Creating greater accountability for increasing the supply of housing consistent with growth management.

SB 5732 amends Washington's Growth Management Act to require counties and cities to track housing permit applications and close the housing availability gap. It directs local governments to foster housing supply in rural areas, ensure sufficient land is available for new housing developments, and monitor regional progress toward housing goals. Failure to meet these requirements could trigger sanctions under the law. The bill targets local planning under the Growth Management Act, focusing on measurable accountability for housing supply rather than direct construction.