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10-K 1 cpt1231201710k.htm 10-K Document

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-K
(Mark One)
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ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2017
OR
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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: 1-12110
CAMDEN PROPERTY TRUST
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Texas
76-6088377
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
11 Greenway Plaza, Suite 2400
Houston, Texas
77046
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (713) 354-2500
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class
Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Shares of Beneficial Interest, $.01 par value
New York Stock Exchange
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 ý No ¨
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act.    Yes ¨ No ý
Indicate by check mark whether 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.    Yes ý No ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate website, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted 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 and post such files).    Yes ý No ¨
Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K (§229.405 of this chapter) is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K. ý
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If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected to not use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant of Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in the Rule 12b-2 of the Act).    Yes ¨ No ý
The aggregate market value of voting and non-voting common equity held by non-affiliates of the registrant was $7,420,664,859 based on a June 30, 2017 share price of $85.51 .
On February 9, 2018 , 92,720,729 common shares of the registrant were outstanding, net of treasury shares and shares held in our deferred compensation arrangements.
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
Portions of the registrant's Proxy Statement in connection with its Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held May 17, 2018 are incorporated by reference in Part III.

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PART I
Item 1. Business
General
Formed on May 25, 1993, Camden Property Trust, a Texas real estate investment trust (“REIT”), is primarily engaged in the ownership, management, development, redevelopment, acquisition, and construction of multifamily apartment communities. Unless the context requires otherwise, “we,” “our,” “us,” and the “Company” refer to Camden Property Trust and its consolidated subsidiaries. Our multifamily apartment communities are referred to as “communities,” “multifamily communities,” “properties,” or “multifamily properties” in the following discussion.
Our corporate offices are located at 11 Greenway Plaza, Suite 2400, Houston, Texas 77046 and our telephone number is (713) 354-2500. Our website is located at www.camdenliving.com. On our website we make available free of charge our annual, quarterly, and current reports, and amendments to such reports, filed or furnished pursuant to Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, as soon as reasonably practicable after we electronically file such material with, or furnish it to, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). We also make available, free of charge on our website, our Guidelines on Governance, Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, Code of Ethical Conduct for Senior Financial Officers, and the charters of each of our Audit, Compensation, and Nominating and Corporate Governance Committees. Copies are also available, without charge, from Investor Relations, 11 Greenway Plaza, Suite 2400, Houston, Texas 77046. References to our website in this report are provided as a convenience and do not constitute, and should not be viewed as, an incorporation by reference of the information contained on, or available through our website, and therefore such information should not be considered part of this report.
Our annual, quarterly, and current reports, proxy statements, and other information are electronically filed with the SEC. You may read and copy any materials we file with the SEC at the SEC’s Public Reference Room at 100 F Street, NE, Washington, D.C. 20549. Please contact the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330 for further information about the operation of the SEC’s Public Reference Room. The SEC also maintains a website at www.sec.gov which contains reports, proxy and information statements, and other information regarding issuers that file electronically with the SEC.
Narrative Description of Business
As of December 31, 2017 , we owned interests in, operated, or were developing 162 multifamily properties comprised of 55,143 apartment homes across the United States. Of the 162 properties, seven properties were under construction and will consist of a total of 2,110 apartment homes when completed. We also own land holdings which we may develop into multifamily communities in the future.
Operating and Business Strategy
We believe producing consistent earnings growth through property operations, development and acquisitions, achieving market balance, and recycling capital are crucial factors to our success. We rely heavily on our sophisticated property management capabilities and innovative operating strategies to help us maximize the earnings potential of our communities.
Real Estate Investments and Market Balance. We believe we are well positioned in our current markets and have the expertise to take advantage of new opportunities as they arise. These capabilities, combined with what we believe is a conservative financial structure, should allow us to concentrate our growth efforts toward selective opportunities to enhance our strategy of having a geographically diverse portfolio of assets which meet the requirements of our residents.
We continue to operate in our core markets which we believe provides an advantage due to economies of scale. We believe, where possible, it is best to operate with a strong base of properties in order to benefit from the personnel allocation and the market strength associated with managing multiple properties in the same market. However, consistent with our goal of generating sustained earnings growth, we intend to selectively dispose of properties and redeploy capital for various strategic reasons, including if we determine a property cannot meet our long-term earnings growth expectations.
We try to maximize capital appreciation of our properties by investing in markets characterized by conditions favorable to multifamily property appreciation. These markets generally feature the following:
Strong economic growth leading to household formation and job growth, which in turn should support higher demand for our apartments; and
An attractive quality of life, which may lead to higher demand and retention for our apartments and allow us to more readily increase rents.

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Subject to market conditions, we intend to continue to seek opportunities to develop, redevelop and acquire existing communities. We also intend to evaluate our operating property and land development portfolio and plan to continue our practice of selective dispositions as market conditions warrant and opportunities arise.
We expect to strengthen our capital and liquidity positions by continuing to focus on our core fundamentals which currently are generating positive cash flows from operations, maintaining appropriate debt levels and leverage ratios, and controlling overhead costs. We intend to meet our near-term liquidity requirements through a combination of one or more of the following: cash and cash equivalents, cash flows generated from operations, draws on our unsecured credit facility or other short-term borrowing, the use of debt and equity offerings under our automatic shelf registration statement, proceeds from property dispositions, equity issued from our 2017 at-the-market ("ATM") share offering program, other unsecured borrowings, or secured mortgages.
Sophisticated Property Management . We believe the depth of our organization enables us to deliver quality services, promote resident satisfaction, and retain residents, thereby increasing our operating revenues and reducing our operating expenses. We manage our properties utilizing a staff of professionals and support personnel, including certified property managers, experienced apartment managers and leasing agents, and trained apartment maintenance technicians. Our on-site personnel are trained to deliver high-quality services to our residents, and we strive to motivate our on-site employees through incentive compensation arrangements based upon property operational results, rental rate increases, occupancy levels, and level of new leases and lease renewals achieved.
Operations. We believe an intense focus on operations is necessary to realize consistent, sustained earnings growth. Ensuring resident satisfaction, increasing rents as market conditions allow, maximizing rent collections, maintaining property occupancy at optimal levels, and controlling operating costs comprise our principal strategies to maximize property financial results. We believe our web-based property management and revenue management systems strengthen on-site operations and allow us to quickly adjust rental rates as local market conditions change. Lease terms are generally staggered based on vacancy exposure by apartment type so lease expirations are matched to each property's seasonal rental patterns. We generally offer leases ranging from six to eighteen months with individual property marketing plans structured to respond to local market conditions. In addition, we conduct ongoing customer service surveys to help ensure timely response to residents' changing needs and a high level of satisfaction.
Investments in Joint Ventures. We have entered into, and may continue in the future to enter into, joint ventures or partnerships, including limited liability companies, through which we own an indirect economic interest in less than 100% of the community or land owned by the joint venture or partnership. We currently have three discretionary investment Funds (the “Funds”), two of which are closed to future investments, and the third of which we formed in March 2015 for future multifamily investments of up to $450 million. See Note 8, “Investments in Joint Ventures,” and Note 14, “Commitments and Contingencies,” in the notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for further discussion of our investments in joint ventures.
Competition
There are numerous housing alternatives which compete with our communities in attracting residents. Our properties compete directly with other multifamily properties as well as condominiums, single-family homes, third-party providers of short-term rentals and serviced apartments, which are available for rent or purchase in the markets in which our communities are located. This competitive environment could have a material adverse effect on our ability to lease apartment homes at our present properties or any newly developed or acquired property, as well as on the rents realized.
Employees
At December 31, 2017 , we had approximately 1,600 employees, including executive, administrative, and community personnel.
Qualification as a Real Estate Investment Trust
As of December 31, 2017 , we met the qualification of a REIT under Sections 856-860 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”). As a result, we, with the exception of our taxable REIT subsidiaries, will not be subject to federal income tax to the extent we continue to meet certain requirements of the Code.
Item 1A. Risk Factors
In addition to the other information contained in this Form 10-K, the following risk factors should be considered carefully in evaluating our business. Our business, financial condition, or results of operations could be materially adversely affected by any of these risks.

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Risks Associated with Capital Markets, Credit Markets, and Real Estate
Volatility in capital and credit markets, or other unfavorable changes in economic conditions, either nationally or regionally in one or more of the markets in which we operate, could adversely impact us .
The capital and credit markets are subject to volatility and disruption. We therefore may not be able to obtain new debt financing or refinance our existing debt on favorable terms or at all, which would adversely affect our liquidity, our ability to make distributions to shareholders, acquire assets and continue our development activities. Other weakened economic conditions, including job losses, high unemployment levels, stock market volatility, and uncertainty about the future, could adversely affect rental rates and occupancy levels. Unfavorable changes in economic conditions may have a material adverse impact on our cash flows and operating results.
Additional key economic risks which may adversely affect conditions in the markets in which we operate include the following:
local conditions, such as an oversupply of apartments or other housing available for rent, or a reduction in demand for apartments in the area;
declines in the financial condition of our residents, which may make it more difficult for us to collect rents from some residents;
declines in market rental rates;
low mortgage interest rates and home pricing, making alternative housing more affordable;
government or builder incentives which enable home buyers to put little or no money down, making alternative housing options more attractive;
regional economic downturns, including, but not limited to, business layoffs, downsizing and increased unemployment, which may impact one or more of our geographical markets; and
increased operating costs, if these costs cannot be passed through to our residents.
Short-term leases expose us to the effects of declining market rents .
Our apartment leases are generally for a term of eighteen months or less. As these leases typically 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 apartments or increase or maintain rental income .
There are numerous housing alternatives which compete with our properties in attracting residents. Our properties compete directly with other multifamily properties, condominiums, single-family homes, third-party providers of short-term rentals and serviced apartments, which are available for rent or purchase in the markets in which our properties are located. This competitive environment could have a material adverse effect on our ability to lease apartment homes at our present properties or any newly developed or acquired property, as well as on the rents realized.
We face risks associated with land holdings and related activities .
We hold land for future development and may in the future acquire additional land holdings. The risks inherent in purchasing, owning, and developing land increase as demand for apartments, or rental rates, decrease. Real estate markets are highly uncertain and, as a result, the value of undeveloped land may fluctuate significantly. In addition, carrying costs can be significant and can result in losses or reduced profitability. As a result, we hold certain land, and may in the future acquire additional land, in our development pipeline at a cost we may not be able to fully recover or at a cost which may preclude us from developing a profitable multifamily community. If there are subsequent changes in the fair market value of our land holdings which we determine is less than the carrying basis of our land holdings reflected in our financial statements plus estimated costs to sell, we may be required to take future impairment charges which would reduce our net income.
Potential reforms to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac could adversely affect us .
There is significant uncertainty surrounding the futures of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Through their lender originator networks, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are significant lenders both to us and to buyers of our properties. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have a mandate to support multifamily housing through their financing activities and any changes to their mandates, further reductions in their size or the scale of their activities, or loss of their key personnel could have a significant adverse impact on us and may, among other things, lead to lower values for our assets and higher interest rates on our

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borrowings. Fannie Mae's and Freddie Mac's regulator has set overall volume limits on most of Fannie Mae's and Freddie Mac's lending activities. The regulator in the future could require Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to focus more of their lending activities on small borrowers or properties the regulator deems affordable, which may or may not include our assets, which could also adversely impact us. In addition, the members of the current Presidential administration and House and Senate banking committees have announced the reform of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac is a priority, and there is uncertainty regarding the impact of these actions on us and buyers of our properties.
Risks Associated with Our Operations
Development, redevelopment and construction risks could impact our profitability .
We intend to continue to develop, redevelop and construct multifamily apartment communities for our portfolio. In 2018, we expect to incur costs between approximately $140 million and $160 million related to the construction of seven consolidated projects. Additionally, during 2018, we expect to incur costs between approximately $45 million and $55 million related to the start of new development activities, between approximately $37 million and $41 million related to repositions and revenue enhancing expenditures of existing properties and between approximately $28 million and $32 million in extensive redevelopment expenditures of existing properties. Our development, redevelopment and construction activities may be exposed to a number of risks which may increase our construction costs and decrease our profitability, including the following:
inability to obtain, or delays in obtaining, necessary zoning, land-use, building, occupancy, and other required permits and authorizations;
increased materials and labor costs, problems with contractors or subcontractors, or other costs including those costs due to errors and omissions which occur in the design or construction process;
inability to obtain financing with favorable terms;
inability to complete construction and lease-up of a community on schedule;
forecasted occupancy and rental rates may differ from the actual results; and
the incurrence of costs related to the abandonment of development opportunities which we have pursued and subsequently deemed unfeasible.
Our inability to successfully implement our development, redevelopment and construction strategy could adversely affect our results of operations and our ability to satisfy our financial obligations and pay distributions to shareholders.
One of our wholly-owned subsidiaries is engaged in the business of providing general contracting services under construction contracts entered into between it and third parties (which may include our nonconsolidated affiliates). The terms of those construction contracts generally require this subsidiary to estimate the time and costs to complete a project to calculate the cost plus margin for the project fee, but not to exceed a maximum amount, and to assume the risk when these estimates may be greater than anticipated. As a result, profitability on those contracts is dependent on the ability to accurately predict such factors. The time and costs necessary to complete a project may be affected by a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, those listed above, many of which are beyond this subsidiary’s control. In addition, the terms of those contracts generally require this subsidiary to warrant its work for a period of time during which it may be required to repair, replace, or rebuild non-conforming work. Further, trailing liabilities, based on various legal theories such as claims of negligent construction, may result from such projects, and these trailing liabilities may go on for a number of years depending on the length of the statute of repose in the applicable jurisdictions.
Investments through joint ventures and discretionary funds involve risks not present in investments in which we are the sole investor .
We have invested and may continue to invest as a joint venture partner in joint ventures. These investments involve risks, including, but not limited to, the possibility the other joint venture partner may: have business goals which are inconsistent with ours, possess the ability to take or force action or withhold consent contrary to our requests, or become insolvent and require us to assume and fulfill the joint venture’s financial obligations. We and our joint venture partners may each have the right to initiate a buy-sell arrangement, which could cause us to sell our interest, or acquire a joint venture partner’s interest, at a time when we otherwise would not have entered into such a transaction. Each joint venture agreement is individually negotiated, and our ability to operate, finance, or dispose of a community in our sole discretion may be limited to varying degrees depending on the terms of the applicable joint venture agreement. The risks associated with our discretionary Funds, which we manage as the general partner and advisor, include, but are not limited to, the following:
one of our wholly-owned subsidiaries is the general partner of the Funds and has unlimited liability for the third-party debts, obligations, and liabilities of the Funds pursuant to partnership law;

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investors in the Funds (other than us), by majority vote, may remove our subsidiary as the general partner of the Funds with or without cause and the Funds’ advisory boards, by a majority vote of their members, may remove our subsidiary as the general partner of the Funds at any time for cause;
while we have broad discretion to manage the Funds and make investment decisions on behalf of the Funds, the investors or the Funds' advisory boards must approve certain matters, and as a result we may be unable to make certain investments or implement certain decisions on behalf of the Funds which we consider beneficial;
our ability to dispose of all or a portion of our investments in the Funds is subject to significant restrictions; and
we may be liable if the Funds fail to comply with various tax or other regulatory matters.
Competition could adversely affect our ability to acquire properties .
We expect other real estate investors, including insurance companies, pension and investment funds, private investors, and other multifamily REITs, will compete with us to acquire additional operating properties. This competition could increase prices for the type of properties we would likely pursue and adversely affect our ability to acquire these properties or achieve the expected profitability of such properties upon acquisition.
Our acquisition strategy may not produce the cash flows expected .
We may acquire additional operating properties on a selective basis. Our acquisition activities are subject to a number of risks, including, but not limited to, the following:
we may not be able to successfully integrate acquired properties into our existing operations;
our estimates of the costs, if any, of repositioning or redeveloping the acquired property may prove inaccurate;
the expected occupancy, rental rates and operating expenses may differ from the actual results;
we may not be able to obtain adequate financing; and
we may not be able to identify suitable candidates on terms acceptable to us and may not achieve expected returns or other benefits as a result of integration challenges, such as personnel and technology.
Failure to qualify as a REIT could have adverse consequences .

We may not continue to qualify as a REIT in the future. Also, the Internal Revenue Service may challenge our qualification as a REIT for prior years.

For any taxable year we fail to qualify as a REIT and do not qualify under statutory relief provisions:
we would be subject to federal income tax on our taxable income at regular corporate rates including, for taxable years ended before January 1, 2018, any applicable alternative minimum tax;
we would be disqualified from treatment as a REIT for the four taxable years following the year in which we failed to qualify, thereby reducing our net income, including any distributions to shareholders, as we would be required to pay significant income taxes for the year or years involved; and
our ability to expand our business and raise capital would be impaired, which may adversely affect the value of our common shares.

We may face other tax liabilities in the future which may impact our cash flow. These potential tax liabilities may be calculated on our income or property values at either the corporate or individual property levels. Any additional tax expense incurred would decrease the cash available for cash distributions to our common shareholders and non-controlling interest holders. Additionally, in order for us to continue to qualify as a REIT we must meet a number of organizational and operational requirements, including a requirement to distribute annual dividends to our shareholders equal to a minimum of 90% of our adjusted taxable income.
Tax laws have recently changed and may continue to change at any time, and any such legislative or other actions could have a negative effect on us .
The 2017 Tax Act was signed into law on December 22, 2017. The law includes significant changes to the U.S. corporate income tax system, including a Federal corporate rate reduction from 35% to 21% for non-REIT "C" corporations, which may cause investors to perceive investments in REITs to be less attractive than investments in the stock of non-REIT "C" corporations. The law also includes limitations on the deductibility of executive compensation, which may result in our being

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required to pay higher dividends to continue to qualify as a REIT at a time and in an amount that otherwise may not be in the best interest for us or our shareholders.
In addition, tax laws remain under constant review by persons involved in the legislative process, at the Internal Revenue Service and the U.S. Department of Treasury, and by various state and local tax authorities. Changes to tax laws, regulations, or administrative interpretations, which may be applied retroactively could adversely affect us in a number of additional ways, including making it more difficult or more costly for us to qualify as a REIT or decreasing real estate values generally.
We cannot predict the full impact of the 2017 Tax Act or whether, when, in what forms, or with what effective dates the tax laws, regulations and administrative interpretations applicable to us or our shareholders may be further changed. Any of these matters may significantly affect our liquidity and results of operations, as well as the value of our shares.
Litigation risks could affect our business .
As a publicly-traded owner, manager and developer of multifamily properties, we may incur liability based on various conditions at our properties and the buildings thereon, and we also have become and in the future may become involved in legal proceedings, including consumer, employment, tort or commercial litigation, which if decided adversely to or settled by us, and not adequately covered by insurance, could result in liability which is material to our financial condition or results of operations.
Damage from catastrophic weather and other natural events could result in losses .
A certain number of our properties are located in areas that have experienced and may in the future experience catastrophic weather and other natural events from time to time, including fires, snow or ice storms, windstorms, tornadoes, hurricanes, earthquakes, flooding or other severe weather. These adverse weather or natural events could cause substantial damages or losses to our properties which could exceed our insurance coverage. In the event of a loss in excess of insured limits, we could lose our capital invested in the affected property, anticipated future revenue from the property, and could also continue to be obligated to repay any mortgage indebtedness or other obligations related to the property. Any such loss could materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.
A cybersecurity incident and other technology disruptions could negatively impact our business .
We use technology in substantially all aspects of our business operations. We also use mobile devices, social networking, outside vendors and other online activities to connect with our employees, suppliers and residents. Such uses and the on-going advancement in technology give rise to potential cybersecurity risks with increasing sophistication, including but not limited to, security breach, espionage, system disruption, theft and inadvertent release of confidential information. Our business involves the storage and transmission of numerous classes of sensitive and confidential information and intellectual property, including residents' and suppliers' personal information, private information about employees, and financial and strategic information about us. Further, as we pursue our strategy to grow through acquisitions and developments and to pursue new initiatives to improve our operations, we are also expanding our information technologies, resulting in a larger technological presence and corresponding exposure to cybersecurity risk. If we fail to assess and identify cybersecurity risks associated with our operations, we may become increasingly vulnerable to such risks and may be liable for the consequential litigation and remediation costs. Additionally, the measures we have implemented to prevent security breaches and cyber incidents may not be effective and there can be no complete assurance of prevention or anticipation of such incidents. The theft, destruction, loss, misappropriation, or release of sensitive data, confidential information or intellectual property, or interference with our information technology systems or the technology systems of third parties on which we rely could result in business disruption, negative publicity, brand damage, violation of privacy laws, loss of residents, potential liability and competitive disadvantage, any of which could result in a material adverse effect on our financial condition or results of operations.
Our third-party service providers are primarily responsible for the security of their own information technology environments and in certain instances, we rely significantly on third-party service providers to supply and store our sensitive data in a secure manner. All of these third parties face potential risks relating to cybersecurity similar to ours which could disrupt their businesses and therefore adversely impact us. While we provide guidance and specific requirements in some cases, we do not directly control any of these parties' information technology security operations, or the amount of investment they place in guarding against cybersecurity threats. Accordingly, we are subject to any flaws in or breaches to their information technology systems or those which they operate for us, which could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition or results of operations.

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Risks Associated with Our Indebtedness and Financing
We have significant debt, which could have adverse consequences .
As of December 31, 2017 , we had outstanding debt of approximately $2.2 billion . This indebtedness could have adverse consequences, including, but not limited to, the following:
if a property is mortgaged to secure payment of indebtedness, and if we are unable to meet our mortgage obligations, we could sustain a loss as a result of foreclosure on the mortgaged property;
our vulnerability to general adverse economic and industry conditions is increased; and
our flexibility in planning for, or reacting to, changes in business and industry conditions is limited.
The mortgages on our properties subject to secured debt, our unsecured credit facilities, and the indenture under which our unsecured 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 provisions could limit our financial flexibility. A default in these provisions, if uncured, could require us to repay the indebtedness before the scheduled maturity date, which could adversely affect our liquidity and increase our financing costs.
Insufficient cash flows could limit our ability to make required payments for debt obligations or pay distributions to shareholders .
Substantially all of our income is derived from rental and other income from our multifamily communities. As a result, our performance depends in large part on our ability to collect rent from residents, which could be negatively affected by a number of factors, including, but not limited to, the following:
delay in resident lease commencements;
decline in occupancy;
failure of residents to make rental payments when due;
the attractiveness of our properties to residents and potential residents;
our ability to adequately manage and maintain our communities;
competition from other available apartments and housing alternatives;
changes in market rents; and
increases in operating expenses.
Cash flow could be insufficient to meet required payments of principal and interest with respect to debt financing. In order for us to continue to qualify as a REIT we must meet a number of organizational and operational requirements, including a requirement to distribute annual dividends to our shareholders equal to a minimum of 90% of our adjusted taxable income. This requirement limits the cash available to meet required principal payments on our debt.
Issuances of additional debt may adversely impact our financial condition .
Our capital requirements depend on numerous factors, including the rental and occupancy rates of our multifamily properties, minimum dividend requirements to our equity holders, development, redevelopment and other capital expenditures, costs of operations, and potential acquisitions. If our capital requirements vary materially from our plans, we may require additional financing earlier than anticipated. If we issue more debt, we could become more leveraged, resulting in increased risk of default on our obligations and an increase in our debt service requirements, both of which could adversely affect our financial condition and ability to access debt and equity capital markets in the future.
We may be unable to renew, repay, or refinance our outstanding debt .
We are subject to the risk indebtedness on our properties or our unsecured indebtedness will not be renewed, repaid, or refinanced when due or the terms of any renewal or refinancing will not be as favorable as the existing terms of such indebtedness. If we are unable to refinance our indebtedness on acceptable terms, or at all, we might be forced to dispose of one or more of the properties on disadvantageous terms, which might result in losses to us. Such losses could have a material adverse effect on us and our ability to pay amounts due on our debt and make distributions to our shareholders. Furthermore, if a property is mortgaged to secure payment of indebtedness and we are unable to meet mortgage payments, the mortgagee could foreclose on the property, appoint a receiver and exercise rights under an assignment of rents and leases, or pursue other

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remedies, all with a consequent loss of our revenues and asset value. Foreclosures could also create taxable income without accompanying cash proceeds, thereby hindering our ability to meet the REIT distribution requirements of the Code.
We may be adversely affected by changes in LIBOR reporting practices or the method in which LIBOR is determined .
Our unsecured credit facilities and fair value of derivative instruments are indexed to the London Interbank Offered Rate ("LIBOR"). On July 27, 2017, the Financial Conduct Authority (the "FCA") announced its intention to phase out LIBOR rates by the end of 2021. It is not possible to predict the further effect of the rules of the FCA, any changes in the methods by which LIBOR is determined, or any other reforms to LIBOR which may be enacted in the United Kingdom, the European Union or elsewhere. Any such developments may cause LIBOR to perform differently than in the past, or cease to exist. In addition, any other legal or regulatory changes made by the FCA, ICE Benchmark Administration Limited, the European Money Markets Institute (formerly Euribor-EBF), the European Commission or any other successor governance or oversight body, or future changes adopted by such body, in the method by which LIBOR is determined or the transition from LIBOR to a successor benchmark may result in, among other things, a sudden or prolonged increase or decrease in LIBOR, a delay in the publication of LIBOR, trigger changes in the rules or methodologies in LIBOR discouraging market participants from continuing to administer or to participate in LIBOR's determination, and, in certain situations, could result in LIBOR no longer being determined and published. If a published U.S. dollar LIBOR rate is unavailable after 2021, the interest rates on our debt which is indexed to LIBOR will be determined using various alternative methods, any of which may result in interest obligations which are more than or do not otherwise correlate over time with the payments that would have been made on such debt if U.S. dollar LIBOR was available in its current form. Further, the same costs and risks which may lead to the discontinuation or unavailability of U.S. dollar LIBOR may make one or more of the alternative methods impossible or impracticable to determine. Any of these proposals or consequences could have a material adverse effect on our financing costs.
Rising interest rates could both increase our borrowing costs, thereby adversely affecting our cash flows and the amounts available for distribution to our shareholders, and decrease our share price, if investors seek higher yields through other investments .
We have mortgage debt with varying interest rates dependent upon various market indexes. In addition, we have an unsecured credit facility bearing interest at variable rates on all amounts drawn. We may incur additional variable rate debt in the future. Increases in interest rates would increase our interest expense, unless we make arrangements which hedge the risk of rising interest rates, and would increase the costs of refinancing existing debt and of issuing new debt. Accordingly, higher interest rates would adversely affect cash flow, net income, and cash available for payment of our debt obligations and distributions to shareholders.
An environment of rising interest rates could also lead holders of our securities to seek higher yields through other investments, which could adversely affect the market price of our shares. One of the factors which may influence the price of our stock in public markets is the annual distribution rate we pay as compared with the yields on alternative investments.
Failure to hedge effectively against interest rates may adversely affect results of operations .
From time-to-time, we may seek to manage our exposure to interest rate volatility by using interest rate hedging arrangements for debt instruments and future debt issuances. These agreements involve risks, such as the risk the counterparties may fail to honor their obligations under these arrangements, and these arrangements may not be effective in reducing our exposure to interest rate changes. Failure to hedge effectively against interest rate changes could have a material adverse effect on us and our ability to make distributions to our shareholders and pay amounts due on our debt.
Failure to maintain our current credit ratings could adversely affect our cost of funds, related margins, liquidity, and access to capital markets .
Moody’s, Fitch, and Standard & Poor's, the major debt rating agencies, routinely evaluate our debt and have given us ratings of A3 with stable outlook, A- with stable outlook, and BBB+ with stable outlook, respectively , on our senior unsecured debt. These ratings are based on a number of factors, which include their assessment of our financial strength, liquidity, capital structure, asset quality, and sustainability of cash flow and earnings. Due to changes in market conditions, 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.
Risks Associated with Our Shares
Share ownership limits and our ability to issue additional equity securities may prevent takeovers beneficial to shareholders .
For us to maintain our qualification as a REIT, we must have 100 or more shareholders during the year and not more than 50% in value of our outstanding shares may be owned, directly or indirectly, by five or fewer individuals. As defined for federal

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income tax purposes, the term “individuals” includes a number of specified entities. To minimize the possibility of us failing to qualify as a REIT under this test, our declaration of trust includes restrictions on transfers of our shares and ownership limits. The ownership limits, as well as our ability to issue other classes of equity securities, may delay, defer, or prevent a change in control. These provisions may also deter tender offers for our common shares which may be attractive to you or limit your opportunity to receive a premium for your shares which might otherwise exist if a third party were attempting to effect a change in control transaction.
Our share price will fluctuate .
The market price and trading volume of our common shares are subject to fluctuation due to general market conditions, the risks discussed in this report and other matters, including, but not limited to, the following:
operating results which vary from the expectations of securities analysts and investors;
investor interest in our property portfolio;
the reputation and performance of REITs;
the attractiveness of REITs as compared to other investment vehicles;
the results of our financial condition and operations;
the perception of our growth and earnings potential;
minimum dividend requirements;
increases in market interest rates, which may lead purchasers of our common shares to demand a higher yield; and
changes in financial markets and national and regional economic and general market conditions.
The form, timing and amount of dividend distributions in future periods may vary and be impacted by economic and other considerations .
The form, timing and amount of dividend distributions will be declared at the discretion of our Board of Trust Managers 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 Trust Managers may consider relevant. The Board of Trust Managers may modify the form, timing and amount of dividends from time to time.
Item 1B. Unresolved Staff Comments
None.
Item 2. Properties
The Properties
Our properties typically consist of mid-rise buildings or two and three story buildings in a landscaped setting, as well as high-rise buildings, and provide residents with a variety of amenities common to multifamily rental properties.
Operating Properties (including properties held through unconsolidated joint ventures)
The 155 operating properties in which we owned interests and operated at December 31, 2017 averaged 957 square feet of living area per apartment home. For the year ended December 31, 2017 , no single operating property accounted for greater than 1.6% of our total revenues. Our stabilized operating properties had a weighted average occupancy rate of approximately 95% for each of the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016 , and an average monthly rental revenue per apartment home of $1,447 and $1,405 for the same periods, respectively. Resident lease terms generally range from six to eighteen months. At December 31, 2017 , 140 of our operating properties had over 200 apartment homes, with the largest having 904 apartment homes. Our operating properties have an average age of 13 years and were constructed and placed in service as follows:
Year Placed in Service
Number of Operating Properties
2013-2017
21
2008-2012
31
2003-2007
28
1998-2002
40
1993-1997
26
Prior to 1993
9

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Property Table
The following table sets forth information with respect to our 155 operating properties at December 31, 2017 :
OPERATING PROPERTIES
Property and Location
Year Placed
in Service
Average Apartment
Size (Sq. Ft.)
Number of
Apartments
2017 Average
Occupancy  (1)
2017 Average
Monthly Rental
Rate per
Apartment (2)
ARIZONA
Phoenix/Scottsdale
Camden Chandler
2016
1,146

