A look at six just-passed housing bills that will affect WA renters, property owners

Washington state passed several housing bills, including HB 1217, which limits rent increases to 7% plus inflation or 10%, and requires 90-day notices for rent hikes. HB 1491 mandates affordable housing near transit, while SB 5184 restricts parking requirements for new developments. HB 1096 streamlines lot splitting, and SB 5148 enforces Growth Management Act compliance. HB 1177, signed into law, expands child welfare housing assistance.