MITS Data Models

NMHC launched the Multifamily Information Transaction Standards (MITS) initiative to improve operating efficiencies for rental housing by developing data models and leveraging data exchange technologies. Through MITS, data transmission among software systems, both within and between organizations, is facilitated through Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) and Extensible Markup Language (XML) to allow systems to communicate in key operational areas.

RETTC is now working to modernize and update MITS by bringing together rental housing providers and suppliers to collaboratively identify opportunities for operational efficiency and transparency that benefit renters and housing affordability.

MITS is freely available for download and its use is completely voluntary.

The DRAFT MITS Marketing / ILS Version Update is released!

November 13, 2024

We officially enter the public review and comment phase of the MITS Marketing / ILS update from version 4.1 to version 5.0.   

The public review and comment period is open from November 13th until December 4th, 2024.  

Once the 3-week public review and comment period is complete, the feedback will be reviewed for  incorporation to the data models. Release of the final version is anticipated as early as mid-December but is contingent on input and feedback being addressed.

This draft version includes updated fee classifications and data model that support transparency in communicating the total cost of renting a home - including fees - to prospective and current residents.

Instructions for how to review the draft data model and provide feedback:  

1. Familiarize yourself with the Proposed Data Model

2. Download and review the technical documents and testing scenarios. (Right click on the links below and select "save link as" to download the files using Chrome or Firefox)

a. Property-Marketing/ILS 5.0 Draft Schema (XSD)

b. Property-Marketing/ILS 5.0 Draft Sample File (XML)

c. Property-Marketing/ILS 5.0 Draft Testing Scenarios (XLSX)

3. Please provide your feedback by close of business December 4th.

Submit Feedback

If you have any questions or comments unrelated to the draft data model, please email us at MITS@RETTC.org

 

Working Group Activity Updates – Property-Marketing/ILS version 5 DRAFT

October 16, 2024

A RETTC working group of rental housing providers, internet listing service (ILS) providers, property management software (PMS) providers, and other industry stakeholders has convened. The group is reviewing MITS Property – Marketing/ILS Version 4.1 to identify opportunities to broaden the data model’s scope related to rental housing fees. The review will propose updates to the model that support transparency in communicating the total cost of renting a home—including fees—to prospective and current residents.

To stay updated on our progress and provide feedback during the review and comment period planned for November, please bookmark and return to this page. To join our interest list and receive notification of the review and comment period directly to your in-box, please send an email request to MITS@rettc.org.

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