380
92.6
%
$
1,307

Camden Copper Square
2000
786

332
95.0

1,110

Camden Foothills
2014
1,032

220
95.3

1,533

Camden Hayden
2015
1,043

234
94.5

1,435

Camden Legacy
1996
1,067

428
95.7

1,203

Camden Montierra
1999
1,071

249
96.1

1,290

Camden Pecos Ranch
2001
924

272
95.8

1,054

Camden San Marcos
1995
984

320
95.7

1,175

Camden San Paloma
1993/1994
1,042

324
96.2

1,192

Camden Sotelo
2008/2012
1,303

170
94.4

1,474

CALIFORNIA
Los Angeles/Orange County
Camden Crown Valley
2001
1,009
380
96.2

2,000

Camden Glendale
2015
882
303
93.9

2,236

Camden Harbor View
2004
981
546
95.5

2,526

Camden Main and Jamboree
2008
1,011
290
96.4

2,075

Camden Martinique
1986
795
714
95.3

1,720

Camden Sea Palms
1990
891
138
95.2

2,003

The Camden (3)
2016
768
287
93.7

3,099

San Diego/Inland Empire
Camden Landmark
2006
982
469
94.3

1,557

Camden Old Creek
2007
1,037
350
96.0

2,032

Camden Sierra at Otay Ranch
2003
962
422
95.6

1,867

Camden Tuscany
2003
896
160
96.2

2,569

Camden Vineyards
2002
1,053
264
96.1

1,617

COLORADO
Denver
Camden Belleview Station
2009
888
270
95.5

1,409

Camden Caley
2000
925
218
96.0

1,402

Camden Denver West
1997
1,015
320
95.1

1,627

Camden Flatirons
2015
960
424
95.3

1,524

Camden Highlands Ridge
1996
1,149
342
95.6

1,653

Camden Interlocken
1999
1,010
340
96.1

1,517

Camden Lakeway
1997
932
451
95.4

1,464

Camden Lincoln Station (3)
2017
844
267
94.8

1,523

WASHINGTON DC METRO
Camden Ashburn Farm
2000
1,062
162
94.4

1,631

Camden College Park
2008
942
508
95.2

1,554


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OPERATING PROPERTIES
Property and Location
Year Placed
in Service
Average Apartment
Size (Sq. Ft.)
Number of
Apartments
2017 Average
Occupancy  (1)
2017 Average
Monthly Rental
Rate per
Apartment (2)
Camden Dulles Station
2009
978
382
96.9
%
$
1,667

Camden Fair Lakes
1999
1,056
530
96.5

1,762

Camden Fairfax Corner
2006
934
489
96.6

1,826

Camden Fallsgrove
2004
996
268
95.2

1,743

Camden Grand Parc
2002
674
105
96.9

2,447

Camden Lansdowne
2002
1,006
690
95.5

1,533

Camden Largo Town Center
2000/2007
1,027
245
94.7

1,646

Camden Monument Place
2007
856
368
96.7

1,554

Camden NoMa
2014
770
321
94.7

2,217

Camden NoMa II (4)
2017
759
405
Lease-Up

2,356

Camden Potomac Yard
2008
835
378
95.1

1,977

Camden Roosevelt
2003
856
198
91.5

2,708

Camden Russett
2000
992
426
94.9

1,453

Camden Silo Creek
2004
975
284
96.4

1,511

Camden South Capitol (5)
2013
821
281
95.5

2,196

FLORIDA
Southeast Florida
Camden Aventura
1995
1,108
379
95.7

1,948

Camden Boca Raton
2014
843
261
95.1

1,946

Camden Brickell
2003
937
405
96.1

2,052

Camden Doral
1999
1,120
260
96.4

1,883

Camden Doral Villas
2000
1,253
232
96.3

2,013

Camden Las Olas
2004
1,043
420
96.4

2,051

Camden Plantation
1997
1,201
502
96.0

1,639

Camden Portofino
1995
1,112
322
95.5

1,669

Orlando
Camden Hunter’s Creek
2000
1,075
270
96.7

1,329

Camden Lago Vista
2005
955
366
96.0

1,210

Camden LaVina
2012
970
420
96.3

1,234

Camden Lee Vista
2000
937
492
97.0

1,152

Camden Orange Court
2008
817
268
95.9

1,324

Camden Town Square
2012
986
438
97.0

1,278

Camden Waterford Lakes (5)
2014
971
300
95.3

1,354

Camden World Gateway
2000
979
408
96.9

1,217

Tampa/St. Petersburg
Camden Bay
1997/2001
943

760
95.2

1,134

Camden Montague
2012
975

192
96.4

1,270

Camden Preserve
1996
942

276
96.0

1,347

Camden Royal Palms
2006
1,017

352
96.3

1,155

Camden Visconti (5)
2007
1,125

450
95.5

1,309

Camden Westchase Park
2012
992

348
95.9

1,377


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OPERATING PROPERTIES
Property and Location
Year Placed
in Service
Average Apartment
Size (Sq. Ft.)
Number of
Apartments
2017 Average
Occupancy  (1)
2017 Average
Monthly Rental
Rate per
Apartment (2)
GEORGIA
Atlanta
Camden Brookwood
2002
912

359
96.6
%
$
1,323

Camden Buckhead Square
2015
827

250
93.1

1,604

Camden Creekstone
2002
990

223
96.2

1,265

Camden Deerfield
2000
1,187

292
95.1

1,347

Camden Dunwoody
1997
1,007

324
96.8

1,279

Camden Fourth Ward
2014
847

276
96.7

1,631

Camden Midtown Atlanta
2001
935

296
95.3

1,427

Camden Paces
2015
1,407

379
95.2

2,565

Camden Peachtree City
2001
1,027

399
95.0

1,266

Camden Phipps (5)
1996
1,018

234
96.0

1,502

Camden Shiloh
1999/2002
1,143

232
96.5

1,210

Camden St. Clair
1997
999

336
95.8

1,278

Camden Stockbridge
2003
1,009

304
95.5

999

Camden Vantage
2010
901

592
96.3

1,347

NORTH CAROLINA
Charlotte
Camden Ballantyne
1998
1,048

400
95.8

1,250

Camden Cotton Mills
2002
905

180
96.0

1,450

Camden Dilworth
2006
857

145
95.8

1,431

Camden Fairview
1983
1,036

135
96.7

1,152

Camden Foxcroft
1979
940

156
95.6

1,025

Camden Foxcroft II
1985
874

100
95.7

1,128

Camden Gallery (3)
2017
743

323
96.4

1,396

Camden Grandview
2000
1,059

266
94.7

1,636

Camden Sedgebrook
1999
972

368
95.9

1,092

Camden South End
2003
882

299
96.6

1,370

Camden Southline (5)
2015
831

266
95.3

1,499

Camden Stonecrest
2001
1,098

306
95.3

1,287

Camden Touchstone
1986
899

132
95.9

1,019

Raleigh
Camden Asbury Village (5)
2009
1,009

350
95.1

1,143

Camden Crest
2001
1,013

438
95.4

1,007

Camden Governor’s Village
1999
1,046

242
94.8

1,060

Camden Lake Pine
1999
1,066

446
95.0

1,098

Camden Manor Park
2006
966

484
95.0

1,048

Camden Overlook
2001
1,060

320
95.6

1,204

Camden Reunion Park
2000/2004
972

420
93.1

981

Camden Westwood
1999
1,027

354
92.6

1,040


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OPERATING PROPERTIES
Property and Location
Year Placed
in Service
Average Apartment
Size (Sq. Ft.)
Number of
Apartments
2017 Average
Occupancy  (1)
2017 Average
Monthly Rental
Rate per
Apartment (2)
TEXAS
Austin
Camden Amber Oaks (5)
2009
862

348
95.5
%
$
1,069

Camden Amber Oaks II (5)
2012
910

244
96.1

1,130

Camden Brushy Creek (5)
2008
882

272
96.2

1,136

Camden Cedar Hills
2008
911

208
96.1

1,243

Camden Gaines Ranch
1997
955

390
96.5

1,371

Camden Huntingdon
1995
903

398
95.4

1,124

Camden La Frontera
2015
901

300
95.7

1,218

Camden Lamar Heights
2015
838

314
95.4

1,463

Camden Shadow Brook (5)
2009
909

496
95.4

1,135

Camden Stoneleigh
2001
908

390
96.0

1,222

Corpus Christi
Camden Breakers
1996
868

288
91.7

1,098

Camden Copper Ridge
1986
775

344
91.9

853

Camden South Bay (5)
2007
1,055

270
93.7

1,205

Dallas/Fort Worth
Camden Addison
1996
942

456
95.7

1,183

Camden Belmont
2010/2012
945

477
95.6

1,443

Camden Buckingham
1997
919

464
95.7

1,191

Camden Centreport
1997
911

268
96.8

1,135

Camden Cimarron
1992
772

286
96.0

1,162

Camden Design District (5)
2009
939

355
95.0

1,368

Camden Farmers Market
2001/2005
932

904
95.2

1,324

Camden Henderson
2012
967

106
94.6

1,551

Camden Legacy Creek
1995
831

240
96.4

1,234

Camden Legacy Park
1996
871

276
96.3

1,239

Camden Panther Creek (5)
2009
946

295
95.2

1,201

Camden Riverwalk (5)
2008
982

600
95.6

1,413

Camden Valley Park
1986
743

516
96.0

1,073

Camden Victory Park (3)
2016
861

423
93.6

1,583

Houston
Camden City Centre
2007
932

379
92.8

1,477

Camden City Centre II
2013
868

268
93.2

1,536

Camden Cypress Creek (5)
2009
993

310
95.0

1,230

Camden Downs at Cinco Ranch (5)
2004
1,075

318
93.7

1,227

Camden Grand Harbor (5)
2008
959

300
95.6

1,158

Camden Greenway
1999
861

756
95.4

1,363

Camden Heights (5)
2004
927

352
95.3

1,458

Camden Holly Springs
1999
934

548
93.1

1,194

Camden Midtown
1999
844

337
93.5

1,552

Camden Northpointe (5)
2008
940

384
95.0

1,079


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OPERATING PROPERTIES
Property and Location
Year Placed
in Service
Average Apartment
Size (Sq. Ft.)
Number of
Apartments
2017 Average
Occupancy  (1)
2017 Average
Monthly Rental
Rate per
Apartment (2)
Camden Oak Crest
2003
870

364
94.3
%
$
1,101

Camden Park
1995
866

288
95.0

1,076

Camden Plaza
2007
915

271
95.7

1,530

Camden Post Oak
2003
1,200

356
93.7

2,451

Camden Royal Oaks
2006
923

236
90.9

1,300

Camden Royal Oaks II
2012
1,054

104
92.3

1,492

Camden Spring Creek (5)(6)
2004
1,080

304
90.9

1,162

Camden Stonebridge
1993
845

204
94.2

1,081

Camden Sugar Grove
1997
921

380
94.8

1,152

Camden Travis Street
2010
819

253
94.2

1,470

Camden Vanderbilt
1996/1997
863

894
95.9

1,414

Camden Whispering Oaks
2008
934

274
95.2

1,194

Camden Woodson Park (5)
2008
916

248
95.6

1,154

Camden Yorktown (5)
2008
995

306
95.6

1,146

(1)
Represents average physical occupancy for the year except as noted.
(2)
The average monthly rental rate per apartment incorporates vacant units and resident concessions calculated on a straight-line basis over the life of the lease.
(3)
Development property stabilized during 2017 —average occupancy calculated from date at which occupancy exceeded 90% through December 31, 2017 .
(4)
Property under lease-up at December 31, 2017 .
(5)
Property owned through an unconsolidated joint venture in which we currently own a 31.3% interest. The remaining interest is owned by an unaffiliated third party.
(6)
Occupancy is based on habitable units and excludes approximately 75 apartment homes during the period the apartment homes were being restored as a result of flooding from Hurricane Harvey. As of November 8, 2017, these apartment homes are now restored and began leasing.
Item 3. Legal Proceedings
None.
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures
None.

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PART II
Item 5. Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Shareholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
The high and low closing prices per share of our common shares, as reported on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “CPT,” and distributions per share declared for the quarters indicated are as follows:
High
Low
Distributions
2017 Quarters:
First
$
85.28

$
79.06

$
0.75

Second
89.08

80.53

0.75

Third
95.70

84.19

0.75

Fourth
94.92

89.81

0.75

2016 Quarters:
First
$
84.09

$
70.55

$
0.75

Second
88.42

80.08

0.75

Third
90.67

83.69

5.00

Fourth
84.07

76.00

0.75

In the first quarter of 2018, the Company's Board of Trust Managers declared a first quarter dividend of $0.77 per common share to our common shareholders of record as of March 30, 2018. Future dividend payments are paid at the discretion of the Board of Trust Managers and depend on cash flows generated from operations, the Company's financial condition and capital requirements, distribution requirements under the REIT provisions of the Code and other factors which may be deemed relevant by our Board of Trust Managers. Assuming similar dividend distributions for the remainder of 2018, our annualized dividend rate for 2018 would be $3.08.
In September 2016, our Board of Trust Managers declared a special dividend of $4.25 per common share to our common shareholders of record as of September 23, 2016, consisting of gains on dispositions of assets completed in 2016. The special dividend was in addition to our quarterly dividend of $0.75 per common share. We also paid equivalent amounts per unit to holders of the common operating partnership units.


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This graph assumes the investment of $100 on December 31, 2012 and quarterly reinvestment of dividends, including the special dividend paid in September 2016. (Source: S&P Global Market Intelligence (formerly SNL Financial LC))
Index
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
Camden Property Trust
$
86.72

$
116.93

$
126.20

$
150.47

$
170.49

FTSE NAREIT Equity
102.47

133.35

137.61

149.33

157.14

S&P 500
132.39

150.51

152.59

170.84

208.14

Russell 2000
138.82

145.62

139.19

168.85

193.58


As of February 8, 2018, there were approximately 387 shareholders of record and approximately 34,624 beneficial owners of our common shares.
In May 2017, we created an at-the market ("ATM") share offering program through which we can, but have no obligation to, sell common shares having an aggregate offering price of up to $315.3 million (the "2017 ATM program"), in amounts and at times as we determine, into the existing trading market at current market prices as well as through negotiated transactions. Actual sales from time to time may depend on a variety of factors including, among others, market conditions, the trading price of our common shares, and determinations by management of the appropriate sources of funding for us. During the year ended December 31, 2017, we issued approximately 28.1 thousand common shares under the 2017 ATM program at our average price of $90.44 per share for a total net consideration of approximately $2.5 million . The proceeds from the sale of our common shares under the 2017 ATM program are intended to be used for general corporate purposes, which may include reducing future borrowings under our $600 million unsecured line of credit, the repayment of other indebtedness, the redemption or other repurchase of outstanding debt or equity securities, funding for development activities, and financing for acquisitions.
As of the date of this filing, we had common shares having an aggregate offering price of up to $312.8 million remaining available for sale under the 2017 ATM program. No additional shares were sold under the 2017 ATM program subsequent to December 31, 2017 through the date of this filing.

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In November 2014, we created an ATM share offering program through which we could, but had no obligation to, sell common shares having an aggregate offering price of up to $331.3 million (the "2014 ATM program"). Concurrently with the creation of the 2017 ATM program in May 2017 discussed above, we terminated the 2014 ATM program and rolled the $315.3 million remaining available for sale under the 2014 ATM program into the 2017 ATM program. Upon its termination, no further common shares were available for sale under the 2014 ATM program.
See Part III, Item 12, for a description of securities authorized for issuance under equity compensation plans.
We have a repurchase plan approved by our Board of Trust Managers which allows for the repurchase of up to $500 million of our common equity securities through open market purchases, block purchases, and privately negotiated transactions. As of the date of this filing, the remaining dollar value of our common equity securities authorized to be repurchased under this program was approximately $269.8 million . There were no repurchases under this program for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016, or 2015.

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Item 6. Selected Financial Data
The following table provides selected financial data relating to our historical financial condition and results of operations as of and for each of the years ended December 31, 2013 through 2017 . This data should be read in conjunction with Item 7, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and the consolidated financial statements and related notes. Prior year amounts have been reclassified for discontinued operations.
COMPARATIVE SUMMARY OF SELECTED FINANCIAL AND PROPERTY DATA
Year Ended December 31,
(in thousands, except per share amounts and property data)
2017
2016
2015
2014
2013
Operating Data (a)
Total property revenues
$
900,896

$
876,447

$
835,618

$
790,263

$
737,033

Total property expenses
328,742

311,355

301,000

285,700

266,572

Total non-property income
27,795

14,577

7,332

14,611

21,197

Total other expenses
447,595

425,190

412,022

399,314

377,026

Income from continuing operations attributable to common shareholders
196,422

436,981

229,565

273,892

134,347

Net income attributable to common shareholders
196,422

819,823

249,315

292,089

336,364

Earnings per common share from continuing operations:
Basic
$
2.14

$
4.81

$
2.55

$
3.08

$
1.50

Diluted
2.13

4.79

2.54

3.06

1.50

Total earnings per common share:
Basic
$
2.14

$
9.08

$
2.77

$
3.29

$
3.82

Diluted
2.13

9.05

2.76

3.27

3.78

Distributions declared per common share
$
3.00

$
3.00

$
2.80

$
2.64

$
2.52

Special dividend per common share (b)
$

$
4.25

$

$

$

Balance Sheet Data (at end of year)
Total real estate assets, at cost (c)
$
7,667,743

$
7,376,690

$
7,387,597

$
7,025,376

$
6,655,139

Total assets
6,173,748

6,028,152

6,037,612

6,043,981

5,619,354

Notes payable
2,204,598

2,480,588

2,724,687

2,730,613

2,517,979

Non-qualified deferred compensation share awards
77,230

77,037

79,364

68,134

47,180

Equity
3,484,714

3,095,553

2,892,896

2,888,409

2,760,181

Other Data
Cash flows provided by (used in):
Operating activities
$
434,656

$
443,063

$
423,238

$
418,528

$
404,291

Investing activities
(189,754
)
690,412

(293,235
)
(326,587
)
(258,377
)
Financing activities
(112,923
)
(904,237
)
(273,231
)
43,482

(154,181
)
Funds from operations – diluted (d)
424,072

425,464

414,497

378,043

368,321

Adjusted funds from operations – diluted (d)
359,314

366,380

350,328

318,189

301,291

Property Data
Number of operating properties (at the end of year) (e)
155
152

172

168

170

Number of operating apartment homes (at end of year) (e)
53,033
52,793

59,792

58,948

59,899

Number of operating apartment homes (weighted average) (e) (f)
46,210
46,934

47,088

47,915

46,841

Weighted average monthly total property revenue per apartment home (a)
$
1,625

$
1,556

$
1,479

$
1,374

$
1,311

Properties under development (at end of period)
7
7

8

13

14

(a)
Excludes discontinued operations. See Note 2, "Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Recent Accounting Pronouncements," and Note 7, "Acquisitions, Dispositions, and Discontinued Operations," in the notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for further discussion of discontinued operations.
(b)
A special dividend was paid on September 30, 2016. Refer to Note 4 "Common Shares" in the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for further discussion of the special dividend.

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(c)
Includes operating properties held for sale at net book value and excludes discontinued operating properties and joint ventures for all periods presented.
(d)
Management considers Funds from Operations (“FFO”) and adjusted FFO ("AFFO") to be appropriate measures of the financial performance of an equity REIT. The National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (“NAREIT”) currently defines FFO as net income (computed in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”)), excluding gains (or losses) associated with previously depreciated operating properties, real estate depreciation and amortization, impairments of depreciable assets, and adjustments for unconsolidated joint ventures. Our calculation of diluted FFO also assumes conversion of all potentially dilutive securities, including certain non-controlling interests, which are convertible into common shares. We consider FFO to be an appropriate supplemental measure of operating performance because, by excluding gains or losses on dispositions of operating properties, and depreciation, FFO can assist in the comparison of the operating performance of a company’s real estate investments between periods or to different companies. AFFO is calculated utilizing FFO less recurring capitalized expenditures which are necessary to help preserve the value of and maintain the functionality at our communities. We also consider AFFO to be a useful supplemental measure because it is frequently used by analysts and investors to evaluate a REIT's operating performance between periods or different companies. Our definition of recurring capital expenditures may differ from other REITs, and there can be no assurance our basis for computing this measure is comparable to other REITs. To facilitate a clear understanding of our consolidated historical operating results, we believe FFO and AFFO should be examined in conjunction with net income attributable to common shareholders as presented in the consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income and data included elsewhere in this report. FFO and AFFO are not defined by GAAP and should not be considered alternatives to net income attributable to common shareholders as an indication of our operating performance. Additionally, FFO and AFFO as disclosed by other REITs may not be comparable to our calculation. See "Funds from Operations and Adjusted FFO" in Item 7 "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" for reconciliations of net income attributable to common shareholders to FFO and AFFO.
(e)
Includes operating properties held for sale and discontinued operating properties held for sale for all periods presented.
(f)
Excludes apartment homes owned in joint ventures.


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Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes appearing elsewhere in this report. Historical results and trends which might appear in the consolidated financial statements should not be interpreted as being indicative of future operations.
We consider portions of this report to be “forward-looking” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, both as amended, with respect to our expectations for future periods. Forward-looking statements do not discuss historical fact, but instead include statements related to expectations, projections, intentions, or other items relating to the future; forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance, results, or events. Although we believe the expectations reflected in our forward-looking statements are based upon reasonable assumptions, we can give no assurance our expectations will be achieved. Any statements contained herein which are not statements of historical fact should be deemed forward-looking statements. Reliance should not be placed on these forward-looking statements as these statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors beyond our control and could differ materially from our actual results and performance.
Factors which may cause our actual results or performance to differ materially from those contemplated by forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, the following:
Volatility in capital and credit markets, or other unfavorable changes in economic conditions, either nationally or regionally in one or more of the markets in which we operate, could adversely impact us ;
Short-term leases expose us to the effects of declining market rents ;
Competition could limit our ability to lease apartments or increase or maintain rental income ;
We face risks associated with land holdings and related activities ;
Potential reforms to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac could adversely affect us ;
Development, redevelopment and construction risks could impact our profitability ;
Investments through joint ventures and discretionary funds involve risks not present in investments in which we are the sole investor ;
Competition could adversely affect our ability to acquire properties ;
Our acquisition strategy may not produce the cash flows expected ;
Failure to qualify as a REIT could have adverse consequences ;
Tax laws have recently changed and may continue to change at any time, and any such legislative or other actions could have a negative effect on us ;
Litigation risks could affect our business ;
Damage from catastrophic weather and other natural events could result in losses ;
A cybersecurity incident and other technology disruptions could negatively impact our business ;
We have significant debt, which could have adverse consequences ;
Insufficient cash flows could limit our ability to make required payments for debt obligations or pay distributions to shareholders ;
Issuances of additional debt may adversely impact our financial condition ;
We may be unable to renew, repay, or refinance our outstanding debt ;
We may be adversely affected by changes in LIBOR reporting practices or the method in which LIBOR is determined ;
Rising interest rates could both increase our borrowing costs, thereby adversely affecting our cash flows and the amounts available for distribution to our shareholders, and decrease our share price, if investors seek higher yields through other investments ;
Failure to hedge effectively against interest rates may adversely affect 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 ;

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Share ownership limits and our ability to issue additional equity securities may prevent takeovers beneficial to shareholders ;
Our share price will fluctuate ; and
The form, timing and amount of dividend distributions in future periods may vary and be impacted by economic and other considerations .
These forward-looking statements represent our estimates and assumptions as of the date of this report, and we assume no obligation to update or supplement forward-looking statements because of subsequent events.
Executive Summary
We are primarily engaged in the ownership, management, development, redevelopment, acquisition, and construction of multifamily apartment communities. Overall, we focus on investing in markets characterized by high-growth economic conditions, strong employment, and attractive quality of life which we believe leads to higher demand and retention of our apartments. As of December 31, 2017 , we owned interests in, operated, or were developing 162 multifamily properties comprised of 55,143 apartment homes across the United States as detailed in the following Property Portfolio table. In addition, we own other land holdings which we may develop into multifamily apartment communities in the future.
Property Operations
Our results for the year ended December 31, 2017 reflect an increase in same store revenues of 2.9% as compared to 2016 . These increases were due to higher average rental rates and increased other property income, which we believe was primarily attributable to improving job growth, favorable demographics, a manageable supply of new multifamily housing, and in part to more individuals choosing to rent versus buy as evidenced by the continued low level of homeownership rates, all of which have resulted in higher rental rates. We also believe the continued low levels of homeownership rates are mainly attributable to difficulties in obtaining mortgage loans as well as changing demographic trends, both of which promote apartment rentals. We also believe U.S. economic and employment growth is likely to continue during 2018 and the supply of new multifamily homes will likely remain at manageable levels. If economic conditions were to worsen, our operating results could be adversely affected.
Construction Activity
At December 31, 2017 , we had seven projects under construction comprised of 2,110 apartment homes, with stabilization expected to be completed within the next 39 months. As of December 31, 2017 , we estimate the additional cost to complete the construction of the seven projects to be approximately $282.3 million .
Acquisitions
Operating properties: In June 2017, we purchased one operating property, Camden Buckhead Square, comprised of 250 apartment homes, located in Atlanta, Georgia for approximately $58.3 million . In January 2018, we acquired one operating property comprised of 358 apartment homes located in St. Petersburg for approximately $126.9 million . In February 2018, we acquired one operating property comprised of 333 apartment homes located in Orlando, Florida for approximately $81.4 million .
Land: In April 2017, we acquired approximately 8.2 acres of land in San Diego, California for $20.0 million .
Dispositions
In December 2017, we sold one operating property, comprised of 1,005 apartment homes, located in Corpus Christi, Texas for approximately $78.4 million and recognized a gain of approximately $43.2 million .
Hurricanes
In August 2017, Hurricane Harvey impacted certain multifamily communities within our Texas portfolio. In September 2017, Hurricane Irma impacted certain multifamily communities throughout the state of Florida, and in the Atlanta, Georgia and Charlotte, North Carolina areas. We incurred approximately $3.9 million in expenses at our wholly-owned multifamily communities impacted by these hurricanes which is recorded in property operating and maintenance expenses, with no insurance recoveries anticipated. We also incurred approximately $0.7 million in other storm-related expenses relating to these hurricanes, which are recorded in general and administrative expenses. Additionally, we recognized $0.4 million , representing our share of ownership interest of hurricane-related expenses incurred by the multifamily communities of the Funds, which is recorded in equity in income of joint ventures.

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Other
In September 2017, we issued approximately 4.8 million common shares in a public equity offering and received approximately $442.5 million in net proceeds. We also issued approximately 28,111 shares under our 2017 ATM program during the year ended December 31, 2017 and received approximately $2.5 million in net proceeds.
Future Outlook
Subject to market conditions, we intend to continue to seek opportunities to develop, redevelop and acquire existing communities. We also intend to evaluate our operating property and land development portfolio and plan to continue our practice of selective dispositions as market conditions warrant and opportunities arise. We expect to strengthen our capital and liquidity positions by continuing to focus on our core fundamentals which currently are generating positive cash flows from operations, maintaining appropriate debt levels and leverage ratios, and controlling overhead costs. We intend to meet our near-term liquidity requirements through a combination of one or more of the following: cash and cash equivalents, cash flows generated from operations, draws on our unsecured credit facility or other short-term borrowing, the use of debt and equity offerings under our automatic shelf registration statement, proceeds from property dispositions, equity issued from our 2017 ATM program, other unsecured borrowings, or secured mortgages.
As of December 31, 2017 , we had approximately $368.5 million in cash and cash equivalents, $586.6 million available under our $600.0 million unsecured credit facility and $45.0 million available under our $45.0 million unsecured short-term borrowing facility. As of the date of this filing, we had common shares having an aggregate offering price of up to $315.3 million remaining available for sale under our 2017 ATM program. We believe scheduled payments of debt in 2018 are manageable at approximately $173.7 million which represents approximately 7.9% of our total outstanding debt, and includes amortization of debt discounts and debt issuance costs, net of scheduled principal payments of approximately $1.3 million. We believe we are well-positioned with a strong balance sheet and sufficient liquidity to cover near-term debt maturities and new development, redevelopment, and other capital funding requirements. We will, however, continue to assess and take further actions we believe are prudent to meet our objectives and capital requirements.

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Property Portfolio
Our multifamily property portfolio is summarized as follows:
December 31, 2017
December 31, 2016
Apartment
Homes
Properties
Apartment
Homes
Properties
Operating Properties
Houston, Texas
8,434

24

8,434

24

Washington, D.C. Metro
6,040

17

5,635

16

Dallas, Texas
5,666

14

5,666

14

Atlanta, Georgia
4,496

14

4,246

13

Austin, Texas
3,360

10

3,360

10

Charlotte, North Carolina
3,076

13

2,753

12

Raleigh, North Carolina
3,054

8

3,054

8

Orlando, Florida
2,962

8

2,962

8

Phoenix, Arizona
2,929

10

2,929

10

Southeast Florida
2,781

8

2,781

8

Los Angeles/Orange County, California
2,658

7

2,658

7

Denver, Colorado
2,632

8

2,365

7

Tampa, Florida
2,378

6

2,378

6

San Diego/Inland Empire, California
1,665

5

1,665

5

Corpus Christi, Texas
902

3

1,907

4

Total Operating Properties
53,033

155

52,793

152

Properties Under Construction
Washington, D.C. Metro
822

2

1,227

3

Houston, Texas
586

2

315

1

Phoenix, Arizona
441

1

441

1

Denver, Colorado
233

1

267

1

Charlotte, North Carolina
28

1

323

1

Total Properties Under Construction
2,110

7

2,573

7

Total Properties
55,143

162

55,366

159



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December 31, 2017
December 31, 2016
Apartment
Homes
Properties
Apartment
Homes
Properties
Less: Unconsolidated Joint Venture Properties (1)
Houston, Texas
2,522

8

2,522

8

Austin, Texas
1,360

4

1,360

4

Dallas, Texas
1,250

3

1,250

3

Tampa, Florida
450

1

450

1

Raleigh, North Carolina
350

1

350

1

Orlando, Florida
300

1

300

1

Washington, D.C. Metro
281

1

281

1

Corpus Christi, Texas
270

1

270

1

Charlotte, North Carolina
266

1

266

1

Atlanta, Georgia
234

1

234

1

Total Unconsolidated Joint Venture Properties
7,283

22

7,283

22

Total Properties Fully Consolidated
47,860

140

48,083

137


(1)
Refer to Note 8, "Investments in Joint Ventures," in the notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for further discussion of our joint venture investments.

