | $**769696** | $**—** |  |
| **San Diego, CA** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| AVA Pacific Beach | San Diego, CA | 564 | $9922 | $40580 | $45215 | $9922 | $85795 | $95717 | $65063 | $30654 | $33574 | $— | 1969/1997 |
| eaves Mission Ridge | San Diego, CA | 200 | 2710 | 10924 | 17891 | 2710 | 28815 | 31525 | 23546 | 7979 | 8435 |  | 1960/1997 |
| eaves San Marcos | San Marcos, CA | 186 | 3277 | 13385 | 10869 | 3277 | 24254 | 27531 | 10666 | 16865 | 17013 |  | 1988/2011 |
| eaves Rancho Penasquitos | San Diego, CA | 250 | 6692 | 27143 | 14558 | 6692 | 41701 | 48393 | 22125 | 26268 | 27835 |  | 1986/2011 |
| Avalon Vista | Vista, CA | 221 | 12689 | 43328 | 2003 | 12689 | 45331 | 58020 | 17149 | 40871 | 41783 |  | 2015 |
| eaves La Mesa | La Mesa, CA | 168 | 9490 | 29412 | 5348 | 9490 | 34760 | 44250 | 19709 | 24541 | 25900 |  | 1989/2013 |
| Avalon La Jolla Colony | San Diego, CA | 180 | 16760 | 29234 | 11600 | 16760 | 40834 | 57594 | 20595 | 36999 | 38110 |  | 1987/2013 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total San Diego, CA** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total San Diego, CA** | **1769** | $**61540** | $**194006** | $**107484** | $**61540** | $**301490** | $**363030** | $**178853** | $**184177** | $**192650** | $**—** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**TOTAL SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**TOTAL SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA** | **17798** | $**1082726** | $**3236386** | $**867621** | $**1082726** | $**4104007** | $**5186733** | $**1889151** | $**3297582** | $**3383000** | $**183150** |  |

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**AVALONBAY COMMUNITIES, INC.**

**REAL ESTATE AND ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION**

**December 31, 2025**

**(Dollars in thousands)**

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| | | | **2025** | **2025** | **2025** | **2025** | **2025** | **2025** | **2025** | **2025** | **2024** | **2025** | |
| | | | **Initial Cost** | **Initial Cost** | | **Total Cost** | **Total Cost** | | | | | | |
|<br>**Community** |<br>**City and state** |<br>**# of homes** | **Land and Improvements** | **Building /<br>Construction in<br>Progress &<br>Improvements** |<br>**Costs<br>Subsequent to<br>Acquisition /<br>Construction** | **Land and Improvements** | **Building /<br>Construction in<br>Progress &<br>Improvements** |<br>**Total** |<br>**Accumulated<br>Depreciation** |<br>**Total Cost,<br>Net of<br>Accumulated<br>Depreciation** |<br>**Total Cost,<br>Net of<br>Accumulated<br>Depreciation** |<br>**Encumbrances** |<br>**Year of<br>Completion /<br>Acquisition** |
| **OTHER EXPANSION REGIONS** | **OTHER EXPANSION REGIONS** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| **North Carolina** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Avalon South End | Charlotte, NC | 265 | $13723 | $90017 | $4694 | $13723 | $94711 | $108434 | $19681 | $88753 | $92498 | $— | 2020/2021 |
| AVA South End | Charlotte, NC | 164 | 9367 | 45277 | 4812 | 9367 | 50089 | 59456 | 9002 | 50454 | 50284 |  | 2013/2021 |
| Avalon Hawk (1) | Charlotte, NC | 71 | 2564 | 44255 | 310 | 2564 | 44565 | 47129 | 7167 | 39962 | 41379 |  | 2021/2021 |
| Avalon Highland Creek | Charlotte, NC | 260 | 4586 | 73014 | 875 | 4586 | 73889 | 78475 | 12516 | 65959 | 68671 |  | 2022/2022 |
| Avalon Mooresville | Mooresville, NC | 203 | 3770 | 48862 | 501 | 3770 | 49363 | 53133 | 5470 | 47663 | 49488 |  | 2017/2023 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total North Carolina** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total North Carolina** | **963** | $**34010** | $**301425** | $**11192** | $**34010** | $**312617** | $**346627** | $**53836** | $**292791** | $**302320** | $**—** |  |
| **Texas** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Avalon Lakeside | Flower Mound, TX | 425 | $15073 | $102992 | $1265 | $15073 | $104257 | $119330 | $23530 | $95800 | $99577 | $— | 2015/2021 |
| Avalon Addison | Addison, TX | 196 | 11174 | 59132 | 1260 | 11174 | 60392 | 71566 | 9914 | 61652 | 63526 |  | 1995/2022 |
| Avalon Frisco at Main | Frisco, TX | 360 | 11919 | 71978 | 1597 | 11919 | 73575 | 85494 | 10470 | 75024 | 77462 |  | 2013/2023 |
| Avalon West Plano | Carrollton, TX | 568 | 14100 | 123617 | 1607 | 14100 | 125224 | 139324 | 19181 | 120143 | 124700 | 61384 | 2016/2023 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total Texas** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total Texas** | **1549** | $**52266** | $**357719** | $**5729** | $**52266** | $**363448** | $**415714** | $**63095** | $**352619** | $**365265** | $**61384** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**TOTAL OTHER EXPANSION REGIONS** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**TOTAL OTHER EXPANSION REGIONS** | **2512** | $**86276** | $**659144** | $**16921** | $**86276** | $**676065** | $**762341** | $**116931** | $**645410** | $**667585** | $**61384** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**TOTAL SAME STORE** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**TOTAL SAME STORE** | **76921** | $**4323013** | $**16712630** | $**2826347** | $**4323013** | $**19538977** | $**23861990** | $**8445176** | $**15416814** | $**15880982** | $**723152** |  |

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**AVALONBAY COMMUNITIES, INC.**

