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HB1195 • 2026

Housing & shelters

Concerning compliance with siting, development permit processes and standards, and requirements for permanent supportive housing, transitional housing, indoor emergency housing, or indoor emergency shelters.

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Passed Legislature

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Sponsor
Representative Peterson, Representative Macri, Representative Alvarado, Representative Ryu, Representative Berry, Representative Ramel, Representative Fitzgibbon, Representative Mena, Representative Callan, Representative Obras, Representative Farivar, Representative Doglio, Representative Gregerson, Representative Simmons, Representative Street, Representative Duerr, Representative Nance, Representative Berg, Representative Davis, Representative Ormsby, Representative Hill
Last action
2026-01-12
Official status
H Rules X
Effective date
Not listed

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Housing & shelters

Housing & shelters

What This Bill Does

  • Housing & shelters

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1195-S2 AMH JACO SERE 181

331 • Jacobsen

NOT CONSIDERED

Plain English: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 1195-S2 AMH JACO SERE 181 1 - Official Print EFFECT: Requires a city or county with permanent supportive housing, transitional housing, indoor emergency housing, or indoor emergency shelters within its jurisdiction to submit crime statistics for the areas surrounding each facility to the Department of Commerce (Commerce).

  • 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 1195-S2 AMH JACO SERE 181 1 - Official Print EFFECT: Requires a city or county with permanent supportive housing, transitional housing, indoor emergency housing, or indoor emergency shelters within its jurisdiction to submit crime statistics for the areas surrounding each facility to the Department of Commerce (Commerce).
  • Directs Commerce to publish the crime statistics on its website.
  • 1195-S2 AMH JACO SERE 181 2SHB 1195 - H AMD 331 By Representative Jacobsen NOT CONSIDERED 04/27/2025 On page 6, after line 6, insert the following: "NEW SECTION.
  • Sec.
1195-S2 AMH JACO SERE 164

332 • Jacobsen

NOT CONSIDERED

Plain English: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 1195-S2 AMH JACO SERE 164 1 - Official Print 1195-S2 AMH JACO SERE 164 2SHB 1195 - H AMD 332 By Representative Jacobsen NOT CONSIDERED 04/27/2025 On page 2, beginning on line 24, after "located" strike all material through "significance" on line 26 and insert ": (a) In a critical area; (b) In an area of natural hazards that generally prohibit residential development; (c) On agricultural, forest, or mineral lands of long-term commercial significance; or (d) Within five miles of existing permanent supportive housing, transitional housing, indoor emergency housing, or indoor emergency shelters" On page 5, line 12, after "(2)" insert "A city may deny a permit application for permanent supportive housing, transitional housing, indoor emergency housing, or indoor emergency shelters located within five miles of existing permanent supportive housing, transitional housing, indoor emergency housing, or indoor emergency shelters.

  • 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 1195-S2 AMH JACO SERE 164 1 - Official Print 1195-S2 AMH JACO SERE 164 2SHB 1195 - H AMD 332 By Representative Jacobsen NOT CONSIDERED 04/27/2025 On page 2, beginning on line 24, after "located" strike all material through "significance" on line 26 and insert ": (a) In a critical area; (b) In an area of natural hazards that generally prohibit residential development; (c) On agricultural, forest, or mineral lands of long-term commercial significance; or (d) Within five miles of existing permanent supportive housing, transitional housing, indoor emergency housing, or indoor emergency shelters" On page 5, line 12, after "(2)" insert "A city may deny a permit application for permanent supportive housing, transitional housing, indoor emergency housing, or indoor emergency shelters located within five miles of existing permanent supportive housing, transitional housing, indoor emergency housing, or indoor emergency shelters.
  • (3)" Renumber the remaining subsections consecutively and correct any internal references accordingly.
  • On page 5, line 38, after "(2)" insert "A code city may deny a permit application for permanent supportive housing, transitional housing, indoor emergency housing, or indoor emergency shelters located within five miles of existing permanent supportive housing, 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 1195-S2 AMH JACO SERE 164 2 - Official Print EFFECT: Allows a city or county to deny a permit application for permanent supportive housing, transitional housing, indoor emergency housing, or indoor emergency shelters (STEP housing) that is located within five miles of existing STEP housing.
  • transitional housing, indoor emergency housing, or indoor emergency shelters.
1195-S2 AMH PETE SERE 188

588 • Peterson

NOT CONSIDERED

Plain English: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 1195-S2 AMH PETE SERE 188 1 - Official Print EFFECT: Removes the prohibition on a city or county's comprehensive plan denying or precluding a permit application for 1195-S2 AMH PETE SERE 188 2SHB 1195 - H AMD 588 By Representative Peterson NOT CONSIDERED 04/27/2025 On page 1, line 10, after "(1)" strike "A local comprehensive plan or development" and insert "Development" On page 1, beginning on line 15, after "shelter" strike "in any residential or commercial zone" On page 2, beginning on line 3, after "city" strike "comprehensive plan or" On page 2, line 6, after "facility." insert "A permit applicant may request a waiver from a development regulation either prior to or at the time that a permit application is submitted for the facility." On page 5, line 3, after "transit." insert the following: "(2)" On page 5, beginning on line 12, strike all of subsection (2) On page 5, line 28, after "transit." insert the following: "(2)" On page 5, beginning on line 38, strike all of subsection (2) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 1195-S2 AMH PETE SERE 188 2 - Official Print permanent supportive housing, transitional housing, indoor emergency housing, or indoor emergency shelter (STEP housing) in any residential or commercial area within an urban growth area (UGA) that includes or is contiguous with a city.

