Find the latest summaries and policy updates for all multifamily housing regulations and policies.
Week 3 in Olympia brought a public hearing on rent control and more negotiations on source of income. Things are moving quickly in Olympia. There is just one week remaining before most bills must be passed out of it’s committee of origin. If the proposed legislation is not passed out of... Continue Reading
It's never slow and it is never quiet in Olympia during any legislative session and this one is no exception. There are only 10 business days left before committees must move legislation forward or the legislation is considered dead. Here’s a summary and recent activity of all the... Continue Reading
We’re back! January 8th marked the first day of the 2018 legislative session. Today we are one week into the legislative session, and legislators are moving full steam ahead with hearings on proposed legislation. This legislative session is considered a “short session,” and is... Continue Reading
On August 14, 2017, the Seattle City Council passed an ordinance 8-0, which prevents housing providers from considering a person’s prior criminal history in tenant screening. A copy of the ordinance can be found here. WMFHA previously published a summary of the ordinance which can found... Continue Reading
On Monday August 14, 2017, the Seattle City Council passed an ordinance 8-0, which prevents housing providers from considering a person’s prior criminal history in tenant screening. For more information on this ordinance click the button below to view our background and summary of the... Continue Reading
National Apartment Association Launches “Protect the Lease” Grassroots Campaign Focused on Tax Reform The National Apartment Association (NAA) today announces the launch of a national grassroots campaign focused on advocating for smart tax policy that promotes economic growth, job... Continue Reading
We’ve reached the point in the legislative process where any proposed legislation must have passed out of its house of origin to continue receiving consideration. That is, except, those bills which are “Necessary to Implement the Budget” (NIB). This moniker, afforded to certain... Continue Reading
State Legislative Update We’re fresh off another successful “Day on the Hill” where WMFHA members met with their elected officials to share their firsthand knowledge and experience as it relates to proposed changes to the law and the impact such legislation will have on the... Continue Reading
NAA and NMHC, with the assistance of Winstead PC, have just released a memorandum with guidance concerning the licensing of music used at apartment communities. The memorandum is intended to aid property owners and operators in evaluating their music licensing needs. Entitled “Public... Continue Reading
Guidance came from the White House on how local communities can help solve the housing supply problem. The National Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC) and National Apartment Association (NAA) issued the following statement today in response to the Obama Administration’s release of a Housing... Continue Reading
A Message From The National Apartment Association on Housing Affordability There is a continued discussion locally, statewide and across the country on the need for efforts to increase the supply of affordable housing and rental housing of all types. The NAA supports a cooperative effort from... Continue Reading
A new law affecting rental housing in the City of Seattle only was unanimously passed by the City Council on Monday August 8, 2016. The law becomes effective September 16, 2016. WMFHA participated in the original stakeholder group pertaining to source of income legislation only, and provided... Continue Reading
