Committee advances rewritten MFTE program with multiple amendments after heated public comment

Sep 22, 2025

Seattle's Housing and Human Services Committee on Sept. 22 recommended passage of council bill 121055, an update to the multifamily housing tax exemption program, after adopting multiple amendments aimed at clarifying unit definitions, reporting requirements and extension rules.

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Seattle's Housing and Human Services Committee on Sept. 22 recommended passage of council bill 121055, an update to the multifamily housing property tax exemption program (MFTE), after public comment and several rounds of amendments. The committee voted to forward the bill to the full City Council for final consideration.

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