  • 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 1195-S2 AMH PETE SERE 188 1 - Official Print EFFECT: Removes the prohibition on a city or county's comprehensive plan denying or precluding a permit application for 1195-S2 AMH PETE SERE 188 2SHB 1195 - H AMD 588 By Representative Peterson NOT CONSIDERED 04/27/2025 On page 1, line 10, after "(1)" strike "A local comprehensive plan or development" and insert "Development" On page 1, beginning on line 15, after "shelter" strike "in any residential or commercial zone" On page 2, beginning on line 3, after "city" strike "comprehensive plan or" On page 2, line 6, after "facility." insert "A permit applicant may request a waiver from a development regulation either prior to or at the time that a permit application is submitted for the facility." On page 5, line 3, after "transit." insert the following: "(2)" On page 5, beginning on line 12, strike all of subsection (2) On page 5, line 28, after "transit." insert the following: "(2)" On page 5, beginning on line 38, strike all of subsection (2) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 1195-S2 AMH PETE SERE 188 2 - Official Print permanent supportive housing, transitional housing, indoor emergency housing, or indoor emergency shelter (STEP housing) in any residential or commercial area within an urban growth area (UGA) that includes or is contiguous with a city.
  • Modifies the same prohibition on a city or county development regulation by prohibiting a regulation from denying or precluding STEP housing within a UGA that includes or is contiguous with a city, instead of in any residential or commercial area within that UGA.
  • Removes provisions allowing a permit applicant to seek a waiver from any requirements in a city or county's comprehensive plan that deny or preclude the siting of STEP housing.
  • Allows a permit applicant that is unable to site STEP housing to seek a waiver from a city or county development regulation either prior to or at the time that the permit application is submitted.
1195-S2 AMH ENGE SERE 171

619 • Engell

NOT CONSIDERED

Plain English: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 1195-S2 AMH ENGE SERE 171 1 - Official Print EFFECT: Exempts frontier counties and any cities within frontier counties from: (1) Prohibitions against a comprehensive plan or development regulations denying or precluding a permit application for permanent supportive housing, transitional housing, indoor emergency housing, or indoor emergency shelter (STEP housing) in any residential or commercial zone within most urban growth areas.

  • 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 1195-S2 AMH ENGE SERE 171 1 - Official Print EFFECT: Exempts frontier counties and any cities within frontier counties from: (1) Prohibitions against a comprehensive plan or development regulations denying or precluding a permit application for permanent supportive housing, transitional housing, indoor emergency housing, or indoor emergency shelter (STEP housing) in any residential or commercial zone within most urban growth areas.
  • (2) Requirements to use an administrative process for reviewing a permit application for STEP housing.
  • (3) Provisions relating to participation in dispute resolution with a project applicant or developer facilitated by the Department of Commerce (Commerce).
  • (4) Provisions allowing Commerce to issue a finding of noncompliance against the city or county if dispute resolution is unsuccessful, and the city or county has denied a project permit or development agreement, or enacted a zoning ordinance or development regulations, that prevent the siting of STEP housing.
NOT CONSIDERED

Plain English: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 1195-S2 AMH WALJ SERE 175 1 - Official Print EFFECT: Authorizes the Governor, instead of the Department of Commerce, to take the following actions if dispute resolution between a city or county and an applicant or developer of permanent supportive housing, transitional housing, indoor emergency housing, or indoor emergency shelters (STEP housing) is unsuccessful: (1) Review a city or county's zoning ordinance, development regulations, or permit decision for compliance with requirements for STEP housing; (2) Direct a city or county to take corrective action for 1195-S2 AMH WALJ SERE 175 2SHB 1195 - H AMD 620 By Representative Walsh NOT CONSIDERED 04/27/2025 On page 3, line 19, after "the" strike "department" and insert "governor" On page 3, line 21, after "If the" strike "department" and insert "governor" On page 3, line 26, after "act, the" strike "department" and insert "governor" On page 3, line 29, after "the" strike "department" and insert "governor" On page 3, line 34, after "the" strike "department" and insert "governor" On page 3, line 38, after "the" strike "department" and insert "governor" On page 4, line 3, after "The" strike "department" and insert "governor" 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 1195-S2 AMH WALJ SERE 175 2 - Official Print noncompliance; and (3) Direct the State Treasurer to withhold certain revenues if the city or county fails to take corrective action within a specified time.

  • 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 1195-S2 AMH WALJ SERE 175 1 - Official Print EFFECT: Authorizes the Governor, instead of the Department of Commerce, to take the following actions if dispute resolution between a city or county and an applicant or developer of permanent supportive housing, transitional housing, indoor emergency housing, or indoor emergency shelters (STEP housing) is unsuccessful: (1) Review a city or county's zoning ordinance, development regulations, or permit decision for compliance with requirements for STEP housing; (2) Direct a city or county to take corrective action for 1195-S2 AMH WALJ SERE 175 2SHB 1195 - H AMD 620 By Representative Walsh NOT CONSIDERED 04/27/2025 On page 3, line 19, after "the" strike "department" and insert "governor" On page 3, line 21, after "If the" strike "department" and insert "governor" On page 3, line 26, after "act, the" strike "department" and insert "governor" On page 3, line 29, after "the" strike "department" and insert "governor" On page 3, line 34, after "the" strike "department" and insert "governor" On page 3, line 38, after "the" strike "department" and insert "governor" On page 4, line 3, after "The" strike "department" and insert "governor" 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 1195-S2 AMH WALJ SERE 175 2 - Official Print noncompliance; and (3) Direct the State Treasurer to withhold certain revenues if the city or county fails to take corrective action within a specified time.
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NOT CONSIDERED

Plain English: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 1195-S2 AMH WALJ SERE 170 1 - Official Print EFFECT: Exempts rural counties and any cities within rural counties from: (1) Prohibitions against a comprehensive plan or development regulations denying or precluding a permit application for permanent supportive housing, transitional housing, indoor emergency housing, or indoor emergency shelter (STEP housing) in any residential or commercial zone within most urban growth areas.

