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WA SB6220

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/17/2026

Primary Sponsor

Yasmin Trudeau

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Nonprofit housing providers retain property tax exemption eligibility when property is temporarily transferred to another nonprofit organization for a qualifying exempt use under the same chapter, preventing disqualification and back-tax penalties

  • Exemption under RCW 84.36.049 (for nonprofits developing affordable housing for low-income households) is excluded from the general conditions in RCW 84.36.805, giving these properties separate treatment

  • Nonprofits receiving exemptions under RCW 84.36.049 are no longer required to file annual renewal declarations; instead they follow the same triennial renewal schedule as other affordable housing exemptions (RCW 84.36.560 and 84.36.675)

  • Provisions apply to taxes levied for collection in 2027 and thereafter, with certain sections expiring January 1, 2033 and replacement sections taking effect on that date

  • Amends RCW 84.36.805, 84.36.049, and 84.36.815 to coordinate exemption requirements across multiple affordable housing tax preference statutes

Legislative Description

Ensuring nonprofit housing providers qualify for a property tax exemption when the property is temporarily used for certain community purposes other than affordable housing.

Last Action

First reading, referred to Finance.

2/19/2026

Committee Referrals

Finance2/19/2026
Rules2/9/2026
Ways & Means1/19/2026

Full Bill Text

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