Dispositions
Disposition of Consolidated Operating Property
During the year ended December 31, 2017, we sold one operating property, comprised of 1,005 apartment homes, located in Corpus Christi, Texas.
Discontinued Operations
We did not have any discontinued operations for the year ended December 31, 2017. During the year ended December 31, 2016, we had discontinued operations related to the sale in April 2016 of 15 operating properties, comprised of an aggregate of 4,918 apartment homes, a retail center, and approximately 19.6 acres of undeveloped land, all located in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Stabilized Communities
We generally consider a property stabilized once it reaches 90% occupancy. During the year ended December 31, 2017 , stabilization was achieved at four consolidated operating properties as follows:

Stabilized Property and Location
Number of
Apartment
Homes
Date of
Construction
Completion
Date of
Stabilization
Consolidated Operating Properties
The Camden
Hollywood, CA
287

4Q16
1Q17
Camden Gallery
Charlotte, NC
323

1Q17
2Q17
Camden Victory Park
Dallas, TX
423

3Q16
3Q17
Camden Lincoln Station
Denver, CO
267

3Q17
4Q17
Consolidated total
1,300





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Completed Construction in Lease-Up
At December 31, 2017 , we had one consolidated completed operating property in lease-up as follows:
($ in millions)
Property and Location
Number of
Apartment
Homes
Cost
Incurred (1)
% Leased at 1/30/2018
Date of Construction Completion
Estimated Date of Stabilization
Consolidated Operating Properties
Camden NoMa II
Washington, DC
405

$
107.2

68
%
2Q17
2Q19
(1)    Excludes leasing costs, which are expensed as incurred.

Properties Under Development and Land
Our consolidated balance sheet at December 31, 2017 included approximately $377.2 million related to properties under development and land. Of this amount, approximately $252.5 million related to our projects currently under construction. In addition, we had approximately $124.7 million primarily invested in land held for future development and land holdings, which included approximately $113.6 million related to projects we expect to begin constructing during the next two years, and approximately $11.1 million invested in land which we may develop in the future.
Communities Under Construction. At December 31, 2017 , we had seven consolidated properties in various stages of construction as follows:
($ in millions)
Property and Location
Number of
Apartment
Homes
Estimated
Cost
Cost
Incurred
Included in
Properties
Under
Development
Estimated
Date of
Construction
Completion
Estimated
Date of
Stabilization
Camden Shady Grove
Rockville, MD (1)
457

$
116.0

$
112.5

$
18.3

1Q18
3Q19
Camden McGowen Station
Houston, TX
315

90.0

65.7

65.7

3Q18
4Q19
Camden Washingtonian
Gaithersburg, MD
365

90.0

65.7

65.7

1Q19
4Q19
Camden North End I
Phoenix, AZ
441

105.0

53.0

53.0

2Q19
2Q20
Camden Grandview II
Charlotte, NC
28

21.0

11.1

11.1

4Q18
2Q19
Camden RiNo
Denver, CO
233

75.0

23.6

23.6

2Q20
4Q20
Camden Downtown I
Houston, TX
271

132.0

15.1

15.1

3Q20
1Q21
Consolidated total
2,110

$
629.0

$
346.7

$
252.5

(1)    Property in lease-up and was 59% leased at January 30, 2018.


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Development Pipeline Communities . At December 31, 2017 , we had the following consolidated communities undergoing development activities:
($ in millions)
Property and Location
Projected
Homes
Total Estimated
Cost (1)
Cost to Date
Camden Buckhead (2)
375

$
104.0

$
17.9

Atlanta, GA
Camden Atlantic
269

90.0

15.5

Plantation, FL
Camden Arts District
354

150.0

19.3

Los Angeles, CA
Camden Hillcrest
125

75.0

23.6

San Diego, CA
Camden Gallery II
5

3.0

1.4

Charlotte, NC
Camden North End II
326

73.0

12.2

Phoenix, AZ
Camden Paces III
350

100.0

13.6

Atlanta, GA
Camden Downtown II
271

145.0

10.1

Houston, TX
Total
2,075

$
740.0

$
113.6

(1)
Represents our estimate of total costs we expect to incur on these projects. However, forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance, results, or events. Although we believe these expectations are based upon reasonable assumptions, future events rarely develop exactly as forecasted, and estimates routinely require adjustment.
(2)
Camden Buckhead is Phase 2 of our Paces development.

Land Holdings. At December 31, 2017 , we had the following investment in land:
($ in millions)
Location
Acres
Cost to Date
Phoenix, AZ
14.0

$
11.1


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Geographic Diversification
At December 31, 2017 and 2016 , our real estate assets by various markets, excluding depreciation and investments in joint ventures, were as follows:
($ in thousands)
2017
2016
Washington, D.C. Metro
$
1,500,568

19.6
%
$
1,417,255

19.2
%
Houston, Texas
811,507

10.6

766,801

10.4

Los Angeles/Orange County, California
724,745

9.5

709,210

9.6

Atlanta, Georgia
697,325

9.1

626,483

8.5

Southeast Florida
575,134

7.5

565,369

7.7

Phoenix, Arizona
524,126

6.8

492,251

6.7

Dallas, Texas
500,492

6.5

493,477

6.7

Denver, Colorado
465,363

6.1

440,296

6.0

Charlotte, North Carolina
383,439

5.0

371,009

5.0

San Diego/Inland Empire, California
359,549

4.7

330,961

4.5

Orlando, Florida
345,525

4.5

341,727

4.6

Raleigh, North Carolina
280,540

3.7

268,230

3.6

Austin, Texas
232,405

3.0

230,351

3.1

Tampa, Florida
223,841

2.9

221,428

3.0

Corpus Christi, Texas
43,184

0.5

101,842

1.4

Total
$
7,667,743

100.0
%
$
7,376,690

100.0
%
Results of Operations
Changes in revenues and expenses related to our operating properties from period to period are due primarily to the performance of stabilized properties in the portfolio, the lease-up of newly constructed properties, acquisitions, and dispositions. Where appropriate, comparisons of income and expense for communities included in continuing operations are made on a dollars-per-weighted average apartment home basis in order to adjust for such changes in the number of apartment homes owned during each period. Selected weighted averages for the years ended December 31 are as follows:
2017
2016
2015
Average monthly property revenue per apartment home
$
1,625

$
1,556

$
1,479

Annualized total property expenses per apartment home (1)
$
7,114

$
6,634

$
6,392

Weighted average number of operating apartment homes owned 100%
46,210

46,934

47,088

Weighted average occupancy of operating apartment homes owned 100% (2)
95.4
%
95.3
%
95.7
%
(1)
2017 includes approximately $3.9 million of storm-related expenses relating to Hurricanes Harvey and Irma for the year ended December 31, 2017.
(2)
Our one student housing community, which was sold in December 2017, is excluded from this calculation.

Management considers property net operating income ("NOI") to be an appropriate supplemental measure of operating performance to net income because it reflects the operating performance of our communities without an allocation of corporate level property management overhead or general and administrative costs. We define NOI as total property income less property operating and maintenance expenses less real estate taxes. NOI is further detailed in the Property-Level NOI table as seen below. NOI is not defined by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP") and should not be considered an alternative to net income as an indication of our operating performance, should not be considered an alternative to net cash from operating activities as a measure of liquidity, and should not be considered an indication of cash available to fund cash needs. Additionally, NOI as disclosed by other REITs may not be comparable to our calculation.


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Reconciliations of net income to NOI for the year ended December 31, 2017 , 2016 , and 2015 are as follows:
(in thousands)
2017
2016
2015
Net income
$200,860
$838,226
$
258,262

Less: Fee and asset management income
(8,176
)
(6,864
)
(6,999
)
Less: Interest and other income
(3,011
)
(2,202
)
(597
)
Less: (Income)/loss on deferred compensation plans
(16,608
)
(5,511
)
264

Plus: Property management expense
25,773

25,125

23,055

Plus: Fee and asset management expense
3,903

3,848

4,742

Plus: General and administrative expense
50,587

47,415

46,233

Plus: Interest expense
86,750

93,145

97,312

Plus: Depreciation and amortization expense
263,974

250,146

240,944

Plus: Expense/(benefit) on deferred compensation plans
16,608

5,511

(264
)
Plus: Loss on early retirement of debt
323



Less: Gain on sale of operating properties, including land
(43,231
)
(295,397
)
(104,288
)
Less: Equity in income of joint ventures
(6,822
)
(7,125
)
(6,168
)
Plus: Income tax expense
1,224

1,617

1,872

Less: Income from discontinued operations

(7,605
)
(19,750
)
Less: Gain on sale of discontinued operations, net of tax

(375,237
)

Net operating income
$
572,154

$
565,092

$
534,618

Property-Level NOI (1)(2)
Property NOI, as reconciled above, is detailed further into the following categories for the year ended December 31, 2017 as compared to 2016 and for the year ended December 31, 2016 as compared to 2015 :
Apartment
Homes at
Year Ended
December 31,
Change
($ in thousands)
12/31/2017
2017
2016
$
%
Property revenues:
Same store communities
41,988

$
799,951

$
777,498

$
22,453

2.9
%
Non-same store communities
3,357

77,360

49,849

27,511

55.2

Development and lease-up communities
2,515

6,034


6,034

*
Dispositions/other

17,551

49,100

(31,549
)
(64.3
)
Total property revenues
47,860

$
900,896

$
876,447

$
24,449

2.8
%
Property expenses:
Same store communities
41,988

$
287,828

$
276,444

$
11,384

4.1
%
Non-same store communities
3,357

28,561

18,473

10,088

54.6

Development and lease-up communities
2,515

2,399


2,399

*
Hurricane expenses

3,944


3,944

*
Dispositions/other

6,010

16,438

(10,428
)
(63.4
)
Total property expenses
47,860

$
328,742

$
311,355

$
17,387

5.6
%
Property NOI:
Same store communities
41,988

$
512,123

$
501,054

$
11,069

2.2
%
Non-same store communities
3,357

48,799

31,376

17,423

55.5

Development and lease-up communities
2,515

3,635


3,635

*
Hurricane expenses

(3,944
)

(3,944
)
*
Dispositions/other

11,541

32,662

(21,121
)
(64.7
)
Total property NOI
47,860

$
572,154

$
565,092

$
7,062

1.2
%
* Not a meaningful percentage.

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(1)
Same store communities are communities we owned and were stabilized as of January 1, 2016, excluding assets held for sale. Non-same store communities are stabilized communities not owned or stabilized as of January 1, 2016, excluding assets held for sale. Management believes same store information is useful as it allows both management and investors to determine financial results over a particular period for the same set of communities. Development and lease-up communities are non-stabilized communities we have acquired or developed since January 1, 2016, excluding assets held for sale. Hurricane expenses include storm-related damages related to Hurricanes Harvey and Irma in August and September 2017. Dispositions/other includes those communities disposed of or held for sale which are not classified as discontinued operations since January 1, 2016. Other includes non-multifamily rental properties and expenses related to land holdings not under active development.
Apartment
Homes at
Year Ended
December 31,
Change
($ in thousands)
12/31/2016
2016
2015
$
%
Property revenues:
Same store communities
40,221

$
746,101

$
718,234

$
27,867

3.9
%
Non-same store communities
4,579

84,510

60,596

23,914

39.5

Development and lease-up communities
3,283

9,399

1

9,398

*
Dispositions/other

36,437

56,787

(20,350
)
(35.8
)
Total property revenues
48,083

$
876,447

$
835,618

$
40,829

4.9
%
Property expenses:
Same store communities
40,221

$
263,768

$
257,988

$
5,780

2.2
%
Non-same store communities
4,579

30,907

23,169

7,738

33.4

Development and lease-up communities
3,283

4,363

8

4,355

*
Dispositions/other

12,317

19,835

(7,518
)
(37.9
)
Total property expenses
48,083

$
311,355

$
301,000

$
10,355

3.4
%
Property NOI:
Same store communities
40,221

$
482,333

$
460,246

$
22,087

4.8
%
Non-same store communities
4,579

53,603

37,427

16,176

43.2

Development and lease-up communities
3,283

5,036

(7
)
5,043

*
Dispositions/other

24,120

36,952

(12,832
)
(34.7
)
Total property NOI
48,083

$
565,092

$
534,618

$
30,474

5.7
%
* Not a meaningful percentage.
(2)
Same store communities are communities we owned and were stabilized as of January 1, 2015, excluding assets held for sale. Non-same store communities are stabilized communities not owned or stabilized as of January 1, 2015, excluding assets held for sale. Management believes same store information is useful as it allows both management and investors to determine financial results over a particular period for the same set of communities. Development and lease-up communities are non-stabilized communities we have acquired or developed since January 1, 2015, excluding assets held for sale. Dispositions/other includes those communities disposed of or held for sale which are not classified as discontinued operations since January 1, 2015. Other includes non-multifamily rental properties, below market lease amortization related to acquired communities, and expenses related to land holdings not under active development.
Same Store Analysis
Year ended December 2017 compared to year ended December 2016
Same store property NOI increased approximately $11.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2017 as compared to the same period in 2016 . This increase was due to an increase of approximately $22.5 million in same store property revenues for the year ended December 31, 2017 , partially offset by an increase of approximately $11.4 million in same store property expenses for the year ended December 31, 2017 , as compared to the same period in 2016 .

The $22.5 million increase in same store property revenue for the year ended December 31, 2017 as compared to the same period in 2016, was due in part to an increase in same store rental revenues of approximately $16.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2017 , which was primarily due to a 2.9% increase in average rental rates for our same store portfolio for the year ended December 31, 2017 , as compared to the same period in 2016 . The increase in same store property revenue was also due to an increase of approximately $6.1 million in other property revenue for the year ended December 31, 2017 as compared to the same period in 2016 , primarily due to increases in income from our bulk internet rebilling program and miscellaneous fee income.


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The $11.4 million increase in same store property expense for the year ended December 31, 2017 as compared to the same period in 2016 , was primarily due to increased costs of approximately $4.4 million associated with our bulk internet and other utility rebilling programs and a $3.9 million increase in real estate taxes as a result of higher property valuations at a number of our communities. These increases were also due to higher property insurance expenses of approximately $1.8 million during the year ended December 31, 2017 as compared to the same period in 2016 .
Year ended December 2016 compared to year ended December 2015

Same store property NOI increased approximately $22.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2016 as compared to the same period in 2015 . This increase was due to an increase of approximately $27.9 million in same store property revenues for the year ended December 31, 2016 , partially offset by an increase of approximately $5.8 million in same store property expenses for the year ended December 31, 2016 , as compared to the same period in 2015 .

The $27.9 million increase in same store property revenue for the year ended December 31, 2016 as compared to the same period in 2015 , was due in part to an increase in same store rental revenues of approximately $17.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2016 , which was primarily due to a 3.2% increase in average rental rates for our same store portfolio for the year ended December 31, 2016 , as compared to the same period in 2015 . The increase in same store property revenue was also due to an increase of approximately $10.5 million in other property revenue for the year ended December 31, 2016 as compared to the same period in 2015 , primarily due to increases in income from our bulk internet rebilling program and miscellaneous fee income.
The $5.8 million increase in same store property expense for the year ended December 31, 2016 as compared to the same period in 2015, was primarily due to increased costs of approximately $5.5 million associated with our bulk internet and other utility rebilling programs and a $2.5 million increase in real estate taxes as a result of higher property valuations at a number of our communities. These increases were partially offset by decreased property insurance expenses of approximately $3.0 million during the year ended December 31, 2016 as compared to the same period in 2015 .
Non-same Store and Development and Lease-up Analysis
Property NOI from non-same store and development and lease-up communities increased approximately $21.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2017 as compared to the same period in 2016 . The increase was due to an increase of approximately $33.5 million in revenues for the year ended December 31, 2017 , partially offset by an increase of approximately $12.5 million in expenses for the year ended December 31, 2017 , as compared to the same period in 2016 . The increases in property revenues and expenses from our non-same store communities were primarily due to the stabilization of four operating properties in 2016 and four operating properties in 2017 and the acquisition of one operating property in 2017. The increases in property revenues and expenses from our development and lease-up communities were primarily due to the timing of completion and partial lease up of one property during 2016 and 2017 , and the partial lease-up of one property which was under construction at December 31, 2017 .
Property NOI from non-same store and development and lease-up communities increased approximately $21.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2016 as compared to the same period in 2015 . The increase was due to an increase of approximately $33.3 million in revenues for the year ended December 31, 2016 , partially offset by an increase of approximately $12.1 million in expenses for the year ended December 31, 2016 , as compared to the same period in 2015 . The increases in property revenues and expenses from our non-same store communities were primarily due to the stabilization of five operating properties in 2015 and four operating properties in 2016 . The increases in property revenues and expenses from our development and lease-up communities were primarily due to the completion and partial lease up of three properties during 2015 and two properties during 2016 , and the partial lease-up of two properties which was under construction at December 31, 2016 .








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The following table details the changes, described above, relating to non-same store and development and lease up NOI:
For the year ended December 31,
(in millions)
2017 compared to 2016
2016 compared to 2015
Property Revenues
Revenues from non-same store stabilized properties
$
24.7

$
23.1

Revenues from acquisitions
2.8


Revenues from development and lease-up properties
6.0

9.4

Other

0.8

$
33.5

$
33.3

Property Expenses
Expenses from non-same store stabilized properties
$
8.8

$
7.3

Expenses from acquisitions
1.3


Expenses from development and lease-up properties
2.4

4.3

Other

0.5

$
12.5

$
12.1

Property NOI
NOI from non-same store stabilized properties
$
15.9

$
15.8

NOI from acquisitions
1.5


NOI from development and lease-up properties
3.6

5.1

Other

0.3

$
21.0

$
21.2

Hurricane Expenses
We incurred approximately $3.9 million of expenses at our wholly-owned multifamily communities impacted by Hurricanes Harvey and Irma in August and September 2017, respectively, with no insurance recoveries anticipated, during the year ended December 31, 2017.
Dispositions/Other Property Analysis
Dispositions/other property NOI decreased approximately $21.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2017 as compared to the same period in 2016 . The decrease was primarily due to the disposition of one dual-phased operating property and six other operating properties in 2016 and the disposition of one operating property in 2017 .

Dispositions/other property NOI decreased approximately $12.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2016 as compared to the same period in 2015 . The decrease was primarily due to the disposition of three operating properties in 2015 , and the disposition of one dual-phase operating property and six other operating properties in 2016 .

Non-Property Income
Year Ended
December 31,
Change
Year Ended
December 31,
Change
($ in thousands)
2017
2016
$
%
2016
2015
$
%
Fee and asset management
$
8,176

$
6,864

$
1,312

19.1
%
$
6,864

$
6,999

$
(135
)
(1.9
)%
Interest and other income
3,011

2,202

809

36.7

2,202

597

1,605

*

Income (loss) on deferred compensation plans
16,608

5,511

11,097

*

5,511

(264
)
5,775

*

Total non-property income
$
27,795

$
14,577

$
13,218

90.7
%
$
14,577

$
7,332

$
7,245

98.8
%
* Not a meaningful percentage
Fee and asset management income, which represents income related to property management of our joint ventures and fees from third-party construction projects, increased approximately $1.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2017 as compared to 2016 and decreased approximately $0.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2016 as compared to 2015 . The increase for 2017 as compared to 2016 was primarily due to an increase in higher third-party construction activity and higher fees earned on capital projects at Fund communities. The slight decrease for 2016 as compared to 2015 was primarily due to a

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decrease in development and construction fees earned due to the timing of the commencement and completion of the development of one community by one of our Funds in 2015, partially offset by higher third-party construction activity.
Interest and other income increased approximately $0.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2017 , as compared to 2016, and increased approximately $1.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2016 as compared to 2015. The increase for the year ended December 31, 2017 was primarily due to higher interest income earned on investments in cash and cash equivalents due to maintaining higher average cash balances throughout the year ended December 31, 2017 , as compared to the same period in 2016. The increase for 2016 was due to higher interest income earned on investments in cash and short-term investments due to an increase in average cash balances and an increase in interest income earned due to higher average note receivable balances outstanding on our real estate secured loans to unaffiliated third parties in 2016, as compared to the same period in 2015.
Our deferred compensation plans recognized income of approximately $16.6 million in 2017 , income of approximately $5.5 million in 2016 and a loss of approximately $0.3 million in 2015 . These changes were related to the performance of the investments held in deferred compensation plans for participants and were directly offset by the expense (benefit) related to these plans, as discussed below. The increase in 2017 as compared to 2016 was also due to higher diversification of participants' fully vested share awards into other equity securities in 2016 and 2017.

Other Expenses
Year Ended
December 31,
Change
Year Ended
December 31,
Change
($ in thousands)
2017
2016
$
%
2016
2015
$
%
Property management
$
25,773

$
25,125

$
648

2.6
%
$
25,125

$
23,055

$
2,070

9.0
%
Fee and asset management
3,903

3,848

55

1.4

3,848

4,742

(894
)
(18.9
)
General and administrative
50,587

47,415

3,172

6.7

47,415

46,233

1,182

2.6

Interest
86,750

93,145

(6,395
)
(6.9
)
93,145

97,312

(4,167
)
(4.3
)
Depreciation and amortization
263,974

250,146

13,828

5.5

250,146

240,944

9,202

3.8

Expense (benefit) on deferred compensation plans
16,608

5,511

11,097

*

5,511

(264
)
5,775

*

Total other expenses
$
447,595

$
425,190

$
22,405

5.3
%
$
425,190

$
412,022

$
13,168

3.2
%
* Not a meaningful percentage
Property management expenses, which primarily represent regional supervision and accounting costs related to property operations, increased approximately $0.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2017 as compared to 2016 and increased approximately $2.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2016 as compared to 2015 . The increase for 2017 as compared to 2016 was primarily related to higher salary and benefit costs, higher professional expenses and higher education programs provided to our regional employees. The increase for 2016 as compared to 2015 was primarily due to increases in salaries, benefits and incentive compensation expenses. Property management expenses were 2.9% of total property revenues for each of the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016, and were 2.8% of total property revenues for the year ended December 31, 2015.
Fee and asset management expense, which represents expenses related to property management of our joint ventures and fees from third-party construction projects, increased approximately $0.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2017 as compared to 2016 and decreased approximately $0.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2016 as compared to 2015 . The slight increase for 2017 as compared to 2016 was primarily due to higher expenses relating to an increase in third-party construction activity in 2017 as compared to 2016. The decrease for 2016 as compared to 2015 was primarily due to lower professional fees incurred in managing our joint ventures and lower expenses incurred as a result of decreases in development and construction activity relating to the timing of one development community started and completed by one of the Funds in 2015. The decrease was partially offset by higher expenses relating to an increase in third-party construction activity in 2016 as compared to 2015.
General and administrative expenses increased approximately $3.2 million during the year ended December 31, 2017 as compared to 2016 and increased approximately $1.2 million during the year ended December 31, 2016 as compared to 2015 . General and administrative expenses were 5.5% , 5.4% and 5.5% of total revenues, excluding income (loss) on deferred

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compensation plans, for the years ended December 31, 2017 , 2016 and 2015 , respectively. The increase for the year ended December 31, 2017 as compared to 2016 was primarily due to higher salary and benefit costs, $0.7 million of storm-related expenses related to Hurricanes Harvey and Irma in August and September 2017, and higher professional expenses. The increase for the year ended December 31, 2016 as compared to 2015 was primarily due to increases in salaries, benefits, and incentive compensation expenses due to higher deferred compensation amortization costs resulting from the accelerated vesting relating to certain trust managers and executive officers meeting the retirement eligibility and service requirements as defined in the 2011 Share Incentive Plan of Camden Property Trust, and an increase in the value of awards granted in 2016 as compared to the value of awards which vested during the same period in 2015.
Interest expense decreased approximately $6.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2017 as compared to 2016 and decreased approximately $4.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2016 as compared to 2015 . The decrease in interest expense in 2017 as compared to 2016 was primarily due to the repayment of a $246.8 million, 5.83% senior unsecured note payable in May 2017. The decrease was partially offset by lower capitalized interest during the year ended December 31, 2017 , resulting from lower average balances in our development pipeline.
The decrease in interest expense in 2016 as compared to 2015 was primarily due to the repayment of a $250.0 million, 5.08% senior unsecured note payable in June 2015. The decrease was partially offset by lower capitalized interest during the year ended December 31, 2016 , resulting from lower average balances in our development pipeline, and higher interest expense recognized on our variable rate debt due to higher weighted average interest rates in 2016 as compared to the same period in 2015 .
Depreciation and amortization expense increased approximately $13.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2017 as compared to 2016 and increased approximately $9.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2016 as compared to 2015 . The increase in 2017 as compared to 2016 was primarily due to the completion of units in our development pipeline, the acquisition of one operating property in 2017, the completion of repositions, and increases in capital improvements placed in service during 2017 and 2016 . The increase was partially offset by a decrease in depreciation expense related to the disposition of one dual-phased operating property and six other operating properties in 2016 , and one operating property in 2017.
The increase in depreciation and amortization expense in 2016 as compared to 2015 was primarily due to the completion of units in our development pipeline, the completion of repositions, and increases in capital improvements placed in service during 2016 and 2015. The increase was partially offset by a decrease in depreciation expense related to the disposition of one operating property during the fourth quarter of 2015, and the dispositions of one dual-phased operating property and six other operating properties in 2016 .
Our deferred compensation plans incurred an expense of approximately $16.6 million in 2017, an expense of approximately $5.5 million in 2016 and a benefit of approximately $0.3 million in 2015 . These changes were related to the performance of the investments held in deferred compensation plans for participants and were directly offset by the income (loss) related to these plans, as discussed in the non-property income section above. The increase in 2017 as compared to 2016 was also due to higher diversification of participants' fully vested share awards into other equity securities in 2016 and 2017.
Other
Year Ended
December 31,
Change
Year Ended
December 31,
Change
(in thousands)
2017
2016
$
2016
2015
$
Loss on early retirement of debt
$
(323
)
$

$
(323
)
$

$

$

Gain on sale of operating properties, including land
$
43,231

$
295,397

$
(252,166
)
$
295,397

$
104,288

$
191,109

Equity in income of joint ventures
6,822

7,125

(303
)
7,125

6,168

957

Income tax expense
(1,224
)
(1,617
)
393

(1,617
)
(1,872
)
255

The $0.3 million loss on early retirement of debt during the year ended December 31, 2017 related to the early retirement of our $30.7 million tax-exempt secured note payable which was scheduled to mature in 2028. The loss on early retirement of debt primarily includes the applicable unamortized loan costs.
In 2017, we recognized a gain of approximately $43.2 million related to the sale of one operating property, which compares to an approximate $294.9 million gain recognized in 2016 related to the sale of one dual-phased property and six other operating properties, and an approximate $104.0 million gain recognized in 2015 related to the sale of three operating properties. For the year ended 2016, we also sold 6.3 acres of land adjacent to an operating property in Tampa, Florida for a gain of approximately $0.4 million and for the year ended 2015, we also sold two land holdings adjacent to operating properties in Dallas and Houston, Texas for a gain of approximately $0.3 million .

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Equity in income of joint ventures decreased approximately $0.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2017 as compared to 2016 , and increased approximately $1.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2016 as compared to 2015 . The decrease in 2017 was primarily due to the recognition of approximately $0.4 million of expenses, representing our share of ownership interest of hurricane-related expenses incurred by the Fund multifamily communities due to Hurricanes Harvey and Irma in August and September 2017. The decrease in 2017 was also due to higher interest expense recognized by three operating properties owned by the Funds which refinanced existing variable construction loans into permanent financing arrangements at higher rates. These decreases were partially offset by an increase in earnings resulting from higher rental and other property revenues from the operating properties owned by the Funds.
The increase in equity in income in 2016 as compared to 2015 was primarily due to an increase in earnings resulting from higher rental and other property revenues from the operating properties owned by the Funds and the stabilization of one operating property owned by one of the Funds during the first quarter of 2016. The increase was partially offset by higher real estate taxes as a result of increased property valuations at a number of the communities owned by the Funds. The increase was further offset by an increase in interest expense incurred during the year ended December 31, 2016 resulting from interest capitalized during the year ended December 31, 2015 while an operating property was under construction.
Income tax expense decreased approximately $0.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2017 , as compared to 2016, and decreased approximately $0.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2016 , as compared to 2015. The decrease in 2017 was primarily due to an approximate $0.5 million state income tax refund received in 2017, partially offset by an increase in taxable income related to our third party construction activities conducted in a taxable REIT subsidiary. The decrease in 2016 was primarily due to lower state tax rates in 2016 as compared to 2015, partially offset by an increase in taxable income related to our third party construction activities conducted in a taxable REIT subsidiary.
Funds from Operations (“FFO”) and Adjusted FFO ("AFFO")
Management considers FFO and AFFO to be appropriate measures of the financial performance of an equity REIT. The National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (“NAREIT”) currently defines FFO as net income (computed in accordance with GAAP), excluding gains (or losses) associated with the sale of previously depreciated operating properties, real estate depreciation and amortization, impairments of depreciable assets, and adjustments for unconsolidated joint ventures to reflect FFO on the same basis. Our calculation of diluted FFO also assumes conversion of all potentially dilutive securities, including certain non-controlling interests, which are convertible into common shares. We consider FFO to be an appropriate supplemental measure of operating performance because, by excluding gains or losses on dispositions of operating properties and depreciation, FFO can assist in the comparison of the operating performance of a company’s real estate investments between periods or to different companies.
AFFO is calculated utilizing FFO less recurring capitalized expenditures which are necessary to help preserve the value of and maintain the functionality at our communities. We also consider AFFO to be a useful supplemental measure because it is frequently used by analysts and investors to evaluate a REIT's operating performance between periods or different companies. Our definition of recurring capital expenditures may differ from other REITs, and there can be no assurance our basis for computing this measure is comparable to other REITs.
To facilitate a clear understanding of our consolidated historical operating results, we believe FFO and AFFO should be examined in conjunction with net income attributable to common shareholders as presented in the consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income and data included elsewhere in this report. FFO and AFFO are not defined by GAAP and should not be considered alternatives to net income attributable to common shareholders as an indication of our operating performance. Additionally, FFO and AFFO as disclosed by other REITs may not be comparable to our calculation.
Reconciliations of net income attributable to common shareholders to FFO and AFFO for the years ended December 31 are as follows:

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($ in thousands)
2017
2016
2015
Funds from operations
Net income attributable to common shareholders (1)
$
196,422

$
819,823

$
249,315

Real estate depreciation and amortization, including discontinued operations
257,540

248,235

251,104

Adjustments for unconsolidated joint ventures
8,903

9,194

9,146

Gain on sale of operating properties, net of tax
(43,231
)
(294,954
)
(104,015
)
Gain on sale of discontinued operations, net of tax

(375,237
)

Income allocated to non-controlling interests
4,438

18,403

8,947

Funds from operations
$
424,072

$
425,464

$
414,497

Less: recurring capitalized expenditures
(64,758
)
(59,084
)
(64,169
)
Adjusted funds from operations
$
359,314

$
366,380

$
350,328

Weighted average shares – basic
91,499

89,580

89,120

Incremental shares issuable from assumed conversion of:
Common share options and awards granted
211

323

370

Common units
1,884

1,891

1,896

Weighted average shares – diluted
93,594

91,794

91,386

(1)
Net income attributable to common shareholders for the year ended December 31, 2017 included approximately $5.0 million of storm-related expenses related to Hurricanes Harvey and Irma.

