Home values, gross rent, homeownership, housing cost burdens, and the pressure from prices and incomes.
Median owner-occupied home value$564.6K2020–2024 · #3 of 50 · highest first
Median gross rent$1.76K2020–2024 · #5 of 50 · highest first
Homeownership rate63.8%2020–2024 · #41 of 50 · highest first
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Washington · 2025: +100.2% · Rank #14 of 50, highest first · U.S. benchmark: Not available
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Washington · state comparison
Home values, rent, and homeownership
Census values are estimates for occupied housing, rather than current listing or sale prices.
Washington · 2020–2024$564,600
Washington rank#3among all 50 states
U.S. benchmark$332,700Same measure and period when published
#1 is the highest value. Ties share a rank and leave gaps. D.C. and territories are excluded. Rank describes the measured value; it is not an overall score of the state.
Median owner-occupied home value
Median reported value of owner-occupied housing.
2024 dollars; a higher value can benefit owners and make buying harder.
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Lower value · $162.6KHigher value · $839.1KStriped: unavailable
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Washington · $564,6002020–2024 · Rank #3 of 50, highest firstSelected state
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Median owner-occupied home value · 2020–2024 · highest value ranked #1
Rank
State
Value
Comparison notes
#1
Hawaii
$839,100
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#2
California
$734,700
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#3
Washington · your comparison
$564,600
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#4
Massachusetts
$562,100
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#5
Colorado
$539,400
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#6
Utah
$489,400
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#7
Oregon
$477,600
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#8
New Jersey
$454,400
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#9
Nevada
$435,400
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#10
New York
$423,800
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#11
Maryland
$419,900
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#12
Idaho
$418,600
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#13
Rhode Island
$404,200
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#14
New Hampshire
$402,500
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#15
Arizona
$394,500
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#16
Virginia
$383,700
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#17
Montana
$375,800
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#18
Connecticut
$366,900
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#19
Florida
$359,000
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#20
Alaska
$352,900
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#21
Delaware
$352,000
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#22
Minnesota
$329,300
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#23
Vermont
$316,600
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#24
Wyoming
$309,700
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#25
Georgia
$303,300
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#26
Maine
$296,600
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#27
North Carolina
$288,900
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#28
Tennessee
$286,700
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#29
Texas
$283,800
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#30
Wisconsin
$266,500
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#31
Illinois
$263,300
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#32
South Carolina
$259,000
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#33
South Dakota
$257,400
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#34
Pennsylvania
$254,500
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#35
North Dakota
$249,900
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#36
New Mexico
$248,100
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#37
Nebraska
$238,600
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#38
Michigan
$231,600
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#39
Missouri
$230,300
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#40
Indiana
$218,200
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#41
Kansas
$217,200
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#42
Louisiana
$216,500
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#43
Ohio
$214,800
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#44
Alabama
$209,900
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#45
Iowa
$208,000
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#46
Kentucky
$205,600
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#47
Oklahoma
$199,800
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#48
Arkansas
$188,000
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#49
Mississippi
$169,800
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#50
West Virginia
$162,600
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Median monthly gross rent for renter-occupied housing units paying cash rent, including contract rent plus estimated average utility and fuel costs paid by the renter.
This source snapshot keeps its own definition and period. A rank shown elsewhere applies only to that comparison’s measure and period.
Method and limitations
U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts, sourced from the American Community Survey 2020–2024 five-year estimate and expressed in 2024 dollars.
This is a multi-year statewide estimate, not a current asking-rent measure.
The median obscures differences by location, unit size, housing quality, and renter circumstances.
Compare moderate-or-severe and severe housing cost burdens for three distinct housing groups.
Washington · 2020–202449.9%
Washington rank#20among all 50 states
U.S. benchmark51.1%Same measure and period when published
#1 is the highest value. Ties share a rank and leave gaps. D.C. and territories are excluded. Rank describes the measured value; it is not an overall score of the state.
Renters · spending at least 30% of income
Housing costs as a share of household income, excluding households for which a ratio cannot be computed.
Renters and owners have separate denominators. Ratios use the Census computed-income universe.