**REAL ESTATE AND ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION**

**December 31, 2025**

**(Dollars in thousands)**

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| | | | **2025** | **2025** | **2025** | **2025** | **2025** | **2025** | **2025** | **2025** | **2024** | **2025** | |
| | | | **Initial Cost** | **Initial Cost** | | **Total Cost** | **Total Cost** | | | | | | |
|<br>**Community** |<br>**City and state** |<br>**# of homes** | **Land and Improvements** | **Building /<br>Construction in<br>Progress &<br>Improvements** |<br>**Costs<br>Subsequent to<br>Acquisition /<br>Construction** | **Land and Improvements** | **Building /<br>Construction in<br>Progress &<br>Improvements** |<br>**Total** |<br>**Accumulated<br>Depreciation** |<br>**Total Cost,<br>Net of<br>Accumulated<br>Depreciation** |<br>**Total Cost,<br>Net of<br>Accumulated<br>Depreciation** |<br>**Encumbrances** |<br>**Year of<br>Completion /<br>Acquisition** |
| **OTHER STABILIZED** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Avalon Sunset Towers (4) | San Francisco, CA | 243 | $3561 | $21313 | $18081 | $3561 | $39394 | $42955 | $30847 | $12108 | $13002 | $— | 1961/1996 |
| Avalon West Dublin | Dublin, CA | 499 | 39070 | 223281 | 4 | 39070 | 223285 | 262355 | 14985 | 247370 | 253859 |  | 2024 |
| AVA Balboa Park | San Diego, CA | 100 | 10537 | 40706 | 1160 | 10537 | 41866 | 52403 | 2608 | 49795 | 50313 |  | 2015/2024 |
| Avalon Cherry Hills | Englewood, CO | 306 | 9798 | 85404 | 4209 | 9798 | 89613 | 99411 | 7632 | 91779 | 91855 |  | 2015/2024 |
| Avalon Lowry | Denver, CO | 347 | 15382 | 121829 | 160 | 15382 | 121989 | 137371 | 8757 | 128614 | 136211 |  | 2019/2024 |
| Avalon The Albemarle (4) | Washington, D.C. | 234 | 25140 | 55945 | 9668 | 25140 | 65613 | 90753 | 32378 | 58375 | 58681 |  | 1966/2013 |
| Avalon Merrick Park | Miami, FL | 254 | 23779 | 79305 |  | 23779 | 79305 | 103084 | 7922 | 95162 | 98105 |  | 2023 |
| Avalon Coconut Creek | Coconut Creek, FL | 270 | 17551 | 81659 | 112 | 17551 | 81771 | 99322 | 3224 | 96098 |  |  | 2014/2025 |
| Avalon Perimeter Park | Morrisville, NC | 262 | 11533 | 55229 | 2597 | 11533 | 57826 | 69359 | 5047 | 64312 | 64486 |  | 2018/2024 |
| Avalon Townhome Collection Brier Creek | Durham, NC | 93 | 4564 | 32225 |  | 4564 | 32225 | 36789 | 328 | 36461 |  |  | 2020/2025 |
| Avalon at Palisades | Charlotte, NC | 274 | 5881 | 66081 | 62 | 5881 | 66143 | 72024 | 2606 | 69418 |  |  | 2020/2025 |
| Avalon Princeton Circle | Princeton, NJ | 221 | 11705 | 75465 | 364 | 11705 | 75829 | 87534 | 6898 | 80636 | 83596 |  | 2023 |
| Avalon White Plains (4) | White Plains, NY | 407 | 15391 | 137312 | 7291 | 15391 | 144603 | 159994 | 80216 | 79778 | 82287 |  | 2009 |
| Avalon Amityville | Amityville, NY | 338 | 22466 | 113145 | 8 | 22466 | 113153 | 135619 | 8857 | 126762 | 131423 |  | 2024 |
| Kanso Milford | Milford, MA | 162 | 14361 | 48955 | 6 | 14361 | 48961 | 63322 | 2949 | 60373 | 60710 |  | 2024 |
| Avalon at Pier 121 | Lewisville, TX | 300 | 8418 | 53793 | 1456 | 8418 | 55249 | 63667 | 5611 | 58056 | 59372 |  | 2014/2024 |
| Avalon Townhome Collection Bee Cave | Bee Cave, TX | 126 | 7955 | 41352 | 365 | 7955 | 41717 | 49672 | 2608 | 47064 | 48748 |  | 2022/2024 |
| Avalon Hill Country | Austin, TX | 554 | 19430 | 117062 | 409 | 19430 | 117471 | 136901 | 10478 | 126423 |  |  | 2015/2025 |
| Avalon Wolf Ranch | Georgetown, TX | 303 | 6891 | 44462 | 545 | 6891 | 45007 | 51898 | 3123 | 48775 |  |  | 2017/2025 |
| eaves Twin Creeks | Allen, TX | 216 | 9762 | 35812 | 208 | 9762 | 36020 | 45782 | 2176 | 43606 |  |  | 2025 |
| Avalon Benbrook | Benbrook, TX | 301 | 3623 | 57314 | 96 | 3623 | 57410 | 61033 | 3733 | 57300 |  |  | 2025 |
| Avalon Castle Hills | Lewisville, TX | 276 | 7522 | 59007 | 396 | 7522 | 59403 | 66925 | 3369 | 63556 |  |  | 2025 |
| Avalon Frisco | Frisco, TX | 330 | 6559 | 74620 | 127 | 6559 | 74747 | 81306 | 4699 | 76607 |  |  | 2025 |
| Avalon Frisco North | Frisco, TX | 349 | 12118 | 77253 | 155 | 12118 | 77408 | 89526 | 5356 | 84170 |  |  | 2025 |
| eaves North Dallas | Dallas, TX | 372 | 16558 | 60334 | 166 | 16558 | 60500 | 77058 | 4908 | 72150 |  |  | 2025 |
| Avalon Bothell Commons | Bothell, WA | 467 | 26699 | 206444 | 156 | 26699 | 206600 | 233299 | 14874 | 218425 | 225208 |  | 2024 |
| Avalon Redmond Campus | Redmond, WA | 214 | 7007 | 81817 | 104 | 7007 | 81921 | 88928 | 5657 | 83271 | 85846 |  | 2024 |
| eaves Redmond Campus II | Redmond, WA | 40 | 10951 | 4949 |  | 10951 | 4949 | 15900 | 60 | 15840 |  |  | 1987/2025 |
| Avalon Alderwood Place | Lynnwood, WA | 328 | 12524 | 109227 | 7 | 12524 | 109234 | 121758 | 2261 | 119497 |  |  | 2022/2025 |
| The Park Loggia Commercial | New York, NY | N/A | 77393 | 76410 | 12247 | 77393 | 88657 | 166050 | 19629 | 146421 | 148167 |  | 2019 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**TOTAL OTHER STABILIZED** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**TOTAL OTHER STABILIZED** | **8186** | $**464129** | $**2337710** | $**60159** | $**464129** | $**2397869** | $**2861998** | $**303796** | $**2558202** | $**1691869** | $**—** |  |
| **TOTAL CURRENT COMMUNITIES (5)** | **TOTAL CURRENT COMMUNITIES (5)** | **85107** | $**4787142** | $**19050340** | $**2886506** | $**4787142** | $**21936846** | $**26723988** | $**8748972** | $**17975016** | $**17572851** | $**723152** |  |

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**AVALONBAY COMMUNITIES, INC.**