  • 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 1195-S2 AMH WALJ SERE 170 1 - Official Print EFFECT: Exempts rural counties and any cities within rural counties from: (1) Prohibitions against a comprehensive plan or development regulations denying or precluding a permit application for permanent supportive housing, transitional housing, indoor emergency housing, or indoor emergency shelter (STEP housing) in any residential or commercial zone within most urban growth areas.
  • (2) Requirements to use an administrative process for reviewing a permit application for STEP housing.
  • (3) Provisions relating to participation in dispute resolution with a project applicant or developer facilitated by the Department of Commerce (Commerce).
  • (4) Provisions allowing Commerce to issue a finding of noncompliance against the city or county if dispute resolution is unsuccessful, and the city or county has denied a project permit or development agreement, or enacted a zoning ordinance or development regulations, that prevent the siting of STEP housing.
1195-S2 AMH PENN SERE 169

622 • Penner

NOT CONSIDERED

Plain English: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 1195-S2 AMH PENN SERE 169 1 - Official Print EFFECT: Removes provisions for the State Treasurer to withhold certain revenues from a city or county if the Department of Commerce finds that the city or county has violated requirements for siting permanent supportive housing, transitional housing, indoor emergency housing, or indoor emergency shelters, and the city or county does not take corrective action.

  • 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 1195-S2 AMH PENN SERE 169 1 - Official Print EFFECT: Removes provisions for the State Treasurer to withhold certain revenues from a city or county if the Department of Commerce finds that the city or county has violated requirements for siting permanent supportive housing, transitional housing, indoor emergency housing, or indoor emergency shelters, and the city or county does not take corrective action.
  • 1195-S2 AMH PENN SERE 169 2SHB 1195 - H AMD 622 By Representative Penner NOT CONSIDERED 04/27/2025 On page 4, beginning on line 3, strike all of subsection (6) Renumber the remaining sections consecutively and correct any internal references accordingly.
  • END
1195-S2 AMH ENGE SERE 178

623 • Engell

NOT CONSIDERED

Plain English: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 1195-S2 AMH ENGE SERE 178 1 - Official Print EFFECT: Prohibits a city or county from increasing funding or approving a permit application for permanent supportive housing, transitional housing, indoor emergency housing, or indoor emergency shelters without voter approval.

  • 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 1195-S2 AMH ENGE SERE 178 1 - Official Print EFFECT: Prohibits a city or county from increasing funding or approving a permit application for permanent supportive housing, transitional housing, indoor emergency housing, or indoor emergency shelters without voter approval.
  • 1195-S2 AMH ENGE SERE 178 2SHB 1195 - H AMD 623 By Representative Engell NOT CONSIDERED 04/27/2025 On page 2, after line 26, insert the following: "(5) A city or county may not increase funding or approve a permit application for permanent supportive housing, transitional housing, indoor emergency housing, or indoor emergency shelters without voter approval." On page 5, after line 18, insert the following: "(4) A city may not increase funding or approve a permit application for permanent supportive housing, transitional housing, indoor emergency housing, or indoor emergency shelters without voter approval." On page 6, after line 6, insert the following: "(4) A code city may not increase funding or approve a permit application for permanent supportive housing, transitional housing, indoor emergency housing, or indoor emergency shelters without voter approval." --- END
NOT CONSIDERED

Plain English: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 1195-S2 AMH ABEL SERE 168 1 - Official Print EFFECT: Allows a city or county to deny any permit application for permanent supportive housing, transitional housing, indoor emergency housing, or indoor emergency shelters until the state provides additional funding for local law enforcement to address the increased crime in an area with a new facility.

  • 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 1195-S2 AMH ABEL SERE 168 1 - Official Print EFFECT: Allows a city or county to deny any permit application for permanent supportive housing, transitional housing, indoor emergency housing, or indoor emergency shelters until the state provides additional funding for local law enforcement to address the increased crime in an area with a new facility.
  • 1195-S2 AMH ABEL SERE 168 2SHB 1195 - H AMD 624 By Representative Abell NOT CONSIDERED 04/27/2025 On page 2, after line 26, insert the following: "(5) A city or county may deny any permit application for permanent supportive housing, transitional housing, indoor emergency housing, or indoor emergency shelters until the state provides additional funding for local law enforcement to address the increased crime in an area with a new facility." On page 5, after line 18, insert the following: "(4) A city may deny any permit application for permanent supportive housing, transitional housing, indoor emergency housing, or indoor emergency shelters until the state provides additional funding for local law enforcement to address the increased crime in an area with a new facility." On page 6, after line 6, insert the following: "(4) A code city may deny any permit application for permanent supportive housing, transitional housing, indoor emergency housing, or indoor emergency shelters until the state provides additional funding for local law enforcement to address the increased crime in an area with a new facility." --- END
1195-S2 AMH CALD SERE 183

625 • Valdez

NOT CONSIDERED

Plain English: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 1195-S2 AMH CALD SERE 183 1 - Official Print EFFECT: Requires the Department of Commerce to submit annual reports to the Legislature that detail any increased state spending on permanent supportive housing, transitional housing, indoor emergency housing, or indoor emergency shelter as result of this act.