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Lower value · 38.9%Higher value · 60.1%Striped: unavailable
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Washington · 49.9%2020–2024 · Rank #20 of 50, highest firstSelected state
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Renters · spending at least 30% of income · 2020–2024 · highest value ranked #1
Rank
State
Value
Comparison notes
#1
Florida
60.1%
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#2
Hawaii
56.7%
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#3
Nevada
55.9%
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#4
California
55.3%
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#5
Louisiana
54.8%
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#6
Colorado
52.9%
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#7
Connecticut
52.6%
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#8
Oregon
52.5%
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#9
Georgia
52.4%
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#10
South Carolina
52.1%
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#11
New York
52.1%
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#12
Massachusetts
51.8%
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#13
Texas
51.7%
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#14
New Jersey
51.6%
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#15
Maryland
51.5%
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#16
Arizona
51.4%
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#17
Mississippi
51.3%
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#18
Michigan
50.4%
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#19
New Mexico
50.2%
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#20
Washington · your comparison
49.9%
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#21
Delaware
49.6%
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#22
North Carolina
48.9%
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#23
West Virginia
48.9%
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#24
Tennessee
48.8%
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#25
Alabama
48.8%
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#26
Virginia
48.5%
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#27
Maine
48.4%
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#28
Vermont
48.4%
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#29
New Hampshire
48.2%
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#30
Pennsylvania
48.2%
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#31
Minnesota
48.1%
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#32
Indiana
48.1%
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#33
Rhode Island
48%
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#34
Illinois
47.9%
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#35
Utah
47.2%
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#36
Idaho
46.9%
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#37
Oklahoma
46.3%
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#38
Ohio
45.9%
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#39
Missouri
45.6%
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#40
Kentucky
45.4%
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#41
Nebraska
45.1%
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#42
Arkansas
44.8%
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#43
Montana
44.8%
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#44
Alaska
44.6%
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#45
Iowa
43.9%
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#46
Wisconsin
43.7%
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#47
Kansas
43.5%
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#48
Wyoming
43.1%
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#49
South Dakota
39.8%
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#50
North Dakota
38.9%
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Both series start at 100 in 2016. The gap describes price pressure; it is not a mortgage payment or a price-to-income ratio.
Washington · 2025+100.2%
Washington rank#14among all 50 states
U.S. benchmarkNot availableSame measure and period when published
#1 is the highest value. Ties share a rank and leave gaps. D.C. and territories are excluded. Rank describes the measured value; it is not an overall score of the state.
Home-price growth since 2016
FactVote averages the four quarterly, not-seasonally-adjusted FHFA all-transactions HPI observations for each year. It compares that series with BEA annual per-capita personal income distributed by FRED, then rebases both to 100 in 2016.
This is a pressure indicator, not a home-price-to-income ratio and not a measure of monthly mortgage affordability. Both series are nominal; neither is adjusted for inflation. Per-capita personal income includes earnings, property income, and transfers and is not median household income.
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Washington
2025 · Washington: +100.2% · Rank #14 of 50, highest first · Selected for state comparisonView history and select a period
Washington Home-price growth since 2016 history
Period
Washington
Compare
2016
+0%
2017
+10.1%
2018
+20.3%
2019
+27.7%
2020
+36.8%
2021
+60.9%
2022
+87.5%
2023
+89.6%
2024
+97.9%
2025
+100.2%
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Lower value · +38.2%Higher value · +141.7%Striped: unavailable
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Washington · +100.2%2025 · Rank #14 of 50, highest firstSelected state
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Home-price growth since 2016 · 2025 · highest value ranked #1
Rank
State
Value
Comparison notes
#1
Idaho
+141.7%
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#2
Florida
+114.5%
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#3
Maine
+113.7%
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#4
Utah
+113.6%
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#5
Tennessee
+112.4%
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#6
Arizona
+112.3%
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#7
New Hampshire
+110.1%
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#8
Rhode Island
+108%
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#9
Georgia
+107.6%
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#10
North Carolina
+107.1%
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#11
Montana
+106.7%
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#12
Nevada
+106.1%
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#13
South Carolina
+105.5%
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#14
Washington · your comparison
+100.2%
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#15
Indiana
+94.5%
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#16
Wisconsin
+94%
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#17
Michigan
+93.7%
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#18
