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Nov. 25, 2025
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Registrant Name ELME COMMUNITIES
Document Type 8-K
Document Period End Date Nov. 25, 2025
Entity Address, Address Line One 7550 WISCONSIN AVE
Entity Address, Address Line Two SUITE 900
Entity Address, City or Town BETHESDA
Entity Address, State or Province MD
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 20814
City Area Code (202)
Local Phone Number 774-3200
Written Communications false
Soliciting Material false
Pre-commencement Tender Offer false
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer false
Entity Emerging Growth Company false
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code MD
Entity File Number 001-06622
Entity Tax Identification Number 53-0261100
Central Index Key 0000104894
Amendment Flag false
Title of 12(b) Security Shares of Beneficial Interest
Security Exchange Name NYSE
Trading Symbol ELME