**REAL ESTATE AND ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION**

**December 31, 2025**

**(Dollars in thousands)**

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| | | | **2025** | **2025** | **2025** | **2025** | **2025** | **2025** | **2025** | **2025** | **2024** | **2025** | |
| | | | **Initial Cost** | **Initial Cost** | | **Total Cost** | **Total Cost** | | | | | | |
|<br>**Community** |<br>**City and state** |<br>**# of homes** | **Land and Improvements** | **Building /<br>Construction in<br>Progress &<br>Improvements** |<br>**Costs<br>Subsequent to<br>Acquisition /<br>Construction** | **Land and Improvements** | **Building /<br>Construction in<br>Progress &<br>Improvements** |<br>**Total** |<br>**Accumulated<br>Depreciation** |<br>**Total Cost,<br>Net of<br>Accumulated<br>Depreciation** |<br>**Total Cost,<br>Net of<br>Accumulated<br>Depreciation** |<br>**Encumbrances** |<br>**Year of<br>Completion /<br>Acquisition** |
| **DEVELOPMENT (5)** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Avalon Pleasanton | Pleasanton, CA | 362 | $6202 | $118419 | $2 | $6202 | $118421 | $124623 | $395 | $124228 | $20275 | $— | N/A |
| Avalon Mission Valley (3) | San Diego, CA | 621 |  | 41756 | 113 |  | 41869 | 41869 |  | 41869 |  |  | N/A |
| Kanso Hillcrest | San Diego, CA | 182 |  | 40718 | 56 |  | 40774 | 40774 |  | 40774 | 15807 |  | N/A |
| Avalon San Ramon | San Ramon, CA | 456 |  | 37557 |  |  | 37557 | 37557 |  | 37557 |  |  | N/A |
| Avalon Westminster Promenade | Westminster, CO | 312 | 6291 | 105184 |  | 6291 | 105184 | 111475 | 5255 | 106220 | 112719 |  | 2024 |
| Avalon Governor's Park | Denver, CO | 304 | 10302 | 126946 |  | 10302 | 126946 | 137248 | 5523 | 131725 | 134764 |  | 2024 |
| Avalon Parker | Parker, CO | 312 |  | 56148 |  |  | 56148 | 56148 |  | 56148 |  |  | N/A |
| Avalon South Miami | South Miami, FL | 290 | 24472 | 144735 |  | 24472 | 144735 | 169207 | 1041 | 168166 | 126402 |  | 2025 |
| Avalon North Palm Beach | Lake Park, FL | 279 | 1241 | 50037 |  | 1241 | 50037 | 51278 | 358 | 50920 |  |  | N/A |
| Avalon Kendall | Kendall, FL | 224 |  | 38324 |  |  | 38324 | 38324 |  | 38324 |  |  | N/A |
| Avalon Quincy Adams | Quincy, MA | 288 |  | 91394 | 95 |  | 91489 | 91489 |  | 91489 | 38834 |  | N/A |
| Avalon Billerica | Billerica, MA | 200 |  | 16789 |  |  | 16789 | 16789 |  | 16789 |  |  | N/A |
| Avalon Annapolis | Annapolis, MD | 508 | 47599 | 141862 | 12 | 47599 | 141874 | 189473 | 4722 | 184751 | 173284 |  | 2025 |
| Avalon Hunt Valley West | Hunt Valley, MD | 322 | 10021 | 86721 |  | 10021 | 86721 | 96742 | 1426 | 95316 | 79435 |  | 2025 |
| AVA Brewer's Hill | Baltimore, MD | 418 |  | 44508 |  |  | 44508 | 44508 |  | 44508 | 23182 |  | N/A |
| Avalon Townhome Collection Arundel Mills | Hanover, MD | 90 |  | 6537 |  |  | 6537 | 6537 |  | 6537 |  |  | N/A |
| Avalon Durham | Durham, NC | 336 | 17331 | 100922 |  | 17331 | 100922 | 118253 | 5472 | 112781 | 115657 |  | 2024 |
| Avalon Lake Norman | Mooresville, NC | 345 | 5575 | 93096 |  | 5575 | 93096 | 98671 | 912 | 97759 | 59909 |  | N/A |
| Avalon Carmel | Charlotte, NC | 360 |  | 88292 |  |  | 88292 | 88292 |  | 88292 | 29299 |  | N/A |
| Avalon Oakridge I | Durham, NC | 459 |  | 57271 |  |  | 57271 | 57271 |  | 57271 | 25229 |  | N/A |
| Avalon Brier Creek | Durham, NC | 400 |  | 33258 |  |  | 33258 | 33258 |  | 33258 |  |  | N/A |
| Avalon Southpoint | Durham, NC | 394 |  | 16385 |  |  | 16385 | 16385 |  | 16385 |  |  | N/A |
| Avalon W Squared at Princeton Junction | West Windsor, NJ | 535 | 7336 | 188361 |  | 7336 | 188361 | 195697 | 525 | 195172 | 118103 |  | N/A |
| Avalon Princeton on Harrison | Princeton, NJ | 200 | 8891 | 68871 |  | 8891 | 68871 | 77762 | 2078 | 75684 | 68584 |  | 2025 |
| Avalon Wayne | Wayne, NJ | 473 | 3602 | 147252 |  | 3602 | 147252 | 150854 | 371 | 150483 | 73596 |  | N/A |
| Avalon Parsippany | Parsippany, NJ | 410 | 7827 | 130370 |  | 7827 | 130370 | 138197 | 296 | 137901 | 61470 |  | N/A |
| Avalon at Becker Farm | Roseland, NJ | 533 | 2389 | 148361 |  | 2389 | 148361 | 150750 | 58 | 150692 | 65048 |  | N/A |
| Kanso Parsippany | Parsippany, NJ | 280 |  | 30552 |  |  | 30552 | 30552 |  | 30552 |  |  | N/A |
| Avalon Montville | Pine Brook, NJ | 349 | 8471 | 117315 | 1 | 8471 | 117316 | 125787 | 8371 | 117416 | 121183 |  | 2024 |
| Avalon Plano | Plano, TX | 155 |  | 19949 |  |  | 19949 | 19949 |  | 19949 | 14502 |  | N/A |
| Avalon Tech Ridge I | Austin, TX | 544 |  | 92397 |  |  | 92397 | 92397 |  | 92397 | 29142 |  | N/A |
| Avalon Northwest Hills | Austin, TX | 252 |  | 16368 |  |  | 16368 | 16368 |  | 16368 |  |  | N/A |
| **TOTAL DEVELOPMENT** |  | **11193** | $**167550** | $**2496655** | $**279** | $**167550** | $**2496934** | $**2664484** | $**36803** | $**2627681** | $**1506424** | $**—** |  |

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**AVALONBAY COMMUNITIES, INC.**

