That’s a wrap! The 2026 Legislative Session came to a close last Thursday (March 12) after final votes on the budget bills. This was truly a whirlwind session, and we’re pleased at how much we were able to accomplish together during the last several months.
We hope to see you for session next year. If you’re feeling inspired and energized at the work we’ve collectively done so far, mark your calendars for Affordable Housing Week 2026 (May 18-22) and, if you live or work in Seattle, join us on April 6 at City Hall for the first public hearing on the next stage of the Seattle Comprehensive Plan!
None of these wins would’ve been possible without your support. Thank you.
Legislative Victories
Housing Trust Fund (SB 6003) – PASSED!
Funds affordable housing development through the supplemental 2026 capital budget.
Affordable Housing Risk Mitigation Budget Proviso – PASSED!
Allocates $5 million in the capital budget to fund cost-effective risk mitigation measures in affordable housing.
Coordinated Land Banking (HB 1974) – PASSED!
Moves land into the hands of those who are ready and willing to build solutions for our state.
Permitting Reform (HB 2418) – PASSED!
Reforms permitting processes to reduce the uncertainty, time, and cost to build housing.
Stacked Flats Condo Reform (HB 2304) – PASSED!
Reforms condo liability laws to unlock stacked flats as attainable homeownership options.
Removing Barriers to Permanent Supportive Housing (HB 2266) – PASSED!
Bans zoning restrictions on permanent supportive housing and emergency housing, beyond those applied to other types of housing.
Commercial Corridors (SB 6026) – PASSED!
Allows for by-right residential development in commercial and mixed-use zones, and prohibits ground floor commercial requirements for affordable housing.
Ensuring Public Marketing of Housing Opportunities (SB 6091) – PASSED!
Fosters a more transparent and consumer-oriented real estate market by ensuring the public marketing of residential property opportunities.
Factory-Built Housing Standards (HB 2151) – PASSED!
Aligns state regulations of factory-built housing with national consensus standards, encouraging a pathway to scaling housing production.
Mixed-Income Housing on Faith-Owned Land (HB 1859) – PASSED!
Helps produce more affordable homes on faith-owned land by allowing for mixed-income development.
OMS Funding Flexibility (SB 6027) – PASSED!
Creates additional flexibility for using local affordable housing funds for operations, maintenance, and services.
Permanent Supportive Housing Operations Funding – PASSED!
Through the operating budget, protects and expands operations, maintenance, and services (OMS) funding for permanent supportive housing