Find the latest summaries and policy updates for all multifamily housing regulations and policies.
On Sunday, amid multi-day record breaking positive infection rates, the Governor announced additional restrictions on business activities. These additional restrictions take effect at 11:59 PM on Monday, November 16 and extend through December 14, 2020. Even though the increase in COVID-19 cases... Continue Reading
“We appreciate the investment in rental assistance from the state and King County as well as recent program changes to help support both residents and housing providers. There is more we can do to target protections and assistance to those who are impacted by COVID-19. First, Washington... Continue Reading
On Thursday, October 9, the Governor announced he is extending the state's eviction moratorium to December 31. Continue Reading
Renton, Washington – Washington Multi-Family Housing Association’s (WMFHA) found 88.15 percent of statewide apartment homes made a full or partial payment by October 13, 2020. The data was collected from the association’s 267,000 professionally managed homes in the state. This... Continue Reading
The Governor has issued updated guidance on the use of private, limited use pools that are regulated under the Washington Administrative Code 246-260. These pool facilities can now open with restrictions. You must follow the Department of Health Guidance on the reopening of pools. We continue to... Continue Reading
Rental assistance funds for residents and housing providers impacted by COVID-19 are being made available as part of local CARES Act relief funding. This is positive news for the 1.4 million people experiencing unemployment and the thousands of housing providers who are also struggling to cover cost Continue Reading
When COVID-19 hit Washington, many of HNN’s residents, who are often low-income households, faced job loss or a sudden reduction in income. Continue Reading
Renton, Washington – Washington Multi-Family Housing Association’s (WMFHA) found 90 percent of statewide apartment homes made a full or partial payment by September 13, 2020. The data was collected from the association’s 267,000 professionally managed homes in the state. This... Continue Reading
The city of Auburn unanimously passed a new rental housing code on Tuesday September 8, 2020. The new laws apply to all residential multifamily properties located in the city of Auburn. Continue Reading
Guidance on CDC Order Temporarily Halting Certain Evictions Yesterday, the President’s Administration, via an Agency Order filed by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in the Federal Register, cited a public health emergency to halt residential evictions across the... Continue Reading
What we don’t need are policies that slash housing creation and living-wage jobs at a time when Washingtonians need it the most. Continue Reading
Rental assistance is now available and accessible in some counties. In order to qualify for the Department of Commerce's Eviction Rent Assistance Program, a tenant must earn 50% AMI or less within the prior 60 days, have at least one month of rent that is unpaid or partially unpaid since March... Continue Reading