**REAL ESTATE AND ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION**

**December 31, 2025**

**(Dollars in thousands)**

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| | | | **2025** | **2025** | **2025** | **2025** | **2025** | **2025** | **2025** | **2025** | **2024** | **2025** | |
| | | | **Initial Cost** | **Initial Cost** | | **Total Cost** | **Total Cost** | | | | | | |
|<br>**Community** |<br>**City and state** |<br>**# of homes** | **Land and Improvements** | **Building /<br>Construction in<br>Progress &<br>Improvements** |<br>**Costs<br>Subsequent to<br>Acquisition /<br>Construction** | **Land and Improvements** | **Building /<br>Construction in<br>Progress &<br>Improvements** |<br>**Total** |<br>**Accumulated<br>Depreciation** |<br>**Total Cost,<br>Net of<br>Accumulated<br>Depreciation** |<br>**Total Cost,<br>Net of<br>Accumulated<br>Depreciation** |<br>**Encumbrances** |<br>**Year of<br>Completion /<br>Acquisition** |
| Land Held for Development |  | N/A | $123751 | $8663 | $— | $123751 | $8663 | $132414 | $— | $132414 | $151922 | $— |  |
| Corporate Overhead |  | N/A | 49968 | 11414 | 53498 | 49968 | 64912 | 114880 | 43749 | 71131 | 80458 | 7375000 |  |
| 2025 Disposed Communities |  | N/A |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 455407 |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**TOTAL** |  | **96300** | $**5128411** | $**21567072** | $**2940283** | $**5128411** | $**24507355** | $**29635766** | $**8829524** | $**20806242** | $**19767062** | $**8098152** | (6) |

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(1)Some or all of the land or an associated parking structure for this community is subject to a finance lease.

(2)This community was under redevelopment for some or all of 2025, with the redevelopment activities not expected to materially impact community operations, and therefore this community is included in the Same Store portfolio and not classified as a Redevelopment Community.

(3)Some or all of the land for this community is subject to an operating lease.

(4)As of December 31, 2025, this community qualified as held for sale.

(5)Current and Development Communities excludes Unconsolidated Communities and Unconsolidated Development Communities.

(6)Balance outstanding represents total amount due at maturity, and excludes deferred financing costs and debt discount associated with the unsecured and secured notes of $45,620 and $13,588, respectively.

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**AVALONBAY COMMUNITIES, INC.**

**REAL ESTATE AND ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION**

**December 31, 2025**

**(Dollars in thousands)**

Amounts include real estate assets held for sale.

The aggregate cost of total real estate for federal income tax purposes was approximately $28,049,554 at December 31, 2025.

The changes in total real estate assets for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023 are as follows:

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| | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2024** | **December 31, 2023** |
| Balance, beginning of period | $27949782 | $26864833 | $25871363 |
| Acquisitions, construction costs and improvements (1) | 2385984 | 1602790 | 1272558 |
| Dispositions, including casualty losses, and other activity | (700000) | (517841) | (279088) |
| Balance, end of period | $29635766 | $27949782 | $26864833 |

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(1) &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2023 amounts have been adjusted to reflect the reclassification of software development costs from Furniture, fixtures and equipment to Prepaid expenses and other assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheet.

The changes in accumulated depreciation for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, are as follows:

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| | **December 31, 2025** | **December 31, 2024** | **December 31, 2023** |
| Balance, beginning of period | $8182720 | $7521962 | $6878556 |
| Depreciation (1) | 913376 | 846853 | 781313 |
| Dispositions, including casualty losses, and other activity | (266572) | (186095) | (137907) |
| Balance, end of period | $8829524 | $8182720 | $7521962 |

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(1) &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2023 amounts have been adjusted to reflect the reclassification of software development costs from Furniture, fixtures and equipment to Prepaid expenses and other assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheet.

## Exhibit 21.1

**Exhibit 21.1**

**SUBSIDIARY LIST (BY JURISDICTION)**

**California**

 San Francisco Bay Partners II, Ltd.

**Connecticut**

 Smithtown Galleria Associates Limited Partnership

**Delaware**

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| 1865 Broadway For-Sale, LLC |
| 1865 Broadway Retail, LLC |
| 4100 Massachusetts Avenue Solar, LLC |
| 650 North Sherman, LLC |
| Acton Solar Avalon, LLC |
| Alameda Financing, L.P. |
| Alexander City Park, LLC |
| Aqua DownREIT, L.P. |
| Aqua GP, LLC |
| Archstone Communities LLC |
| Archstone DC One Holdings LLC |
| Archstone East 39th Street Land LLC |
| Archstone Huntington Beach College Park LLC |
| Archstone Huntington Beach Member LLC |
| Archstone Lincoln Towers LLC |
| Archstone Master Property Holdings LLC |
| Archstone Multifamily Partners AC JV Asset Manager LLC |
| Archstone Multifamily Series II LLC |
| Archstone Multifamily Series III LLC |
| Archstone Multifamily Series IV LLC |
| Archstone North Capitol Hill 2 GP LLC |
| Archstone North Capitol Hill 2 LP |
| Archstone North Capitol Hill GP LLC |
| Archstone North Capitol Hill LP |
| Archstone Oak Creek I LLC |
| Archstone Oak Creek II LLC |
| Archstone Oakwood Toluca Hills LLC |
| Archstone Old Town Pasadena LLC |
| Archstone Parallel Residual JV 2, LLC |
| Archstone Parallel Residual JV, LLC |
| Archstone Parkland Gardens LLC |
| Archstone Property Holdings GP LLC |
| Archstone Property Holdings LLC |
| Archstone Redmond Campus LLC |
| Archstone Residual JV, LLC |

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| Archstone San Bruno III LLC |
| Archstone San Bruno III-B LLC |
| Archstone San Mateo Holdings LP |
| Archstone Smith Corporate Holdings LLC |
| Archstone Texas Land Holdings LLC |
| Archstone Thousand Oaks LLC |
| Archstone Trademark JV, LLC |
| Archstone Tysons Corner LLC |
| Archstone Westbury (Nominee) GP LLC |
| Archstone Westbury (Nominee) LP |
| Archstone Westbury GP LLC |
| Archstone Westbury Holdings GP LLC |
| Archstone Westbury Holdings LP |
| Archstone Westbury LP |
| Archstone Westbury Principal GP LLC |
| Archstone Westbury Principal LP |
| Aria at Laurel Hill, LLC |
| Arlington Square Financing, LLC |
| ASN 50th Street LLC |
| ASN Bear Hill LLC |
| ASN Calabasas I LLC |
| ASN Calabasas II LLC |
| ASN La Jolla Colony LLC |
| ASN Long Beach LLC |
| ASN Los Feliz LLC |
| ASN Meadows at Russett I LLC |
| ASN Meadows at Russett II LLC |
| ASN Mountain View LLC |
| ASN Pasadena LLC |
| ASN Redmond Lakeview LLC |
| ASN San Jose LLC |
| ASN Tanforan Crossing I LLC |
| ASN Tanforan Crossing II LLC |
| ASN Thousand Oaks Plaza LLC |
| ASN Walnut Ridge LLC |
| ASN Woodland Hills East LLC |
| Auberry at Twin Creeks Blue, L.P. |
| Aura Benbrook Blue, L.P. |
| AVA Arts District CM, LLC |
| AVA Arts District Developer, LLC |
| AVA Arts District GP, LLC |
| AVA Arts District TRS, LLC |
| AVA Arts District, L.P. |
| AVA Balboa Park, L.P. |
| AVA Balboa Park GP, LLC |
| AVA Brewers Hill, LLC |