  • 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 1195-S2 AMH CALD SERE 183 1 - Official Print EFFECT: Requires the Department of Commerce to submit annual reports to the Legislature that detail any increased state spending on permanent supportive housing, transitional housing, indoor emergency housing, or indoor emergency shelter as result of this act.
  • 1195-S2 AMH CALD SERE 183 2SHB 1195 - H AMD 625 By Representative Caldier NOT CONSIDERED 04/27/2025 On page 6, after line 6, insert the following: "NEW SECTION.
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1195-S2 AMH CALD SERE 182

626 • Valdez

NOT CONSIDERED

Plain English: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 1195-S2 AMH CALD SERE 182 1 - Official Print EFFECT: Expires the following provisions in the bill on July 1, 2030: (1) Prohibitions against a comprehensive plan or development regulations of a city or county fully planning under the Growth Management Act from denying or precluding a permit application for permanent supportive housing, transitional housing, indoor emergency housing, or indoor emergency shelter (STEP housing) in any residential or commercial zone within most urban growth areas.

  • 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 1195-S2 AMH CALD SERE 182 1 - Official Print EFFECT: Expires the following provisions in the bill on July 1, 2030: (1) Prohibitions against a comprehensive plan or development regulations of a city or county fully planning under the Growth Management Act from denying or precluding a permit application for permanent supportive housing, transitional housing, indoor emergency housing, or indoor emergency shelter (STEP housing) in any residential or commercial zone within most urban growth areas.
  • (2) Requirements for a city or county to use an administrative process for reviewing a permit application for STEP housing.
  • (3) Requirements for the Department of Commerce (Commerce) to facilitate the resolution of disputes between a city or county and a project applicant or developer of STEP housing.
  • (4) Authority for Commerce to issue a finding of noncompliance if dispute resolution is unsuccessful and the city or county has denied a project permit or development agreement, or enacted a zoning ordinance or development regulations, that prevent the siting of STEP housing.
1195-S2 AMH BURN H1896.1

627 • Burnett

NOT CONSIDERED

Plain English: 1195-S2 AMH BURN H1896.1 2SHB 1195 - H AMD 627 By Representative Burnett NOT CONSIDERED 04/27/2025 On page 2, after line 26, insert the following:1 "(5) A county or city may adopt a moratorium on the approval of 2 permit applications for permanent supportive housing, transitional 3 housing, indoor emergency housing, or indoor emergency shelters if 4 the county or city can demonstrate that the facility has led to an 5 increase in crime or other negative impacts.

  • 1195-S2 AMH BURN H1896.1 2SHB 1195 - H AMD 627 By Representative Burnett NOT CONSIDERED 04/27/2025 On page 2, after line 26, insert the following:1 "(5) A county or city may adopt a moratorium on the approval of 2 permit applications for permanent supportive housing, transitional 3 housing, indoor emergency housing, or indoor emergency shelters if 4 the county or city can demonstrate that the facility has led to an 5 increase in crime or other negative impacts.
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  • 2.
  • RCW 36.70A.390 and 2021 c 254 s 5 are each amended to 7 read as follows: 8 A county or city governing body that adopts a moratorium, interim 9 zoning map, interim zoning ordinance, or interim official control 10 without holding a public hearing on the proposed moratorium, interim 11 zoning map, interim zoning ordinance, or interim official control, 12 shall hold a public hearing on the adopted moratorium, interim zoning 13 map, interim zoning ordinance, or interim official control within at 14 least sixty days of its adoption, whether or not the governing body 15 received a recommendation on the matter from the planning commission 16 or department.
1195-S2 AMH DUFA SERE 179

628 • Dufault

NOT CONSIDERED

Plain English: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 1195-S2 AMH DUFA SERE 179 1 - Official Print EFFECT: Requires any entity receiving state funds for the development or operation of permanent supportive housing, transitional housing, indoor emergency housing, or indoor emergency shelter to submit annual financial disclosures to the Department of Commerce (Commerce).

  • 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 1195-S2 AMH DUFA SERE 179 1 - Official Print EFFECT: Requires any entity receiving state funds for the development or operation of permanent supportive housing, transitional housing, indoor emergency housing, or indoor emergency shelter to submit annual financial disclosures to the Department of Commerce (Commerce).
  • Directs Commerce to post the financial disclosures to its website.
  • 1195-S2 AMH DUFA SERE 179 2SHB 1195 - H AMD 628 By Representative Dufault NOT CONSIDERED 04/27/2025 On page 6, after line 6, insert the following: "NEW SECTION.
  • Sec.
1195-S2 AMH STUE SERE 174

629 • Stuebe

NOT CONSIDERED

Plain English: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 1195-S2 AMH STUE SERE 174 1 - Official Print EFFECT: Specifies that the bill does not allow an applicant or developer of permanent supportive housing, transitional housing, indoor emergency housing, or indoor emergency shelters to request a waiver of state law from a city or county.

