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WA HB2025

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/25/2025

Primary Sponsor

April Berg

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds $300 annual refund for eligible low-income renters who leased their primary residence in Washington for at least 183 days, beginning in calendar year 2026

  • Supplements existing Working Families' Tax Credit amounts ($300-$1,200 based on number of qualifying children) for those who qualify for federal Earned Income Tax Credit

  • Requires renters to submit lease or rental agreement documentation when applying for the additional refund

  • Additional renter refund amounts will be adjusted annually for inflation starting January 1, 2027, rounded to nearest $5

  • Refunds under this expansion may not be provided for any period before January 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Increasing the working families' tax credit to reflect the economic impact of property taxes incorporated into rental amounts charged to residential tenants.

Last Action

By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

1/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Finance2/25/2025

Full Bill Text

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