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Introduced
02/01/2023
02/01/2023
In Committee
02/15/2024
02/15/2024
Crossed Over
02/13/2024
02/13/2024
Passed
Dead
04/12/2024
04/12/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT Relating to city and town permitting of kit homes; 2 amending RCW 19.27.015; adding a new section to chapter 19.27 RCW; 3 and creating a new section. 4
AI Summary
This bill aims to simplify and streamline the process of building affordable homes in Washington state. It defines "kit homes" as structures designed and constructed in a factory to meet certain life, health, and safety standards, and inspected by the Department of Labor and Industries. The bill exempts kit homes under 800 square feet on private property or within a planned unit development from the state building code, as long as they are permitted by local cities or towns and subject to local fire safety regulations.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs, Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading. (on 03/07/2024)
Taxonomy
Community Development and Housing Issues
- ‐ Housing and Community Development for Low and Middle Income Persons
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