Liquidity and Capital Resources
Financial Condition and Sources of Liquidity
We intend to maintain a strong balance sheet and preserve our financial flexibility, which we believe should enhance our ability to identify and capitalize on investment opportunities as they become available. We intend to maintain what management believes is a conservative capital structure by:
extending and sequencing the maturity dates of our debt where practicable;
managing interest rate exposure using what management believes to be prudent levels of fixed and floating rate debt;
maintaining what management believes to be conservative coverage ratios; and
using what management believes to be a prudent combination of debt and equity.
Our interest expense coverage ratio, net of capitalized interest, was approximately 5.8 , 5.5 , and 5.2 times for the years ended December 31, 2017 , 2016 , and 2015 , respectively. This ratio is a method for calculating the amount of operating cash flows available to cover interest expense and is calculated by dividing interest expense for the period into the sum of property revenues and expenses, non-property income, other expenses and income from discontinued operations after adding back depreciation, amortization, and interest expense from both continuing and discontinued operations. Approximately 80.0% , 78.3%, and 79.9% of our properties were unencumbered at December 31, 2017 , 2016 , and 2015 , respectively. Our weighted average maturity of debt was approximately 4.3 years at December 31, 2017 .
We also intend to strengthen our capital and liquidity positions by continuing to focus on our core fundamentals, which currently are generating positive cash flows from operations, maintaining appropriate debt levels and leverage ratios, and controlling overhead costs.
Our primary sources of liquidity are cash and cash equivalents on hand and cash flow generated from operations. Other sources may include one or more of the following: availability under our unsecured credit facility and other short-term borrowing, the use of debt and equity offerings under our automatic shelf registration statement, proceeds from property

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dispositions, equity issued from our 2017 ATM program, and other unsecured borrowings or secured mortgages. We believe our liquidity and financial condition are sufficient to meet all of our reasonably anticipated cash needs during 2018 including:
normal recurring operating expenses;
current debt service requirements, including debt maturities;
recurring capital expenditures;
reposition expenditures;
funding of property developments, redevelopments, acquisitions, and joint venture investments; and
the minimum dividend payments required to maintain our REIT qualification under the Code.
Factors which could increase or decrease our future liquidity include but are not limited to volatility in capital and credit markets, sources of financing, the minimum REIT dividend requirements, our ability to complete asset purchases, sales, or developments, the effect our debt level and changes in credit ratings could have on our cost of funds, and our ability to access capital markets.
Cash Flows
The following is a discussion of our cash flows for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016 .
Net cash from operating activities was approximately $434.7 million during the year ended December 31, 2017 as compared to approximately $443.1 million during the year ended December 31, 2016 . The decrease was primarily due to the disposition of 15 operating properties, a retail center, and approximately 19.6 acres of land classified as discontinued operations, and the disposition of one dual-phased operating property and six other operating properties during 2016 and one operating property during 2017 . The decrease was also due to higher cash bonuses paid to employees in 2017 as compared to 2016. The decrease was partially offset by a growth in revenues attributable to increased rental rates at our same store communities and growth in the number of non-same store properties resulting from eight operating properties reaching stabilization during 2016 and 2017 , the timing of completion and partial lease-up of one operating property during 2016 and 2017, the partial lease-up of one property which was under construction at December 31, 2017, and the acquisition of one operating property in 2017 . See further discussions of our 2017 operations as compared to 2016 in "Results of Operations."
Net cash used in investing activities during the year ended December 31, 2017 totaled approximately $189.8 million as compared to net cash from investing activities of approximately $690.4 million during the year ended December 31, 2016 . During 2017 , we had cash outflows for property development and capital improvements of approximately $299.1 million . During 2017, we also acquired an operating property located in Atlanta, Georgia for approximately $58.3 million , and had increases of $2.0 million in a note receivable balance outstanding on a real estate secured loan to an unaffiliated third party. These outflows were partially offset by cash receipts of $100.0 million from the maturity of a short-term investment, and proceeds from the disposition of one operating property of $76.9 million . During 2016 , we received approximately $623.0 million from the sale of 15 operating properties, a retail center, and approximately 19.6 acres of land classified as discontinued operations, as well as $515.8 million from the sale of one dual-phase operating property and six other operating properties and one land holding. These cash inflows in 2016 were partially offset by cash outflows for property development and capital improvements of approximately $343.0 million . The decrease in property development and capital improvements for 2017 , as compared to the same period in 2016 , was primarily due to the timing and completion of six consolidated operating properties in 2016 and 2017 , partially offset by an increase in redevelopment expenditures relating to our reposition program at several of our operating properties. The property development and capital improvements during 2017 and 2016 , included the following:
December 31,
(in millions)
2017
2016
Expenditures for new development, including land
$
163.1

$
220.4

Capitalized interest, real estate taxes, and other capitalized indirect costs
25.3

29.8

Reposition expenditures
40.4

23.1

Capital expenditures
70.3

69.7

Total
$
299.1

$
343.0

During the year ended December 31, 2016 , cash outflows in investing activities also included the purchase of a short-term investment for $100.0 million and increases of $7.5 million in a note receivable balance outstanding on a real estate secured loans to an unaffiliated third party.

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Net cash used in financing activities totaled approximately $112.9 million during the year ended December 31, 2017 as compared to approximately $904.2 million during the year ended December 31, 2016 . During 2017 , we repaid our 5.83% senior unsecured note payable of approximately $246.8 million , as well as our tax-exempt secured note payable of approximately $30.7 million . We also used approximately $280.8 million to pay distributions to common shareholders and non-controlling interest holders. These cash outflows were partially offset by net proceeds of approximately $445.0 million from the issuances of approximately 4.8 million common shares through an equity offering completed in September 2017 and issuances under our 2017 ATM program. During 2016 , we had payments, net of proceeds, of $244.0 million on our unsecured credit facility and other short-term borrowings. We also used approximately $663.4 million to pay distributions to common shareholders and non-controlling interest holders which included the payment of the $4.25 per common share special dividend paid on September 30, 2016.
The following is a discussion of our cash flows for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 .
Net cash from operating activities was approximately $443.1 million during the year ended December 31, 2016 as compared to approximately $423.2 million during the year ended December 31, 2015 . The increase was primarily due to higher net property-level NOI, primarily due to the growth in revenues attributable to increased rental rates from our same store communities and growth in the number of non-same store properties resulting from the stabilization of nine operating properties in 2015 and 2016, the completion and partial lease-up of two operating properties in 2016, and the partial lease-up of two properties under construction at December 31, 2016. The increase was also due to an approximate $10.0 million bonus paid to employees in 2015 relating to the restructuring of the Funds in December 2014. The increase was partially offset by a decrease related to the disposition of 15 operating properties, a retail center, and approximately 19.6 acres of land classified as discontinued operations in 2016, as well as the disposition of three other operating properties in 2015 and the disposition of one dual-phased operating property and six other operating properties in 2016. See further discussions of our 2016 operations as compared to 2015 in "Results of Operations."
Net cash from investing activities during the year ended December 31, 2016 totaled approximately $690.4 million as compared to net cash used in investing activities of approximately $293.2 million during the year ended December 31, 2015 . During 2016, we received approximately $623.0 million, net of expenses, from the sale of 15 operating properties, a retail center, and approximately 19.6 acres of land classified as discontinued operations, as well as approximately $515.8 million, net of expenses, from the sale of one dual-phased operating property and six other properties and one land holding. These cash inflows were partially offset by cash outflows for property development and capital improvements of approximately $343.0 million during 2016 as compared to approximately $411.8 million in 2015 , primarily due to the completion of nine operating properties in 2015 and 2016, and the completion of repositions at several of our operating properties. The expenditures related to property development and capital improvements during the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 included the following:
December 31,
(in millions)
2016
2015
Expenditures for new development, including land
$
220.4

$
285.8

Capitalized interest, real estate taxes, and other capitalized indirect costs
29.8

30.9

Reposition expenditures
23.1

31.2

Capital expenditures
69.7

63.9

Total
$
343.0

$
411.8

During the year ended December 31, 2016 , cash outflows from investing activities also included the purchase of a short-term investment for $100.0 million. During the year ended December 31, 2015 , cash outflows also included $13.8 million relating to capital improvements and reposition expenditures from our discontinued operations. These cash outflows were offset by proceeds of approximately $145.0 million from the sale of three operating properties and two land holdings.
Net cash used in financing activities totaled approximately $904.2 million during the year ended December 31, 2016 as compared to approximately $273.2 million during the year ended December 31, 2015 . During 2016, we had net payments of $244.0 million on our unsecured credit facility and other short-term borrowings. We also used approximately $663.4 million to pay distributions to common shareholders and non-controlling interest holders which included the $4.25 per common share special dividend payment made on September 30, 2016. During 2015, we used $250.0 million to repay maturing unsecured notes payable and approximately $3.0 million to pay principal amortization payments. We also used approximately $253.1 million to pay distributions to common shareholders and non-controlling interest holders, and approximately $9.5 million to acquire the remaining non-controlling interests in two consolidated joint ventures. The cash flows for 2015 were partially offset by net proceeds from our unsecured line of credit and other short-term borrowings of $244.0 million .

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Financial Flexibility
We have a $600.0 million unsecured credit facility which matures in August 2019, with two six-month options to extend the maturity date at our election to August 2020. Additionally, we have the option to further increase our credit facility to $900.0 million by either adding additional banks to the facility or obtaining the agreement of the existing banks to increase their commitments. The interest rate on this credit facility is based upon LIBOR plus a margin which is subject to change as our credit ratings change. Advances under this credit facility may be priced at the scheduled rates, or we may enter into bid rate loans with participating banks at rates below the scheduled rates. These bid rate loans have terms of 180 days or less and may not exceed the lesser of $300.0 million or the remaining amount available under the credit facility. Our credit facility is subject to customary financial covenants and limitations. We believe we are in compliance with all such financial covenants and limitations on the date of this filing.
Our credit facility provides us with the ability to issue up to $50.0 million in letters of credit. While our issuance of letters of credit does not increase our borrowings outstanding under our credit facility, it does reduce the amount available. At December 31, 2017 , we had no balances outstanding on our $600.0 million credit facility and we had outstanding letters of credit totaling approximately $13.4 million , leaving approximately $586.6 million available under our credit facility.
We also have a $45.0 million unsecured short-term borrowing facility which matures in May 2018. The interest rate is based on LIBOR plus 0.95%. At December 31, 2017 , we had no balances outstanding on this unsecured short-term borrowing facility, leaving $45.0 million available under this facility.
We currently have an automatic shelf registration statement which allows us to offer, from time to time, common shares, preferred shares, debt securities, or warrants. Our Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust provides we may issue up to 185 million shares of beneficial interest, consisting of 175 million common shares and 10 million preferred shares. At December 31, 2017 we had approximately 92.7 million common shares outstanding, net of treasury shares and shares held in our deferred compensation arrangements, and no preferred shares outstanding.
In May 2017, we created an at-the market ("ATM") share offering program through which we can, but have no obligation to, sell common shares having an aggregate offering price of up to $315.3 million (the "2017 ATM program"), in amounts and at times as we determine, into the existing trading market at current market prices as well as through negotiated transactions. Actual sales from time to time may depend on a variety of factors including, among others, market conditions, the trading price of our common shares, and determinations by management of the appropriate sources of funding for us. The proceeds from the sale of our common shares under the 2017 ATM program are intended to be used for general corporate purposes, which may include reducing future borrowings under our $600.0 million unsecured line of credit, the repayment of other indebtedness, the redemption or other repurchase of outstanding debt or equity securities, funding for development activities, and financing for acquisitions. As of the date of this filing, we had common shares having an aggregate offering price of up to $312.8 million remaining available for sale under the 2017 ATM program. No additional shares under the 2017 ATM program were sold subsequent to December 31, 2017 through the date of this filing.
We believe our ability to access capital markets is enhanced by our senior unsecured debt ratings by Moody’s, Fitch, and Standard and Poor's, which are currently A3 with stable outlook, A- with stable outlook, and BBB+ with stable outlook, respectively . We believe our ability to access capital markets is also enhanced by our ability to borrow on a secured basis from various institutions including banks, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, or life insurance companies. However, we may not be able to maintain our current credit ratings and may not be able to borrow on a secured or unsecured basis in the future.
Future Cash Requirements and Contractual Obligations
One of our principal long-term liquidity requirements includes the repayment of maturing debt, including any future borrowings under our unsecured credit facility. We believe scheduled payments of debt in 2018 are manageable at approximately $173.7 million which represents approximately 7.9% of our total outstanding debt, and includes amortization of debt discounts and debt issuance costs, net of scheduled principal payments of approximately $1.3 million. See Note 9, “Notes Payable,” in the notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for further discussion of scheduled maturities.
We estimate the additional cost to complete the construction of the seven consolidated projects to be approximately $282.3 million . Of this amount, we expect to incur costs between approximately $140 million and $160 million during 2018 and to incur the remaining costs during 2019 and 2020 . Additionally, we expect to incur costs between approximately $45 million and $55 million related to the start of new development activities, between approximately $37 million and $41 million of repositions and revenue enhancing expenditures, between approximately $28 million and $32 million in redevelopment expenditures and between approximately $65 million and $69 million of additional recurring capital expenditures during 2018 .
We anticipate meeting our near-term liquidity requirements through a combination of one or more of the following: cash and cash equivalents, cash flows generated from operations, draws on our unsecured credit facility or other short-term

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borrowing, the use of debt and equity offerings under our automatic shelf registration statement, proceeds from property dispositions, equity issued from 2017 our ATM program, other unsecured borrowings, or secured mortgages. We continue to evaluate our operating properties and land development portfolio and plan to continue our practice of selective dispositions as market conditions warrant and opportunities arise.
As a REIT, we are subject to a number of organizational and operational requirements, including a requirement to distribute current dividends to our shareholders equal to a minimum of 90% of our annual taxable income. In order to minimize paying income taxes, our general policy is to distribute at least 100% of our taxable income. In December 2017 , we announced our Board of Trust Managers had declared a quarterly dividend of $0.75 per common share to our common shareholders of record as of December 15, 2017 . This dividend was subsequently paid on January 17, 2018 and we paid equivalent amounts per unit to holders of common operating partnership units. When aggregated with previous 2017 dividends, this distribution to common shareholders and holders of the common operating partnership units equates to an annual dividend rate of $3.00 per share or unit for the year ended December 31, 2017 .
In the first quarter of 2018, the Company's Board of Trust Managers declared a first quarter dividend of $0.77 per common share to our common shareholders of record as of March 30, 2018. Future dividend payments are paid at the discretion of the Board of Trust Managers and depend on cash flows generated from operations, the Company's financial condition and capital requirements, distribution requirements under the REIT provisions of the Code and other factors which may be deemed relevant by our Board of Trust Managers. Assuming similar dividend distributions for the remainder of 2018, our annualized dividend rate for 2018 would be $3.08.
The following table summarizes our known contractual cash obligations as of December 31, 2017 :
(in millions)
Total
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
Thereafter
Debt maturities (1)
$
2,204.6

$
173.7

$
643.0

$
(1.2
)
$
249.1

$
349.3

$
790.7

Interest payments (2)
356.6

90.1

63.3

55.5

49.1

43.3

55.3

Non-cancelable lease payments
20.6

2.9

2.8

2.8

2.8


2.6

6.7

$
2,581.8

$
266.7

$
709.1

$
57.1

$
301.0

$
395.2

$
852.7

(1)
Includes amortization of debt discounts and debt issuance costs, net of scheduled principal payments.
(2)
Includes contractual interest payments for our senior unsecured notes and secured notes. The interest payments on certain secured notes with floating interest rates were calculated based on the interest rates in effect as of December 31, 2017 .
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
The joint ventures in which we have an interest have been funded in part with secured, third-party debt. At December 31, 2017 , our unconsolidated joint ventures had outstanding debt of approximately $514.5 million , of which our proportionate share was approximately $161.0 million . As of December 31, 2017 , we had no outstanding guarantees related to the loans of our unconsolidated joint ventures.
Inflation
Substantially all of our apartment leases are for a term generally ranging from six to eighteen months. In an inflationary environment, we may realize increased rents at the commencement of new leases or upon the renewal of existing leases. We believe the short-term nature of our leases generally minimizes our risk from the adverse effects of inflation.
Critical Accounting Policies
The preparation of our 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, the disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the balance sheet date, and the amounts of revenues and expenses recognized during the reporting period. These estimates are based on historical experience and other assumptions believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. The following is a discussion of our critical accounting policies. For a discussion of all of our significant accounting policies, see Note 2, "Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Recent Accounting Pronouncements," to the accompanying consolidated financial statements.
Principles of Consolidation . We may enter into various joint venture agreements with unrelated third parties to hold or develop real estate assets. We must determine for each of these joint ventures whether to consolidate the entity or account for our investment under the equity or cost basis of accounting. Investments acquired or created are evaluated based on the accounting guidance relating to variable interest entities (“VIEs”), which requires the consolidation of VIEs in which we are considered to be the primary beneficiary. If the investment is determined not to be a VIE, then the investment is evaluated for

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consolidation primarily using a voting interest model. In determining if we have a controlling financial interest, we consider factors such as ownership interests, authority to make decisions, kick-out rights and participating rights. We evaluate our accounting for investments on a quarterly basis or when a reconsideration event (as defined by GAAP) with respect to our investments occurs. The analysis required to identify VIEs and primary beneficiaries is complex and requires substantial management judgment.
Asset Impairment . Long-lived assets are reviewed for impairment annually or whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Impairment may exist if estimated future undiscounted cash flows associated with long-lived assets are not sufficient to recover the carrying value of such assets. We consider projected future undiscounted cash flows, trends, strategic decisions regarding future development plans, and other factors in our assessment of whether impairment conditions exist. While we believe our estimates of future cash flows are reasonable, different assumptions regarding a number of factors, including market rents, economic conditions, and occupancies, could significantly affect these estimates. In estimating fair value, management uses appraisals, management estimates, and discounted cash flow calculations which utilize inputs from a marketplace participant’s perspective. When impairment exists, the long-lived asset is adjusted to its fair value. In addition, we evaluate our equity investments in joint ventures and if we believe there is an other than temporary decline in market value of our investment below our carrying value, we will record an impairment charge.
The value of our properties under development depends on market conditions, including estimates of the project start date as well as estimates of demand for multifamily communities. We have reviewed market trends and other marketplace information and have incorporated this information as well as our current outlook into the assumptions we use in our impairment analyses. Due to the judgment and assumptions applied in the impairment analyses, it is possible actual results could differ substantially from those estimated.
We believe the carrying value of our operating real estate assets, properties under development, and land is currently recoverable. However, if market conditions deteriorate or if changes in our development strategy significantly affect any key assumptions used in our fair value estimates, we may need to take material charges in future periods for impairments related to existing assets. Any such material non-cash charges could have an adverse effect on our consolidated financial position and results of operations.
Cost Capitalization . Real estate assets are carried at cost plus capitalized carrying charges. Carrying charges are primarily interest and real estate taxes which are capitalized as part of properties under development. Capitalized interest is generally based on the weighted average interest rate of our unsecured debt. Expenditures directly related to the development and improvement of real estate assets are capitalized at cost as land and buildings and improvements. Indirect development costs, including salaries and benefits and other related costs directly attributable to the development of properties, are also capitalized. We begin capitalizing development, construction, and carrying costs when the development of the future real estate asset is probable and activities necessary to prepare the underlying real estate for its intended use have been initiated. All construction and carrying costs are capitalized and reported in the balance sheet as properties under development until the apartment homes are substantially completed. Upon substantial completion of the apartment homes, the total capitalized development cost for the apartment homes and the associated land is transferred to buildings and improvements and land, respectively. Included in capitalized costs are indirect costs associated with our development and redevelopment activities. The estimates used by management require judgment, and accordingly we believe cost capitalization to be a critical accounting estimate.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
See Note 2, "Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Recent Accounting Pronouncements" in the notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for further discussion of recent accounting pronouncements issued during the year ended December 31, 2017 .
Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
We are exposed to certain market risks inherent in our operations. These risks generally arise from transactions entered into in the normal course of business. We believe our primary market risk exposure relates to interest rate risk. We do not enter into derivatives or other financial instruments for trading or speculative purposes.

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The table below provides information about our liabilities sensitive to changes in interest rates as of December 31, 2017 and 2016 .
December 31, 2017
December 31, 2016
Amount
(in  millions)
Weighted
Average
Maturity
(in years)
Weighted
Average
Interest
Rate
% Of
Total
Amount
(in  millions)
Weighted
Average
Maturity
(in years)
Weighted
Average
Interest
Rate
% Of
Total
Fixed rate debt
$
2,029.6

4.6

4.5
%
92.1
%
$
2,274.9

5.0

4.7
%
91.7
%
Variable rate debt
175.0

0.8

1.9

7.9

205.7

3.2

1.4
%
8.3
%
We have historically used variable rate indebtedness available under our unsecured credit facility and other short-term borrowings to initially fund acquisitions and our development pipeline. To the extent we utilize our unsecured credit facility and increase our variable rate indebtedness, our exposure to increases in interest rates will also increase.
For fixed rate debt, interest rate changes affect the fair market value but do not impact net income attributable to common shareholders or cash flows. Conversely, for floating rate debt, interest rate changes generally do not affect the fair market value but do impact net income attributable to common shareholders and cash flows, assuming other factors are held constant. Holding other variables constant, a one percentage point variance in interest rates would change the unrealized fair market value of the fixed rate debt by approximately $82.2 million. The net income attributable to common shareholders and cash flows impact on the next year resulting from a one percentage point variance in interest rates on floating rate debt would be approximately $1.8 million, holding all other variables constant.
We currently use interest rate swaps to reduce the impact of interest rate fluctuations on certain indebtedness, not for trading or speculative purposes. During the year ended December 31, 2017, we had three forward interest rate swap agreements with a total notional amount of $200.0 million that become effective October 31, 2018 to hedge a portion of anticipated future fixed rate debt issuances. We expect to cash settle these contracts relating to these outstanding swaps upon the issuance of debt in 2018 and either pay or receive cash for the fair value of the swap at time of settlement. The impact of settling our position, assuming debt is issued as expected, will be recognized over the life of the issued debt as an adjustment to interest expense.
Derivative financial investments expose us to credit risk in the event of non-performance by the counterparties under the terms of the interest rate hedge agreements. The Company has agreements with derivative counterparties containing provisions where the Company could be declared in default on its derivative obligations if repayment of the underlying indebtedness is accelerated by the lender due to the Company's default on the indebtedness. As of December 31, 2017, the fair value of derivatives in a net liability position, which excludes any adjustment for nonperformance risk, related to these agreements was approximately $0.5 million .

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Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
Our response to this item is included in a separate section at the end of this report beginning on page F-1.
Item 9. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure
None.
Item 9A. Controls and Procedures
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures. We carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report pursuant to Securities Exchange Act ("Exchange Act") Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e). Based on the evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded the disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report are effective to ensure information required to be disclosed by us in our Exchange Act filings is accurately recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission's rules and forms and is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
Changes in Internal Controls. There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting (identified in connection with the evaluation required by paragraph (d) in Rules 13a-15 and 15d-15 under the Exchange Act) during our most recent fiscal quarter which have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

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Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting
Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting. Internal control over financial reporting is defined in Rule 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 as follows:
A process designed by, or under the supervision of, the Company’s principal executive and principal financial officers, or persons performing similar functions, and effected by the Company's board of trust managers, management, and other personnel, 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 and includes those policies and procedures that:
Pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the Company;
Provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and receipts and expenditures of the Company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and Board of Trust Managers of the Company; and
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.
Management assessed the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2017 . In making this assessment, management used the criteria established in Internal Control — Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission.
Based on our assessment, management concluded our internal control over financial reporting is effective as of December 31, 2017 .
Deloitte & Touche LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, has issued an attestation report regarding the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting, which is included herein.

February 16, 2018

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

To the Board of Trust Managers and Shareholders of Camden Property Trust

Opinion on Internal Control over Financial Reporting
We have audited the internal control over financial reporting of Camden Property Trust and subsidiaries (the “Company”) as of December 31, 2017, based on criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). In our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2017, based on criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013) issued by COSO.

We have also audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB), the financial statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2017, of the Company and our report dated February 16, 2018, expressed an unqualified opinion on those financial statements.

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 . 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/ DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP
Houston, Texas
February 16, 2018





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Item 9B. Other Information
None.
PART III
Item 10. Directors, Executive Officers, and Corporate Governance
Information with respect to this Item 10 is incorporated by reference from our Proxy Statement, which we expect to file on or about March 23, 2018 in connection with the Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held on or about May 17, 2018 .
Item 11. Executive Compensation
Information with respect to this Item 11 is incorporated by reference from our Proxy Statement, which we expect to file on or about March 23, 2018 in connection with the Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held on or about May 17, 2018 .
Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Shareholder Matters
Information with respect to this Item 12 is incorporated by reference from our Proxy Statement, which we expect to file on or about March 23, 2018 in connection with the Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held on or about May 17, 2018 to the extent not set forth below.
The following table gives information about the equity compensation plans as of December 31, 2017 .
Equity Compensation Plan Information
Plan Category
Number of securities to
be issued upon exercise of
outstanding options,
warrants and rights
(a)
Weighted-average
exercise price of
outstanding options,
warrants and rights
(b)
Number of securities
remaining available for
future issuance under
equity compensation
plans (excluding
securities reflected in
column (a))(c)
Equity compensation plans approved by security holders
68,978

$
61.15

827,928

Equity compensation plans not approved by security holders



Total
68,978

$
61.15

827,928

Incentive Compensation. During the second quarter of 2011, our Board of Trust Managers adopted, and our shareholders approved, the 2011 Share Incentive Plan of Camden Property Trust (as amended, the “2011 Share Plan”). Under the 2011 Share Plan, we may issue up to a total of approximately 9.1 million fungible units (the “Fungible Pool Limit”), which is comprised of approximately 5.8 million new fungible units plus approximately 3.3 million fungible units previously available for issuance under our 2002 share incentive plan based on a 3.45 to 1.0 fungible unit to full value award conversion ratio. Fungible units represent the baseline for the number of shares available for issuance under the 2011 Share Plan. Different types of awards are counted differently against the Fungible Pool Limit, as follows:
Each share issued or to be issued in connection with an award, other than an option, right or other award which does not deliver the full value at grant of the underlying shares, will be counted against the Fungible Pool Limit as 3.45 fungible pool units;
Options and other awards which do not deliver the full value at grant of the underlying shares and which expire more than five years from date of grant will be counted against the Fungible Pool Limit as one fungible pool unit; and
Options, rights and other awards which do not deliver the full value at grant and expire five years or less from the date of grant will be counted against the Fungible Pool Limit as 0.83 of a fungible pool unit.
At December 31, 2017 , approximately 2.9 million fungible units were available under the 2011 Share Plan, which results in approximately 0.8 million common shares which may be granted pursuant to full value awards based on the 3.45 to 1.0 fungible unit to full value award conversion ratio.
Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence
Information with respect to this Item 13 is incorporated herein by reference from our Proxy Statement, which we expect to file on or about March 23, 2018 in connection with the Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held on or about May 17, 2018 .

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Item 14. Principal Accounting Fees and Services
Information with respect to this Item 14 is incorporated herein by reference from our Proxy Statement, which we expect to file on or about March 23, 2018 in connection with the Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held on or about May 17, 2018 .

