RCW 43.185B.005 Finding. (1) The legislature finds that: (a) Housing is of vital statewide importance to the health, safety, and welfare of the residents of the state; (b) Reducing homelessness and moving individuals and families toward stable, affordable housing is of vital statewide importance; (c) Safe, affordable housing is an essential factor in stabilizing communities; […]
RCW 43.185B.007 Goal. It is the goal of the state of Washington to coordinate, encourage, and direct, when necessary, the efforts of the public and private sectors of the state and to cooperate and participate, when necessary, in the attainment of a decent home in a healthy, safe environment for every resident of the state. […]
RCW 43.185B.009 Objectives. The objectives of the Washington housing policy act shall be to attain the state’s goal of a decent home in a healthy, safe environment for every resident of the state by strengthening public and private institutions that are able to: (1) Develop an adequate and affordable supply of housing for all economic […]
RCW 43.185B.010 Definitions. Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter. (1) “Affordable housing” means residential housing that is rented or owned by a person or household whose monthly housing costs, including utilities other than telephone, do not exceed thirty percent of the household’s monthly income. (2) “Department” […]
RCW 43.185B.020 Affordable housing advisory board—Generally (as amended by 2022 c 165). (1) The department shall establish the affordable housing advisory board to consist of ((twenty-two))23 members. (a) The following ((nineteen))20 members shall be appointed by the governor: (i) Two representatives of the residential construction industry; (ii) Two representatives of the home mortgage lending profession; […]
RCW 43.185B.030 Affordable housing advisory board—Duties. The affordable housing advisory board shall: (1) Analyze those solutions and programs that could begin to address the state’s need for housing that is affordable for all economic segments of the state, and special needs populations, including but not limited to programs or proposals which provide for: (a) Financing […]
RCW 43.185B.031 Affordable housing advisory board—Review of condominium conversion issues—Report. (1) The affordable housing advisory board must review issues associated with the conversion of multifamily buildings to condominium ownership including, but not limited to: (a) An assessment of the current housing market and affordability of condominium conversions, especially for first-time homebuyers; (b) Statutory, regulatory, financial, […]
RCW 43.185B.040 Housing advisory plan—Report to legislature. (1) The department shall, in consultation with the affordable housing advisory board created in RCW 43.185B.020, prepare and from time to time amend a five-year housing advisory plan. The purpose of the plan is to document the need for affordable housing in the state and the extent to […]
RCW 43.185B.900 Short title. This chapter may be known and cited as the “Washington housing policy act.” [ 1993 c 478 § 24.]
