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Bills that would have capped rent increases to CPI or 7%, whichever is lower failed to pass out of the Senate and House prior to the “house of origin cutoff.” By not passing the floor, these bills have stalled and are extremely unlikely to pass this year. Continue Reading
HB 1124, which would have required 180 notice was placed on the House Floor Calendar for a vote, but eventually failed to pass when it wasn’t brought up prior the “origin of house” cutoff. Continue Reading
Over 80 WMFHA members joined WMFHA staff, the Board of Directors, and our lobbyists for an exciting and fruitful day on the hill in Olympia. Continue Reading
The two bills, one House and one Senate, that would have removed the state preemption on town, city and county rent control failed to pass out of their first committee of referral. Continue Reading
WMFHA Government Affairs Director Ryan Makinster and WMFHA member, Kevin Weishaar, VP, Mercy Housing Management Group testified before the Senate Housing Committee on the Security Deposit acceptance and return process at the request of the Chairwoman, Senator Patty Kuderer. Continue Reading
On March 13, the Bellingham City Council passed an ordinance that requires all rent increases to be preceded by a 120 day notification. Continue Reading
On February 27, the Spokane Council passed two ordinances, C36330 and C36366 with Mayor Nadine Woodward vetoing the second one on March 16, 2023. Continue Reading
This month is dedicated to commemorating and celebrating the vital role of women. In honor of this, WMFHA, is highlighting a few of the many women who have advocated, educated and celebrated multi-family professionals in Washington in the last 20 years. Continue Reading
Starting February 27th, Jason will join the WMFHA team. Continue Reading
Teddi Martin is a Sr. Community Manager with Greystar Seattle and has been a part of the multi-family industry for six years. In this time, Teddi has made a continued effort to break down barriers of access into the multi-family industry through her work with the (DEI) Committee. Continue Reading
Here we are in February - the month of love! This time of year is a good reminder to show the people around us the love we have to offer. Whether in our personal or professional lives, these simple acts promise to help people feel connected, appreciated, and seen. Continue Reading
Establishing a housing gap voucher pilot program. Bill Information Sponsors: Braun, Lovick, Wilson, J. Companion: HB 1817 Status: (S) Housing What the bill does: Creates rental assistance vouchers through housing authorities for residents to bridge the gap between their income and their... Continue Reading
