WA Senate raises proposed cap on rent increases, sending bill back to House

Washington Senate makes major changes to rent cap bill, setting up debate with House

Both chambers will need to settle their differences after the Senate on Thursday raised the rent increase cap passed by the House last month. A housing leader in the House said he was “very disappointed” by the change.

Vacancy rates are down and rent will likely increase

Vacancy rates in the Portland metro and suburban areas have decreased since spring 2024 and industry experts expect rents will likely start to increase.

Legislation capping rent increases makes its furthest progress yet in WA

A bill that would cap rent increases passed in the Senate, but not before Democratic lawmakers amended it by raising the limit on rent increases to 10% plus inflation in a single year, an increase from the 7% cap the House approved last month. House Bill 1217 passed in the Senate on Thursday by a single vote. Some exemptions exist, like single-family home rentals if they aren’t owned by a real estate development trust or company. Landlords would…

WA Senate raises proposed cap on rent increases, sending bill back to House

A cap on annual residential rent increases in Washington state is closer than ever to becoming law. Read more...

WA Senate votes to set a 10% limit on annual rent increases

(The Center Square) – The Washington State Senate on Thursday approved a 10% cap plus the consumer price index on annual rent increases, drastically changing a House of Representatives version

WA Senate votes to cap rents, but not before making big changes

Washington's Senate voted to allow annual rent increases up to 10% and then passed this hotly debated legislation.