The Lake Stevens City Council amended its housing regulations on February 27th to conform to HB 1110 (Middle Housing) and HB 1337 (ADUs)

BIAW recently launched a new webpage for FAQs and resources regarding the 2021 Building Codes.

The Department of Commerce has published final model ordinances and guidance for the 77 cities subject to House Bill 1110 middle housing requirements.

Snohomish County has released its annual Tree Canopy Monitoring Report and the numbers are impressive.

MBAKS has submitted preliminary comments on Snohomish County’s update to its Critical Areas Update.

Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell released the long anticipated public review draft of the One Seattle Comprehensive Plan.

The Coalition for More Housing Choices has released a new round of local housing snapshots highlighting the work ahead as cities plan for more housing over the next 20 years.

The Snohomish City Council kicked off its 2024 Comprehensive Plan Update discussion at their second meeting in January.

On February 5th, the Mill Creek City Council and Planning Commission held a joint meeting to discuss the three 2024 Comprehensive Plan Update alternatives for housing, employment, and growth.

On March 5, the Snohomish City Council held a public hearing to gather testimony related to the repeal and replacement of its Affordable Housing Incentives ordinance.

Thirty Master Builders Association of King and Snohomish Counites (MBAKS) members and government affairs staff traveled to the State Capitol on Wednesday, January 24 to advocate for housing on our annual Hill Day.

On February 6, 2024, the Kirkland City Council adopted an emergency ordinance establishing a moratorium on the issuance of permits for new dwelling units on Goat Hill.

The City of Bellevue has launched an update to the Bellevue Map Viewer - its interactive map platform.

MBAKS Housing Solutions Breakfast emphasizes the importance of timely and predictable permit review processes with Senator Mullet and a panel of local elected and public officials.

MBAKS has released a comprehensive overview of impact fees for single-family and multi-family residential developments across jurisdictions in King and Snohomish counties.