  • 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 1195-S2 AMH STUE SERE 174 1 - Official Print EFFECT: Specifies that the bill does not allow an applicant or developer of permanent supportive housing, transitional housing, indoor emergency housing, or indoor emergency shelters to request a waiver of state law from a city or county.
  • 1195-S2 AMH STUE SERE 174 2SHB 1195 - H AMD 629 By Representative Stuebe NOT CONSIDERED 04/27/2025 On page 2, after line 26, insert the following: "(5) Nothing in this section allows an applicant or developer of permanent supportive housing, transitional housing, indoor emergency housing, or indoor emergency shelters to request a waiver of state law from a city or county." --- END
1195-S2 AMH COUT SERE 167

630 • Couture

NOT CONSIDERED

Plain English: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 1195-S2 AMH COUT SERE 167 1 - Official Print EFFECT: Allows a city to require permanent supportive housing, transitional housing, indoor emergency housing, and indoor emergency shelters to provide fencing, surveillance cameras, and security personnel on a 24-hour basis.

  • 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 1195-S2 AMH COUT SERE 167 1 - Official Print EFFECT: Allows a city to require permanent supportive housing, transitional housing, indoor emergency housing, and indoor emergency shelters to provide fencing, surveillance cameras, and security personnel on a 24-hour basis.
  • 1195-S2 AMH COUT SERE 167 2SHB 1195 - H AMD 630 By Representative Couture NOT CONSIDERED 04/27/2025 On page 5, line 12, after "(2)" insert "A city may require permanent supportive housing, transitional housing, indoor emergency housing, and indoor emergency shelters to provide fencing, surveillance cameras, and security personnel on a 24-hour basis.
  • (3)" Renumber the remaining subsections consecutively and correct any internal references accordingly.
  • On page 5, line 38, after "(2)" insert "A code city may require permanent supportive housing, transitional housing, indoor emergency housing, and indoor emergency shelters to provide fencing, surveillance cameras, and security personnel on a 24-hour basis.
1195-S2 AMH BARK SERE 180

631 • Barkis

NOT CONSIDERED

Plain English: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 1195-S2 AMH BARK SERE 180 1 - Official Print EFFECT: Allows a city or county to limit the number of permit applications for permanent supportive housing, transitional housing, indoor emergency housing, or indoor emergency shelters approved during any 12-month period.

  • 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 1195-S2 AMH BARK SERE 180 1 - Official Print EFFECT: Allows a city or county to limit the number of permit applications for permanent supportive housing, transitional housing, indoor emergency housing, or indoor emergency shelters approved during any 12-month period.
  • 1195-S2 AMH BARK SERE 180 2SHB 1195 - H AMD 631 By Representative Barkis NOT CONSIDERED 04/27/2025 On page 2, after line 26, insert the following: "(5) A city or county may limit the number of permit applications for permanent supportive housing, transitional housing, indoor emergency housing, or indoor emergency shelters approved during any 12-month period." On page 5, after line 18, insert the following: "(4) A city may limit the number of permit applications for permanent supportive housing, transitional housing, indoor emergency housing, or indoor emergency shelters approved during any 12-month period." On page 6, after line 6, insert the following: "(4) A code city may limit the number of permit applications for permanent supportive housing, transitional housing, indoor emergency housing, or indoor emergency shelters approved during any 12-month period." --- END
1195-S2 AMH BARK SERE 173

632 • Barkis

NOT CONSIDERED

Plain English: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 1195-S2 AMH BARK SERE 173 1 - Official Print 1195-S2 AMH BARK SERE 173 2SHB 1195 - H AMD 632 By Representative Barkis NOT CONSIDERED 04/27/2025 On page 1, beginning on line 15, after "shelter" strike all material through "city" on line 17 and insert "within a station area" On page 1, line 20, after "shelters" insert "within a station area" On page 2, line 3, after "shelters" insert "within a station area" On page 2, after line 26, insert the following: "(5) For the purposes of this section: (a) "Station area" means a bus station area or a rail station area.

  • 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 1195-S2 AMH BARK SERE 173 1 - Official Print 1195-S2 AMH BARK SERE 173 2SHB 1195 - H AMD 632 By Representative Barkis NOT CONSIDERED 04/27/2025 On page 1, beginning on line 15, after "shelter" strike all material through "city" on line 17 and insert "within a station area" On page 1, line 20, after "shelters" insert "within a station area" On page 2, line 3, after "shelters" insert "within a station area" On page 2, after line 26, insert the following: "(5) For the purposes of this section: (a) "Station area" means a bus station area or a rail station area.
  • (b) "Bus station area" means all lots fully within an urban growth area that: (i) Are fully or partially within one-quarter mile walking distance of a stop on a fixed route bus system that is designated as a bus rapid transit stop in the transit development plan as required in RCW 35.58.2795; (ii) Have been issued an environmental determination under chapter 43.21C RCW; and (iii) Feature fixed transit assets that indicate permanent, high capacity service including, but not limited to, elevated platforms or enhanced stations, off-board fare collection, dedicated lanes, busways, or transit signal priority.
  • (c) "Rail station area" means all lots fully within an urban growth area that are: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 1195-S2 AMH BARK SERE 173 2 - Official Print (i) Fully or partially within one-half mile walking distance of an entrance to a train station with a stop on a light rail system, a commuter rail stop in a city with a population greater than 15,000, or a stop on a rail trolley operated west of the crest of the Cascade mountains; or (ii) Fully or partially within one-quarter mile walking distance of an entrance to a train station with a commuter rail stop in a city with a population no greater than 15,000." On page 2, line 35, after "shelters" insert "within a station area" On page 2, beginning on line 39, after "city" strike all material through "Precludes" on page 3, line 4, and insert "prevents or precludes" On page 3, beginning on line 18, after "with" strike all material through "and" on line 19 On page 3, beginning on line 23, after "with" strike all material through "to" on line 25 On page 3, beginning on line 32, after "of" strike all material through "to" on line 34 On page 4, beginning on line 9, after "with" strike all material through "36.70A.200" on line 10 and insert "section 1 of this act" On page 4, line 27, after "shelters" insert "within a station area" On page 4, after line 32, insert the following: "(9) For the purposes of this section, "station area" has the same meaning as provided in section 1 of this act." 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 1195-S2 AMH BARK SERE 173 3 - Official Print EFFECT: Applies new requirements for the siting and permitting of permanent supportive housing, transitional housing, indoor emergency housing, or indoor emergency shelter (STEP housing) to lots within a station area only.
  • Allows a developer, applicant, city, or county to seek dispute resolution services through the Department of Commerce (Commerce) only if the dispute is related to a STEP housing project within a station area.
1195-S2 AMH MANJ SERE 184

