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May
11
Washington’s 2026 legislative elections are beginning to take shape, and several races could have significant implications for housing policy,...
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Policy Issues and Legal Topics Affecting Multifamily Housing
Find the latest summaries and policy updates for all multifamily housing regulations and policies.
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May
8
The WMFHA Advocacy team was proud to attend the campaign kickoff for Representative Amy Walen alongside industry leaders, association partners,...
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Apr
1
The Washington Multi-Family Housing Association (WMFHA) recently submitted formal comments to the Washington State Department of Commerce’s...
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Mar
10
Housing providers from across Washington gathered in Olympia for WMFHA’s Day on the Hill to share their perspectives with lawmakers. Amanda Gunn and...
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Feb
12
Two bipartisan bills to fix Washington’s certified mail notice requirements passed the House unanimously. SHB 2452 and HB 2664 address rising costs,...
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Jan
22
WMFHA Legislative Session Update: Weeks 1–2 The 2026 Washington State legislative session is now underway, and the opening weeks have made...
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Dec
15
Following a long review process, the Council adopted amendments intended to address some of the unintended consequences of the original ballot...
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Nov
14
Last month, two members of WMFHA’s Emerging Leaders community, Alex Akins and Libby Patton, attended NAA’s West Coast Advocacy Academy...
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Nov
7
Washington’s November 4 elections brought major developments in local and state races. Housing advocates saw key wins, but several contests remain...
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Oct
1
At the Washington Multi-Family Housing Association, advocacy is one of our core pillars. Our success as an industry depends on strong partnerships...
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Jul
4
At the end of June, the Seattle City Council unanimously passed an ordinance preventing a landlord from subscribing to, contracting with or...
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May
8
After months of advocacy, engagement, and strong collaboration with our members and coalition partners, EHB 1217 has been signed into law. We fought...
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