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WA HB1183

Bill

Status

Passed

4/22/2025

Primary Sponsor

Davina Duerr

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Cities and counties must allow exterior wall insulation to project up to 8 inches into setbacks and buildings to exceed roof height by 8 inches for residential retrofits and passive house construction
  • Off-street parking requirements are eliminated for affordable housing, passive house buildings, modular construction, and mass timber construction projects
  • Façade modulation and upper-level setback requirements are prohibited for affordable housing, passive house, modular, mass timber, and building conversion projects
  • Buildings may exceed maximum roof height by at least 48 inches to accommodate roof-mounted solar energy panels
  • Maximum unit sizes are established for affordable housing: 400 sq ft (studio), 550 sq ft (1-bed), 750 sq ft (2-bed), and 1,000 sq ft (3-bed)

Legislative Description

Concerning building code and development regulation reform.

Last Action

Effective date 7/27/2025.

4/22/2025

Committee Referrals

Rules4/8/2025
Ways & Means3/25/2025
Local Government3/13/2025
Rules2/28/2025
Appropriations1/29/2025
Local Government1/13/2025

Full Bill Text

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