Issues & Impacts Q1 2026

This issue of Issues & Impacts captures the accelerating shift toward more housing across King County, as cities advance zoning reforms, parking reductions, permit streamlining, and new housing types to meet state mandates and market demand. From Burien and Kent to Seattle, Bellevue, and beyond, policymakers are signaling a clear regional direction—more housing in more places—while REALTORS® continue to play a key role in supporting practical, pro‑housing reforms that unlock redevelopment and expand opportunity.