Pro Housing Policies 

HB1096 Lot Splitting – allows for more density by splitting lots 

HB1345 HB 1010 SB5413 Rural ADU’s – Authorizing accessory dwelling units in rural areas. 

HB 1403 HB1516 HB1438 Condo reform – reduces liability concerns for developers and construction requireents 

HB 1491 SB5604 – Transit Oriented Development – expands opportunities for housing near transit lines 

HB 1022 Homes for Heroes – creates a pilot program to provide down payment assistance for certain professions 

HB 1742 – Extends the Washington Center for Real Estate Research 

Issues of Concern 

HB 1217/SB 5222 Rent Control – caps rent increases to 7% 

HB 1089 Concerning eviction reform and tenant safety. 

HB 1175 Affordable housing, modifying affordable rent requirement for housing authority participation 

HB 1015 Energy efficiency – Realtor disclosure required on energy labels for advertised residences 

HB1715 Energy Performance Standards – committee to examine costs related to energy standards 

HB 1358, SB 5298 Concerning the notice of sale or lease of manufactured/mobile home communities. 

HB 1696 Modifying the Covenant Home Ownership Program 

SB 5057 Foreign Ownership of Ag Real Estate 

SB 5249 Kit homes, permitting in areas not zoned for permanent housing to provide emergency housing 

HB 1081 SB5496 Establishing consumer protection for solicited real estate – Aims to limit financial institution home ownership 

SB 5148 Ensuring compliance with the housing element requirements of the growth management act. 

SB1254 Wildland Urban Interface – adopts an International Wildland Urban Interface Code. 

SB 5057 Foreign Ownership of Ag Real Estate 

SB 5249 Kit homes, permitted in areas not zoned for permanent housing to provide emergency housing 

Taxation Issues 

HB 1044 Increase REET to $20 per transaction 

HB 1320 B & O Tax increases 

HB1480 Allows Counties to add their own REET 

Sales Tax on Services – may include real estate 

Capital Gains – consideration of a 7% tax on real estate 

Lifting the Property Tax Lid – would raise the lid from 1% to 3% of property values 

Transfer Tax – discussed in last session, has not surfaced in 202