Ohio
+93.3%
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#19
Vermont
+92.6%
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#20
New Jersey
+88.9%
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#21
Missouri
+86.9%
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#22
New York
+85.9%
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#23
Nebraska
+84.6%
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#24
Massachusetts
+84.3%
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#24
South Dakota
+84.3%
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#26
Texas
+83.3%
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#27
Kentucky
+83.2%
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#28
Colorado
+83.1%
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#29
Kansas
+82.5%
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#30
New Mexico
+82.3%
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#31
Alabama
+81.3%
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#32
Arkansas
+80.8%
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#33
Connecticut
+79.8%
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#34
Pennsylvania
+78.4%
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#35
Virginia
+76.5%
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#36
Delaware
+75.4%
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#37
Oregon
+74.7%
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#38
California
+72.7%
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#39
Oklahoma
+71.9%
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#40
Minnesota
+70%
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#41
Wyoming
+69.3%
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#42
Illinois
+65.3%
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#43
Iowa
+64.2%
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#44
Mississippi
+63.9%
—
#45
Hawaii
+63%
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#46
Maryland
+59.4%
—
#47
West Virginia
+58.6%
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#48
Alaska
+51.9%
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#49
North Dakota
+45.9%
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#50
Louisiana
+38.2%
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State building activity, vacant units, mortgage performance, and borrowing rates are different measures.
Washington · 202534,913
Washington rank#10among all 50 states
U.S. benchmark1,431,616Same measure and period when published
#1 is the highest value. Ties share a rank and leave gaps. D.C. and territories are excluded. Rank describes the measured value; it is not an overall score of the state.
Total housing units authorized
New privately owned housing units authorized by building permits; final annual, not seasonally adjusted.
A permit is authorization, not a start or completed home. Absolute counts reflect the size of a state. Units in permit-issuing places; excludes public housing.
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Lower value · 848Higher value · 210,217Striped: unavailable
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Washington · 34,9132025 · Rank #10 of 50, highest firstSelected state
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Total housing units authorized · 2025 · highest value ranked #1
Rank
State
Value
Comparison notes
#1
Texas
210,217
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#2
Florida
178,297
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#3
California
103,856
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#4
North Carolina
86,167
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#5
Georgia
61,196
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#6
Arizona
51,532
—
#7
South Carolina
45,862
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#8
Tennessee
43,374
—
#9
New York
38,667
—
#10
Washington · your comparison
34,913
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#11
Colorado
33,754
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#12
Ohio
33,640
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#13
Virginia
33,094
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#14
Indiana
29,076
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#15
New Jersey
27,661
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#16
Utah
26,775
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#17
Pennsylvania
25,709
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#18
Wisconsin
25,569
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#19
Michigan
23,075
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#20
Minnesota
20,947
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#21
Alabama
19,061
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#22
Illinois
18,551
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#23
Nevada
18,540
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#24
Idaho
17,944
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#25
Missouri
17,474
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#26
Oklahoma
15,513
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#27
Arkansas
15,492
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#28
Kentucky
14,940
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#29
Oregon
14,839
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#30
Louisiana
14,203
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#31
Iowa
13,664
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#32
Maryland
13,358
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#33
Massachusetts
12,477
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#34
Nebraska
10,596
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#35
Kansas
10,299
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#36
Mississippi
8,405
—
#37
New Mexico
7,747
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#38
Connecticut
7,273
—
#39
Maine
6,979
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#40
Delaware
6,468
—
#41
South Dakota
5,305
—
#42
Montana
5,258
—
#43
New Hampshire
5,030
—
#44
West Virginia
3,962
—
#45
Hawaii
3,708
—
#46
North Dakota
2,440
—
#47
Vermont
2,294
—
#48
Wyoming
2,238
—
#49
Rhode Island
1,738
—
#50
Alaska
848
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Aug 12, 2026 · Enforcement announcement · How the Attorney General’s Office will enforce the wildfire eviction moratorium · Official action recordedWashington agencies · Enforcement announcement
How the Attorney General’s Office will enforce the wildfire eviction moratorium
Aug 12, 2026 · Official action recorded
Attorney General Nick Brown · Issued
FactVote reviewed summary
The wildfires in the eastern half of the state have destroyed hundreds of homes and displaced thousands of Washingtonians. Renters are particularly vulnerable during this crisis. The Washington State Attorney General’s office is enforcing the Governor’s eviction moratorium related to the wildfires in Spokane and throughout central and eastern Washington.