PART IV

Item 15. Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules
The following documents are filed as part of this report:
All other schedules have been omitted since the required information is presented in the financial statements and the related notes or is not applicable.
(3) Index to Exhibits:
The following exhibits are filed as part of or incorporated by reference into this report:
Exhibit No.
Description
Filed Herewith or Incorporated Herein by Reference (1)
3.1
Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust of Camden Property Trust (2)
Exhibit 3.1 to Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1993 - Rule 311-P
Amendment to the Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust of Camden Property Trust
Exhibit 3.1 to Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 1997
Amendment to the Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust of Camden Property Trust
Exhibit 3.1 to Form 8-K filed on May 14, 2012
Third Amended and Restated Bylaws of Camden Property Trust
Exhibit 99.1 to Form 8-K filed on March 11, 2013
4.1
Specimen certificate for Common Shares of Beneficial Interest (2)
Form S-11 filed on September 15, 1993 (Registration No. 33-68736) - Rule 311-P
Indenture for Senior Debt Securities dated as of February 11, 2003 between Camden Property Trust and U. S. Bank National Association, as successor to SunTrust Bank, as Trustee
Exhibit 4.1 to Form S-3 filed on February 12, 2003 (Registration No. 333-103119)
First Supplemental Indenture dated as of May 4, 2007 between the Company and U.S. Bank National Association, as successor to SunTrust Bank, as Trustee
Exhibit 4.2 to Form 8-K filed on May 7, 2007

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Exhibit No.
Description
Filed Herewith or Incorporated Herein by Reference (1)
Second Supplemental Indenture dated as of June 3, 2011 between the Company and U.S. Bank National Association, as successor to SunTrust Bank, as Trustee
Exhibit 4.3 to Form 8-K filed on June 3, 2011
Registration Rights Agreement dated as of February 28, 2005 between Camden Property Trust and the holders named therein
Form S-4 filed on November 24, 2004 (Registration No. 333-120733)
Form of Camden Property Trust 5.700% Note due 2017
Exhibit 4.3 to Form 8-K filed on May 7, 2007
Form of Camden Property Trust 4.625% Note due 2021
Exhibit 4.4 to Form 8-K filed on June 3, 2011
Form of Camden Property Trust 2.95% Note due 2022
Exhibit 4.4 to Form 8-K filed on December 7, 2012
Form of Camden Property Trust 4.875% Note due 2023
Exhibit 4.5 to Form 8-K filed on June 3, 2011
Form of Camden Property Trust 4.250% Notes due 2024
Exhibit 4.1 to Form 8-K filed on December 2, 2013
Form of Camden Property Trust 3.50% Notes due 2024
Exhibit 4.1 to Form 8-K filed on September 12, 2014
10.1
Form of Indemnification Agreement between Camden Property Trust and certain of its trust managers and executive officers (2)
Form S-11 filed on July 9, 1993 (Registration No. 33-63588) - Rule 311-P
Second Amended and Restated Employment Agreement dated July 11, 2003 between Camden Property Trust and Richard J. Campo
Exhibit 10.1 to Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2003
Second Amended and Restated Employment Agreement dated July 11, 2003 between Camden Property Trust and D. Keith Oden
Exhibit 10.2 to Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2003
Form of First Amendment to Second Amended and Restated Employment Agreements, effective as of January 1, 2008, between Camden Property Trust and each of Richard J. Campo and D. Keith Oden
Exhibit 99.1 to Form 8-K filed on November 30, 2007
Second Amendment to Second Amended and Restated Employment Agreement, dated as of March 14, 2008, between Camden Property Trust and D. Keith Oden
Exhibit 99.1 to Form 8-K filed on March 18, 2008
Form of Employment Agreement by and between Camden Property Trust and certain senior executive officers
Exhibit 10.13 to Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1996
Second Amended and Restated Employment Agreement, dated November 3, 2008, between Camden Property Trust and H. Malcolm Stewart
Exhibit 99.1 to Form 8-K filed on November 4, 2008
Second Amended and Restated Camden Property Trust Key Employee Share Option Plan (KEYSOP ), effective as of January 1, 2008
Exhibit 99.5 to Form 8-K filed on November 30, 2007
Amendment No. 1 to Second Amended and Restated Camden Property Trust Key Employee Share Option Plan, effective as of January 1, 2008
Exhibit 99.1 to Form 8-K filed on December 8, 2008
Form of Amended and Restated Master Exchange Agreement between Camden Property Trust and certain key employees
Exhibit 10.7 to Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2003
Form of Amended and Restated Master Exchange Agreement between Camden Property Trust and certain trust managers
Exhibit 10.8 to Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2003

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Exhibit No.
Description
Filed Herewith or Incorporated Herein by Reference (1)
Form of Amended and Restated Master Exchange Agreement between Camden Property Trust and certain key employees
Exhibit 10.9 to Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2003
Form of Master Exchange Agreement between Camden Property Trust and certain trust managers
Exhibit 10.10 to Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2003
Form of Amendment No. 1 to Amended and Restated Master Exchange Agreement (Trust Managers) effective November 27, 2007
Exhibit 10.1 to Form 10-Q filed on July 30, 2010
Form of Amendment No. 1 to Amended and Restated Master Exchange Agreement (Key Employees) effective November 27, 2007
Exhibit 10.2 to Form 10-Q filed on July 30, 2010
Form of Third Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of Camden Operating, L.P.
Exhibit 10.1 to Form S-4 filed on February 26, 1997 (Registration No. 333-22411)
First Amendment to Third Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of Camden Operating, L.P., dated as of February 23, 1999
Exhibit 99.2 to Form 8-K filed on March 10, 1999
Form of Second Amendment to Third Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of Camden Operating, L.P., dated as of August 13, 1999
Exhibit 10.15 to Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1999
Form of Third Amendment to Third Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of Camden Operating, L.P., dated as of September 7, 1999
Exhibit 10.16 to Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1999
Form of Fourth Amendment to Third Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of Camden Operating, L.P., dated as of January 7, 2000
Exhibit 10.17 to Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1999
Form of Amendment to Third Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of Camden Operating, L.P., dated as of December 1, 2003
Exhibit 10.19 to Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2003
Amended and Restated 1993 Share Incentive Plan of Camden Property Trust
Exhibit 10.18 to Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1999
Amended and Restated Camden Property Trust 1999 Employee Share Purchase Plan
Exhibit 10.1 to Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2014
Amended and Restated 2002 Share Incentive Plan of Camden Property Trust
Exhibit 10.1 to Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2002
Amendment to Amended and Restated 2002 Share Incentive Plan of Camden Property Trust
Exhibit 99.1 to Form 8-K filed on May 4, 2006
Amendment to Amended and Restated 2002 Share Incentive Plan of Camden Property Trust, effective as of January 1, 2008
Exhibit 99.1 to Form 8-K filed on July 29, 2008
Camden Property Trust 2011 Share Incentive Plan, effective as of May 11, 2011
Exhibit 99.1 to Form 8-K filed on May 12, 2011
Amendment No. 1 to 2011 Share Incentive Plan of Camden Property Trust, dated as of July 31, 2012
Exhibit 99.1 to Form 8-K filed on August 6, 2012
Amendment No. 2 to the 2011 Share Incentive Plan of Camden Property Trust, dated as of July 30, 2013
Exhibit 99.1 to Form 8-K filed on August 5, 2013
Amendment No. 3 to the 2011 Share Incentive Plan of Camden Property Trust, dated as of October 28, 2015
Exhibit 99.1 to Form 8-K filed on October 29, 2015

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Exhibit No.
Description
Filed Herewith or Incorporated Herein by Reference (1)
Camden Property Trust Short Term Incentive Plan
Exhibit 10.2 to Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2002
Second Amended and Restated Camden Property Trust Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation Plan
Exhibit 99.1 to Form 8-K filed on February 21, 2014
Form of Second Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of Camden Summit Partnership, L.P. among Camden Summit, Inc., as general partner, and the persons whose names are set forth on Exhibit A thereto
Exhibit 10.5 to Form S-4 filed on November 24, 2004 (Registration No. 333-120733)
Form of Tax, Asset and Income Support Agreement among Camden Property Trust, Camden Summit, Inc., Camden Summit Partnership, L.P. and each of the limited partners who has executed a signature page thereto
Exhibit 10.6 to Form S-4 filed on November 24, 2004 (Registration No. 333-120733)
Employment Agreement dated February 15, 1999, by and among William B. McGuire, Jr., Summit Properties Inc. and Summit Management Company, as restated on August 24, 2001
Exhibit 10.1 to Summit Properties Inc.’s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2001 (File No. 000-12792)
Amendment Agreement, dated as of June 19, 2004, among William B. McGuire, Jr., Summit Properties Inc. and Summit Management Company
Exhibit 10.8.2 to Summit Properties Inc.’s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2004 (File No. 001-12792)
Employment Agreement dated February 15, 1999, by and among William F. Paulsen, Summit Properties Inc. and Summit Management Company, as restated on April 3, 2001
Exhibit 10.1 to Summit Properties Inc.’s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2001 (File No. 000-12792)
Amendment Agreement, dated as of June 19, 2004, among William F. Paulsen, Summit Properties Inc. and Summit Management Company
Exhibit 10.8.2 to Summit Properties Inc.’s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2004 (File No. 001-12792)
Separation Agreement, dated as of February 28, 2005, between Camden Property Trust and William B. McGuire, Jr.
Exhibit 99.1 to Form 8-K filed on April 28, 2005
Separation Agreement, dated as of February 28, 2005, between Camden Property Trust and William F. Paulsen
Exhibit 99.2 to Form 8-K filed on April 28, 2005
Master Credit Agreement, dated as of September 24, 2008, among CSP Community Owner, LLC, CPT Community Owner, LLC, and Red Mortgage Capital, Inc. (3)
Exhibit 10.4 to Form 10-Q filed on July 30, 2010
Form of Master Credit Facility Agreement, dated as of April 17, 2009, among Summit Russett, LLC, 2009 CPT Community Owner, LLC, 2009 CUSA Community Owner, LLC, 2009 CSP Community Owner LLC, and 2009 COLP Community Owner, LLC, as borrowers, Camden Property Trust, as guarantor, and Red Mortgage Capital, Inc., as lender (3)
Exhibit 10.5 to Form 10-Q filed on July 30, 2010
Distribution Agency Agreement, dated May 15, 2017, between Camden Property Trust and Jefferies LLC
Exhibit 1.1 to Form 8-K filed on May 16, 2017
Distribution Agency Agreement, dated May 15, 2017, between Camden Property Trust and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC
Exhibit 1.2 to Form 8-K filed on May 16, 2017

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Exhibit No.
Description
Filed Herewith or Incorporated Herein by Reference (1)
Distribution Agency Agreement, dated May 15, 2017, between Camden Property Trust and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated
Exhibit 1.3 to Form 8-K filed on May 16, 2017
Distribution Agency Agreement, dated May 15, 2017, between Camden Property Trust and SunTrust Robinson Humphrey, Inc.
Exhibit 1.4 to Form 8-K filed on May 16, 2017
Distribution Agency Agreement, dated May 15, 2017, between Camden Property Trust and Wells Fargo Securities, LLC
Exhibit 1.5 to Form 8-K filed on May 16, 2017
Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated as of August 7, 2015 among Camden Property Trust, Bank of America, N.A., as Administrative Agent, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Syndication Agent, Deutsche Bank Securities Inc., PNC Bank National Association, Regions Bank, SunTrust Bank, The Bank of Nova Scotia, U.S. Bank National Association, and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Documentation Agents, Branch Banking and Trust Company, Credit Suisse AG, Cayman Islands Branch, and The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, LTD., as Managing Agents, and the other lenders party thereto, and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated, and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, as Joint Lead Arrangers and Joint Bookrunners
Exhibit 99.1 to Form 8-K filed on August 11, 2015
Statement Regarding Computation of Ratios
Filed Herewith
List of Significant Subsidiaries
Filed Herewith
Consent of Deloitte & Touche LLP
Filed Herewith
Powers of Attorney for Heather J. Brunner, Scott S. Ingraham, Renu Khator, William B. McGuire, Jr., William F. Paulsen, Frances Aldrich Sevilla-Sacasa, Steven A. Webster, and Kelvin R. Westbrook
Filed Herewith
Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act
Filed Herewith
Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act
Filed Herewith
Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
Filed Herewith
101.INS
XBRL Instance Document
Filed Herewith
101.SCH
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
Filed Herewith
101.CAL
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
Filed Herewith
101.DEF
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
Filed Herewith
101.LAB
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
Filed Herewith
101.PRE
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document
Filed Herewith
(1)
Unless otherwise indicated, all references to reports or registration statements are to reports or registration statements filed by Camden Property Trust (File No. 1-12110).

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(2)
Pursuant to SEC Release No. 33-10322 and Rule 311 of Regulation S-T, this exhibit was filed in paper before the mandated electronic filing.
(3)
Portions of the exhibit have been omitted pursuant to a request for confidential treatment.
Item 16. Summary
None.

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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, Camden Property Trust has duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
February 16, 2018
CAMDEN PROPERTY TRUST
By:
/s/ Michael P. Gallagher
Michael P. Gallagher
Senior Vice President — Chief Accounting 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 Camden Property Trust and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
Name
Title
Date
/s/ Richard J. Campo
Chairman of the Board of Trust
February 16, 2018
Richard J. Campo
Managers and Chief Executive
Officer (Principal Executive Officer)
/s/ D. Keith Oden
President and Trust Manager
February 16, 2018
D. Keith Oden
/s/ Alexander J. Jessett
Executive Vice President - Finance,
February 16, 2018
Alexander J. Jessett
Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer (Principal
Financial Officer)
/s/ Michael P. Gallagher
Senior Vice President - Chief Accounting
February 16, 2018
Michael P. Gallagher
Officer (Principal Accounting
Officer)
*
Heather J. Brunner
Trust Manager
February 16, 2018
*
Scott S. Ingraham
Trust Manager
February 16, 2018
*
Renu Khator
Trust Manager
February 16, 2018
*
William B. McGuire, Jr.
Trust Manager
February 16, 2018
*
William F. Paulsen
Trust Manager
February 16, 2018
*
Frances Aldrich Sevilla-Sacasa
Trust Manager
February 16, 2018
*
Steven A. Webster
Trust Manager
February 16, 2018
*
Kelvin R. Westbrook
Trust Manager
February 16, 2018
*By: /s/ Alexander J. Jessett
Alexander J. Jessett
Attorney-in-fact

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

To the Board of Trust Managers and Shareholders of Camden Property Trust

Opinion on the Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Camden Property Trust and subsidiaries (the “Company”) as of December 31, 2017 and 2016, the related consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income, equity, and cash flows, for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2017, and the related notes and the schedules listed in the Index at Item 15 (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of December 31, 2017 and 2016, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2017, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

We have also 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, 2017, based on criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission and our report dated February 16, 2018, expressed an unqualified opinion on the Company's internal control over financial reporting.

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.
/s/ DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP
Houston, Texas
February 16, 2018
We have served as the Company's auditor since 1993.


F-1


CAMDEN PROPERTY TRUST
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
December 31,
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
2017
2016
Assets
Real estate assets, at cost
Land
$
1,021,031

$
967,375

Buildings and improvements
6,269,481

5,967,023

$
7,290,512

$
6,934,398

Accumulated depreciation
(2,118,839
)
(1,890,656
)
Net operating real estate assets
$
5,171,673

$
5,043,742

Properties under development, including land
377,231

442,292

Investments in joint ventures
27,237

30,254

Total real estate assets
$
5,576,141

$
5,516,288

Accounts receivable – affiliates
24,038

24,028

Other assets, net
195,764

142,010

Short-term investments

100,000

Cash and cash equivalents
368,492

237,364

Restricted cash
9,313

8,462

Total assets
$
6,173,748

$
6,028,152

Liabilities and equity
Liabilities
Notes payable
Unsecured
$
1,338,628

$
1,583,236

Secured
865,970

897,352

Accounts payable and accrued expenses
128,313

137,813

Accrued real estate taxes
51,383

49,041

Distributions payable
72,943

69,161

Other liabilities
154,567

118,959

Total liabilities
$
2,611,804

$
2,855,562

Commitments and contingencies (Note 14)


Non-qualified deferred compensation share awards
77,230

77,037

Equity
Common shares of beneficial interest; $0.01 par value per share; 175,000 shares authorized; 105,489 and 100,694 issued; 102,769 and 97,818 outstanding at December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively
1,028

978

Additional paid-in capital
4,137,161

3,678,277

Distributions in excess of net income attributable to common shareholders
(368,703
)
(289,180
)
Treasury shares, at cost (10,073 and 10,330 common shares, at December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively)
(364,066
)
(373,339
)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
(57
)
(1,863
)
Total common equity
$
3,405,363

$
3,014,873

Non-controlling interests
79,351

80,680

Total equity
$
3,484,714

$
3,095,553

Total liabilities and equity
$
6,173,748

$
6,028,152

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

F-2


CAMDEN PROPERTY TRUST
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Year Ended December 31,
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
2017
2016
2015
Property revenues
Rental revenues
$
770,540

$
750,597

$
721,816

Other property revenues
130,356

125,850

113,802

Total property revenues
$
900,896

$
876,447

$
835,618

Property expenses
Property operating and maintenance
$
217,817

$
206,780

$
202,105

Real estate taxes
110,925

104,575

98,895

Total property expenses
$
328,742

$
311,355

$
301,000

Non-property income
Fee and asset management
$
8,176

$
6,864

$
6,999

Interest and other income
3,011

2,202

597

Income (loss) on deferred compensation plans
16,608

5,511

(264
)
Total non-property income
$
27,795

$
14,577

$
7,332

Other expenses
Property management
$
25,773

$
25,125

$
23,055

Fee and asset management
3,903

3,848

4,742

General and administrative
50,587

47,415

46,233

Interest
86,750

93,145

97,312

Depreciation and amortization
263,974

250,146

240,944

Expense (benefit) on deferred compensation plans
16,608

5,511

(264
)
Total other expenses
$
447,595

$
425,190

$
412,022

Loss on early retirement of debt
(323
)


Gain on sale of operating properties, including land
43,231

295,397

104,288

Equity in income of joint ventures
6,822

7,125

6,168

Income from continuing operations before income taxes
$
202,084

$
457,001

$
240,384

Income tax expense
(1,224
)
(1,617
)
(1,872
)
Income from continuing operations
$
200,860

$
455,384

$
238,512

Income from discontinued operations

7,605

19,750

Gain on sale of discontinued operations, net of tax

375,237


Net income
$
200,860

$
838,226

$
258,262

Less income allocated to non-controlling interests from continuing operations
(4,438
)
(18,403
)
(8,947
)
Net income attributable to common shareholders
$
196,422

$
819,823

$
249,315

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

F-3


CAMDEN PROPERTY TRUST
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (Continued)
Year Ended December 31,
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
2017
2016
2015
Earnings per share – basic
Earnings per common share from continuing operations
$
2.14

$
4.81

$
2.55

Earnings per common share from discontinued operations

4.27

0.22

Total earnings per common share – basic
$
2.14

$
9.08

$
2.77

Earnings per share – diluted
Earnings per common share from continuing operations
$
2.13

$
4.79

$
2.54

Earnings per common share from discontinued operations

4.26

0.22

Total earnings per common share – diluted
$
2.13

$
9.05

$
2.76

Weighted average number of common shares outstanding – basic
91,499

89,580

89,120

Weighted average number of common shares outstanding – diluted
92,515

89,903

89,490

Net income attributable to common shareholders
Income from continuing operations
$
200,860

$
455,384

$
238,512

Less income allocated to non-controlling interests from continuing operations
(4,438
)
(18,403
)
(8,947
)
Income from continuing operations attributable to common shareholders
$
196,422

$
436,981

$
229,565

Income from discontinued operations, including gain on sale
$

$
382,842

$
19,750

Net income attributable to common shareholders
$
196,422

$
819,823

$
249,315

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
Net income
$
200,860

$
838,226

$
258,262

Other comprehensive income
Unrealized gain on cash flow hedging activities
1,690



Unrealized gain (loss) and unamortized prior service cost on post retirement obligation
(20
)
(80
)
357

Reclassification of net loss on cash flow hedging activities, prior service cost and net loss on post retirement obligation
136

130

149

Comprehensive income
$
202,666

$
838,276

$
258,768

Less income allocated to non-controlling interests from continuing operations
(4,438
)
(18,403
)
(8,947
)
Comprehensive income attributable to common shareholders
$
198,228

$
819,873

$
249,821

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

F-4


CAMDEN PROPERTY TRUST
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY
Common Shareholders
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
Common
shares of
beneficial
interest
Additional
paid-in capital
Distributions
in excess of
net income
Treasury
shares, at cost
Accumulated
other
comprehensive
loss
Non-controlling
interests
Total
equity
Equity, December 31, 2014
$
976

$
3,667,448

$
(453,777
)
$
(396,626
)
$
(2,419
)
$
72,807

$
2,888,409

Net income
249,315

8,947

258,262

Other comprehensive income
506

506

Net share awards
13,020

9,305

22,325

Employee share purchase plan
583

528

1,111

Common share options exercised
176

176

Change in classification of deferred compensation plan
(10,999
)
(10,999
)
Change in redemption value of non-qualified share awards
(3,788
)
(3,788
)
Diversification of share awards within deferred compensation plan
2,134

1,423

3,557

Conversion of operating partnership units (2 shares)
86

(86
)

Cash distributions declared to equity holders ($2.80 per share)
(251,750
)
(5,309
)
(257,059
)
Purchase of noncontrolling interest
(9,480
)
(20
)
(9,500
)
Other
(104
)
(104
)
Equity, December 31, 2015
$
976

$
3,662,864

$
(458,577
)
$
(386,793
)
$
(1,913
)
$
76,339

$
2,892,896

Net income
819,823

18,403

838,226

Other comprehensive income
50

50

Net share awards
15,213

9,783

24,996

Employee share purchase plan
944

753

1,697

Common share options exercised (45 shares)
1,003

2,918

3,921

Change in classification of deferred compensation plan
(13,956
)
(13,956
)
Change in redemption value of non-qualified share awards
(9,145
)
(9,145
)
Diversification of share awards within deferred compensation plan
11,931

13,497

25,428

Conversion and redemption of operating partnership units (8 shares)
290

(370
)
(80
)
Cash distributions declared to equity holders ($7.25 per share)
(654,778
)
(13,692
)
(668,470
)
Purchase of non-controlling interests


Other
2

(12
)
(10
)
Equity, December 31, 2016
$
978

$
3,678,277

$
(289,180
)
$
(373,339
)
$
(1,863
)
$
80,680

$
3,095,553

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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CAMDEN PROPERTY TRUST
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY (Continued)
Common Shareholders
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
Common
shares of
beneficial
interest
Additional
paid-in capital
Distributions
in excess of
net income
Treasury
shares, at cost
Accumulated
other
comprehensive
loss
Non-controlling
interests
Total
equity
Equity, December 31, 2016
$
978

$
3,678,277

$
(289,180
)
$
(373,339
)
$
(1,863
)
$
80,680

$
3,095,553

Net income
196,422

4,438

200,860

Other comprehensive income
1,806

1,806

Common shares issued (4,778 shares)
48

444,990

445,038

Net share awards
15,779

8,177

23,956

Employee share purchase plan
1,030

686

1,716

Common share options exercised (11 shares)
521

410

931

Change in classification of deferred compensation plan
(13,388
)
(13,388
)
Change in redemption value of non-qualified share awards
(10,038
)
(10,038
)
Diversification of share awards within deferred compensation plan
10,159

13,074

23,233

Conversion of operating partnership units (3 shares)
117

(117
)

Cash distributions declared to equity holders ($3.00 per share)
(278,981
)
(5,650
)
(284,631
)
Other
2

(324
)
(322
)
Equity, December 31, 2017
$
1,028

$
4,137,161

$
(368,703
)
$
(364,066
)
$
(57
)
$
79,351

$
3,484,714

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.



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CAMDEN PROPERTY TRUST
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
Year Ended December 31,
(in thousands)
2017
2016
2015
Cash flows from operating activities
Net income
$
200,860

$
838,226

$
258,262

Net income from discontinued operations, including gain on sale

(382,842
)
(19,750
)
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash from operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization
263,974

250,146

240,944

Loss on early retirement of debt
323



Gain on sale of operating properties, including land
(43,231
)
(295,397
)
(104,288
)
Distributions of income from joint ventures
6,851

7,057

6,387

Equity in income of joint ventures
(6,822
)
(7,125
)
(6,168
)
Share-based compensation
17,547

20,123

17,674

Net change in operating accounts and other
(4,846
)
281

(5,761
)
Net cash from continuing operating activities
$
434,656

$
430,469

$
387,300

Net cash from discontinued operating activities

12,594

35,938

Net cash from operating activities
$
434,656

$
443,063

$
423,238

Cash flows from investing activities
Development and capital improvements
$
(299,086
)
$
(342,952
)
$
(411,799
)
Acquisition of operating property
(58,267
)


Proceeds from sales of operating properties, including land
76,902

515,754

145,044

Purchase of short-term investments

(100,000
)

Maturity of short-term investments
100,000



Other
(9,303
)
(3,482
)
(12,705
)
Net cash from continuing investing activities
$
(189,754
)
$
69,320

$
(279,460
)
Proceeds from discontinued operations, including land

622,982


Net cash from discontinued investing activities

(1,890
)
(13,775
)
Net cash from investing activities
$
(189,754
)
$
690,412

$
(293,235
)
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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CAMDEN PROPERTY TRUST
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Continued)
Year Ended December 31,
(in thousands)
2017
2016
2015
Cash flows from financing activities
Borrowings on unsecured credit facility and other short-term borrowings
$
465,000

$
1,305,000

$
1,466,000

Repayments on unsecured credit facility and other short-term borrowings
(465,000
)
(1,549,000
)
(1,222,000
)
Repayment of notes payable
(278,999
)
(3,077
)
(253,043
)
Distributions to common shareholders and non-controlling interests
(280,761
)
(663,363
)
(253,129
)
Purchase of non-controlling interest


(9,500
)
Proceeds from issuance of common shares
445,038



Other
1,799

6,203

(1,559
)
Net cash from financing activities
$
(112,923
)
$
(904,237
)
$
(273,231
)
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash
131,979

229,238

(143,228
)
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, beginning of year
245,826

16,588

159,816

Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, end of year
$
377,805

$
245,826

$
16,588

Reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash to the Consolidated Balance Sheet
Cash and cash equivalents
$
368,492

$
237,364

$
10,617

Restricted cash
9,313

8,462

5,971

Total cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, end of year
377,805

245,826

16,588

Supplemental information
Cash paid for interest, net of interest capitalized
$
88,654

$
93,302

$
96,179

Cash paid for income taxes
1,705

2,424

1,889

Supplemental schedule of noncash investing and financing activities
Distributions declared but not paid
$
72,943

$
69,161

$
64,275

Value of shares issued under benefit plans, net of cancellations
18,061

19,006

18,336

Accrual associated with construction and capital expenditures
19,016

22,762

24,175

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
1. Description of Business
Business. Formed on May 25, 1993, Camden Property Trust, a Texas real estate investment trust (“REIT”), is primarily engaged in the ownership, management, development, redevelopment, acquisition, and construction of multifamily apartment communities. Our multifamily apartment communities are referred to as “communities,” “multifamily communities,” “properties,” or “multifamily properties” in the following discussion. As of December 31, 2017 , we owned interests in, operated, or were developing 162 multifamily properties comprised of 55,143 apartment homes across the United States. Of the 162 properties, seven properties were under construction, and will consist of a total of 2,110 apartment homes when completed. We also own land holdings which we may develop into multifamily communities in the future.
2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Recent Accounting Pronouncements
Principles of Consolidation . Our consolidated financial statements include our accounts and the accounts of other subsidiaries and joint ventures (including partnerships and limited liability companies) over which we have control. All intercompany transactions, balances, and profits have been eliminated in consolidation. Investments acquired or created are evaluated based on the accounting guidance relating to variable interest entities (“VIEs”), which requires the consolidation of VIEs in which we are considered to be the primary beneficiary. If the investment is determined not to be a VIE, then the investment is evaluated for consolidation primarily using a voting interest model. In determining if we have a controlling financial interest, we consider factors such as ownership interests, authority to make decisions, kick-out rights and participating rights. At December 31, 2017 , two of our consolidated operating partnerships are VIEs, of which we held between 92% and 94% of the outstanding common limited partnership units and the sole 1% general partnership interest of each consolidated operating partnership. As we are considered the primary beneficiary, we continue to consolidate these operating partnerships.
Acquisitions of Real Estate . Upon acquisition of real estate, we determine the fair value of tangible and intangible assets, which includes land, buildings (as-if-vacant), furniture and fixtures, the value of in-place leases, including above and below market leases, and acquired liabilities. In estimating these values, we apply methods similar to those used by independent appraisers of income-producing property. Upon our adoption of Accounting Standard Update 2017-01 ("ASU 2017-01") on January 1, 2017, as discussed below in Recent Accounting Pronouncements, we believe most future transaction costs relating to acquisition of operating assets will be capitalized. Prior to our adoption of ASU 2017-01 transaction costs associated with the acquisition of operating assets were expensed as incurred. Estimates of fair value of acquired debt are based upon interest rates available for the issuance of debt with similar terms and remaining maturities. Depreciation is computed on a straight-line basis over the remaining useful lives of the related tangible assets. The value of in-place leases and above or below market leases is amortized over the estimated average remaining life of leases in place at the time of acquisition. The net carrying value of below market leases is included in other liabilities in our consolidated balance sheets and the net carrying value of in-place leases is included in other assets, net in our consolidated balance sheets.
During the year ended December 31, 2017 , we recognized amortization expense related to in-place leases of approximately $1.3 million . During the year ended December 31,2015, we recognized revenues related to below market leases of approximately $0.1 million and amortization expense related to in-place leases of approximately $0.5 million . We did not recognize any revenue or amortization expense related to below market or in-place leases for the year ended December 31, 2016.
The weighted average amortization period of in-place leases was approximately six months for the year ended December 31, 2017 . The weighted average amortization period of below market leases and in-place leases were approximately eight months for the year ended December 31, 2015 .
Asset Impairment . Long-lived assets are reviewed for impairment annually or whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Impairment may exist if estimated future undiscounted cash flows associated with long-lived assets are not sufficient to recover the carrying value of such assets. We consider projected future undiscounted cash flows, trends, strategic decisions regarding future development plans, and other factors in our assessment of whether impairment conditions exist. While we believe our estimates of future cash flows are reasonable, different assumptions regarding a number of factors, including market rents, economic conditions, and occupancies, could significantly affect these estimates. In estimating fair value, management uses appraisals, management estimates, and discounted cash flow calculations which utilize inputs from a marketplace participant’s perspective. When impairment exists, the long-lived asset is adjusted to its fair value. In addition, we evaluate our equity investments in joint ventures and if we believe there is an other than temporary decline in market value of our investment below our carrying value, we will record an impairment charge. We did not record any impairment charges for the years ended December 31, 2017 , 2016 , or 2015 .
The value of our properties under development depends on market conditions, including estimates of the project start date as well as estimates of demand for multifamily communities. We have reviewed market trends and other marketplace

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information and have incorporated this information as well as our current outlook into the assumptions we use in our impairment analyses. Due to the judgment and assumptions applied in the impairment analyses, it is possible actual results could differ substantially from those estimated.
We believe the carrying value of our operating real estate assets, properties under development, and land is currently recoverable. However, if market conditions deteriorate or if changes in our development strategy significantly affect any key assumptions used in our fair value estimates, we may need to take material charges in future periods for impairments related to existing assets. Any such material non-cash charges could have an adverse effect on our consolidated financial position and results of operations.
Cash and Cash Equivalents . All cash and investments in money market accounts and other highly liquid securities with a maturity of three months or less at the date of purchase are considered to be cash and cash equivalents. We maintain the majority of our cash and cash equivalents at major financial institutions in the United States and deposits with these financial institutions may exceed the amount of insurance provided on such deposits; however, we regularly monitor the financial stability of these financial institutions and believe we are not currently exposed to any significant default risk with respect to these deposits.
Short-term Investments . Our short-term investments consisted of certificates of deposit which have original maturities of more than three months but less than one year.
Cost Capitalization . Real estate assets are carried at cost plus capitalized carrying charges. Carrying charges are primarily interest and real estate taxes which are capitalized as part of properties under development. Capitalized interest is generally based on the weighted average interest rate of our unsecured debt. Expenditures directly related to the development and improvement of real estate assets are capitalized at cost as land and buildings and improvements. Indirect development costs, including salaries and benefits and other related costs directly attributable to the development of properties, are also capitalized. We begin capitalizing development, construction, and carrying costs when the development of the future real estate asset is probable and activities necessary to prepare the underlying real estate for its intended use have been initiated. All construction and carrying costs are capitalized and reported in the balance sheet as properties under development until the apartment homes are substantially completed. As apartment homes within development properties are completed, the total capitalized development cost of each apartment home is transferred from properties under development including land to buildings and improvements.
As discussed above, carrying charges are principally interest and real estate taxes capitalized as part of properties under development. Capitalized interest was approximately $15.2 million , $18.2 million , and $19.3 million for the years ended December 31, 2017 , 2016 , and 2015 , respectively. Capitalized real estate taxes were approximately $2.4 million , $4.5 million , and $3.6 million for the years ended December 31, 2017 , 2016 , and 2015 , respectively.
Where possible, we stage our construction to allow leasing and occupancy during the construction period, which we believe minimizes the duration of the lease-up period following completion of construction. Our accounting policy related to properties in the development and leasing phase is to expense all operating expenses associated with completed apartment homes. We capitalize renovation and improvement costs we believe extend the economic lives of depreciable property. Capital expenditures subsequent to initial construction are capitalized and depreciated over their estimated useful lives.
We also incur expenditures related to renovation and construction of office space we lease and we capitalize these leasehold improvements as furniture, fixtures, equipment and other. We depreciate these costs using the straight-line method over the shorter of the lease term or the useful life of the improvement.
Depreciation and amortization is computed over the expected useful lives of depreciable property on a straight-line basis with lives generally as follows:
Estimated
Useful  Life
Buildings and improvements
5-35 years
Furniture, fixtures, equipment and other
3-20 years
Intangible assets/liabilities (in-place leases and below market leases)
underlying lease term
Derivative Financial Instruments. Derivative financial instruments are recorded in the consolidated balance sheets at fair value and we do not apply master netting for financial reporting purposes. Accounting for changes in the fair value of derivatives depends on the intended use of the derivative, whether we have elected to designate a derivative in a hedging relationship and apply hedge accounting, and whether the hedging relationship has satisfied the criteria necessary to apply hedge accounting. Derivatives designated and qualifying as a hedge of the exposure to variability in expected future cash flows

