Social and Economic Policy
Housing and Homelessness

In summary, the League believes that it is government’s responsibility to assure that there is equality of opportunity for housing and to help alleviate the housing shortage in the low-income sector.


Issue Team Chair: Cynthia Stewart, cstewart@lwvwa.org
 DOWNLOAD the Housing and Homelessness Issue Paper
Interested in getting involved with this topic? Contact Cynthia Stewart 
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Updates

Legislation


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Overview of the 2025 Legislative Session

Over the last few years, the legislature has passed a large number of policy bills to address affordable housing and homelessness. But there is more to do. In the upcoming session, there will be bills related to rent stabilization, additional tenant protections, and examination of how local governments are handling housing needs in their comprehensive plans.


Updates

At times during the session, an Issue Chair may write a "Weekly Update" to provide more details on what happened during the week. When they are available, they can be found below


2025 Housing and Homelessness Legislation

Please see the weekly update above for the list of bills.


How To Be Involved

  • If you are interested in a particular bill, use the links above to go to the webpage for that bill. These pages include staff summaries and reports including who testified PRO versus CON on the bill. There is also information about how to access videos of hearings that have been held. 
  • Read and take action through the LWVWA Legislative Action Newsletter, distributed each Sunday during the legislative session.
  • Join the League’s Housing Affinity Group by contacting Cynthia Stewart, Housing and Homelessness Issue Chair.
  • Work with your local jurisdiction to assure that comprehensive planning will address the housing needs of your community. Contact your city or county planning department to obtain a comp plan development schedule and opportunities for engagement.

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