The official Washington Attorney General record documents this action on August 12, 2026.
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses residential rent, tenant protections, rental assistance, eviction, or the supply and affordability of rental housing. It does not establish an effect on Washington's median gross rent.
Retained Washington evidence context: Median gross rent. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
How the Attorney General’s Office will enforce the wildfire eviction moratorium The wildfires in the eastern half of the state have destroyed hundreds of homes and displaced thousands of Washingtonians. Renters are particularly vulnerable during this crisis. The Washington State Attorney General’s office is enforcing the Governor’s eviction moratorium related to the wildfires in Spokane and throughout central and eastern Washington.
Inspect this action on the timeline ↑Aug 7, 2026 · Legal action · Washington-led coalition secures order protecting federal support for homelessness services · Official action recordedWashington agencies · Legal action
Washington-led coalition secures order protecting federal support for homelessness services
Aug 7, 2026 · Official action recorded
Attorney General Nick Brown · Issued
FactVote reviewed summary
Washington and a multistate coalition have won their case challenging Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) illegal attempt to cap funding for permanent housing projects that help families facing housing insecurity or experiencing homelessness.
The official Washington Attorney General record documents this action on August 7, 2026.
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses residential rent, tenant protections, rental assistance, eviction, or the supply and affordability of rental housing. It does not establish an effect on Washington's median gross rent.
Retained Washington evidence context: Median gross rent. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Washington-led coalition secures order protecting federal support for homelessness services Washington and a multistate coalition have won their case challenging Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) illegal attempt to cap funding for permanent housing projects that help families facing housing insecurity or experiencing homelessness.
Inspect this action on the timeline ↑Apr 13, 2026 · Proposed action · As affordability challenges persist, AG Brown urges FTC rulemaking on unfair and deceptive rental housing fees · Proposed actionWashington agencies · Proposed action
As affordability challenges persist, AG Brown urges FTC rulemaking on unfair and deceptive rental housing fees
Apr 13, 2026 · Proposed action
Attorney General Nick Brown · Issued
FactVote reviewed summary
Washington AG Nick Brown and a bipartisan coalition of 27 state attorneys general today are asking the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to move forward with a proposed rulemaking on hidden and deceptive rental housing fee practices.
The official Washington Attorney General record documents this action on April 13, 2026.
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses residential rent, tenant protections, rental assistance, eviction, or the supply and affordability of rental housing. It does not establish an effect on Washington's median gross rent.
Retained Washington evidence context: Median gross rent. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
As affordability challenges persist, AG Brown urges FTC rulemaking on unfair and deceptive rental housing fees Washington AG Nick Brown and a bipartisan coalition of 27 state attorneys general today are asking the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to move forward with a proposed rulemaking on hidden and deceptive rental housing fee practices.
Inspect this action on the timeline ↑Apr 2, 2026 · Legal action · Washington wins appeals court ruling against HUD over housing assistance programs · Official action recordedWashington agencies · Legal action
Washington wins appeals court ruling against HUD over housing assistance programs
Apr 2, 2026 · Official action recorded
Attorney General Nick Brown · Issued
FactVote reviewed summary
In a decisive win for Washington and other states, a federal appeals court rejected the federal government’s request to impose harmful restrictions on grant funding that allows tens of thousands of formerly homeless people across the country to remain in stable housing.
The official Washington Attorney General record documents this action on April 2, 2026.
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses residential rent, tenant protections, rental assistance, eviction, or the supply and affordability of rental housing. It does not establish an effect on Washington's median gross rent.
Retained Washington evidence context: Median gross rent. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Washington wins appeals court ruling against HUD over housing assistance programs In a decisive win for Washington and other states, a federal appeals court rejected the federal government’s request to impose harmful restrictions on grant funding that allows tens of thousands of formerly homeless people across the country to remain in stable housing.