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or other types of forecasted transactions are cash flow hedges. Hedge accounting generally provides for the matching of the timing of gain or loss recognition on the hedging instrument with the recognition of the changes attributable to the earnings effect of the hedged transactions. We may enter into derivative contracts which are intended to economically hedge certain of our risks, for which hedge accounting does not apply or we elect not to apply hedge accounting.
Discontinued Operations . A property is classified as a discontinued operation when the disposal represents a strategic shift, such as disposal of a major line of business, a major geographical area or a major equity investment. The results of operations for properties sold during the period or classified as held for sale at the end of the period, and meeting the above criteria of discontinued operations, are classified as discontinued operations for all periods presented. The property-specific components of earnings classified as discontinued operations include separately identifiable property-specific revenues, expenses, depreciation, and interest expense, if any. The gain or loss resulting from the eventual disposal of the held for sale properties meeting the criteria of discontinued operations is also classified within discontinued operations. Real estate assets held for sale are measured at the lower of carrying amount or fair value less costs to sell and are presented separately in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. Subsequent to classification of a property as held for sale, no further depreciation is recorded. Consolidated operating properties sold or classified as held for sale, which do not meet the above criteria of discontinued operations are not included in discontinued operations and the related gains and losses are included in continuing operations. Properties sold by our unconsolidated entities which do not meet the above criteria of discontinued operations are not included in discontinued operations and related gains or losses are reported as a component of equity in income of joint ventures.
Gains on sale of real estate are recognized using the full accrual or partial sale methods, as applicable, in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP"), provided various criteria relating to the terms of sale and any subsequent involvement with the real estate sold are satisfied.
See Note 7, "Acquisitions, Dispositions, and Discontinued Operations," for discussion of discontinued operations for the year ended December 31, 2016 . There were no discontinued operations for the years ended 2017 or 2015.
Fair Value . For financial assets and liabilities recorded at fair value on a recurring or non-recurring basis, fair value is the price we would receive to sell an asset, or pay to transfer a liability, in an orderly transaction with a market participant at the measurement date. In the absence of such data, fair value is estimated using internal information consistent with what market participants would use in a hypothetical transaction.
In determining fair value, observable inputs reflect market data obtained from independent sources, while unobservable inputs reflect our market assumptions; preference is given to observable inputs. These two types of inputs create the following fair value hierarchy:
Level 1: Quoted prices for identical instruments in active markets.
Level 2: Quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active; and model-derived valuations whose inputs are observable or whose significant value drivers are observable.
Level 3: Significant inputs to the valuation model are unobservable.
Recurring Fair Value Measurements. The following describes the valuation methodologies we use to measure different financial instruments at fair value on a recurring basis:
Deferred Compensation Plan Investments. The estimated fair values of investment securities classified as deferred compensation plan investments are based on quoted market prices utilizing public information for the same transactions. Our deferred compensation plan investments are recorded in other assets in our consolidated balance sheets. The inputs associated with the valuation of our recurring deferred compensation plan investments are included in Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy.
Derivative Financial Instruments. The estimated fair values of derivative financial instruments are valued using widely accepted valuation techniques including discounted cash flow analysis on the expected cash flows of each derivative. This analysis reflects the contractual terms of the derivatives, including the period to maturity, and uses observable market-based inputs, including interest rate curves and volatility. The fair values of interest rate swaps and caps are estimated using the market-standard methodology of netting the discounted fixed cash payments and the discounted expected variable cash receipts. The variable cash receipts are based on an expectation of interest rates (forward curves) derived from observable market interest rate curves. In addition, credit valuation adjustments, which consider the impact of any credit enhancements to the contracts, are incorporated in the fair values to account for potential nonperformance risk, including our own nonperformance risk and the respective counterparty’s nonperformance risk. The fair value of interest rate caps is determined using the market-standard methodology of discounting the future expected cash receipts which would occur if variable interest

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rates rise above the strike rate of the caps. The variable interest rates used in the calculation of projected receipts on the cap are based on an expectation of future interest rates derived from observed market interest rate curves and volatilities.
Although we have determined the majority of the inputs used to value our derivatives fall within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy, the credit valuation adjustments associated with our derivatives utilize Level 3 inputs, such as estimates of current credit spreads, to evaluate the likelihood of default. However, we have assessed the significance of the impact of the credit valuation adjustments on the overall valuation of our derivative positions and have determined the credit valuation adjustments are not significant to the overall valuation of our derivatives. As a result, we have determined our derivative valuations in their entirety are classified in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.
Non-recurring Fair Value Measurements. Certain assets are measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis. These assets are not measured at fair value on an ongoing basis, but are subject to fair value adjustments in certain circumstances. These assets primarily include long-lived assets which are recorded at fair value if they are impaired using the fair value methodologies used to measure long-lived assets described above at "Asset Impairment." Non-recurring fair value disclosures are not provided for impairments on assets disposed during the period because they are no longer owned by us. The inputs associated with the valuation of long-lived assets are generally included in Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy, unless a quoted price for a similar long-lived asset in an active market exists, at which time they are included in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.
Financial Instrument Fair Value Disclosures. As of December 31, 2017 and 2016 , the carrying values of cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments, accounts receivable, accounts payable, accrued expenses and distributions payable represent fair value because of the short-term nature of these instruments. The carrying value of restricted cash approximates its fair value based on the nature of our assessment of the ability to recover these amounts. The carrying value of our notes receivable, which are included in other assets, net in our consolidated balance sheets, approximates their fair value. The estimated fair values are based on certain factors, such as market interest rates, terms of the note and credit worthiness of the borrower. These financial instruments utilize Level 3 inputs. In calculating the fair value of our notes payable, interest rate and spread assumptions reflect current credit worthiness and market conditions available for the issuance of notes payable with similar terms and remaining maturities. These financial instruments utilize Level 2 inputs.
Income Recognition . Our rental and other property revenue is recorded when due from residents and is recognized monthly as it is earned. Other property revenue consists primarily of utility rebillings and administrative, application, and other transactional fees charged to our residents. Our apartment homes are rented to residents on lease terms generally ranging from six to eighteen months, with monthly payments due in advance. All other sources of income, including interest and fee and asset management income, are recognized as earned. Operations of multifamily properties acquired are recorded from the date of acquisition in accordance with the acquisition method of accounting. In management’s opinion, due to the number of residents, the types and diversity of submarkets in which our properties operate, and the collection terms, there is no significant concentration of credit risk.
Reclassifications. Certain reclassifications have been made to amounts in prior period financial statements to conform to the current period presentation. We reclassified certain insignificant amounts in the consolidated statements of cash flows for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 . These reclassifications had no impact on our consolidated cash flows from operating, investing or financing activities.
Insurance . Our primary lines of insurance coverage are property, general liability, health, and workers’ compensation. We believe our insurance coverage adequately insures our properties against the risk of loss attributable to fire, earthquake, hurricane, tornado, flood, and other perils and adequately insures us against other risks. Losses are accrued based upon our estimates of the aggregate liability for claims incurred using certain actuarial assumptions followed in the insurance industry and based on our experience.
Other Assets, Net . Other assets in our consolidated financial statements include investments under deferred compensation plans, deferred financing costs, non-real estate leasehold improvements and equipment, notes receivable, prepaid expenses, the value of in-place leases net of related accumulated amortization, and other miscellaneous receivables. Investments under deferred compensation plans are classified as trading securities and are adjusted to fair market value at period end. For a further discussion of our investments under deferred compensation plans, see Note 11, “Share-based Compensation and Benefit Plans.” Deferred financing costs are related to our unsecured credit facility and unsecured short-term borrowing facility, and are amortized no longer than the terms of the related facilities on the straight-line method, which approximates the effective interest method. Corporate leasehold improvements and equipment are depreciated using the straight-line method over the shorter of the expected useful lives or the lease terms which generally range from three to ten years.
Our notes receivable relate to real estate secured loans to unaffiliated third parties. At December 31, 2017 and 2016 , we had one outstanding note receivable balance of approximately $18.8 million and $17.2 million , respectively. The weighted average interest rates were approximately 4.0% for each of the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016 related to such note.

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At December 31, 2017 , construction was complete on this project and we were not committed to fund any additional amounts under the note. Interest is recognized over the life of the note and is included in interest and other income in our consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income. We consider a note receivable to be impaired if it is probable we will not collect all contractually due principal and interest. We do not accrue interest when a note is considered impaired and an allowance is recorded for any principal and previously accrued interest which is not believed to be collectible. All cash receipts on impaired notes are applied to reduce the principal amount of such notes until the principal has been recovered and, thereafter, are recognized as interest income. There were no impairments as of December 31, 2017 or 2016 .
Reportable Segments . We operate in a single reportable segment which includes the ownership, management, development, redevelopment, acquisition, and construction of multifamily apartment communities. Each of our operating properties is considered a separate operating segment as each property earns revenues and incurs expenses, individual operating results are reviewed and discrete financial information is available. We do not distinguish or group our consolidated operations based on geography, size or type. Our multifamily apartment communities have similar long-term economic characteristics and provide similar products and services to our residents. Further, all material operations are within the United States and no multifamily apartment community comprises more than 10% of consolidated revenues. As a result, our operating properties are aggregated into a single reportable segment. Our multifamily communities generate rental revenue and other income through the leasing of apartment homes, which comprised approximately 99% of our total property revenues and total non-property income, excluding income on deferred compensation plans, for each of the years ended December 31, 2017 , 2016 , and 2015 .
Restricted Cash . Restricted cash consists of escrow deposits held by lenders for property taxes, insurance and replacement reserves, cash required to be segregated for the repayment of residents’ security deposits, and escrowed amounts related to our development and acquisition activities. Substantially all restricted cash is invested in demand and short-term instruments.
Share-based Compensation . Compensation expense associated with share-based awards is recognized in our consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income using the grant-date fair values. Compensation cost for all share-based awards, including options, requires measurement at estimated fair value on the grant date and recognition of compensation expense over the requisite service period for awards expected to vest. The fair value of stock option grants is estimated using the Black-Scholes valuation model. Valuation models require the input of assumptions, including judgments to estimate the expected stock price volatility, expected life, and forfeiture rate. The compensation cost for share-based awards is based on the market value of the shares on the date of grant.
Use of Estimates . In the application of GAAP, management is required to make estimates and assumptions which affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, results of operations during the reporting periods, and related disclosures. Our more significant estimates include estimates supporting our impairment analysis related to the carrying values of our real estate assets. These estimates are based on historical experience and other assumptions believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. Future events rarely develop exactly as forecasted, and the best estimates routinely require adjustment.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements. In January 2017, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued ASU 2017-01, "Clarifying the Definition of a Business (Topic 805)." ASU 2017-01 clarifies the definition of a business and provides further guidance for evaluating whether a transaction will be accounted for as an acquisition of an asset or a business. ASU 2017-01 is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017, early adoption was permitted, and we adopted ASU 2017-01 as of January 1, 2017. We believe most of our future acquisitions of operating properties will qualify as asset acquisitions and most future transaction costs associated with these acquisitions will be capitalized.
In February 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-05, "Other Income - Gains and Losses from the Derecognition of Nonfinancial Assets (Subtopic 610-20): Clarifying the Scope of Asset Derecognition Guidance and Accounting for Partial Sales of Nonfinancial Assets." ASU 2017-05 clarifies the definition of an in-substance nonfinancial asset and changes the accounting for partial sales of nonfinancial assets to be more consistent with the accounting for a sale of a business pursuant to ASU 2017-01. This update is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017 using a full retrospective or modified retrospective method and is required to be adopted in conjunction with ASU 2014-09, "Revenue from Contracts with Customers" discussed below. We adopted ASU 2017-05 as of January 1, 2018, along with our adoption of ASU 2014-09, using the modified retrospective method and it did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements. We believe most of our future contributions of nonfinancial assets to our joint ventures, if any, will result in the recognition of a full gain or loss as if we sold 100% of the nonfinancial asset and we will also measure our retained interest at fair value.
In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09 which prescribes a single, common revenue standard to replace most existing revenue recognition guidance in GAAP, including most industry-specific requirements. The standard outlines a five-step model whereby revenue is recognized as performance obligations within a contract are satisfied. Several ASUs have been issued since the issuance of ASU 2014-09 which modify certain sections of the new revenue recognition standard, and are

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intended to promote a more consistent interpretation and application of the principles outlined in the standard. We adopted ASU 2014-09, and all related amendments, effective January 1, 2018 using the modified retrospective with cumulative-effect transition method which requires us to recognize the cumulative effect of initially applying the new revenue standard as an adjustment, if any, to the opening balance of retained earnings. We have identified our revenue streams and finalized our evaluation of the impact on our consolidated financial statements and internal accounting processes. Upon adoption, we will present certain revenue streams, which are currently included as a component of our other property revenues, as rental revenues due to the nature and timing of revenue recognition for these revenue streams. The new presentation will be applied prospectively upon adoption as this adjustment will not have an impact upon total property revenues or the opening balance of retained earnings and the adoption of ASU 2014-09 and its related amendments will not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements as the majority of our revenue is derived from real estate lease contracts. Had ASU 2014-09 been effective as of January 1, 2017, we would have reclassified approximately $21.9 million from other property revenue to rental revenue for the year end December 31, 2017.
In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, "Leases." ASU 2016-02 supersedes the current accounting for leases and while retaining two distinct types of leases, finance and operating, (i) requires lessees to record a right of use asset and a related liability for the rights and obligations associated with a lease, regardless of lease classification, and recognize lease expense in a manner similar to current accounting (ii) eliminates most real estate specific lease provisions, and (iii) aligns many of the underlying lessor model principles with those in the new revenue standard. ASU 2016-02 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018 and early adoption is permitted. We are required to adopt ASU 2016-02 using the modified retrospective approach which requires us to record leases existing as of or are entered into after the beginning of the earliest comparative period presented in the financial statements under the new lease standard. We anticipate adopting ASU 2016-02 as of January 1, 2019. Based on our assessments, most of our operating lease commitments will be subject to the new guidance and recognized as operating lease liabilities and right-of-use assets upon adoption and believe our adoption of the new leasing standard will have an immaterial increase in the assets and liabilities on our consolidated balance sheets, with no material impact to our consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income. However, the ultimate impact will depend on our lease portfolio as of the adoption date.
In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-09, "Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting." ASU 2016-09 amends several aspects of the accounting for share-based payment transactions, including the income tax consequences, accrual of compensation cost, classification of awards as either equity or liabilities, and classification on the statement of cash flows. ASU 2016-09 is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2016, and we adopted ASU 2016-09 as of January 1, 2017. Upon adoption we elected to recognize forfeitures of share-based payment awards as they occur, rather than estimating forfeitures at the time awards are granted. Historically, our estimated forfeitures approximated actual forfeitures and the impact of the change in policy upon our adoption of ASU 2016-09 did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.
In August 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-15, "Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments (a consensus of the Emerging Issues Task Force)." ASU 2016-15 clarifies how eight specific cash receipts and cash payments are to be presented and classified on the statement of cash flows, including debt prepayment or debt extinguishment costs, settlement of zero-coupon debt instruments, contingent consideration made after a business combination, distributions received from equity method investees, beneficial interests in securitization transactions, and separately identifiable cash flows and application of predominance principle. ASU 2016-15 is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017, and early adoption is permitted. Each amendment in this standard must be applied retrospectively. We adopted ASU 2016-15 as of January 1, 2018 using the retrospective method by applying the cumulative earnings approach to classify distributions received from our equity method investees and it did not have a material effect on our consolidated statements of cash flows upon adoption.
In August 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-12, "Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815): Targeted Improvements to Accounting for Hedging Activities." ASU 2017-12 amends the hedge accounting model to provide better insight to risk management activities in the financial statements, reduces the complexity in cash flow hedges of interest rate risk, eliminates the requirement to separately measure and report hedge ineffectiveness, requires the entire change in the fair value of a hedging instrument included in the assessment of the hedge effectiveness to be recorded in other comprehensive income, with amounts reclassified to earnings to be presented in the same line item used to present the earnings effect of the hedged item when the hedged item affects earnings and allows the initial prospective quantitative assessment of hedge effectiveness to be performed at any time after hedge designation, but no later than the first quarterly effectiveness testing date. ASU 2017-12 is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2018, and early adoption is permitted. The amendments in this standard must be applied using the modified retrospective approach for cash flow and net investment hedge relationships existing on the date of adoption. We adopted ASU 2017-12 in the third quarter of 2017, and this adoption had no impact upon adoption as we had no hedging activities in the prior periods presented.

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3. Per Share Data
Basic earnings per share are computed using net income attributable to common shareholders and the weighted average number of common shares outstanding. Diluted earnings per share reflect common shares issuable from the assumed conversion of common share options and share awards granted and units convertible into common shares. Only those items having a dilutive impact on our basic earnings per share are included in diluted earnings per share. Our unvested share-based awards are considered participating securities and are reflected in the calculation of basic and diluted earnings per share using the two-class method. The number of common share equivalent securities excluded from the diluted earnings per share calculation was approximately 1.5 million , 2.4 million , and 2.6 million for the years ended December 31, 2017 , 2016 , and 2015 , respectively. These securities, which include common share options and share awards granted and units convertible into common shares, were excluded from the diluted earnings per share calculation as they are anti-dilutive.
The following table presents information necessary to calculate basic and diluted earnings per share for the periods indicated:
Year Ended December 31,
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
2017
2016
2015
Earnings per common share calculation – basic
Income from continuing operations attributable to common shareholders
$
196,422

$
436,981

$
229,565

Amount allocated to participating securities
(660
)
(6,304
)
(2,052
)
Income from continuing operations attributable to common shareholders, net of amount allocated to participating securities
$
195,762

$
430,677

$
227,513

Discontinued operations, including gain on sale, attributable to common shareholders

382,842

19,750

Net income attributable to common shareholders – basic
$
195,762

$
813,519

$
247,263

Earnings per common share from continuing operations
$
2.14

$
4.81

$
2.55

Earnings per common share from discontinued operations

4.27

0.22

Total earnings per common share – basic
$
2.14

$
9.08

$
2.77

Weighted average number of common shares outstanding – basic
91,499

89,580

89,120

Earnings per common share calculation – diluted
Income from continuing operations attributable to common shareholders, net of amount allocated to participating securities
$
195,762

$
430,677

$
227,513

Income allocated to common units from continuing operations
1,174



Income from continuing operations attributable to common shareholders, as adjusted
$
196,936

$
430,677

$
227,513

Discontinued operations, including gain on sale, attributable to common shareholders

382,842

19,750

Net income attributable to common shareholders – diluted
$
196,936

$
813,519

$
247,263

Earnings per common share from continuing operations
$
2.13

$
4.79

$
2.54

Earnings per common share from discontinued operations

4.26

0.22

Total earnings per common share – diluted
$
2.13

$
9.05

$
2.76

Weighted average number of common shares outstanding – basic
91,499

89,580

89,120

Incremental shares issuable from assumed conversion of:
Common share options and share awards granted
211

323

370

Common units
805



Weighted average number of common shares outstanding – diluted
92,515

89,903

89,490

4. Common Shares

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In May 2017, we created an at-the market ("ATM") share offering program through which we can, but have no obligation to, sell common shares having an aggregate offering price of up to $315.3 million (the "2017 ATM program"), in amounts and at times as we determine, into the existing trading market at current market prices as well as through negotiated transactions. Actual sales from time to time may depend on a variety of factors including, among others, market conditions, the trading price of our common shares, and determinations by management of the appropriate sources of funding for us. The proceeds from the sale of our common shares under the 2017 ATM program are intended to be used for general corporate purposes, which may include reducing future borrowings under our $600 million unsecured line of credit, the repayment of other indebtedness, the redemption or other repurchase of outstanding debt or equity securities, funding for development activities, and financing for acquisitions.
The following table presents activity under the 2017 ATM program for the year ended December 31, 2017:
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
Year Ended
December 31, 2017
Total net consideration
$
2,513.6

Common shares sold
28.1

Average price per share
$
90.44

As of the date of this filing, we had common shares having an aggregate offering price of up to $312.8 million remaining available for sale under the 2017 ATM program. No additional shares were sold under the 2017 ATM program subsequent to December 31, 2017 through the date of this filing.
In November 2014, we created an ATM share offering program through which we could, but had no obligation to, sell common shares having an aggregate offering price of up to $331.3 million (the "2014 ATM program"). Concurrently with the creation of the 2017 ATM program in May 2017 discussed above, we terminated the 2014 ATM program and rolled the $315.3 million remaining available for sale under the 2014 ATM program into the 2017 ATM program. Upon termination, no further common shares were available for sale under the 2014 ATM program.
We have a repurchase plan approved by our Board of Trust Managers which allows for the repurchase of up to $500 million of our common equity securities through open market purchases, block purchases, and privately negotiated transactions. As of the date of this filing, the remaining dollar value of our common equity securities authorized to be repurchased under the program was approximately $269.8 million . There were no repurchases for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016, or 2015 under this program.
We currently have an automatic shelf registration statement which allows us to offer, from time to time, common shares, preferred shares, debt securities, or warrants. Our Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust provides we may issue up to 185 million shares of beneficial interest, consisting of 175 million common shares and 10 million preferred shares. At December 31, 2017 , we had approximately 92.7 million common shares outstanding, net of treasury shares and shares held in our deferred compensation arrangements, and no preferred shares outstanding. In September 2017, we issued approximately 4.8 million common shares in a public equity offering and received approximately $442.5 million in net proceeds. We intend to use the net proceeds for general corporate purposes, which may include financing for acquisitions and funding for development activities, reducing borrowings under our $600 million unsecured line of credit, the repayment of indebtedness, and the redemption or other repurchase of outstanding debt or equity securities.
In addition to our 2016 quarterly dividends, our Board of Trust Managers declared a special dividend of $ 4.25 per common share to our common shareholders of record as of September 23, 2016 , consisting of gains on dispositions of assets completed in 2016, which was paid on September 30, 2016 . We also paid equivalent amounts per unit to holders of the common operating partnership units.
5. Operating Partnerships
At December 31, 2017 , approximately 4% of our consolidated multifamily apartment homes were held in Camden Operating, L.P. (“Camden Operating” or the “operating partnership”). Camden Operating has 11.9 million outstanding common limited partnership units and as of December 31, 2017 , we held 92% of the outstanding common limited partnership units and the sole 1% general partnership interest of the operating partnership. The remaining common limited partnership units, comprising approximately 0.8 million units, are primarily held by former officers, directors, and investors of Paragon Group, Inc., which we acquired in 1997. Each common limited partnership unit is redeemable for one common share of Camden Property Trust or cash at our election. Holders of common limited partnership units are not entitled to rights as shareholders prior to redemption of their common limited partnership units. No member of our management owns Camden Operating common limited partnership units.

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At December 31, 2017 , approximately 34% of our consolidated multifamily apartment homes were held in Camden Summit Partnership, L.P. (the “Camden Summit Partnership”). Camden Summit Partnership has 22.8 million outstanding common limited partnership units and as of December 31, 2017 , we held 94% of the outstanding common limited partnership units and the sole 1% general partnership interest of Camden Summit Partnership. The remaining common limited partnership units, comprising approximately 1.1 million units, are primarily held by former officers, directors, and investors of Summit Properties Inc., which we acquired in 2005. Each common limited partnership unit is redeemable for one common share of Camden Property Trust or cash at our election and holders of common limited partnership units are not entitled to rights as shareholders prior to redemption of their common limited partnership units. No member of our management owns Camden Summit Partnership common limited partnership units, and two of our ten trust managers own Camden Summit Partnership common limited partnership units.
6. Income Taxes
We have maintained and intend to maintain our election as a REIT under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. In order for us to continue to qualify as a REIT we must meet a number of organizational and operational requirements, including a requirement to distribute annual dividends to our shareholders equal to a minimum of 90% of our adjusted taxable income. As a REIT, we generally will not be subject to federal income tax on our taxable income at the corporate level to the extent such income is distributed to our shareholders annually. If our taxable income exceeds our dividends in a tax year, REIT tax rules allow us to designate dividends from the subsequent tax year in order to avoid current taxation on undistributed income. If we fail to qualify as a REIT in any taxable year, we will be subject to federal and state income taxes at regular corporate rates, including for taxable years ended before January 1, 2018 any applicable alternative minimum tax. In addition, we may not be able to requalify as a REIT for the four subsequent taxable years. Historically, we have incurred only state and local income, franchise, and excise taxes. Taxable income from non-REIT activities managed through taxable REIT subsidiaries is subject to applicable federal, state, and local income taxes. Our operating partnerships are flow-through entities and are not subject to federal income taxes at the entity level.
We have recorded income, franchise, and excise taxes in the consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income for the years ended December 31, 2017 , 2016 and 2015 as income tax expense. Income taxes for the years ended December 31, 2017 , 2016 and 2015 , primarily related to state income tax and federal taxes on certain of our taxable REIT subsidiaries. We have no significant temporary or permanent differences or tax credits associated with our taxable REIT subsidiaries.
For income tax purposes, distributions to common shareholders are characterized as ordinary income, capital gains or as a return of a shareholder's invested capital. A summary of the income tax characterization of our distributions paid per common share for the years ended December 31, 2017 , 2016 and 2015 is set forth in the following table:
Year Ended December 31,
2017
2016
2015
Common Share Distributions
Ordinary income
$
2.38

$

$
1.88

Long-term capital gain
0.41

5.02

0.70

Unrecaptured Sec. 1250 gain
0.21

2.23

0.22

Total
$
3.00

$
7.25

$
2.80

We have taxable REIT subsidiaries which are subject to federal and state income taxes. At December 31, 2017 , our taxable REIT subsidiaries had immaterial net operating loss carryforwards (“NOL’s”) which expire in years 2034 to 2037 . Because NOL’s are subject to certain change of ownership, continuity of business, and separate return year limitations, and because we believe it is unlikely the available NOL’s will be utilized or if utilized, any amounts will be immaterial, no benefits related to these NOL’s have been recognized in our consolidated financial statements.
The carrying value of net assets reported in our consolidated financial statements at December 31, 2017 exceeded the tax basis by approximately $1.3 billion .
Income Tax Expense . For the tax year ended December 31, 2017 , we had income tax expense of approximately $1.2 million , and $1.6 million and $1.9 million for the tax years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 , respectively. The income tax expense for the year ended December 31, 2017 also included a tax benefit which related to a state income tax refund received of approximately $0.5 million . Income tax for the years ended December 31, 2017 , 2016 , and 2015 was comprised mainly of state income tax and federal income tax related to one of our taxable REIT subsidiaries.

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Income Tax Expense – Deferred . For the years ended December 31, 2017 , 2016 , and 2015 , our deferred tax expense was not significant.
Camden Property Trust's and our subsidiaries’ income tax returns are subject to examination by federal, state and local tax jurisdictions for years 2014 through 2016 . NOL's and other tax attributes generated in years prior to 2014 are also subject to challenge in any examination of those tax years. We believe we have no uncertain tax positions or unrecognized tax benefits requiring disclosure as of and for the periods presented.
Tax reform . The 2017 Tax Act was passed on December 22, 2017 which includes a number of changes to the corporate income tax system, including but not limited to a reduction in the statutory federal corporate income tax rate from 35% to 21% for non-REIT “C” corporations, changes to deductions for certain pass-through business income, and possible limitations on interest expense, depreciation and the deductibility of executive compensation. As a REIT, we generally will not be subject to federal income tax on our taxable income at the corporate level and do not believe any of the changes from the 2017 Tax Act will have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.
7. Acquisitions, Dispositions, and Discontinued Operations
Asset Acquisition of Operating Property. In June 2017, we purchased one operating property, Camden Buckhead Square, comprised of 250 apartment homes, located in Atlanta, Georgia, for approximately $58.3 million . In January 2018, we acquired one operating property comprised of 358 apartment homes located in St. Petersburg, Florida, for approximately $126.9 million . In February 2018, we acquired one operating property comprised of 333 apartment homes located in Orlando, Florida, for approximately $81.4 million .
Acquisitions of Land. In April 2017, we acquired approximately 8.2 acres of land in San Diego, California for approximately $20.0 million . During the year ended December 31, 2016 , we acquired an aggregate of approximately 4.6 acres of land located in Denver, Colorado and Charlotte, North Carolina for approximately $19.9 million .
Acquisition of Non-controlling Ownership Interest. We did not acquire any additional non-controlling ownership interest in 2017 or 2016. In March 2015, we purchased the remaining 0.01% non-controlling interest in two fully consolidated joint ventures, which own an aggregate of 798 apartment homes located in College Park, Maryland and Irvine, California, for approximately $9.5 million . The acquisitions of the remaining ownership interests were recorded as equity transactions and, as a result, the carrying balances of the non-controlling interest were eliminated and the remaining difference between the purchase price and carrying balance was recorded as a reduction in additional paid-in capital. See Note 15, "Non-controlling Interests," for the effect of changes in ownership interests of these former joint ventures on the equity attributable to common shareholders.
Land Holding Dispositions. During the year ended December 31, 2017 , we did not sell any land. During the year ended December 31, 2016, we sold approximately 6.3 acres of land adjacent to an operating property in Tampa, Florida for approximately $2.2 million and recognized a gain of approximately $0.4 million . During the year ended December 31, 2015, we sold two land holdings adjacent to operating properties in Dallas and Houston, Texas for approximately $1.1 million and recognized a gain of approximately $0.3 million .
Sale of Operating Properties. In December 2017, we sold one operating property, comprised of 1,005 apartment homes, located in Corpus Christi, Texas for approximately $78.4 million and recognized a gain of approximately $43.2 million .
During the year ended December 31, 2016 , we sold one dual-phased property and six other operating properties comprised of an aggregate of 3,184 apartment homes with an average age of 24 years, located in Landover and Frederick, Maryland; Fullerton, California; and Tampa, Altamonte Springs, and St. Petersburg, Florida for an aggregate of approximately $523.4 million , and recognized a gain of approximately $294.9 million . During the year ended December 31, 2015, we sold three operating properties, comprised of an aggregate of 1,376 apartment homes located in Brandon and Tampa, Florida and Austin, Texas for an aggregate of approximately $147.4 million and recognized a gain of approximately $104.0 million relating to these property sales.

Discontinued Operations. During the year ended December 31, 2017 , we did not have any discontinued operations. During the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, we had discontinued operations related to the sale in April 2016 of 15 operating properties, comprised of an aggregate of 4,918 apartment homes, with an average age of 23 years, a retail center and approximately 19.6 acres of land, all located in Las Vegas, Nevada, to an unaffiliated third party for an aggregate of approximately $630.0 million and recognized a gain of approximately $375.2 million , net of closing costs. There were no additional discontinued operations during the year ended December 31, 2015.


