Eliminating each local government's proportional share of Washington's housing shortage.

This bill requires Washington counties, cities, and towns with authority to approve new home construction to permit enough housing to cover their portion of the state's estimated 1 million+ housing shortage by 2035. The Department of Commerce will calculate each local government's specific housing target by April 2026 and publish it online. Local governments must review their zoning and permitting rules to remove barriers to construction, and if over 33% of building permits are denied, they must address the causes. The bill also establishes a process for local governments to report state laws hindering housing, prompting the legislature to consider amendments.