Inspect this action on the timeline ↑Mar 27, 2026 · SB 6027 · Modifying requirements and allowed uses for certain funding related to providing and maintaining affordable housing and related services. · Enacted · Chapter 230Washington Legislature · SB 6027
Modifying requirements and allowed uses for certain funding related to providing and maintaining affordable housing and related services.
Mar 27, 2026 · Enacted · Chapter 230
Sen. Emily Alvarado · Sponsored
FactVote reviewed summary
Modifying requirements and allowed uses for certain funding related to providing and maintaining affordable housing and related services. AN ACT Relating to modifying requirements and allowed uses for certain funding related to providing and maintaining affordable housing and related services;
The official Washington Legislature record shows the measure was enacted by March 27, 2026 as Chapter 230.
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses residential rent, tenant protections, rental assistance, eviction, or the supply and affordability of rental housing. It does not establish an effect on Washington's median gross rent.
Retained Washington evidence context: Median gross rent. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Modifying requirements and allowed uses for certain funding related to providing and maintaining affordable housing and related services. AN ACT Relating to modifying requirements and allowed uses for certain funding related to providing and maintaining affordable housing and related services;
Inspect this action on the timeline ↑Mar 27, 2026 · SB 6237 · Concerning rental property disclosures of flooding history and flood risk. · Enacted · Chapter 234Washington Legislature · SB 6237
Concerning rental property disclosures of flooding history and flood risk.
Mar 27, 2026 · Enacted · Chapter 234
Sen. Jessica Bateman · Sponsored
FactVote reviewed summary
Concerning rental property disclosures of flooding history and flood risk. AN ACT Relating to rental property disclosures of flooding history and flood risk;
The official Washington Legislature record shows the measure was enacted by March 27, 2026 as Chapter 234.
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses residential rent, tenant protections, rental assistance, eviction, or the supply and affordability of rental housing. It does not establish an effect on Washington's median gross rent.
Retained Washington evidence context: Median gross rent. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Concerning rental property disclosures of flooding history and flood risk. AN ACT Relating to rental property disclosures of flooding history and flood risk;
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What candidates are saying
Explore statements about housing, rent, homeownership and borrowing costs from FactVote’s Washington candidate profiles. Compare candidates within each recorded race, with each person’s matching statements kept together. These are candidate and campaign statements, not verified outcomes.
37 statements from 15 candidates
2026 Washington U.S. House — District 1 — General Election
1 candidate with matching statements · 6 statements
I voted in favor of the Housing for the 21st Century Act, a comprehensive, bipartisan housing package that will boost affordable housing supply, modernize outdated federal programs, and cut unnecessary regulatory barriers so communities can build more homes.
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Source topic or question: Housing and Homelessness
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I voted in favor of the Housing for the 21st Century Act, a comprehensive, bipartisan housing package that will boost affordable housing supply, modernize outdated federal programs, and cut unnecessary regulatory barriers so communities can build more homes.
Statement date not recorded · Profile reviewed Sep 16, 2026
We need a Congress that will focus on putting working families and broad economic growth first, and that’s what I’m fighting for every day. I continue to champion efforts that provide tax relief for the middle-class, including the enhanced Child Tax Credit and the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit. The …
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Source topic or question: Economic Security and Rising Costs for Families
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We need a Congress that will focus on putting working families and broad economic growth first, and that’s what I’m fighting for every day. I continue to champion efforts that provide tax relief for the middle-class, including the enhanced Child Tax Credit and the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit. The enhanced Child Tax Credit was included in the American Rescue Plan and provided families with monthly checks for 6 months and lifted 3 million kids out of poverty. I am also the lead sponsor of legislation that would create or preserve more than 2 million affordable housing units nationwide in the next decade and address the growing housing crisis.
Statement date not recorded · Profile reviewed Sep 16, 2026
Hundreds of thousands of Americans across the country lack access to safe, affordable housing. More than 12 million households in America pay more than half of their income in rent, while many others find housing completely out of reach—leaving them without a stable roof over their head, and often f…
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Source topic or question: Housing and Homelessness
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Hundreds of thousands of Americans across the country lack access to safe, affordable housing. More than 12 million households in America pay more than half of their income in rent, while many others find housing completely out of reach—leaving them without a stable roof over their head, and often forcing them to sleep on the streets. This is unacceptable. To help lift families out of poverty and expand access to opportunity for all, we must take immediate action to address housing instability.