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| AVA Burbank Solar, LLC |
| AVA Capitol Hill, LLC |
| AVA Lawrence Street, LLC |
| AVA Ninth, L.P. |
| AVA Pacific Beach Solar, LLC |
| AVA Pasadena Solar, LLC |
| AVA SC I Solar, LLC |
| AVA SC II Solar, LLC |
| AVA Toluca Hills Solar, LLC |
| Avalon 210 Wall, LLC |
| Avalon 645 North Grant, LLC |
| Avalon 657 North Grant, LLC |
| Avalon 850 Boca, LLC |
| Avalon Addison, L.P. |
| Avalon Addison GP, LLC |
| Avalon Alameda Solar, LLC |
| Avalon Alderwood CM, LLC |
| Avalon Alderwood MF, LLC |
| Avalon Alderwood MF Member, LLC |
| Avalon Alderwood Phase I, LLC |
| Avalon Alderwood PM, LLC |
| Avalon Alexander, LLC |
| Avalon Aliso Viejo Commons GP, LLC |
| Avalon Aliso Viejo Commons, L.P. |
| Avalon Amityville, LLC |
| Avalon Amityville II, LLC |
| Avalon Arboretum, L.P. |
| Avalon Arundel Crossing, LLC |
| Avalon at 318 I Street, LLC |
| Avalon at 318 I Street Solar, LLC |
| Avalon at Ballston, LLC |
| Avalon at Florham Park, LLC |
| Avalon at Mission Bay III, L.P. |
| Avalon at Pacific Bay, L.P. |
| Avalon at Palisades GP, LLC |
| Avalon at Palisades, L.P. |
| Avalon at Pier 121, L.P. |
| Avalon at Pier 121 GP, LLC |
| Avalon at Providence Park, LLC |
| Avalon Baker Ranch, L.P. |
| Avalon Beacon Square, LLC |
| Avalon Bloomfield Station Solar, LLC |
| Avalon Bloomingdale Solar, LLC |
| Avalon Bonterra, LLC |
| Avalon Boonton Solar, LLC |
| Avalon Bothell Commons, LLC |

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| Avalon Brea Place, LLC |
| Avalon Brea Place Member, LLC |
| Avalon Brea Place (Phase I), LLC |
| Avalon Brea Place (Phase II), LLC |
| Avalon Burbank Solar, LLC |
| Avalon Burlington, LLC |
| Avalon Campbell Solar, LLC |
| Avalon Carmel GP, LLC |
| Avalon Carmel, L.P. |
| Avalon Cary GP, LLC |
| Avalon Cary, L.P. |
| Avalon Cerritos, L.P. |
| Avalon Cherry Hills, LLC |
| Avalon Chino Hills, L.P. |
| Avalon Coconut Creek, LLC |
| Avalon Columbus Circle, LLC |
| Avalon Columbus Circle Retail, LLC |
| Avalon Denver West, LLC |
| Avalon Doral, LLC |
| Avalon DownREIT V, L.P. |
| Avalon Dublin Station II, L.P. |
| Avalon Dulles Innovation, LLC |
| Avalon East Harbor, LLC |
| Avalon Element, LLC |
| Avalon Encino, L.P. |
| Avalon Exeter, LLC |
| Avalon Fair Lakes, LLC |
| Avalon Fairfax City, LLC |
| Avalon Flatirons, LLC |
| Avalon Florham Solar, LLC |
| Avalon Foundry Row, LLC |
| Avalon Framingham, LLC |
| Avalon Frisco at Main, L.P. |
| Avalon Frisco at Main GP, LLC |
| Avalon Ft. Lauderdale, LLC |
| Avalon Glendora, L.P. |
| Avalon Gold, LLC |
| Avalon Great Neck, LLC |
| Avalon Grosvenor, L.P. |
| Avalon Hawk, L.P. |
| Avalon Hawk GP, LLC |
| Avalon Highland Creek GP, LLC |
| Avalon Highland Creek, L.P. |
| Avalon Hill Country GP, LLC |
| Avalon Hill Country, L.P. |
| Avalon Hoboken, LLC |

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|:---|
| Avalon Hoboken JV, LLC |
| Avalon Hoboken TRS, LLC |
| Avalon Hollywood, L.P. |
| Avalon Hollywood GP, LLC |
| Avalon Hub South End, L.P. |
| Avalon Hub South End GP, LLC |
| Avalon Hunt Valley, LLC |
| Avalon HVTC, LLC |
| Avalon Ironwood at Red Rocks, LLC |
| Avalon Irvine III, L.P. |
| Avalon Irvine, L.P. |
| Avalon Kendall, LLC |
| Avalon Kendall Member, LLC |
| Avalon La Jolla Solar, LLC |
| Avalon La Mesa Solar, LLC |
| Avalon Lake Norman GP, LLC |
| Avalon Lake Norman, L.P. |
| Avalon Lakeside, L.P. |
| Avalon Lakeside, LLC |
| Avalon Laurel, LLC |
| Avalon Lowry, LLC |
| Avalon Maplewood Solar, LLC |
| Avalon Marlborough, LLC |
| Avalon Merrick Park, LLC |
| Avalon Merrick Park Member, LLC |
| Avalon Middletown Urban Renewal, LLC |
| Avalon Milazzo, L.P. |
| Avalon Miramar, LLC |
| Avalon Miramar Park Place I, LLC |
| Avalon Miramar Park Place II, LLC |
| Avalon Mission Oaks, L.P. |
| Avalon Mission Valley, L.P. |
| Avalon Mission Valley GP, LLC |
| Avalon Monrovia, LLC |
| Avalon Mooresville, L.P. |
| Avalon Mooresville GP, LLC |
| Avalon Morningside Fee, LLC |
| Avalon Morrison Park, L.P. |
| Avalon Mosaic II, LLC |
| Avalon Mosaic, LLC |
| Avalon Nashua, LLC |
| Avalon Natick Solar, LLC |
| Avalon Newport, L.P. |
| Avalon North Creek, LLC |
| Avalon Northlake, LLC |
| Avalon Northwest Hills, L.P. |