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The following is a summary of income from discontinued operations for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 relating to the 15 operating properties and the retail center sold in April 2016:

Years Ended December 31,
(in thousands)
2016
2015
Property revenues
$
19,184

$
57,310

Property expenses
(6,898
)
(20,716
)
$
12,286

$
36,594

Property management expense
(242
)
(706
)
Depreciation and amortization
(4,327
)
(16,138
)
Income tax expense
(112
)

Income from discontinued operations
$
7,605

$
19,750

Gain on sale of discontinued operations, net of tax
$
375,237

$

8. Investments in Joint Ventures
Our equity investments in unconsolidated joint ventures, which we account for utilizing the equity method of accounting, consisted of three discretionary investment funds (collectively, the "Funds") at December 31, 2017 , 2016 , and 2015 , with our ownership interest ranging from 20.0% to 31.3% . In March 2015, we completed the formation of a third fund with an unaffiliated third party for additional multifamily investments of up to $450.0 million . We have a 20.0% ownership interest in this third fund, and it did not own any properties in 2017 , 2016 , or 2015 . We provide property and asset management and other services to the Funds which own operating properties and we may also provide construction and development services to the Funds which own properties under development. The following table summarizes the combined balance sheet and statement of income data for the Funds as of and for the periods presented:
(in millions)
2017
2016
Total assets
$
715.9

$
726.9

Total third-party debt
514.5

518.7

Total equity
174.5

184.0

2017
2016
2015
Total revenues
$
121.9

$
119.8

$
114.5

Net income (1)
13.5

14.8

12.0

Equity in income (2) (3)
6.8

7.1

6.2

(1)
Net income for the year ended December 31, 2017 includes approximately $1.3 million of property expense relating to Hurricanes Harvey and Irma in August and September 2017.
(2)
Equity in income excludes our ownership interest of fee income from various services provided by us to the Funds.
(3)
Equity in income for the year ended December 31, 2017 includes our ownership interest of the hurricane related expenses of approximately $0.4 million .
The Funds in which we have a partial interest have been funded in part with secured third-party debt. As of December 31, 2017 , we had no outstanding guarantees related to debt of the Funds.
We may earn fees for property and asset management, construction, development, and other services related to joint ventures in which we own an equity interest and may earn a promoted equity interest if certain thresholds are met. We eliminate fee income for services provided to these joint ventures to the extent of our ownership. Fees earned for these services, net of eliminations, were approximately $5.8 million , $5.3 million , and $5.8 million for the years ended December 31, 2017 , 2016 , and 2015 , respectively.

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9. Notes Payable
The following is a summary of our indebtedness:
December 31,
(in millions)
2017
2016
Senior unsecured notes ( 1 )
5.83% Notes, due 2017
$

$
246.6

4.78% Notes, due 2021
248.7

248.4

3.15% Notes, due 2022
346.6

346.0

5.07% Notes, due 2023
247.6

247.2

4.36% Notes, due 2024
248.5

248.2

3.68% Notes, due 2024
247.2

246.8

$
1,338.6

$
1,583.2

Secured notes ( 1 )
1.92% – 5.77% Conventional Mortgage Notes, due 2018 – 2045
866.0

866.7

Tax-exempt Mortgage Note

30.7

866.0

897.4

Total notes payable
$
2,204.6

$
2,480.6

Other floating rate debt included in secured notes (1.92%)
$
175.0

$
175.0

Value of real estate assets, at cost, subject to secured notes
$
1,534.9

$
1,598.9


(1)
Unamortized debt discounts and debt issuance costs of $12.3 million and $15.7 million are included in senior unsecured and secured notes payable as of December 31, 2017 and 2016 , respectively.

In August 2015, we amended and restated our $500 million unsecured credit facility, which extended the maturity date from September 2015 to August 2019 , with two six-month options to extend the maturity date at our election to August 2020 , and increased the availability to $600 million , with the option to further increase it to $900 million by either adding additional banks to the facility or obtaining the agreement of the existing banks to increase their commitments. The interest rate on this credit facility is based upon the London Interbank Offered Rate ("LIBOR") plus a margin which is subject to change as our credit ratings change. Advances under this credit facility may be priced at the scheduled rates, or we may enter into bid rate loans with participating banks at rates below the scheduled rates. These bid rate loans have terms of 180 days or less and may not exceed the lesser of $300 million or the remaining amount available under the credit facility. This credit facility is subject to customary financial covenants and limitations. We believe we are in compliance with all such financial covenants and limitations on the date of this filing.
Our credit facility provides us with the ability to issue up to $50 million in letters of credit. While our issuance of letters of credit does not increase our borrowings outstanding under our credit facility, it does reduce the amount available. At December 31, 2017 , we had no balances outstanding on our $600 million credit facility and we had outstanding letters of credit totaling approximately $13.4 million , leaving approximately $586.6 million available under our credit facility.
In May 2017, we used cash and borrowings from our existing unsecured credit facility to repay the principal amount of our 5.83% senior unsecured note payable, which was scheduled to mature on May 15, 2017, for a total of $246.8 million , plus accrued interest. Also, in May 2017, we entered into a $45.0 million unsecured short-term borrowing facility which matures in May 2018 . The interest rate is based on LIBOR plus 0.95% . At December 31, 2017, we had no balances outstanding on this unsecured short-term borrowing facility, leaving $45.0 million available under this facility.
In February 2017, we used available cash on-hand to repay our tax-exempt secured note payable of approximately $30.7 million , which was scheduled to mature in 2028. As a result of the early repayment, we expensed approximately $0.3 million of unamortized loan costs, which are reflected in the loss on early retirement of debt in our consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income.
At December 31, 2017 and 2016 , we had outstanding floating rate debt of approximately $175.0 million and $205.7 million , respectively. The weighted average interest rate on this debt was approximately 1.9% and 1.4% for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016 , respectively.

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Our indebtedness had a weighted average maturity of 4.3 years at December 31, 2017 . The table below is a summary of the maturity dates of our outstanding debt and principal amortizations, and the weighted average interest rates on such debt, at December 31, 2017 :
(in millions) (1)
Amount
Weighted Average
Interest Rate
2018
$
173.7

1.9
%
2019
643.0

5.4

2020 (2)
(1.2
)

2021
249.1

4.8

2022
349.3

3.2

Thereafter
790.7

4.4

Total
$
2,204.6

4.3
%
(1)
Includes all available extension options.
(2)
Includes amortization of debt discounts and debt issuance costs, net of scheduled principal payments.
10. Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities
Risk Management Objective of Using Derivatives. We are exposed to certain risks arising from both our business operations and economic conditions. We principally manage our exposures to a wide variety of business and operational risks through management of our core business activities. We manage economic risks, including interest rate, liquidity, and credit risk, primarily by managing the amount, sources, and duration of our debt funding and the use of derivative financial instruments. Specifically, we may enter into derivative financial instruments to manage exposures arising from business activities resulting in differences in the amount, timing, and duration of our known or expected cash payments principally related to our borrowings. See Note 2, "Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Recent Accounting Pronouncements" for a further discussion of derivative financial instruments.
Cash Flow Hedges of Interest Rate Risk. Our objectives in using interest rate derivatives are to add stability to interest expense and to manage our exposure to interest rate movements. To accomplish these objectives, we primarily use interest rate swaps and caps as part of our interest rate risk management strategy. Interest rate swaps involve the receipt of variable rate amounts from a counterparty in exchange for us making fixed-rate payments over the life of the agreements without exchange of the underlying notional amount. Interest rate caps involve the receipt of variable rate amounts from a counterparty if interest rates rise above the strike rate on the contract in exchange for an upfront premium.
Designated Hedges. Effective with our adoption of ASU 2017-12, the gain or loss on the derivatives designated and qualifying as cash flow hedges is reported as a component of other comprehensive income or loss and subsequently reclassified into earnings in the period the hedged forecasted transaction affects earnings and presented in the same line item as the earnings effect of the hedged item. At December 31, 2017, we had a total of three designated hedges outstanding with a total notional value of $200.0 million . In August 2017, we entered into a forward interest rate swap agreement with a notional amount of $100.0 million that becomes effective October 31, 2018 to hedge a portion of an anticipated future fixed rate debt issuance. In November 2017, we entered into two forward interest swap agreements with a notional amount of $50.0 million each and both become effective October 31, 2018 to hedge a portion of anticipated future fixed rate debt issuances. As of December 31, 2017, the amount expected to be reclassified into earnings in the next 12 months as a decrease to interest expense is immaterial. See Note 13, "Fair Value Measurements" for a further discussion of the fair value of our derivative financial instrument.
Non-Designated Hedges. Derivatives are not entered into for trading or speculative purposes and are used to manage our exposure to interest rate movements and other identified risks. Our non-designated hedges are either specifically non-designated by management or do not meet strict hedge accounting requirements. Changes in the fair value of derivatives not designated in hedging relationships are recorded directly in earnings in interest and other income. At December 31, 2017, we did not have any non-designated hedges outstanding. At December 31, 2016, we had one outstanding interest rate cap with a notional amount of $175.0 million which was not designated as a hedge of interest rate risk. The fair value changes for this derivative was not material.
The table below presents the fair value of our derivative financial instruments as well as their classification in the consolidated balance sheets at December 31, 2017:

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Asset Derivatives
Liability Derivatives
(in millions)
Balance Sheet
Location
Fair
Value
Balance Sheet
Location
Fair
Value
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments
Interest Rate Swaps
Other Assets
$
2.2

Other Liabilities
$
0.5

The table below presents the effect of our derivative financial instruments in the consolidated statements of income (loss) and comprehensive income for the year ended December 31, 2017:
Derivatives in Cash Flow Hedging Relationships
Unrealized Gain
Recognized in Other
Comprehensive  Income
(“OCI”) on
Derivatives
Location of Gain
Reclassified from
Accumulated OCI into Income
Amount of Gain
Reclassified from
Accumulated OCI
into Income
2017
2017
Interest Rate Swaps
$
1.7

Interest expense
N/A
Credit-Risk-Related Contingent Features. Derivative financial investments expose us to credit risk in the event of non-performance by the counterparties under the terms of the interest rate hedge agreements. The Company has agreements with derivative counterparties that contain provisions where the Company could be declared in default on its derivative obligations if repayment of the underlying indebtedness is accelerated by the lender due to the Company's default on the indebtedness. As of December 31, 2017, the fair value of derivatives in a net liability position, which excludes any adjustment for nonperformance risk, related to these agreements was approximately $0.5 million .
11. Share-based Compensation and Benefit Plans
Incentive Compensation. During the second quarter of 2011, our Board of Trust Managers adopted, and our shareholders approved, the 2011 Share Incentive Plan of Camden Property Trust (as amended, the “2011 Share Plan”). Under the 2011 Share Plan, we may issue up to a total of approximately 9.1 million fungible units (the “Fungible Pool Limit”), which is comprised of approximately 5.8 million new fungible units plus approximately 3.3 million fungible units previously available for issuance under our 2002 share incentive plan based on a 3.45 to 1.0 fungible unit to full value award conversion ratio. Fungible units represent the baseline for the number of shares available for issuance under the 2011 Share Plan. Different types of awards are counted differently against the Fungible Pool Limit, as follows:
Each share issued or to be issued in connection with an award, other than an option, right or other award which does not deliver the full value at grant of the underlying shares, will be counted against the Fungible Pool Limit as 3.45 fungible pool units;
Options and other awards which do not deliver the full value at grant of the underlying shares and which expire more than five years from date of grant will be counted against the Fungible Pool Limit as one fungible pool unit; and
Options, rights and other awards which do not deliver the full value at grant and expire five years or less from the date of grant will be counted against the Fungible Pool Limit as 0.83 of a fungible pool unit.
At December 31, 2017 , approximately 2.9 million fungible units were available under the 2011 Share Plan, which results in approximately 0.8 million common shares which may be granted pursuant to full value awards based on the 3.45 to 1.0 fungible unit to full value award conversion ratio.
Awards which may be granted under the 2011 Share Plan include incentive share options, non-qualified share options (which may be granted separately or in connection with an option), share awards, dividends and dividend equivalents and other equity based awards. Persons eligible to receive awards under the 2011 Share Plan are trust managers, directors of our affiliates, executive and other officers, key employees and consultants, as determined by the Compensation Committee of our Board of Trust Managers. The 2011 Share Plan will expire on May 11, 2021.
Options. New options are exercisable, subject to the terms and conditions of the plan, in increments ranging from 20% to 33.33% per year on each of the anniversaries of the date of grant. The plan provides that the exercise price of an option will be determined by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Trust Managers on the day of grant, and to date all options have been granted at an exercise price that equals the fair market value on the date of grant. Approximately 0.1 million , 0.2 million and 0.1 million options were exercised during the years ended December 31, 2017 , 2016 , and 2015 , respectively. The total

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intrinsic value of options exercised was approximately $2.2 million , $8.9 million , and $2.0 million during the years ended December 31, 2017 , 2016 and 2015 , respectively. At December 31, 2017 , there was no unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested options. At December 31, 2017 , all options outstanding were exercisable and had a weighted average remaining life of approximately 1.1 years.
The following table summarizes outstanding share options, all of which were exercisable, at December 31, 2017 :
Options Outstanding and Exercisable (1)
Exercise Prices
Number
Weighted
Average
Price
$30.06
26,114

$
30.06

$75.17
15,388

75.17

$80.89 - $85.05
27,476

82.84

Total options
68,978

$
61.15

(1)
The aggregate intrinsic value of options outstanding and exercisable at December 31, 2017 was approximately $ 2.1 million . The aggregate intrinsic value was calculated as the excess, if any, between our closing share price of $ 92.06 per share on December 31, 2017 and the strike price of the underlying award.
Options Granted and Valuation Assumptions. During the years ended December 31, 2017 , 2016 , and 2015 , we granted approximately 15 thousand , 13 thousand and 27 thousand reload options, respectively. Reload options are granted for the number of shares tendered as payment for the exercise price upon the exercise of an option with a reload provision. The reload options granted have an exercise price equal to the fair market value of a common share on the date of grant and expire on the same date as the original options which were exercised. The reload options granted during the years ended December 31, 2017 , 2016 and 2015 vested immediately. Approximately $0.1 million was expensed in both 2017 and 2016 , and approximately $0.2 million was expensed in 2015 on the reload date. We estimate the fair values of each option award including reloads on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The following assumptions were used for the reload options granted during the years ended December 31, 2017 , 2016 and 2015 :
Year Ended
December 31, 2017
Year Ended
December 31, 2016
Year Ended
December 31, 2015
Weighted average fair value of options granted
$5.25
$6.71
$5.52 - $7.38
Expected volatility
18.9%
18%
16.5% - 18.8%
Risk-free interest rate
1.3%
0.9%
1.0% - 1.3%
Expected dividend yield
5.5%
3.8%
3.5% - 3.7%
Expected life
2 years
3 years
3 years - 4 years
Our computations of expected volatility for 2017 , 2016 , and 2015 are based on the historical volatility of our common shares over a time period equal to the expected life of the option and ending on the grant date, and the interest rate for periods within the contractual life of the award is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant. The expected dividend yield on our common shares is based on the historical dividend yield over the expected term of the options granted. Our computation of expected life is based upon historical experience of similar awards, giving consideration to the contractual terms of the share-based awards.
Share Awards and Vesting. Share awards for employees generally have a vesting period of three to five years. The compensation cost for share awards is generally based on the market value of the shares on the date of grant and is amortized over the vesting period. In the event the holder of the share awards will reach both the retirement eligibility age of 65 years and the service requirements as defined in the 2011 Share Plan before the term in which the awards are scheduled to vest, the value of the share awards is amortized from the date of grant to the individual's retirement eligibility date. Effective with our adoption of ASU 2016-09 on January 1, 2017, we utilize actual forfeitures rather than estimating forfeitures at the time share-based awards were granted. See Note 2, "Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Recent Accounting Pronouncements," for a further discussion of the adoption and impact of ASU 2016-09 on our consolidated financial statements. At December 31, 2017 , the unamortized value of previously issued unvested share awards was approximately $19.9 million which is expected to be amortized over the next two years. The total fair value of shares vested during the years ended December 31, 2017 , 2016 and 2015 was approximately $23.1 million , $ 27.2 million , and $ 19.2 million , respectively.
Total compensation cost for option and share awards charged against income was approximately $18.8 million , $ 21.3 million , and $ 18.6 million for 2017 , 2016 and 2015 , respectively. Total capitalized compensation cost for option and share

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awards was approximately $3.8 million each of the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016 , and was $ 3.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2015.
The following table summarizes activity under our share incentive plans for the three years ended December 31:
Options
Outstanding
Weighted
Average
Exercise  /
Grant Price
Nonvested
Share
Awards
Outstanding
Weighted
Average
Exercise  /
Grant Price
Options and nonvested share awards outstanding at December 31, 2014
321,811

$
38.97

818,943

$
63.39

Granted
26,752

75.17

257,749

74.53

Exercised/Vested
(53,358
)
37.69

(313,628
)
61.10

Forfeited


(12,818
)
67.96

Balance at December 31, 2015
295,205

$
42.49

750,246

$
68.09

Granted
12,854

85.05

270,978

74.92

Exercised/Vested
(202,993
)
42.19

(398,492
)
68.16

Forfeited


(18,245
)
70.63

Balance at December 31, 2016
105,066

$
48.27

604,487

$
71.03

Granted
14,622

80.89

226,514

83.41

Exercised/Vested
(50,710
)
40.17

(319,823
)
72.26

Forfeited


(11,280
)
75.37

Total options and nonvested share awards outstanding at December 31, 2017
68,978

$
61.15

499,898

$
75.80

Employee Share Purchase Plan (“ESPP”). We have established an ESPP for all active employees and officers who have completed one year of continuous service. Participants may elect to purchase our common shares through payroll deductions and/or through semi-annual contributions. At the end of each six-month offering period, each participant’s account balance is applied to acquire common shares at 85% of the market value, as defined, on the first or last day of the offering period, whichever price is lower. We currently use treasury shares to satisfy ESPP share requirements. Each participant must hold the shares purchased for nine months in order to receive the discount, and a participant may not purchase more than $25,000 in value of shares during any plan year, as defined. The following table presents information related to our ESPP:
2017
2016
2015
Shares purchased
18,986

20,797

14,655

Weighted average fair value of shares purchased
$
89.89

$
82.33

$
74.66

Expense recorded (in millions)
$
0.3

$
0.4

$
0.2

Rabbi Trust. We established a rabbi trust for a select group of participants in which share awards granted under the share incentive plan and salary and other cash amounts earned may be deposited. The rabbi trust is only in use for deferrals made prior to 2005, including bonuses related to service in 2004 but paid in 2005. The rabbi trust is an irrevocable trust and no portion of the trust fund may be used for any purpose other than the delivery of those assets to the participants. The assets held in the rabbi trust are subject to the claims of our general creditors in the event of bankruptcy or insolvency.
The value of the assets of the rabbi trust is consolidated into our financial statements. Granted share awards held by the rabbi trust are classified in equity in a manner similar to the manner in which treasury stock is accounted. Subsequent changes in the fair value of the shares are not recognized. The deferred compensation obligation is classified as an equity instrument and changes in the fair value of the amount owed to the participant are not recognized. At December 31, 2017 and 2016 , approximately 1.7 million and 1.8 million share awards were held in the rabbi trust, respectively. Additionally, as of December 31, 2017 and 2016 , the rabbi trust held trading securities totaling approximately $26.7 million and $34.5 million , respectively, which represents cash deferrals made by plan participants. Market value fluctuations on these trading securities are recognized in income in accordance with GAAP and the liability due to participants is adjusted accordingly.
At December 31, 2017 and 2016 , approximately $ 22.3 million and $ 22.7 million , respectively, was required to be paid to us by plan participants upon the withdrawal of any assets from the rabbi trust, and is included in “Accounts receivable-affiliates” in our consolidated financial statements.

Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation Share Awards. In 2004, we established a Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation Plan which is an unfunded arrangement established and maintained primarily for the benefit of a select group of

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participants. Eligible participants commence participation in this plan on the date the deferral election first becomes effective. We credit to the participant's account an amount equal to the amount designated as the participant's deferral for the plan year as indicated in the participant's deferral election(s). Any modification to or termination of the plan will not reduce a participant's right to any vested amounts already credited to his or her account. Approximately 1.0 million and 1.1 million share awards were held in the plan at December 31, 2017 and 2016 , respectively. Additionally, as of December 31, 2017 and 2016 , the plan held trading securities totaling approximately $93.6 million and $ 59.5 million , respectively, which represents cash deferrals made by plan participants and diversification of share awards within the plan to trading securities. Market value fluctuations on these trading securities are recognized in income in accordance with GAAP and the liability due to participants is adjusted accordingly. The assets held in the Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation Plan are subject to the claims of our general creditors in the event of bankruptcy or insolvency.
The plan, as amended, permits diversification of fully vested share awards into other equity securities subject to a six month holding period. Balances within temporary equity in our consolidated balance sheets relate to fully vested awards and the proportionate share of nonvested awards of participants within our Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation Plan who are permitted to diversify their shares into other equity securities.
The following table summarizes the eligible share award activity for the twelve months ended December 31:
(in thousands)
2017
2016
Temporary equity:
Balance at inception/beginning of period
$
77,037

$
79,364

Change in classification
13,388

13,956

Change in redemption value
10,038

9,145

Diversification of share awards (261 and 297 shares during December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively)
(23,233
)
(25,428
)
Balance at December 31
$
77,230

$
77,037

401(k) Savings Plan. We have a 401(k) savings plan, which is a voluntary defined contribution plan. Under the savings plan, every employee is eligible to participate, beginning on the date the employee has completed six months of continuous service with us. Each participant may make contributions to the savings plan by means of a pre-tax salary deferral, which may not be less than 1% or more than 60% of the participant’s compensation, subject to limitations. The federal tax code limits the annual amount of salary deferrals which may be made by any participant. We may make matching contributions on the participant’s behalf up to a predetermined limit. The matching contribution made for each of the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016 was approximately $2.7 million , and was $2.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2015 . A participant’s salary deferral contribution is 100% vested and nonforfeitable. A participant will become vested in our matching contributions 33% after one year of service, 67% after two years of service and 100% after three years of service. Administrative expenses under the savings plan were paid by us and were not significant for all periods presented.

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12. Fair Value Measurements
Recurring Fair Value Disclosures. The following table presents information about our financial instruments measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of December 31, 2017 and 2016 using the inputs and fair value hierarchy discussed in Note 2, “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Recent Accounting Pronouncements”:
Financial Instruments Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis
December 31, 2017
December 31, 2016
(in millions)
Quoted
Prices in
Active Markets
for Identical
Assets (Level 1)
Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
Total
Quoted
Prices in
Active Markets
for Identical
Assets (Level 1)
Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
Total
Other Assets
Deferred compensation plan investments (1)
$
120.3

$

$

$
120.3

$
80.6

$

$

$
80.6

Derivative financial instruments - forward interest rate swap

2.2


2.2





Other Liabilities
Derivative financial instruments - forward interest rate swaps
$

$
0.5

$

$
0.5

$

$

$

$


(1)
Approximately $4.2 million and $8.3 million of participant cash was withdrawn from our deferred compensation plan investments during the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016 , respectively. Approximately $23.2 million and $25.4 million of shares within the deferred compensation plan were diversified into other deferred compensation plan investments during the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively.
Nonrecurring Fair Value Disclosures. The nonrecurring fair value disclosures inputs under the fair value hierarchy are discussed in Note 2, “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Recent Accounting Pronouncements.” We completed an asset acquisition, Camden Buckhead Square, in 2017. We recorded the real estate assets and identifiable below market and in-place leases at their relative fair values based upon methods similar to those used by independent appraisers of income producing properties. The fair value measurements associated with the valuation of this acquired asset represent Level 3 measurements within the fair value hierarchy. See Note 7, "Acquisitions, Dispositions, and Discontinued Operations" for a further discussion about this acquisition. There were no non-recurring fair value adjustments during the year ended December 31, 2016 .
Financial Instrument Fair Value Disclosures. The following table presents the carrying and estimated fair values of our notes payable at December 31, 2017 and 2016 , in accordance with the policies discussed in Note 2, "Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Recent Accounting Pronouncements."
December 31, 2017
December 31, 2016
(in millions)
Carrying
Value
Estimated
Fair Value
Carrying
Value (1)
Estimated
Fair Value
Fixed rate notes payable
$
2,029.6

$
2,106.5

$
2,274.9

$
2,347.0

Floating rate notes payable
175.0

173.7

205.7

200.5



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13. Net Change in Operating Accounts
The effect of changes in the operating accounts and other on cash flows from operating activities is as follows:
Year Ended December 31,
(in thousands)
2017
2016
2015
Change in assets:
Other assets, net
$
(6,724
)
$
(3,551
)
$
(1,687
)
Change in liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
(2,300
)
(2,309
)
(15,478
)
Accrued real estate taxes
2,342

5,526

6,386

Other liabilities
(995
)
(2,361
)
2,245

Other
2,831

2,976

2,773

Change in operating accounts and other
$
(4,846
)
$
281

$
(5,761
)
14. Commitments and Contingencies
Construction Contracts. As of December 31, 2017 , we estimate the additional cost to complete the seven consolidated projects currently under construction to be approximately $282.3 million . We expect to fund this amount through a combination of one or more of the following: cash and cash equivalents, cash flows generated from operations, draws on our unsecured credit facility or other short-term borrowing, the use of debt and equity offerings under our automatic shelf registration statement, proceeds from property dispositions, equity issued from our 2017 ATM program, other unsecured borrowings or secured mortgages.
Litigation . We are also subject to various legal proceedings and claims which arise in the ordinary course of business. Matters which arise out of allegations of bodily injury, property damage, and employment practices are generally covered by insurance. While the resolution of these legal proceedings and claims cannot be predicted with certainty, management believes the final outcome of such matters will not have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial statements.
Other Commitments and Contingencies. In the ordinary course of our business, we issue letters of intent indicating a willingness to negotiate for acquisitions, dispositions, or joint ventures and also enter into arrangements contemplating various transactions. Such letters of intent and other arrangements are non-binding as to either party unless and until a definitive contract is entered into by the parties. Even if definitive contracts relating to the purchase or sale of real property are entered into, these contracts generally provide the purchaser with time to evaluate the property and conduct due diligence, during which periods the purchaser will have the ability to terminate the contracts without penalty or forfeiture of any deposit or earnest money. There can be no assurance definitive contracts will be entered into with respect to any matter covered by letters of intent or we will consummate any transaction contemplated by any definitive contract. Furthermore, due diligence periods for real property are frequently extended as needed. An acquisition or sale of real property becomes probable at the time the due diligence period expires and the definitive contract has not been terminated. We are then at risk under a real property acquisition contract, but generally only to the extent of any earnest money deposits associated with the contract, and are obligated to sell under a real property sales contract. At December 31, 2017 , we had $5.2 million in refundable earnest money deposits for potential acquisitions of operating properties and land which are included in other assets, net in our consolidated balance sheet. Of this $5.2 million in refundable earnest money deposits, $5.0 million was related to acquisitions of operating properties in St. Petersburg and Orlando, Florida which were completed in January and February 2018.
Lease Commitments. At December 31, 2017 , we had long-term leases covering certain land, office facilities and equipment. Rental expense totaled approximately $4.0 million , $4.1 million , and $3.4 million for the years ended December 31, 2017 , 2016 and 2015 , respectively. Minimum annual rental commitments for the years ending December 31, 2018 through 2022 are approximately $2.9 million , $2.8 million , $2.8 million , $2.8 million and $2.6 million , respectively, and approximately $6.7 million in the aggregate thereafter.
Investments in Joint Ventures. We have entered into, and may continue in the future to enter into, joint ventures or partnerships (including limited liability companies) through which we own an indirect economic interest in less than 100% of the community or land owned directly by the joint venture or partnership. Our decision whether to hold the entire interest in an apartment community or land ourselves, or to have an indirect interest in the community or land through a joint venture or partnership, is based on a variety of factors and considerations, including: (i) our projection, in some circumstances, that we will achieve higher returns on our invested capital or reduce our risk if a joint venture or partnership vehicle is used; (ii) our desire to diversify our portfolio of investments by market; (iii) our desire at times to preserve our capital resources to maintain

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liquidity or balance sheet strength; and (iv) the economic and tax terms required by a seller of land or of a community, who may prefer or who may require less payment if the land or community is contributed to a joint venture or partnership. Investments in joint ventures or partnerships are not limited to a specified percentage of our assets. Each joint venture or partnership agreement is individually negotiated, and our ability to operate or dispose of land or of a community in our sole discretion may be limited to varying degrees in our existing joint venture agreements and may be limited to varying degrees depending on the terms of future joint venture agreements.
Employment Agreements. At December 31, 2017 , we had employment agreements with 13 of our senior officers, the terms of which expire at various times through August 20, 2018. Such agreements provide for minimum salary levels as well as various incentive compensation arrangements, which are payable based on the attainment of specific goals. The agreements also provide for severance payments plus a gross-up payment if certain situations occur, such as termination without cause or a change of control. In the case of 10 of the agreements, the severance payment equals one times the respective current annual base salary in the case of termination without cause and 2.99 times the respective average annual base salary over the previous three fiscal years in the case of a change of control and a termination of employment or a material adverse change in the scope of their duties. In the case of one agreement, the severance payment equals one times the respective current annual base salary for termination without cause and 2.99 times the greater of current gross income or average gross income over the previous three fiscal years in the case of a change of control. In the case of the other two agreements, the severance payment generally equals 2.99 times the respective average annual compensation over the previous three fiscal years in connection with, among other things, a termination without cause or a change of control, and the officer would be entitled to receive continuation and vesting of certain benefits in the case of such termination.
Hurricanes. In August 2017, Hurricane Harvey impacted certain multifamily communities within our Texas portfolio. In September 2017, Hurricane Irma impacted certain multifamily communities throughout the state of Florida, and in the Atlanta, Georgia and Charlotte, North Carolina areas. We incurred approximately $3.9 million of expenses at our wholly-owned multifamily communities impacted by these hurricanes which is recorded in property operating and maintenance expenses, with no insurance recoveries anticipated. We also incurred approximately $0.7 million in other storm-related expenses relating to these hurricanes, which are recorded in general and administrative expenses. Additionally, we recognized $0.4 million , representing our share of ownership interest of hurricane-related expenses incurred by the multifamily communities of the Fund which is recorded in equity in income of joint ventures.
15. Non-controlling Interests
The following table summarizes the effect of changes in our ownership interest in subsidiaries on the equity attributable to common shareholders for each of the years ended December 31:
(in thousands)
2017
2016
2015
Net income attributable to common shareholders
$
196,422

$
819,823

$
249,315

Transfers from non-controlling interests:
Increase in equity for conversion of operating partnership units
117

290

86

Decrease in additional paid-in-capital for purchase of remaining non-controlling ownership interests in two consolidated joint ventures (1)


(9,480
)
Change in common equity and net transfers from non-controlling interests
$
196,539

$
820,113

$
239,921

(1)
See Note 7, "Acquisitions, Dispositions, and Discontinued Operations" for a further discussion of this acquisition of non-controlling ownership interest.

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16. Quarterly Financial Data (unaudited)
Summarized quarterly financial data for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016 , is as follows:
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
First
Second
Third
Fourth
Total (a)
2017:
Revenues
$
219,521

$
223,370

$
228,178

$
229,827

$
900,896

Net income attributable to common shareholders
34,861

39,188

34,384

87,989

196,422

Net income attributable to common shareholders per share – basic
0.39

0.43

0.38

(b)
0.92

(c)
2.14

Net income attributable to common shareholders per share – diluted
0.39

0.43

0.38

(b)
0.91

(c)
2.13

2016:
Revenues
$
217,595

$
221,478

$
220,235

$
217,139

$
876,447

Net income attributable to common shareholders
41,730

446,302

290,898

40,893

819,823

Net income attributable to common shareholders per share – basic
0.46

4.94

(d)
3.23

(e)
0.45

9.08

Net income attributable to common shareholders per share – diluted
0.46

4.92

(d)
3.21

(e)
0.45

9.05

(a)
Net income per share is computed independently for each of the quarters presented. Therefore, the sum of quarterly net income per share amounts may not equal the total computed for the year.
(b)
Includes a $4,987 , or $0.05 basic and diluted per share, impact related to expenses due to Hurricanes Harvey and Irma.
(c)
Includes a $43,231 , or $0.46 basic and $0.45 diluted per share, impact related to a gain on sale of one operating property.
(d)
Includes a $32,235 , or $0.36 basic and diluted per share, impact related to a gain on sale of one operating property.
(e)
Includes a $262,719 , or $2.93 basic and $2.92 diluted per share, impact related to a gain on sale of one dual-phased operating property and five other operating properties.