Statement date not recorded · Profile reviewed Sep 16, 2026
To help working families, I’ve led on permanently expanding the Child Tax Credit, which would send monthly checks to families and cut child poverty in half. I’ve introduced bipartisan legislation to spur the creation of two million affordable homes. It’s past time to reform our immigration system an…
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Source topic or question: Reproductive rights
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To help working families, I’ve led on permanently expanding the Child Tax Credit, which would send monthly checks to families and cut child poverty in half. I’ve introduced bipartisan legislation to spur the creation of two million affordable homes. It’s past time to reform our immigration system and rein in out-of-control ICE agents who have spread fear and violence in our communities. Unlike MAGA Republicans, I’m committed to strengthening Social Security and Medicare. I strongly support reproductive rights and will do everything I can to fight back against Republican extremists’ attempts to pass a nationwide abortion ban.
Statement date not recorded · Profile reviewed Sep 16, 2026
While our economy grew because of Democrats’ economic policies, including the expansion of the Child Tax Credit, under the Trump administration many families are struggling with rising costs including the price of gas, housing, and child care. I’m committed to creating an economy that works for ever…
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Source topic or question: Economic Security and Rising Costs for Families
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While our economy grew because of Democrats’ economic policies, including the expansion of the Child Tax Credit, under the Trump administration many families are struggling with rising costs including the price of gas, housing, and child care. I’m committed to creating an economy that works for everyone by helping our small businesses and local industries rebuild so they can support good-paying jobs for years to come, including in the aerospace, manufacturing, high-tech, sustainable agriculture, clean energy, and health care industries. We must support businesses that are creating jobs and invest in the training, education, and skills of our workers to ensure they are prepared for success. This has been a long-term commitment of mine since I secured $200 million to expand job training opportunities during my first term in Congress.
Statement date not recorded · Profile reviewed Sep 16, 2026
Throughout my time in Congress, I have fought to protect and strengthen federal investments in homeless assistance and affordable housing programs. That’s why I champion legislation that would help create 2 million affordable homes nationwide over the next decade. This bill would also boost affordab…
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Source topic or question: Housing and Homelessness
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Throughout my time in Congress, I have fought to protect and strengthen federal investments in homeless assistance and affordable housing programs. That’s why I champion legislation that would help create 2 million affordable homes nationwide over the next decade. This bill would also boost affordable housing access for veterans, seniors, Native American communities, rural communities, survivors of domestic violence and stalking, and low-income students. Ensuring all families have access to safe, affordable housing remains one of my top priorities in Congress.
Statement date not recorded · Profile reviewed Sep 16, 2026
At the same time, I have heard from many residents who are facing real challenges. The cost of living continues to rise. Housing has become more difficult to afford. Healthcare and education bring growing concerns for many families. And there are those who have served our country and communities who…
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At the same time, I have heard from many residents who are facing real challenges. The cost of living continues to rise. Housing has become more difficult to afford. Healthcare and education bring growing concerns for many families. And there are those who have served our country and communities who feel they are not receiving the full support they deserve.When I hear these concerns,I believe it is important to reflect and consider how things can be improved.
Statement date not recorded · Profile reviewed Sep 16, 2026
But our work is not done. Too many hard-working families, seniors, farmers, and small businesses feel squeezed by the rising cost of gas, groceries, utilities, housing, child-care, and elder-care. It’s why I oppose Trump’s tariffs, his cuts to health care and food assistance, and the cruel chaos of …
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Source topic or question: Health care
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But our work is not done. Too many hard-working families, seniors, farmers, and small businesses feel squeezed by the rising cost of gas, groceries, utilities, housing, child-care, and elder-care. It’s why I oppose Trump’s tariffs, his cuts to health care and food assistance, and the cruel chaos of this administration.
