WA HB1195

Local comprehensive plans and development regulations cannot deny or preclude permit applications for permanent supportive housing, transitional housing, indoor emergency housing, or indoor emergency shelters in any residential or commercial zone within urban growth areas that include or are contiguous with a city

Counties and cities must review these housing/shelter permit applications using an administrative process only, and applicants may seek waivers from local requirements that would block siting of such facilities

The Department of Commerce shall provide dispute resolution services between local governments and applicants/developers; if resolution fails, the department can reverse noncompliant local decisions and direct corrective action within 60 days for permits or 120 days for zoning ordinances

Cities and code cities cannot approve permits for transitional housing, permanent supportive housing, indoor emergency housing, or indoor emergency shelters in areas zoned for industrial use

Noncompliant counties or cities face withholding of state revenues including motor vehicle fuel tax, transportation improvement account funds, sales and use tax, and liquor taxes until they issue required permits or amend regulations; the act is contingent on specific funding being provided by June 30, 2025