Loading chat...
WA SB6167
Bill
Status
1/15/2026
Primary Sponsor
Keith Goehner
Click for details
AI Summary
-
Prohibits homebuyers from receiving multiple state-funded down payment assistance loans or grants, limiting each buyer to one offer from programs under RCW 43.79.567, 43.185A.140, or 43.181.040
-
Addresses the practice of "stacking" multiple down payment assistance programs, which the legislature finds has reduced the overall reach of these limited public investments
-
Applies the restriction across three existing programs: the community reinvestment account, the housing trust fund, and the covenant homeownership program (which provides assistance to address racial homeownership disparities)
-
Homebuyers who apply for assistance under multiple state-funded programs or for multiple grants/loans under one program are only eligible to accept one state-funded offer
-
Aims to expand homeownership access to more first-time buyers by distributing limited resources across a greater number of qualified applicants
Legislative Description
Prohibiting homebuyers from receiving multiple state-funded down payment assistance loans or grants.
Last Action
Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Housing at 10:30 AM.
1/28/2026