We Are WMFHA - A Look Back at 2020
2020 will certainly be a year to remember, and a year to forget. Continue Reading
Postedby Jim Wiard (deleted)
Date posted01/21/2021
Advocacy News
Policy Issues and Legal Topics Affecting Multifamily Housing
Find the latest summaries and policy updates for all multifamily housing regulations and policies.
88 percent of Apartment Homes Paid rent as of January 14
Renton, Washington – Washington Multi-Family Housing Association’s (WMFHA) found 88.23 percent of statewide apartment homes made a full or partial payment by January 14. The data was collected from the association’s 267,000 professionally managed homes in the state. This is a... Continue Reading
Postedby Brett Waller
Date posted01/18/2021
Reopening Appointment-Based Fitness Centers
The Governor released official Fitness and Training COVID-19 Guidance on Wednesday night. The Guidance describes reopening of unstaffed indoor fitness facilities in Phase 1, based on the below restrictions with one additional restriction - only one person per room. Therefore, in order to reopen... Continue Reading
Postedby Brett Waller
Date posted01/14/2021
Dear Olympia, Housing Recovery is COVID Recovery
As legislators convene for a historic 2021 legislative session, we urge them to make housing access, affordability, and market health a top priority. Much focus is on how COVID-19 impacts residents’ ability to pay rent. Similarly, amidst reduced income, many housing providers continue to... Continue Reading
Postedby Brett Waller
Date posted01/14/2021
2021 Washington Legislative Session
The 2021 state legislature is now in session. Over the next several months policymakers will be deciding some of the most important pieces of legislation in years. Continue Reading
Postedby Jim Wiard (deleted)
Date posted01/8/2021
January 2021 Eviction Moratorium and Reopening Update
One notable change in the moratorium: housing providers are now able to access rental assistance on behalf of tenants. Continue Reading
Postedby Brett Waller
Date posted01/6/2021
Washington receives $500 million in rental assistance
Eviction moratorium extended to March 31, 2021 Continue Reading
Postedby Brett Waller
Date posted12/28/2020
Only 85% Apartment Homes Paid Rent - December 2020
Washington Multi-Family Housing Association’s (WMFHA) found 85% of statewide apartment homes made a full or partial payment by December 13, 2020. The data was collected from the association’s 267,000 professionally managed homes in the state. Continue Reading
Postedby Brett Waller
Date posted12/14/2020
PAH Rent Control Research Presented to State Lawmakers
PAH Rent Control Research Presented to State Lawmakers PAH Rent Control Research Presented to State Lawmakers Hi Coalition Members, Last Tuesday, Morgan Shook at ECONorthwest presented the Partnership for Affordable Housing’s rent control report released. Continue Reading
Postedby Jim Wiard (deleted)
Date posted12/7/2020
Supporting Domestic Abuse Survivors During COVID-19
The intense pressures of COVID-19 have exacerbated domestic and family violence, along with addiction and mental health challenges. Continue Reading
Postedby Brett Waller
Date posted11/24/2020
Only 89% Apartment Homes Paid Rent - November 2020
Washington Multi-Family Housing Association’s (WMFHA) found 88.6 percent of statewide apartment homes made a full or partial payment by November 13, 2020. The data was collected from the association’s 267,000 professionally managed homes in the state. Continue Reading
Postedby Brett Waller
Date posted11/23/2020
Eviction Early Resolution Program Now Available
The Supreme Court of Washington has authorized the creation of an Early Resolution Program (ERP) for nonpayment of rent cases only. Continue Reading
Postedby Brett Waller
Date posted11/17/2020