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Governor Ferguson signs package of housing bills in Everett to expand and speed affordable housing
Summary
Governor Ferguson signed a set of housing bills at Housing Hope’s HopeWorks Station in Everett that lawmakers and advocates say will expand ADUs in rural areas, speed permitting for supportive housing, enable land banking, require flood-risk disclosures for renters and allow residential use in some commercial zones.
Everett — Governor Ferguson on the grounds of Housing Hope’s HopeWorks Station signed a package of housing bills into law in a ceremonial event with advocates, legislators and Lieutenant Governor Denny Heck, saying the measures are meant to speed construction and preserve affordable homes across Washington.
The bills, seven highlighted by the governor at the event, range from financing and operational flexibility for affordable housing providers to changes in zoning and permitting intended to reduce delays and development costs. Housing Hope CEO Kat Opinah described the site as “a true testament to the power of public and private partnerships,” noting the building includes 65 deeply affordable units, 57 of which serve households exiting homelessness, and a job-training academy on the ground floor.
Governor Ferguson framed the signing as part of an ongoing push to address the statewide housing crisis and to locate some ceremonies where the impacts are felt. “It’s not about just signing bills. It’s about opening doors,” he said,…
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