634 • Manjarrez

NOT CONSIDERED

Plain English: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 1195-S2 AMH PENN SERE 184 1 - Official Print EFFECT: Removes the requirement that a city or county that fully plans under the Growth Management Act must review any permit application for permanent supportive housing, transitional housing, indoor emergency housing, or indoor emergency shelters using an administrative process only.

  • 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 1195-S2 AMH PENN SERE 184 1 - Official Print EFFECT: Removes the requirement that a city or county that fully plans under the Growth Management Act must review any permit application for permanent supportive housing, transitional housing, indoor emergency housing, or indoor emergency shelters using an administrative process only.
  • 1195-S2 AMH MANJ SERE 184 2SHB 1195 - H AMD 634 By Representative Manjarrez NOT CONSIDERED 04/27/2025 On page 1, beginning on line 18, strike all of subsection (2) Renumber the remaining subsections consecutively and correct any internal references accordingly.
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1195-S2 AMH GRAH SERE 185

635 • Graham

NOT CONSIDERED

Plain English: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 1195-S2 AMH GRAH SERE 185 1 - Official Print 1195-S2 AMH GRAH SERE 185 2SHB 1195 - H AMD 635 By Representative Graham NOT CONSIDERED 04/27/2025 On page 2, beginning on line 24, after "located" strike all material through "significance" on line 26 and insert ": (a) In a critical area; (b) In an area of natural hazards that generally prohibit residential development; (c) On agricultural, forest, or mineral lands of long-term commercial significance; or (d) Within two miles of a licensed cannabis or liquor retailer" On page 5, line 12, after "(2)" insert "A city may deny a permit application for permanent supportive housing, transitional housing, indoor emergency housing, or indoor emergency shelters located within two miles of a licensed cannabis or liquor retailer.

  • 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 1195-S2 AMH GRAH SERE 185 1 - Official Print 1195-S2 AMH GRAH SERE 185 2SHB 1195 - H AMD 635 By Representative Graham NOT CONSIDERED 04/27/2025 On page 2, beginning on line 24, after "located" strike all material through "significance" on line 26 and insert ": (a) In a critical area; (b) In an area of natural hazards that generally prohibit residential development; (c) On agricultural, forest, or mineral lands of long-term commercial significance; or (d) Within two miles of a licensed cannabis or liquor retailer" On page 5, line 12, after "(2)" insert "A city may deny a permit application for permanent supportive housing, transitional housing, indoor emergency housing, or indoor emergency shelters located within two miles of a licensed cannabis or liquor retailer.
  • (3)" Renumber the remaining subsections consecutively and correct any internal references accordingly.
  • On page 5, line 38, after "(2)" insert "A code city may deny a permit application for permanent supportive housing, transitional housing, indoor emergency housing, or indoor emergency shelters located within two miles of a licensed cannabis or liquor retailer.
  • (3)" Renumber the remaining subsections consecutively and correct any internal references accordingly.
1195-S2 AMH PETE SERE 190

636 • Peterson

NOT CONSIDERED

Plain English: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 1195-S2 AMH PETE SERE 190 1 - Official Print EFFECT: Removes the prohibition on a city or county's comprehensive plan or development regulations denying or precluding 1195-S2 AMH PETE SERE 190 2SHB 1195 - H AMD 636 By Representative Peterson NOT CONSIDERED 04/27/2025 On page 1, beginning on line 10, after "(1)" strike all material through "(2)" on line 18 Renumber the remaining subsections consecutively and correct any internal references accordingly.

  • 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 1195-S2 AMH PETE SERE 190 1 - Official Print EFFECT: Removes the prohibition on a city or county's comprehensive plan or development regulations denying or precluding 1195-S2 AMH PETE SERE 190 2SHB 1195 - H AMD 636 By Representative Peterson NOT CONSIDERED 04/27/2025 On page 1, beginning on line 10, after "(1)" strike all material through "(2)" on line 18 Renumber the remaining subsections consecutively and correct any internal references accordingly.
  • On page 2, beginning on line 3, after "city" strike "comprehensive plan or" On page 2, line 6, after "facility." insert "A permit applicant may request a waiver from a development regulation either prior to or at the time that a permit application is submitted for the facility." On page 5, line 3, after "transit." insert the following: "(2)" On page 5, beginning on line 12, strike all of subsection (2) On page 5, line 28, after "transit." insert the following: "(2)" On page 5, beginning on line 38, strike all of subsection (2) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 1195-S2 AMH PETE SERE 190 2 - Official Print a permit application for permanent supportive housing, transitional housing, indoor emergency housing, or indoor emergency shelter in any residential or commercial area within an urban growth area that includes or is contiguous with a city.
  • Removes provisions allowing a permit applicant to seek a waiver from any requirements in a city or county's comprehensive plan that deny or preclude the siting of STEP housing.
  • Allows a permit applicant that is unable to site STEP housing to seek a waiver from a city or county development regulation either prior to or at the time that the permit application is submitted.

