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WA SB5184

Bill

Status

Passed

5/7/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jessica Bateman

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Cities, code cities, and counties with populations over 30,000 are prohibited from requiring more than 0.5 parking spaces per multifamily unit, 1 space per single-family home, or 2 spaces per 1,000 square feet of commercial space
  • No minimum parking may be required for residences under 1,200 sq ft, commercial spaces under 3,000 sq ft, affordable housing, senior housing, licensed child care centers, ground-level commercial in mixed-use buildings, or buildings converting to residential/commercial use
  • Jurisdictions with 50,000+ population must comply within 18 months of the July 27, 2025 effective date; those with 30,000-50,000 population have three years to comply
  • Exemptions exist for areas within one mile of commercial airports with 9+ million annual enplanements, and jurisdictions may obtain variances by submitting expert studies demonstrating safety concerns to the Department of Commerce
  • ADA-compliant disability parking requirements remain in effect, and jurisdictions may still require parking for religious organizations and carpools

Legislative Description

Concerning minimum parking requirements.

Last Action

Effective date 7/27/2025.

5/7/2025

Committee Referrals

Rules3/26/2025
Local Government2/24/2025
Rules2/7/2025
Housing1/13/2025

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