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Camden Property Trust
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation
As of December 31, 2017
(in thousands)
Schedule III
Initial Cost
Total Cost
Land
Building/
Construction
in Progress &
Improvements
Cost
Subsequent to
Acquisition/
Construction
Land
Building/
Construction
in Progress &
Improvements
Total
Accumulated
Depreciation
Total Cost,
Net of
Accumulated
Depreciation
Encumbrances
Year of
Completion/
Acquisition
Current communities:
ARIZONA
Phoenix/Scottsdale
Camden Chandler
$
5,511

$
62,418

$
103

$
5,511

$
62,521

$
68,032

$
6,734

$
61,298

2016
Camden Copper Square
4,825

23,672

7,446

4,825

31,118

35,943

17,841

18,102

2000
Camden Foothills
11,006

33,712

159

11,006

33,871

44,877

4,746

40,131

2014
Camden Hayden
9,248

35,255

75

9,248

35,330

44,578

4,374

40,204

2015
Camden Legacy
4,068

26,612

13,253

4,068

39,865

43,933

25,178

18,755

1998
Camden Montierra
13,687

31,727

5,292

13,687

37,019

50,706

7,733

42,973

2012
Camden Pecos Ranch
3,362

24,492

5,177

3,362

29,669

33,031

7,973

25,058

2012
Camden San Marcos
11,520

35,166

5,765

11,520

40,931

52,451

8,788

43,663

2012
Camden San Paloma
6,480

23,045

9,527

6,480

32,572

39,052

16,506

22,546

2002
Camden Sotelo
3,376

30,576

1,131

3,376

31,707

35,083

5,219

29,864

2013
CALIFORNIA
Los Angeles/Orange County
Camden Crown Valley
9,381

54,210

9,799

9,381

64,009

73,390

32,303

41,087

2001
Camden Glendale
21,492

94,876

173

21,492

95,049

116,541

10,004

106,537

2015
Camden Harbor View
16,079

127,459

20,030

16,079

147,489

163,568

60,756

102,812

$
92,631

2003
Camden Main and Jamboree
17,363

75,387

1,777

17,363

77,164

94,527

18,534

75,993

46,723

2008
Camden Martinique
28,401

51,861

20,895

28,401

72,756

101,157

43,025

58,132



1998
Camden Sea Palms
4,336

9,930

5,317

4,336

15,247

19,583

8,785

10,798

1998
The Camden
18,286

118,350

75

18,286

118,425

136,711

8,198

128,513

2016
San Diego/Inland Empire
Camden Landmark
17,339

71,315

2,389

17,339

73,704

91,043

14,558

76,485

2012
Camden Old Creek
20,360

71,777

5,252

20,360

77,029

97,389

25,821

71,568

2007
Camden Sierra at Otay Ranch
10,585

49,781

5,567

10,585

55,348

65,933

25,344

40,589

2003
Camden Tuscany
3,330

36,466

4,682

3,330

41,148

44,478

18,464

26,014

2003
Camden Vineyards
4,367

28,494

4,109

4,367

32,603

36,970

15,482

21,488

2002
COLORADO
Denver
Camden Belleview Station
8,091

44,003

2,813

8,091

46,816

54,907

8,695

46,212

2012
Camden Caley
2,047

17,445

6,456

2,047

23,901

25,948

12,789

13,159

15,337

2000
Camden Denver West
6,396

51,552

10,070

6,396

61,622

68,018

10,828

57,190

2012
Camden Flatirons
$
6,849

$
72,541

$
191

$
6,849

$
72,732

$
79,581

$
9,767

$
69,814

2015
Camden Highlands Ridge
2,612

34,726

15,068

2,612

49,794

52,406

25,825

26,581

1996
Camden Interlocken
5,293

31,612

12,546

5,293

44,158

49,451

23,633

25,818

$
27,406

1999
Camden Lakeway
3,915

34,129

17,084

3,915

51,213

55,128

28,412

26,716

29,240

1997
Camden Lincoln Station
4,648

52,066

(381
)
4,648

51,685

56,333

2,475

53,858

2017
WASHINGTON DC METRO
Camden Ashburn Farm
4,835

22,604

5,020

4,835

27,624

32,459

10,134

22,325

2005
Camden College Park
16,409

91,503

8,675

16,409

100,178

116,587

22,575

94,012

2008
Camden Dulles Station
10,807

61,548

3,836

10,807

65,384

76,191

20,218

55,973

2008
Camden Fair Lakes
15,515

104,223

12,081

15,515

116,304

131,819

44,665

87,154

2005
Camden Fairfax Corner
8,484

72,953

9,013

8,484

81,966

90,450

29,995

60,455

2006
Camden Fallsgrove
9,408

43,647

5,089

9,408

48,736

58,144

19,594

38,550

2005
Camden Grand Parc
7,688

35,900

2,620

7,688

38,520

46,208

14,655

31,553

2005
Camden Lansdowne
15,502

102,267

14,509

15,502

116,776

132,278

43,817

88,461

2005
Camden Largo Town Center
8,411

44,163

3,920

8,411

48,083

56,494

18,444

38,050

2005
Camden Monument Place
9,030

54,089

1,762

9,030

55,851

64,881

19,019

45,862

2007
Camden NoMa
19,442

82,304

141

19,442

82,445

101,887

13,947

87,940

2014
Camden NoMa II
17,331

89,919

(8
)
17,331

89,911

107,242

5,565

101,677

2017
Camden Potomac Yard
16,498

88,317

2,178

16,498

90,495

106,993

28,909

78,084

2008
Camden Roosevelt
11,470

45,785

2,960

11,470

48,745

60,215

18,448

41,767

2005
Camden Russett
13,460

61,837

6,000

13,460

67,837

81,297

26,638

54,659

45,030

2005
Camden Silo Creek
9,707

45,301

4,272

9,707

49,573

59,280

18,634

40,646

2005
FLORIDA
Southeast Florida
Camden Aventura
12,185

47,616

12,122

12,185

59,738

71,923

25,146

46,777

2005
Camden Boca Raton
2,201

50,057

167

2,201

50,224

52,425

6,723

45,702

2014
Camden Brickell
14,621

57,031

13,005

14,621

70,036

84,657

28,728

55,929

2005
Camden Doral
10,260

40,416

6,993

10,260

47,409

57,669

18,578

39,091

2005
Camden Doral Villas
6,476

25,543

7,197

6,476

32,740

39,216

13,446

25,770

2005
Camden Las Olas
12,395

79,518

11,202

12,395

90,720

103,115

35,790

67,325

2005
Camden Plantation
6,299

77,964

9,946

6,299

87,910

94,209

34,816

59,393

2005
Camden Portofino
9,867

38,702

7,850

9,867

46,552

56,419

18,132

38,287

2005
Orlando
Camden Hunter's Creek
4,156

20,925

5,445

4,156

26,370

30,526

10,958

19,568

2005
Camden Lago Vista
$
3,497

$
29,623

$
5,415

$
3,497

$
35,038

$
38,535

$
14,083

$
24,452

2005
Camden LaVina
12,907

42,617

499

12,907

43,116

56,023

10,830

45,193

2012
Camden Lee Vista
4,350

34,643

7,356

4,350

41,999

46,349

22,657

23,692

2000
Camden Orange Court
5,319

40,733

2,929

5,319

43,662

48,981

14,148

34,833

2008
Camden Town Square
13,127

45,997

576

13,127

46,573

59,700

10,374

49,326

2012
Camden World Gateway
5,785

51,821

7,804

5,785

59,625

65,410

23,132

42,278

2005
Tampa/St. Petersburg
Camden Bay
7,450

63,283

13,384

7,450

76,667

84,117

40,385

43,732

1998/2002
Camden Montague
3,576

16,534

335

3,576

16,869

20,445

4,364

16,081

2012
Camden Preserve
1,206

17,982

7,683

1,206

25,665

26,871

15,942

10,929

1997
Camden Royal Palms
2,147

38,339

3,290

2,147

41,629

43,776

14,273

29,503

2007
Camden Westchase Park
11,955

36,254

423

11,955

36,677

48,632

8,526

40,106

2012
GEORGIA
Atlanta
Camden Brookwood
7,174

31,984

8,428

7,174

40,412

47,586

17,047

30,539

$
22,615

2005
Camden Buckhead Square
13,200

43,785

317

13,200

44,102

57,302

965

56,337

2017
Camden Creekstone
5,017

19,912

3,564

5,017

23,476

28,493

4,604

23,889

2012
Camden Deerfield
4,895

21,922

7,966

4,895

29,888

34,783

12,528

22,255

19,211

2005
Camden Dunwoody
5,290

23,642

8,495

5,290

32,137

37,427

13,950

23,477

21,159

2005
Camden Fourth Ward
10,477

51,258

929

10,477

52,187

62,664

7,111

55,553

2014
Camden Midtown Atlanta
6,196

33,828

10,212

6,196

44,040

50,236

17,588

32,648

20,556

2005
Camden Paces
15,262

102,512

455

15,262

102,967

118,229

13,315

104,914

2015
Camden Peachtree City
6,536

29,063

6,985

6,536

36,048

42,584

14,769

27,815

2005
Camden Shiloh
4,181

18,798

5,473

4,181

24,271

28,452

10,473

17,979

10,524

2005
Camden St. Clair
7,526

27,486

7,623

7,526

35,109

42,635

15,392

27,243

21,637

2005
Camden Stockbridge
5,071

22,693

4,344

5,071

27,037

32,108

11,287

20,821

14,326

2005
Camden Vantage
11,787

68,822

2,651

11,787

71,473

83,260

12,233

71,027

2013
NORTH CAROLINA
Charlotte
Camden Ballantyne
$
4,503

$
30,250

$
8,352

$
4,503

$
38,602

$
43,105

$
16,983

$
26,122

$
26,014

2005
Camden Cotton Mills
4,246

19,147

6,190

4,246

25,337

29,583

11,518

18,065

2005
Camden Dilworth
516

16,633

2,317

516

18,950

19,466

7,336

12,130

13,067

2006
Camden Fairview
1,283

7,223

4,127

1,283

11,350

12,633

5,669

6,964

2005
Camden Foxcroft
1,408

7,919

4,345

1,408

12,264

13,672

6,044

7,628

2005
Camden Foxcroft II
1,152

6,499

2,777

1,152

9,276

10,428

4,154

6,274

2005
Camden Gallery
7,930

51,684

45

7,930

51,729

59,659

3,889

55,770

2017
Camden Grandview
7,570

33,859

10,249

7,570

44,108

51,678

18,110

33,568

2005
Camden Sedgebrook
5,266

29,211

7,345

5,266

36,556

41,822

16,032

25,790

21,297

2005
Camden South End
6,625

29,175

9,753

6,625

38,928

45,553

15,752

29,801

2005
Camden Stonecrest
3,941

22,021

6,088

3,941

28,109

32,050

12,677

19,373

2005
Camden Touchstone
1,203

6,772

3,234

1,203

10,006

11,209

5,004

6,205

2005
Raleigh
Camden Crest
4,412

31,108

6,005

4,412

37,113

41,525

14,860

26,665

2005
Camden Governor's Village
3,669

20,508

4,962

3,669

25,470

29,139

10,386

18,753

12,998

2005
Camden Lake Pine
5,746

31,714

10,989

5,746

42,703

48,449

17,866

30,583

26,201

2005
Camden Manor Park
2,535

47,159

4,279

2,535

51,438

53,973

19,361

34,612

29,663

2006
Camden Overlook
4,591

25,563

9,178

4,591

34,741

39,332

15,375

23,957

2005
Camden Reunion Park
3,302

18,457

8,619

3,302

27,076

30,378

11,167

19,211

19,952

2005
Camden Westwood
4,567

25,519

7,660

4,567

33,179

37,746

13,261

24,485

19,900

2005
TEXAS
Austin
Camden Cedar Hills
2,684

20,931

1,106

2,684

22,037

24,721

7,575

17,146

2008
Camden Gaines Ranch
5,094

37,100

10,009

5,094

47,109

52,203

19,724

32,479

2005
Camden Huntingdon
2,289

17,393

10,194

2,289

27,587

29,876

17,818

12,058

1995
Camden La Frontera
3,250

32,376

241

3,250

32,617

35,867

4,776

31,091

2015
Camden Lamar Heights
3,988

42,773

228

3,988

43,001

46,989

6,215

40,774

2015
Camden Stoneleigh
3,498

31,285

7,966

3,498

39,251

42,749

15,902

26,847

2006
Corpus Christi
Camden Breakers
1,055

13,024

9,700

1,055

22,724

23,779

14,605

9,174

1996
Camden Copper Ridge
1,204

9,180

9,019

1,204

18,199

19,403

14,754

4,649

1993
Dallas/Fort Worth
Camden Addison
11,516

29,332

7,726

11,516

37,058

48,574

10,134

38,440

2012
Camden Belmont
$
12,521

$
61,522

$
3,279

$
12,521

$
64,801

$
77,322

$
12,904

$
64,418

2012
Camden Buckingham
2,704

21,251

10,085

2,704

31,336

34,040

18,729

15,311

1997
Camden Centreport
1,613

12,644

6,497

1,613

19,141

20,754

11,439

9,315

1997
Camden Cimarron
2,231

14,092

7,530

2,231

21,622

23,853

14,753

9,100

1997
Camden Farmers Market
17,341

74,193

20,419

17,341

94,612

111,953

45,693

66,260

$
50,673

2001/2005
Camden Henderson
3,842

15,256

482

3,842

15,738

19,580

3,645

15,935

2012
Camden Legacy Creek
2,052

12,896

6,421

2,052

19,317

21,369

12,409

8,960

1997
Camden Legacy Park
2,560

15,449

7,609

2,560

23,058

25,618

14,474

11,144

13,855

1997
Camden Valley Park
3,096

14,667

14,471

3,096

29,138

32,234

27,328

4,906

1994
Camden Victory Park
13,445

71,687

65

13,445

71,752

85,197

5,802

79,395


2016
Houston
Camden City Centre
4,976

44,735

2,736

4,976

47,471

52,447

16,409

36,038

33,770

2007
Camden City Centre II
5,101

28,131

163

5,101

28,294

33,395

6,663

26,732

2013
Camden Greenway
16,916

43,933

19,628

16,916

63,561

80,477

36,831

43,646

52,314

1999
Camden Holly Springs
11,108

42,852

11,453

11,108

54,305

65,413

13,854

51,559

2012
Camden Midtown
4,583

18,026

10,068

4,583

28,094

32,677

16,881

15,796

28,037

1999
Camden Oak Crest
2,078

20,941

5,604

2,078

26,545

28,623

12,735

15,888

17,293

2003
Camden Park
4,922

16,453

5,781

4,922

22,234

27,156

5,563

21,593

2012
Camden Plaza
7,204

31,044

2,026

7,204

33,070

40,274

8,032

32,242

19,835

2007
Camden Post Oak
14,056

92,515

15,212

14,056

107,727

121,783

17,884

103,899

2013
Camden Royal Oaks
1,055

20,046

1,868

1,055

21,914

22,969

8,549

14,420

2006
Camden Royal Oaks II
587

12,743

23

587

12,766

13,353

3,123

10,230

2012
Camden Stonebridge
1,016

7,137

5,966

1,016

13,103

14,119

8,619

5,500

1993
Camden Sugar Grove
7,614

27,594

3,446

7,614

31,040

38,654

7,076

31,578

2012
Camden Travis Street
1,780

29,104

1,019

1,780

30,123

31,903

9,197

22,706

21,595

2010
Camden Vanderbilt
16,076

44,918

22,706

16,076

67,624

83,700

44,273

39,427

73,111

1994/1997
Camden Whispering Oaks
1,188

26,242

1,317

1,188

27,559

28,747

9,481

19,266

2008
Total current communities:
$
1,001,349

$
5,366,204

$
823,548

$
1,001,349

$
6,189,752

$
7,191,101

$
2,115,633

$
5,075,468

$
865,970

Communities under construction:
Name / location
Camden Shady Grove (1)
Rockville, MD
$
112,492

$
112,492

$
112,492

$
3,206

$
109,286

N/A
Camden McGowen Station
Houston, TX
65,755

65,755

65,755


65,755

N/A
Camden Washingtonian
Gaithersburg, MD
65,651

65,651

65,651


65,651

N/A
Camden North End I
Phoenix, AZ
53,070

53,070

53,070


53,070

N/A
Camden Grandview II
Charlotte, NC
11,059

11,059

11,059


11,059

N/A
Camden RiNo
Denver, CO
23,590

23,590

23,590


23,590

N/A
Camden Downtown I
Houston, TX
15,048

15,048

15,048


15,048

N/A
Total communities under construction:
$

$
346,665

$

$

$
346,665

$
346,665

$
3,206

$
343,459

$

Development pipeline communities:
Name/location
Camden Buckhead
Atlanta, GA
$
17,923

$
17,923

$
17,923

$
17,923

N/A
Camden Atlantic
Plantation, FL
15,499

15,499

15,499

15,499

N/A
Camden Arts District
Los Angeles, CA
19,265

19,265

19,265

19,265

N/A
Camden Hillcrest
San Diego, CA
23,593

23,593

23,593

23,593

N/A
Camden Gallery II
Charlotte, NC
1,417

1,417

1,417

1,417

N/A
Camden North End II
Phoenix, AZ
12,222

12,222

12,222

12,222

N/A
Camden Paces III
Atlanta, GA
13,643

13,643

13,643

13,643

N/A
Camden Downtown II
Houston, TX
10,100

10,100

10,100

10,100

N/A
Total development pipeline communities:
$

$
113,662

$

$

$
113,662

$
113,662

$

$
113,662

$

Land Holdings

$
11,148


$

$
11,148

$
11,148


$
11,148

N/A
Corporate


5,167



5,167

5,167


5,167

N/A
$

$
16,315

$

$

$
16,315

$
16,315

$

$
16,315

$

TOTAL
$
1,001,349

$
5,842,846

$
823,548

$
1,001,349

$
6,666,394

$
7,667,743

$
2,118,839

$
5,548,904

$
865,970


(1)
Property is in lease-up at December 31, 2017 . Balances presented here includes costs which are included in buildings and improvements and land on the consolidated balance sheet at December 31, 2017 . These costs related to completed unit turns for these properties.

S-1


Camden Property Trust
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation
As of December 31, 2017
(in thousands)
Schedule III
The changes in total real estate assets as adjusted for discontinued operations for the years ended December 31:
2017
2016
2015
Balance, beginning of period
$
7,376,690

$
7,387,597

$
6,998,233

Additions during period:


Acquisition of operating property
56,985



Development and repositions
224,202

278,447

347,429

Improvements
71,889

65,892

66,640

Deductions during period:
Cost of real estate sold – other
(62,023
)
(355,246
)
(24,705
)
Balance, end of period
$
7,667,743

$
7,376,690

$
7,387,597

The changes in accumulated depreciation for the years ended December 31:
2017

2016
2015
Balance, beginning of period
$
1,890,656

$
1,780,694

$
1,557,004

Depreciation of real estate assets
255,924

243,403

233,955

Dispositions
(27,741
)
(133,441
)
(10,265
)
Balance, end of period
$
2,118,839

$
1,890,656

$
1,780,694

The aggregate cost for federal income tax purposes at December 31, 2017 was $6.7 billion .

S-2


Camden Property Trust
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate
As of December 31, 2017
Schedule IV
($ in thousands)

Description
Interest Rate
Final Maturity Date
Periodic payment terms
Face amount of
mortgages
Carry amount of
mortgages (a)
Parking Garage
Developer advances
Houston, TX
(b)
October 1, 2030
(c)
$
18,790

$
18,790


(a)
The aggregate cost at December 31, 2017 for federal income tax purposes was approximately $18,790 .
(b)
This loan currently bears interest at 4% and will increase to 7% on any unpaid principal balance on the later of January 1, 2019 or January 1 of the year following completion of our planned apartment project at an adjacent location.
(c)
Payments from commencement of construction through completion were interest only, and will consist of annual interest and principal payments from October 1, 2018 to October 1, 2030 .

Changes in mortgage loans for the years ended December 31 are summarized below:

2017
2016
2015
Balance, beginning of period
$
17,224

$
13,161

$
3,395

Additions:
Advances under real estate loans
1,566

7,458

9,766

Deductions:
Collections of principal and loan payoff

(3,395
)

Balance, end of period
$
18,790

$
17,224

$
13,161


S-3
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Part IItem 1. BusinessItem 1A. Risk FactorsItem 1B. Unresolved Staff CommentsItem 2. PropertiesItem 3. Legal ProceedingsItem 4. Mine Safety DisclosuresPart IIItem 5. Market For Registrant S Common Equity, Related Shareholder Matters and Issuer Purchases Of Equity SecuritiesItem 6. Selected Financial DataItem 7. Management S Discussion and Analysis Of Financial Condition and Results Of OperationsItem 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market RiskItem 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary DataItem 9. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial DisclosureItem 9A. Controls and ProceduresItem 9B. Other InformationPart IIIItem 10. Directors, Executive Officers, and Corporate GovernanceItem 11. Executive CompensationItem 12. Security Ownership Of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Shareholder MattersItem 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director IndependenceItem 14. Principal Accounting Fees and ServicesPart IVItem 15. Exhibits and Financial Statement SchedulesItem 16. Summary

Exhibits

3.3 Amendment to the Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust of Camden Property Trust Exhibit 3.1 to Form 8-K filed on May 14, 2012 3.4 Third Amended and Restated Bylaws of Camden Property Trust Exhibit 99.1 to Form 8-K filed on March 11, 2013 4.3 First Supplemental Indenture dated as of May 4, 2007 between the Company and U.S. Bank National Association, as successor to SunTrust Bank, as Trustee Exhibit 4.2 to Form 8-K filed on May 7, 2007 4.4 Second Supplemental Indenture dated as of June 3, 2011 between the Company and U.S. Bank National Association, as successor to SunTrust Bank, as Trustee Exhibit 4.3 to Form 8-K filed on June 3, 2011 4.5 Registration Rights Agreement dated as of February 28, 2005 between Camden Property Trust and the holders named therein Form S-4 filed on November 24, 2004 (Registration No. 333-120733) 4.6 Form of Camden Property Trust 5.700% Note due 2017 Exhibit 4.3 to Form 8-K filed on May 7, 2007 4.7 Form of Camden Property Trust 4.625% Note due 2021 Exhibit 4.4 to Form 8-K filed on June 3, 2011 4.8 Form of Camden Property Trust 2.95% Note due 2022 Exhibit 4.4 to Form 8-K filed on December 7, 2012 4.9 Form of Camden Property Trust 4.875% Note due 2023 Exhibit 4.5 to Form 8-K filed on June 3, 2011 4.10 Form of Camden Property Trust 4.250% Notes due 2024 Exhibit 4.1 to Form 8-K filed on December 2, 2013 4.11 Form of Camden Property Trust 3.50% Notes due 2024 Exhibit 4.1 to Form 8-K filed on September 12, 2014 10.2 Second Amended and Restated Employment Agreement dated July11, 2003 between Camden Property Trust and Richard J. Campo Exhibit 10.1 to Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June30, 2003 10.3 Second Amended and Restated Employment Agreement dated July 11, 2003 between Camden Property Trust and D. Keith Oden Exhibit 10.2 to Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2003 10.4 Form of First Amendment to Second Amended and Restated Employment Agreements, effective as of January 1, 2008, between Camden Property Trust and each of Richard J. Campo and D. Keith Oden Exhibit 99.1 to Form 8-K filed on November 30, 2007 10.5 Second Amendment to Second Amended and Restated Employment Agreement, dated as of March 14, 2008, between Camden Property Trust and D. Keith Oden Exhibit 99.1 to Form 8-K filed on March 18, 2008 10.7 Second Amended and Restated Employment Agreement, dated November 3, 2008, between Camden Property Trust and H. Malcolm Stewart Exhibit 99.1 to Form 8-K filed on November 4, 2008 10.8 Second Amended and Restated Camden Property Trust Key Employee Share Option Plan (KEYSOP), effective as of January 1, 2008 Exhibit 99.5 to Form 8-K filed on November 30, 2007 10.9 Amendment No. 1 to Second Amended and Restated Camden Property Trust Key Employee Share Option Plan, effective as of January 1, 2008 Exhibit 99.1 to Form 8-K filed on December 8, 2008 10.10 Form of Amended and Restated Master Exchange Agreement between Camden Property Trust and certain key employees Exhibit 10.7 to Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2003 10.11 Form of Amended and Restated Master Exchange Agreement between Camden Property Trust and certain trust managers Exhibit 10.8 to Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2003 10.12 Form of Amended and Restated Master Exchange Agreement between Camden Property Trust and certain key employees Exhibit 10.9 to Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2003 10.13 Form of Master Exchange Agreement between Camden Property Trust and certain trust managers Exhibit 10.10 to Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2003 10.14 Form of Amendment No. 1 to Amended and Restated Master Exchange Agreement (Trust Managers) effective November 27, 2007 Exhibit 10.1 to Form 10-Q filed on July 30, 2010 10.15 Form of Amendment No. 1 to Amended and Restated Master Exchange Agreement (Key Employees) effective November 27, 2007 Exhibit 10.2 to Form 10-Q filed on July 30, 2010 10.21 Form of Amendment to Third Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of Camden Operating, L.P., dated as of December 1, 2003 Exhibit 10.19 to Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2003 10.23 Amended and Restated Camden Property Trust 1999 Employee Share Purchase Plan Exhibit 10.1 to Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2014 10.24 Amended and Restated 2002 Share Incentive Plan of Camden Property Trust Exhibit 10.1 to Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2002 10.25 Amendment to Amended and Restated 2002 Share Incentive Plan of Camden Property Trust Exhibit 99.1 to Form 8-K filed on May 4, 2006 10.26 Amendment to Amended and Restated 2002 Share Incentive Plan of Camden Property Trust, effective as of January1, 2008 Exhibit 99.1 to Form 8-K filed on July29, 2008 10.27 Camden Property Trust 2011 Share Incentive Plan, effective as of May 11, 2011 Exhibit 99.1 to Form 8-K filed on May 12, 2011 10.28 Amendment No. 1 to 2011 Share Incentive Plan of Camden Property Trust, dated as of July 31, 2012 Exhibit 99.1 to Form 8-K filed on August 6, 2012 10.29 Amendment No. 2 to the 2011 Share Incentive Plan of Camden Property Trust, dated as of July 30, 2013 Exhibit 99.1 to Form 8-K filed on August 5, 2013 10.30 Amendment No. 3 to the 2011 Share Incentive Plan of Camden Property Trust, dated as of October 28, 2015 Exhibit 99.1 to Form 8-K filed on October 29, 2015 10.31 Camden Property Trust Short Term Incentive Plan Exhibit 10.2 to Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2002 10.32 Second Amended and Restated Camden Property Trust Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation Plan Exhibit 99.1 to Form 8-K filed on February 21, 2014 10.34 Form of Tax, Asset and Income Support Agreement among Camden Property Trust, Camden Summit, Inc., Camden Summit Partnership, L.P. and each of the limited partners who has executed a signature page thereto Exhibit 10.6 to Form S-4 filed on November 24, 2004 (Registration No. 333-120733) 10.36 Amendment Agreement, dated as of June 19, 2004, among William B. McGuire, Jr., Summit Properties Inc. and Summit Management Company Exhibit 10.8.2 to Summit Properties Inc.s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2004 (File No. 001-12792) 10.38 Amendment Agreement, dated as of June 19, 2004, among William F. Paulsen, Summit Properties Inc. and Summit Management Company Exhibit 10.8.2 to Summit Properties Inc.s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2004 (File No. 001-12792) 10.39 Separation Agreement, dated as of February 28, 2005, between Camden Property Trust and William B. McGuire, Jr. Exhibit 99.1 to Form 8-K filed on April 28, 2005 10.40 Separation Agreement, dated as of February 28, 2005, between Camden Property Trust and William F. Paulsen Exhibit 99.2 to Form 8-K filed on April 28, 2005 10.41 Master Credit Agreement, dated as of September 24, 2008, among CSP Community Owner, LLC, CPT Community Owner, LLC, and Red Mortgage Capital, Inc. (3) Exhibit 10.4 to Form 10-Q filed on July 30, 2010 10.42 Form of Master Credit Facility Agreement, dated as of April 17, 2009, among Summit Russett, LLC, 2009 CPT Community Owner, LLC, 2009 CUSA Community Owner, LLC, 2009 CSP Community Owner LLC, and 2009 COLP Community Owner, LLC, as borrowers, Camden Property Trust, as guarantor, and Red Mortgage Capital, Inc., as lender (3) Exhibit 10.5 to Form 10-Q filed on July 30, 2010 10.43 Distribution Agency Agreement, dated May 15, 2017, between Camden Property Trust and Jefferies LLC Exhibit 1.1 to Form 8-K filed on May 16, 2017 10.44 Distribution Agency Agreement, dated May 15, 2017, between Camden Property Trust and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC Exhibit 1.2 to Form 8-K filed on May 16, 2017 10.45 Distribution Agency Agreement, dated May 15, 2017, between Camden Property Trust and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated Exhibit 1.3 to Form 8-K filed on May 16, 2017 10.46 Distribution Agency Agreement, dated May 15, 2017, between Camden Property Trust and SunTrust Robinson Humphrey, Inc. Exhibit 1.4 to Form 8-K filed on May 16, 2017 10.47 Distribution Agency Agreement, dated May 15, 2017, between Camden Property Trust and Wells Fargo Securities, LLC Exhibit 1.5 to Form 8-K filed on May 16, 2017 10.48 Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated as of August 7, 2015 among Camden Property Trust, Bank of America, N.A., as Administrative Agent, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Syndication Agent, Deutsche Bank Securities Inc., PNC Bank National Association, Regions Bank, SunTrust Bank, The Bank of Nova Scotia, U.S. Bank National Association, and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Documentation Agents, Branch Banking and Trust Company, Credit Suisse AG, Cayman Islands Branch, and The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, LTD., as Managing Agents, and the other lenders party thereto, and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated, and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, as Joint Lead Arrangers and Joint Bookrunners Exhibit 99.1 to Form 8-K filed on August 11, 2015 12.1 Statement Regarding Computation of Ratios Filed Herewith 21.1 List of Significant Subsidiaries Filed Herewith 23.1 Consent of Deloitte & Touche LLP Filed Herewith 24.1 Powers of Attorney for Heather J. Brunner, Scott S. Ingraham, Renu Khator, William B. McGuire, Jr., William F. Paulsen, Frances Aldrich Sevilla-Sacasa, Steven A. Webster, and Kelvin R. Westbrook Filed Herewith 31.1 Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act Filed Herewith 31.2 Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act Filed Herewith 32.1 Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 Filed Herewith