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|:---|
| Avalon Northwest Hills GP, LLC |
| Avalon Oak Road, L.P. |
| Avalon Oak Road GP, LLC |
| Avalon Oakridge, L.P. |
| Avalon Oakridge GP, LLC |
| Avalon Ocean Avenue, L.P. |
| Avalon Old Bridge, LLC |
| Avalon Old Bridge Solar, LLC |
| Avalon Overlake, LLC |
| Avalon Overlake Phase II, LLC |
| Avalon Parker, LLC |
| Avalon Parker Venture, LLC |
| Avalon Parsippany 2 Campus Urban Renewal, LLC |
| Avalon Parsippany 3 Campus Urban Renewal, LLC |
| Avalon Perimeter Park, L.P. |
| Avalon Perimeter Park GP, LLC |
| Avalon Piscataway, LLC |
| Avalon Piscataway Solar, LLC |
| Avalon Plano, L.P. |
| Avalon Plano Clubhouse, Inc. |
| Avalon Plano GP, LLC |
| Avalon Pleasanton, L.P. |
| Avalon Pleasanton GP, LLC |
| Avalon PM Solar, LLC |
| Avalon Portico at Silver Spring Metro, LLC |
| Avalon Potomac Yard, LLC |
| Avalon Princeton, LLC |
| Avalon Princeton Solar, LLC |
| Avalon Public Market, L.P. |
| Avalon Public Market Parcel C, LLC |
| Avalon Queen Anne, LLC |
| Avalon Rancho Vallecitos, L.P. |
| Avalon Ridge at Wheatlands, LLC |
| Avalon Riverview I, LLC |
| Avalon Riverview North, LLC |
| Avalon Rockwell & Lanes, LLC |
| Avalon Roseland, LLC |
| Avalon Roseland Becker Farm Urban Renewal, LLC |
| Avalon Roseland Livingston Urban Renewal, LLC |
| Avalon Roseland Solar, LLC |
| Avalon Rutherford, L.P. |
| Avalon Rutherford GP, LLC |
| Avalon Saddle River, LLC |
| Avalon San Dimas, L.P. |
| Avalon San Ramon, L.P. |
| Avalon San Ramon GP, LLC |

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| Avalon SC Solar, LLC |
| Avalon Shipyard, LLC |
| Avalon Somers, LLC |
| Avalon Somerville Station Solar, LLC |
| Avalon Somerville Station Urban Renewal, LLC |
| Avalon SoMi Investor, LLC |
| Avalon SoMi, LLC |
| Avalon South Durham GP, LLC |
| Avalon South Durham, L.P. |
| Avalon Southpoint GP, LLC |
| Avalon Southpoint, L.P. |
| Avalon Teaneck, LLC |
| Avalon THC Central Park, LLC |
| Avalon THC CP Investor, LLC |
| Avalon Three30Five GP, LLC |
| Avalon Three30Five, L.P. |
| Avalon Toscana, LLC |
| Avalon Towers Bellevue, LLC |
| Avalon Townhomes at Arundel Mills, LLC |
| Avalon Townhomes at Bee Cave GP, LLC |
| Avalon Townhomes at Bee Cave, L.P. |
| Avalon Townhomes at Brier Creek GP, LLC |
| Avalon Townhomes at Brier Creek, L.P. |
| Avalon Towson, LLC |
| Avalon Union City, L.P. |
| Avalon Union Solar, LLC |
| Avalon Villa Bonita, L.P. |
| Avalon Villa San Dimas, L.P. |
| Avalon Vista, L.P. |
| Avalon Vista Solar, LLC |
| Avalon Walnut Creek II, L.P. |
| Avalon Walnut Creek II GP, LLC |
| Avalon Watch, LLC |
| Avalon West Dublin, L.P. |
| Avalon West Dublin GP, LLC |
| Avalon West Dublin QRS, LLC |
| Avalon West Hollywood, L.P. |
| Avalon West Plano, L.P. |
| Avalon West Plano GP, LLC |
| Avalon West Windsor, LLC |
| Avalon West Windsor Venture, LLC |
| Avalon Westminster Promenade, LLC |
| Avalon Wharton Solar, LLC |
| Avalon White Plains II, LLC |
| Avalon Willoughby West, LLC |
| Avalon Wilshire, L.P. |

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| Avalon Wolf Ranch GP, LLC |
| Avalon Wolf Ranch, L.P. |
| Avalon Woodland Hills, L.P. |
| Avalon WP I, LLC |
| Avalon WP II, LLC |
| Avalon WP III, LLC |
| Avalon WP IV, LLC |
| Avalon WP V, LLC |
| Avalon WP VI, LLC |
| Avalon Yonkers ATI Site, LLC |
| Avalon Yonkers Sun Sites, LLC |
| AvalonBay BT Investor, LLC |
| AvalonBay GP, LLC |
| AvalonBay Trade Zone Village, LLC |
| AVB-Griffin JV, LLC |
| AVB 1865 Broadway, LLC |
| AVB 1865 Developer, LLC |
| AVB Albemarle, LLC |
| AVB Albemarle Solar, LLC |
| AVB Aventana Investor, LLC |
| AVB Balboa, LLC |
| AVB BG Investment, LLC |
| AVB Birkdale Investor, L.P. |
| AVB Birkdale Investor GP, LLC |
| AVB Bloomfield Station Urban Renewal, LLC |
| AVB Boonton Bondholder, LLC |
| AVB Bowery II, LLC |
| AVB Brandywine Member, LLC |
| AVB Buffaloe Investor, L.P. |
| AVB Buffaloe Investor GP, LLC |
| AVB CAI Investments, LLC |
| AVB Cerritos, LLC |
| AVB Consulate, LLC |
| AVB Del Rey, L.P. |
| AVB EIP Investor, LLC |
| AVB FL Construction, LLC |
| AVB Gallery Place Solar, LLC |
| AVB Glover Park, LLC |
| AVB Harbor Isle, LLC |
| AVB Harrison, LLC |
| AVB Hicksville Investor, LLC |
| AVB Investor, LLC |
| AVB Kendall Investor, LLC |
| AVB La Mesa GP LLC |
| AVB La Mesa II GP LLC |
| AVB La Mesa II LP |

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| AVB La Mesa LP |
| AVB Legacy DownREIT, LLC |
| AVB LoHi Investor, LLC |
| AVB Market Common, LLC |
| AVB ME Investor, LLC |
| AVB Meadows, LLC |
| AVB Morgan Hill Investor GP, LLC |
| AVB Morgan Hill Investor, L.P. |
| AVB Morningside Ground Tenant, LLC |
| AVB Morningside Park, LLC |
| AVB Morningside Tenant, LLC |
| AVB North Capitol Hill Solar, LLC |
| AVB NP II JV GP, LLC |
| AVB NP II JV Investor, LLC |
| AVB NY Investor, LLC |
| AVB NY Portfolio CM, LLC |
| AVB Old Tappan Investor, LLC |
| AVB Opera Warehouse GP, LLC |
| AVB Opera Warehouse TRS, LLC |
| AVB Opera Warehouse, L.P. |
| AVB Pleasant Hill Investor, LLC |
| AVB Portals Investor, LLC |
| AVB Prop Tech, LLC |
| AVB Residual Parallel II, LLC |
| AVB Reston Investor, LLC |
| AVB Santa Monica on Main GP LLC |
| AVB Santa Monica on Main LP |
| AVB Simi Valley GP LLC |
| AVB Simi Valley LP |
| AVB Statesman, LLC |
| AVB Statesman Solar, LLC |
| AVB Studio City GP LLC |
| AVB Studio City III-A GP LLC |
| AVB Studio City III-A LP |
| AVB Studio City III-B GP LLC |
| AVB Studio City III-B LP |
| AVB Studio City III-C GP LLC |
| AVB Studio City III-C LP |
| AVB Studio City LP |
| AVB Trademark, LLC |
| AVB Tunlaw Gardens, LLC |
| AVB VA Construction, LLC |
| AVB Van Ness Solar, LLC |
| AVB Walnut Creek GP LLC |
| AVB Walnut Creek LP |
| AVB Walnut Creek Station GP LLC |

