Find the latest summaries and policy updates for all multifamily housing regulations and policies.
On March 11, 2021, Governor Inslee announced the Healthy Washington - Roadmap to Recovery plan will be transitioning from a regional approach to a county-by-county evaluation process. Continue Reading
Councilmember Kshama Sawant recently proposed an extended ban on evictions pegged to the school year. Continue Reading
Governor Inslee announced Washington will fully reopen by June 30, 2021, if not sooner when the state reaches a 70% vaccination threshold. Continue Reading
We found 90.4% of statewide apartment homes made a full or partial payment by April 30, 2021. Continue Reading
Since the start of COVID-19, the number of housing providers selling or occupying their rental properties in Washington state has increased significantly year-over-year. This increase is largely due to the financial stress the extended eviction moratorium has caused them. Continue Reading
This is part 3 of the legislative update, focusing specifically on the just cause eviction legislation that was passed this year. Continue Reading
From the start of the pandemic it was clear some sort of legislative action would be necessary to address the return to normality. Continue Reading
Sunday marked the final day (Sine Die) of the 2021, first ever full virtual, legislative session. Since January, the WMFHA Government Affairs team has worked tirelessly on behalf of the rental housing industry to create the best path forward towards recovery and normalcy. Continue Reading
We found 91.5% of statewide apartment homes made a full or partial payment by March 31, 2021. Continue Reading
Washington state residents continue to see rising property taxes. Continue Reading
A week from Monday, April 5, the legislature must pass policy legislation, or it is considered dead for this legislative session. Continue Reading
Lakewood rental and mortgage assistance and Pierce County rental assistance flyers with more information Continue Reading
