State seeks feedback on draft rules for new housing and permitting laws

The Washington State Department of Commerce has released initial drafts of rules to carry out recently passed state laws on housing, permitting and other land use issues under the Growth Management Act, and is asking the public for feedback.

The Washington State Department of Commerce has released initial drafts of rules to carry out recently passed state laws on housing, permitting and other land use issues under the Growth Management Act, and is asking the public for feedback.

Commerce will hold a virtual feedback and discussion session at 10 a.m. Oct. 28. Registration is required. Written comments are due by 5 p.m. Nov. 13 and can be sent to GMARulemaking@Commerce.wa.gov.

After the comment period, Commerce will develop formal draft rules for the next phase of rulemaking. A formal public hearing is expected in spring 2027.

The draft rules and updates are on the Commerce rulemaking page. Questions go to Deborah Jacobs at Deborah.Jacobs@commerce.wa.gov.

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