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Back to News Center Covington is among the cities working to bring its development regulations, specifically its permitting processes, into compliance with new mandates on cities and counties in Senate Bill 5290, which the legislature passed during the 2023 session. The bill requires that: Within 20 business days of a…
Read More Back to News Center Under Washington’s Growth Management Act (GMA), each county must adopt Countywide Planning Policies (CPPs). Along with GMA and Multicounty Planning Policies, those countywide policies govern and guide the comprehensive plan and development regulations in each of the county’s cities. Those CPPs are updated periodically, typically after…
Read More Back to News Center The outgoing Seattle City Council did not go quietly. They considered several new or increased taxes as part of the 2023 budget process. SKCR urged the council to evaluate current spending, use all available revenues, prioritize spending, and generate economic activity before considering any new revenues.…
Read More Back to News Center The 2023 legislative session in Olympia was dubbed the “Housing Session” based on numerous bills passed by legislators to increase the supply of housing throughout the state. Now, cities are working to implement the new legislative mandates, with early action focused on Accessory Dwelling Units and…
Read More Back to News Center Outgoing Councilmember Lewis passed legislation that would impose significant limits on personal guarantees and security deposits associated with commercial lease agreements. While the bill applies only to commercial property, SKCR views it as an opener to commercial rent control and a reduction in property rights. We…
Read More Back to News Center The City of Tukwila is moving forward to implement changes to its SEPA environmental review process. According to city staff, the proposed changes are intended to streamline and update the permit process, reduce staff effort, reduce permit review times, and cut down on paperwork in a…
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Back to News Center Michele Hanrahan (Windermere Eastlake) Volunteer Organization: Teen Feed Two and a half years ago, in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, Michele Hanrahan felt the need to connect with people again and went looking for volunteer opportunities. Having a background as a librarian and an interest in…
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Back to News Center After 2023’s momentous Legislative Session now known as “The Year of Housing,” REALTORS® seek to continue the momentum built and support bills that encourage housing density, diversity, and development. Hill Day is an important event that gives members an opportunity to see the Government Affairs team…
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Back to News Center The application for Seattle King County REALTORS® First Citizen Scholarships is now available to REALTOR® and Affiliate members in good standing. Also eligible are their family members which includes children, foster-children, grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. Scholarship awards will be a maximum of $5,000 per year, per…
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Back to News Center In the 2024 Legislative Session of Washington State, REALTORS® Hope to continue the momentum from the historic 2023 “Year of Housing” session marked by the passage of a record number of pro-housing, REALTOR®-backed bills. Washington REALTORS®’ Government Affairs team said the focus of the upcoming session…
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