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| AVB Walnut Creek Station LP |
| AVB Wayne Valley, LLC |
| AVB Westbury Investor, LLC |
| AVB West Chelsea, LLC |
| AVB Willow Glen GP LLC |
| AVB Willow Glen LP |
| AVBQ, LLC |
| Bay Countrybrook L.P. |
| Bay Pacific Northwest, L.P. |
| Bellevue Financing, LLC |
| Billerica Avalon, LLC |
| Bloomingdale Urban Renewal, LLC |
| Blue Auberry GP, LLC |
| Blue Benbrook GP, LLC |
| Blue Lakeway GP, LLC |
| Blue Satori GP, LLC |
| Blue Vale GP, LLC |
| Blue Wimberly GP, LLC |
| Boonton Urban Renewal, LLC |
| Bowery Place I Low-Income Operator, LLC |
| Bowery Place I Manager, LLC |
| BPR Sudbury Development LLC |
| Brighton Avalon, LLC |
| Brighton Solar Avalon, LLC |
| BSR Holdco, LLC |
| Burlington Solar Avalon, LLC |
| Cahill Park Solar, LLC |
| CG-N Affordable LLC |
| CG-N Affordable Manager LLC |
| CG-S Affordable LLC |
| CG-S Affordable Manager LLC |
| Clinton Green North, LLC |
| Clinton Green South, LLC |
| Clinton Green Theatre, LLC |
| CNH Solar Avalon, LLC |
| Courthouse Hill LLC |
| Crescent Financing, LLC |
| Crest Financing, L.P. |
| CVP II, LLC |
| Dermot Clinton Green, LLC |
| Doral AVB Member, LLC |
| Dublin Station Solar, LLC |
| Dublin Station II Solar, LLC |
| Eaves Artesia, L.P. |
| Eaves Burlington, LLC |
| Eaves Burlington Solar, LLC |

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| Eaves Creekside Solar, LLC |
| Eaves Dublin Solar, LLC |
| Eaves Fremont Solar, LLC |
| Eaves Mission Ridge Solar, LLC |
| Eaves OT Pasadena Solar, LLC |
| Eaves Pacifica Solar, LLC |
| Eaves Pleasanton Solar, LLC |
| Eaves Rancho Solar, LLC |
| Eaves Redmond Campus II, LLC |
| Eaves San Jose Solar, LLC |
| Eaves Union City Solar, LLC |
| Eaves Warner Center Solar, LLC |
| Eaves WC Solar, LLC |
| Eaves WV Solar, LLC |
| Edgewater Financing, LLC |
| Fairfax Towers Financing, L.P. |
| Foster City Solar, LLC |
| Garden City Apartments, LLC |
| Garden City SF, LLC |
| Garden City Townhomes, LLC |
| Hayes Valley, L.P. |
| Kanso Coral Way, LLC |
| Kanso Hillcrest GP, LLC |
| Kanso Hillcrest, L.P. |
| Kanso Parsippany Urban Renewal, LLC |
| Lakeway Castle Hills Blue, L.P. |
| Laurel Hill Private Sewer Treatment Facility, LLC |
| Legacy Holdings JV, LLC |
| Lexford Properties, L.P. |
| Maplewood Urban Renewal, LLC |
| Mark Pasadena Financing, L.P. |
| Marlborough Solar Avalon, LLC |
| Maynard Kanso, LLC |
| Mission Bay North Financing, L.P. |
| Monrovia Solar, LLC |
| Montville Urban Renewal, LLC |
| Morrison Park Solar, LLC |
| Mountain View Middlefield Solar, LLC |
| MVP I, LLC |
| NC Commons Solar, LLC |
| Newburyport Avalon, LLC |
| Newcastle Construction Management, LLC |
| Newcastle For Sale, LLC |
| Newcastle Joint Venture, LLC |
| Newcastle Multifamily Rental, LLC |
| North Andover Avalon, LLC |

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| North Andover II Avalon, LLC |
| North Bergen Residential Urban Renewal, LLC |
| North Bergen Retail Urban Renewal, LLC |
| North Point II Apartments, LLC |
| North Point II JV, LP |
| North Point II REIT, LLC |
| Northtown Multifamily, L.P. |
| Northtown Multifamily GP, LLC |
| Norwalk Retail, LLC |
| NYTA MF Investors, LLC |
| OEC Holdings LLC |
| PHVP I GP, LLC |
| PHVP I, LP |
| Pleasant Hill Manager, LLC |
| Pleasant Hill Transit Village Associates LLC |
| Plymouth Kanso, LLC |
| Post Road Iron Works Development, LLC |
| Princeton SC Residential Urban Renewal, LLC |
| Princeton Thanet Road Urban Renewal, LLC |
| Quincy Adams Avalon, LLC |
| Quincy Avalon, LLC |
| Ridgefield Park Urban Renewal, LLC |
| San Bruno III Financing, L.P. |
| Satori Frisco Blue, L.P. |
| Saugus Avalon, LLC |
| Saugus Avalon Retail, LLC |
| Saugus Avalon CP Retail, LLC |
| SF Bay Partners II GP, LLC |
| SF Bay Partners II TRS, LLC |
| Shady Grove Road Financing, LLC |
| Sheepshead Bay Road Lender, LLC |
| Sheepshead Bay Road Manager, LLC |
| Sheepshead Bay Road Owner, LLC |
| Sheepshead Bay Road Partner, LLC |
| Sheepshead Bay Road PM, LLC |
| Silicon Valley Financing, LLC |
| Smith Property Holdings Consulate L.L.C. |
| Smith Property Holdings Five (D.C.) L.P. |
| Smith Property Holdings One (D.C.) L.P. |
| Smith Property Holdings Reston Landing L.L.C. |
| Sudbury Land Avalon, LLC |
| Towson Circle North, LLC |
| Union Urban Renewal, LLC |
| Vale Frisco Blue, L.P. |
| Valet Waste Holdings, Inc. |
| Wesmont Station Residential I Urban Renewal, LLC |