Bill History

  1. 2026-01-12 House

    House Rules "X" file.

Official Summary Text

Housing & shelters

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AN ACT Relating to compliance with siting, development permit 1
processes and standards, and requirements for permanent supportive 2
housing, transitional housing, indoor emergency housing, or indoor 3
emergency shelters; amending RCW 35.21.683 and 35A.21.430; adding a 4
new section to chapter 36.70A RCW; and adding a new section to 5
chapter 43.330 RCW. 6
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON:7
NEW SECTION. Sec. 1. A new section is added to chapter 36.70A 8
RCW to read as follows: 9
(1) A local comprehensive plan or development regulations, 10
including permit processes, development standards, or permit 11
conditions imposed under this chapter, chapter 43.21C RCW, or Title 12
35 or 35A RCW, may not deny or preclude a permit application for 13
permanent supportive housing, transitional housing, indoor emergency 14
housing, or indoor emergency shelter. 15
(2) A county or city must approve any permit application for 16
permanent supportive housing, transitional housing, indoor emergency 17
housing, or indoor emergency shelters using an administrative process 18
only. 19
(3)(a) If a permit applicant is unable to site permanent 20
supportive housing, transitional housing, indoor emergency housing, 21
H-0417.1
HOUSE BILL 1195
State of Washington 69th Legislature 2025 Regular Session
By Representatives Peterson, Macri, Alvarado, Ryu, Berry, Ramel,
Fitzgibbon, Mena, Callan, Obras, Farivar, Doglio, Gregerson, Simmons,
Street, Duerr, Nance, Berg, Davis, Ormsby, and Hill
Prefiled 01/08/25. Read first time 01/13/25. Referred to Committee
on Housing.
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or indoor emergency shelters due to a county or city comprehensive 1
plan or development regulations, the applicant may seek a waiver of 2
certain requirements from the local government to allow the siting of 3
the facility. The permit application must describe any local permit 4
processes, development standards, or permit conditions that the 5
permit applicant asserts would deny, preclude, or otherwise have a 6
preclusive effect on the siting, construction, or operation of the 7
proposed facility, including: 8
(i) The specific local permit processes, development standards, 9
or permit conditions that have a preclusive effect on the siting, 10
construction, or operation of the proposed facility;11
(ii) How the identified processes, standards, or conditions 12
preclude the siting, construction, or operation of the proposed 13
facility; and 14
(iii) The minimum waiver or relief necessary to prevent 15
preclusion of the siting, construction, or operation of the proposed 16
facility. 17
(b) If a county or city and a permit applicant disagree about the 18
preclusive effect of processes, standards, or conditions, either 19
party may request that the department provide dispute resolution 20
services under section 2 of this act. 21
(4) Nothing in this section requires a city or county to approve 22
a permit application for permanent supportive housing, transitional 23
housing, indoor emergency housing, or indoor emergency shelters that 24
are located in a critical area, an area of natural hazards that 25
generally prohibit residential development, or on agricultural, 26
forest, or mineral lands of long-term commercial significance.27
(5) For the purposes of this section, "preclusive effect" means 28
an action or condition that is incapable of being accomplished by 29
means available to a permit applicant or developer.30
NEW SECTION. Sec. 2. A new section is added to chapter 43.330 31
RCW to read as follows: 32
(1) The department shall provide services to facilitate the 33
timely resolution of disputes between a county or a city and:34
(a) An applicant seeking a project permit or development 35
agreement to site or construct permanent supportive housing, 36
transitional housing, indoor emergency housing, or indoor emergency 37
shelters; or 38
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(b) A developer of permanent supportive housing, transitional 1
housing, indoor emergency housing, or indoor emergency shelters that 2
alleges a zoning ordinance or development regulations adopted by the 3
county or city either: 4
(i) Prevents the siting, construction, or operation of housing or 5
shelter in violation of RCW 35.21.683, 35A.21.430, 36.130.020, or 6
36.70A.070(2)(c); or 7
(ii) Precludes the siting, construction, or operation of a 8
facility pursuant to section 1 of this act. 9
(2) A county, city, applicant, or developer as specified in 10
subsection (1) of this section may request that the department 11
provide facilitation services to resolve issues of concern with a 12
proposed development of permanent supportive housing, transitional 13
housing, indoor emergency housing, or indoor emergency shelters.14
(3) If dispute resolution is unsuccessful, the county or city 15
must submit the project permit application, any development 16
agreement, any zoning ordinance and related development regulations, 17
or any other relevant documents, including a statement of the reason 18
for any denial, rescission, or conditions of approval, the 19
requirements necessary to fulfill the development agreement or 20
development regulations, or how the adopted ordinance and development 21
regulations comply with RCW 35.21.683, 35A.21.430, 36.130.020, 22
36.70A.070(2)(c), and section 1 of this act, to the department for 23
review. 24
(4)(a) If the department finds that the final decision on the 25
project permit application, a development agreement, or another 26
permitting process does not comply with RCW 35.21.683, 35A.21.430, 27
36.130.020, or 36.70A.070(2)(c), or precludes the siting, 28
construction, or operation of a facility pursuant to section 1 of 29
this act, the department shall reverse and vacate the noncompliant 30
