Washington governor signs rent control into law

Washington governor signs rent control into law

The new measure sets a 7% plus interest limit on rent increases, capped at 10%.

On May 7, Washington Governor Bob Ferguson signed 10 new housing bills. These bills mainly include providing property tax relief for more disabled veterans, limiting the annual rent increase cap, and setting a minimum number of parking spaces for new residential developments. House Bill 1217 is the most controversial housing bill in this session. The bill stipulates that landlords can only increase rents by 7% plus the inflation rate or 10% each…

Washington caps rent hikes in bid to curb homelessness

At a glance: Washington passes law capping rent increases at 10 percent Renters of single-family homes are among those protected Lawmakers aim to reduce homelessness and stabilize housing HB 1217 is among 10 housing-related bills signed into law Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson last week signed into law a bill that sets limits on rent increases, making the state among the first in the nation to provide such protection for tenants. With the ren…

Washington Adopts Statewide Rent Control: What Landlords Should Know

On May 7, 2025, Washington became the third state to enact statewide rent control, joining Oregon and California. House Bill 1217, effective immediately, limits annual rent increases, extends notice requirements, and mandates parity pricing across lease types. Most provisions sunset in 2040, but some—like mobile home rent caps—are permanent. Key Takeaways Rent Caps and Notice Rules: Annual rent increases are capped (generally at 7% plus CPI or …