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| Wesmont Station Residential II Urban Renewal, LLC |
| Wesmont Station Retail I Urban Renewal, LLC |
| Wesmont Station Retail II Urban Renewal, LLC |
| West LA Commons, LLC |
| Wharton Urban Renewal, LLC |
| Willow Glen Solar, LLC |
| Wimberly Blue, L.P. |
| WN Ridge I Solar, LLC |
| WN Ridge II Solar, LLC |
| Woburn Avalon, LLC |
| Woburn Solar, LLC |
| Woodland Hills Solar, LLC |

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**District of Columbia**

 4100 Massachusetts Avenue Associates, L.P.

**Maryland**

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|:---|
| Archstone |
| Archstone Multifamily Series I Trust |
| Avalon 4100 Massachusetts Avenue, Inc. |
| Avalon Acton, Inc. |
| Avalon at Chestnut Hill, Inc. |
| Avalon at Great Meadow, Inc. |
| Avalon BFG, Inc. |
| Avalon Chase Glen, Inc. |
| Avalon Chase Grove, Inc. |
| Avalon Chino Hills Manager, Inc. |
| Avalon Collateral, Inc. |
| Avalon Commons, Inc. |
| Avalon DownREIT V, Inc. |
| Avalon Fairway Hills I Associates |
| Avalon Fairway II, Inc. |
| Avalon Glendora Manager, Inc. |
| Avalon Grosvenor LLC |
| Avalon Hayes Valley Manager, Inc. |
| Avalon Mission Oaks Manager, Inc. |
| Avalon Natick, Inc. |
| Avalon Oaks, Inc. |
| Avalon Oaks West, Inc. |
| Avalon Promenade, Inc. |
| Avalon Public Market GP, Inc. |
| Avalon Symphony Woods, Inc. |
| Avalon Twinbrook Station, Inc. |
| Avalon West Hollywood Manager, Inc. |
| AvalonBay Assembly Row, Inc. |

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|:---|
| AvalonBay Grosvenor, Inc. |
| AvalonBay NYC Development, Inc. |
| AvalonBay Traville, LLC |
| AVB Development Transactions, Inc. |
| AVB NC Mezz QRS, Inc. |
| AVB NC QRS, Inc. |
| AVB Northborough, Inc. |
| AVB Realty Management Services, Inc. |
| AVB Service Provider, Inc. |
| Bay Asset Group, Inc. |
| Bay Development Partners, Inc. |
| Bay GP, Inc. |
| Brandywine Apartments of Maryland, LLC |
| California Multiple Financing, Inc. |
| California San Bruno III Financing, Inc. |
| CCC Service Provider, Inc. |
| Easton Avalon, Inc. |
| Georgia Avenue, Inc. |
| Hingham Shipyard Avalon II, Inc. |
| Juanita Construction, Inc. |
| Lexington Ridge-Avalon, Inc. |
| Milford Avalon, Inc. |
| New AVB REIT, Inc. |
| Norwood Avalon, Inc. |
| Pomorum Holdings, Inc. |
| Smith Realty Company |
| Sudbury Avalon, Inc. |

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**Massachusetts**

 855 Broadway Licensee, LLC <br> AvalonBay BFG Limited Partnership

**New Jersey**

 Town Cove Jersey City Urban Renewal, Inc.

**New York**&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

 Avalon Huntington Former S Corp

**Vermont**&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

 Pomorum Insurance LLC

**Virginia**

 Hillwood Square Mutual Association <br> Pomorum Renters Insurance Agency, LLC

## Exhibit 23.1

**Exhibit 23.1**

**Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm**

We consent to the incorporation by reference in the following Registration Statements:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1)Registration Statements and Related Prospectuses (Forms S-3 No. 333-277313 and No. 333-87063) of AvalonBay Communities, Inc., and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2)Registration Statements (Forms S-8 No. 333-216221, No. 333-161258, No. 333-16837, No. 333-115290 and 333-159420) pertaining to AvalonBay Communities, Inc.'s Deferred Compensation Plan, AvalonBay Communities, Inc. 2009 Stock Option and Incentive Plan and AvalonBay Communities, Inc. 1994 Stock Incentive Plan, as amended and restated, 1996 Non-Qualified Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 1994 Deferred Compensation Plan, and 2009 Stock Option and Incentive Plan, respectively,

of our reports dated February 27, 2026, with respect to the consolidated financial statements of AvalonBay Communities, Inc. and the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting of AvalonBay Communities, Inc. included in this Annual Report (Form 10-K) of AvalonBay Communities, Inc. for the year ended December 31, 2025.

/s/ Ernst & Young LLP

Tysons, Virginia

February 27, 2026

## Exhibit 31.1

**Exhibit 31.1**

**CERTIFICATION**

I, Benjamin W. Schall, certify that:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1.I have reviewed this annual report on Form 10-K of AvalonBay Communities, Inc.;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.The registrant's other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a - 15(e) and 15d - 15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a - 15(f) and 15d - 15(f)) for the registrant and have:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;a.Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;b.Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;c.Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;d.Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5.The registrant's other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's Board of Directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;a.All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;b.Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.

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|:---|:---|
| Date: February 27, 2026 | |
| | /s/ BENJAMIN W. SCHALL |
| | Benjamin W. Schall |
| | Chief Executive Officer and President |
| | (Principal Executive Officer) |

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## Exhibit 31.2

**Exhibit 31.2**

**CERTIFICATION**

I, Kevin P. O'Shea, certify that:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1.I have reviewed this annual report on Form 10-K of AvalonBay Communities, Inc.;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2.Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3.Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4.The registrant's other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a - 15(e) and 15d - 15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a - 15(f) and 15d - 15(f)) for the registrant and have:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;a.Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;b.Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;c.Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;d.Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5.The registrant's other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's Board of Directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;a.All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;b.Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.

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|:---|:---|
| Date: February 27, 2026 | |
| | /s/ KEVIN P. O'SHEA |
| | Kevin P. O'Shea |
| | Chief Financial Officer |
| | (Principal Financial Officer) |

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## Ex-32

**Exhibit 32**

**CERTIFICATION**

The undersigned officers of AvalonBay Communities, Inc. (the "Company") hereby certify that the Company's annual report on Form 10-K to which this certification is attached (the "Report"), as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof, fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d), as applicable, of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), and that the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| Date: February 27, 2026 | |
| | /s/ BENJAMIN W. SCHALL |
| | Benjamin W. Schall |
| | Chief Executive Officer and President |
| | (Principal Executive Officer) |

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| |
|:---|
| /s/ KEVIN P. O'SHEA |
| Kevin P. O'Shea |
| Chief Financial Officer |
| (Principal Financial Officer) |

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This certification is being furnished and not filed, and shall not be incorporated into any document for any purpose, under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or the Securities Act of 1933.

<br>