portion of the final decision and direct the county or city to take 31
corrective administrative action within 60 days. 32
(b) If the department finds that a zoning ordinance or 33
development regulations adopted by the county or city prevents the 34
siting, construction, or operation of housing or shelter in violation 35
of RCW 35.21.683, 35A.21.430, 36.130.020, or 36.70A.070(2)(c), or 36
precludes the siting, construction, or operation of a facility 37
pursuant to section 1 of this act, the department must issue a 38
determination of noncompliance and invalidity and return the zoning 39
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ordinance or development regulation to the county or city for 1
corrective legislative action within 60 days. 2
(5)(a) A final decision of the department under subsection (4) of 3
this section is exempt from appeal under chapter 36.70A or 43.21C 4
RCW. 5
(b) Corrective action required under subsection (4) of this 6
section is exempt from appeal under chapter 36.70A or 43.21C RCW.7
(6)(a) The department shall notify the state treasurer if a 8
county or city fails to: 9
(i) Issue a project permit application, development agreement, or 10
another permit or process decision within 60 days of a determination 11
of noncompliance under subsection (4)(a) of this section; or12
(ii) Amend its zoning ordinance and related development 13
regulations to comply with RCW 35.21.683, 35A.21.430, 36.130.020, 14
36.70A.070(2)(c), and 36.70A.200 within 60 days of a determination of 15
noncompliance under subsection (4)(b) of this section.16
(b) Upon notification, the state treasurer shall withhold the 17
following revenues to which a county or city is entitled: (i) The 18
motor vehicle fuel tax, as provided in chapter 82.38 RCW; (ii) the 19
transportation improvement account, as provided in RCW 47.26.084; 20
(iii) the rural arterial trust account, as provided in RCW 36.79.150; 21
(iv) the sales and use tax, as provided in chapter 82.14 RCW; (v) the 22
liquor profit tax, as provided in RCW 66.08.190; and (vi) the liquor 23
excise tax, as provided in RCW 82.08.170. 24
(c) The state treasurer shall resume distributions of revenues 25
withheld under (b) of this subsection when the county or city issues 26
the project permit application or amends its zoning ordinance and 27
related development regulations. 28
(7) An applicant submitting a project permit application, 29
development agreement, or other documents for permanent supportive 30
housing, transitional housing, indoor emergency housing, or indoor 31
emergency shelters may submit a copy of the project permit 32
application, development agreement, or other documents to the 33
department. An applicant also may request a review of any denial, 34
rescission, or conditions for approval by a county or city.35
(8) The department may adopt any rules necessary to implement 36
this section. 37
Sec. 3. RCW 35.21.683 and 2021 c 254 s 4 are each amended to 38
read as follows: 39
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(1) A city shall not prohibit transitional housing or permanent 1
supportive housing in any zones in which residential dwelling units 2
or hotels are allowed. Effective September 30, 2021, a city shall not 3
prohibit indoor emergency shelters and indoor emergency housing in 4
any zones in which hotels are allowed, except in such cities that 5
have adopted an ordinance authorizing indoor emergency shelters and 6
indoor emergency housing in a majority of zones within a one-mile 7
proximity to transit. Reasonable occupancy, spacing, and intensity of 8
use requirements may be imposed by ordinance on permanent supportive 9
housing, transitional housing, indoor emergency housing, and indoor 10
emergency shelters to protect public health and safety. Any such 11
requirements on occupancy, spacing, and intensity of use may not 12
prevent the siting of a sufficient number of permanent supportive 13
housing, transitional housing, indoor emergency housing, or indoor 14
emergency shelters necessary to accommodate each city's projected 15
need for such housing and shelter under RCW 36.70A.070(2)(a)(ii).16
(2) A city must process a permit application for transitional 17
housing, permanent supportive housing, indoor emergency housing, or 18
indoor emergency shelters pursuant to administrative design review as 19
defined in RCW 36.70A.030.20
Sec. 4. RCW 35A.21.430 and 2021 c 254 s 3 are each amended to 21
read as follows: 22
(1) A code city shall not prohibit transitional housing or 23
permanent supportive housing in any zones in which residential 24
dwelling units or hotels are allowed. Effective September 30, 2021, a 25
code city shall not prohibit indoor emergency shelters and indoor 26
emergency housing in any zones in which hotels are allowed, except in 27
such cities that have adopted an ordinance authorizing indoor 28
emergency shelters and indoor emergency housing in a majority of 29
zones within a one-mile proximity to transit. Reasonable occupancy, 30
spacing, and intensity of use requirements may be imposed by 31
ordinance on permanent supportive housing, transitional housing, 32
indoor emergency housing, and indoor emergency shelters to protect 33
public health and safety. Any such requirements on occupancy, 34
spacing, and intensity of use may not prevent the siting of a 35
sufficient number of permanent supportive housing, transitional 36
housing, indoor emergency housing, or indoor emergency shelters 37
necessary to accommodate each code city's projected need for such 38
housing and shelter under RCW 36.70A.070(2)(a)(ii).39
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(2) A code city must process a permit application for 1
transitional housing, permanent supportive housing, indoor emergency 2
housing, or indoor emergency shelters pursuant to administrative 3
design review as defined in RCW 36.70A.030.4
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