{"url_path":"/sec/nsa/8-k/2026-07-14/cover-page","section_key":"cover-page","section_title":"Cover Page","topic":"sec","document":{"doc_type":"8-K","doc_date":"2026-07-14","source_url":"https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1618563/0001628280-26-048160-index.html","accession_number":"0001628280-26-048160","cik":"0001618563","ticker":"NSA","issuer_name":"National Storage Affiliates Trust","edgar_url":"https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1618563/0001628280-26-048160-index.html","primary_entity_key":"0001618563","primary_entity_name":"National Storage Affiliates Trust"},"word_count":342,"has_tables":true,"body_markdown":"nsa-20260714\n0001618563false00016185632026-07-142026-07-140001618563us-gaap:CommonClassAMember2026-07-142026-07-140001618563us-gaap:SeriesAPreferredStockMember2026-07-142026-07-140001618563us-gaap:SeriesBPreferredStockMember2026-07-142026-07-14\n\nUNITED STATES\n\nSECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION\n\nWashington, D.C. 20549\n\n—————————\n\nFORM 8-K\n\n—————————\n\nCURRENT REPORT\n\nPursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934\n\nDate of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 14, 2026\n\nNational Storage Affiliates Trust\n\n(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)\n\nMaryland\n001-37351\n46-5053858\n\n(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)\n\n(Commission File Number)\n\n(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)\n\n8400 East Prentice Avenue, 9th Floor\n\nGreenwood Village, Colorado 80111\n\n(Address of principal executive offices)\n\n(720) 630-2600\n\n(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)\n\n—————————\n\nCheck the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):\n\n☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)\n\n☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)\n\n☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))\n\n☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))\n\nSecurities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:\n\nTitle of each classTrading SymbolsName of each exchange on which registered\n\nCommon Shares of Beneficial Interest, $0.01 par value per shareNSANew York Stock Exchange\n\nSeries A Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares of Beneficial Interest, par value $0.01 per shareNSA Pr ANew York Stock Exchange\n\nSeries B Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares of Beneficial Interest, par value $0.01 per shareNSA Pr BNew York Stock Exchange\n\nIndicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).\n\nEmerging growth company ☐\n\nIf an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐\n\n—————————"}