Washington, House Bill 1217 and rent

With another cutoff having passed, here are some bills that WA lawmakers are still mulling
A competing bill by state Sen. Jeff Holy, a Cheney Republican, would also create a $100 million law-enforcement-focused state grant program. But the Democrat version would pave the way for local governments to adopt a 0.1% sales tax, sans voter approval, to cover criminal justice costs, as reported by Washington State Standard.
Bill capping annual rent increases at 7% passes Washington state House
The cost of housing is such a great burden for so many Washingtonians that a number of renters are now applauding a bill that passed the Washington state House
WA Senate leader says with changes, rent stabilization bill could pass
The Washington State Senate failed to pass a bill to limit rent increases in 2024, but that may change this year.
Rent increase cap passes Washington House
The bill would prohibit landlords from raising a residential tenant’s rent and fees more than 7% in any 12-month period.
Hundreds rally at Washington state capitol for rent control bill
In Olympia, hundreds gathered to support a bill limiting annual rent increases, advocating for affordable housing solutions.
Will rent control bill help or hurt housing costs in Washington State?
A bill to cap rental rates at 7% a year could go to a vote on the floor of the state House this week, according to a pair of Olympia lawmakers.
Washington House passes bill that could majorly redefine ‘excessive speeding’
In a big win for road safety, the Washington State House passed the excessive speeding bill on Tuesday, March 11.
Washington bill on rent cap moves forward
Washington renters could see a limit to how much their rent increases each year is a house bill becomes law.
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Here is a snapshot of legislation that addresses housing and homelessness in WA state
Some bills that address housing and homelessness are still alive in the Washington State Legislature, but a deadline looms ...
Uncertainty may scare away housing investors, Augustus says
In addition to seeing a pullback of investors, Augusts warned about Trump's tariffs on lumber making it more expensive to ...
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Housing bill to expand middle housing in Washington advances with unanimous Senate support
A bill aimed at expanding affordable housing options across Washington state is under consideration in the Legislature.
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House passes bill to expand eligibility for program to remedy housing discrimination
(The Center Square) – Members of the Washington State House of Representatives spent nearly four ... program offers home ...
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Washington state lawmakers working on commercial-to-residential conversion bill
Making these conversions easier could help the state address its housing shortage, according to sponsor lawmaker Amy Walen.