Statement date not recorded · Profile reviewed Sep 23, 2026
The American people deserve a nation that is safe, just, and secure for all. This means housing and health care they can afford, stable jobs, safe neighborhoods with strong schools, and retiring with dignity. I am proud of my record to protect our civil rights and voting rights, honor tribal treatie…
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Source topic or question: Health care
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The American people deserve a nation that is safe, just, and secure for all. This means housing and health care they can afford, stable jobs, safe neighborhoods with strong schools, and retiring with dignity. I am proud of my record to protect our civil rights and voting rights, honor tribal treaties, and delivering for the people of the South Sound.
Statement date not recorded · Profile reviewed Sep 23, 2026
My top priority is to lower healthcare, gas, groceries, housing, childcare, and energy costs. Hardworking families should be able to put food on the table, but now, too many are struggling to make ends meet.
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Source topic or question: Health care
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My top priority is to lower healthcare, gas, groceries, housing, childcare, and energy costs. Hardworking families should be able to put food on the table, but now, too many are struggling to make ends meet.
Statement date not recorded · Profile reviewed Sep 16, 2026
The 2nd District is home to nearly 51,000 veterans, including many veterans who served in Iraq and Afghanistan. I am committed to ensuring that the women and men who have served our country in uniform get the resources and services they need – whether it be health care, housing, or career training. …
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Source topic or question: Veterans and service members
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The 2nd District is home to nearly 51,000 veterans, including many veterans who served in Iraq and Afghanistan. I am committed to ensuring that the women and men who have served our country in uniform get the resources and services they need – whether it be health care, housing, or career training. My office released a report last year: Listening to Veterans in Northwest Washington, reporting veterans' most pressing challenges and outlining policy recommendations for Congress and the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Statement date not recorded · Profile reviewed Sep 16, 2026
Families in Northwest Washington are struggling to afford their skyrocketing rent and do not know if they will ever be able to buy a house of their own. Increasing the supply of affordable homes, supporting first-time homebuyers and renters, strengthening housing tax incentives, and investing in loc…
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Source topic or question: Housing affordability
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Families in Northwest Washington are struggling to afford their skyrocketing rent and do not know if they will ever be able to buy a house of their own. Increasing the supply of affordable homes, supporting first-time homebuyers and renters, strengthening housing tax incentives, and investing in local infrastructure are essential to tackling the rising costs of housing.
Statement date not recorded · Profile reviewed Sep 16, 2026
Recently, I supported efforts to expand affordable housing options and have continued to work with local leaders to bring federal resources back for affordable housing priorities. This will help our communities build the housing they need.
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Source topic or question: Housing affordability
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Recently, I supported efforts to expand affordable housing options and have continued to work with local leaders to bring federal resources back for affordable housing priorities. This will help our communities build the housing they need.
Statement date not recorded · Profile reviewed Sep 16, 2026
Our economy should work for everyone, but right now, too many hard-working people are struggling to make ends meet and cannot cover basic needs. Costs like groceries, health care, housing, gas, and energy are far too high. I oppose policies that raise prices on families, like sweeping tariffs and re…
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Source topic or question: Health care
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Our economy should work for everyone, but right now, too many hard-working people are struggling to make ends meet and cannot cover basic needs. Costs like groceries, health care, housing, gas, and energy are far too high. I oppose policies that raise prices on families, like sweeping tariffs and reckless foreign wars, and I support practical steps that reduce costs, strengthen supply chains, lower utility bills through clean energy and efficiency and invest in transportation choices that save people money.
Statement date not recorded · Profile reviewed Sep 16, 2026
Healthcare costs are too high. I believe healthcare is a right, and I will fight to expand access and lower healthcare costs. Housing prices must be brought down by increasing the supply of affordable homes and investing in local infrastructure so communities can build the housing they need.
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Source topic or question: Health care
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Healthcare costs are too high. I believe healthcare is a right, and I will fight to expand access and lower healthcare costs. Housing prices must be brought down by increasing the supply of affordable homes and investing in local infrastructure so communities can build the housing they need.
Statement date not recorded · Profile reviewed Sep 16, 2026
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Washington incumbents
What incumbents are proposing
Explore reviewed bills sponsored by current Washington legislators and Washington’s congressional delegation, plus retained proposals from Washington’s governor and agencies. Each record keeps its latest recorded status and official evidence.
153 matching sponsorships or proposals · 67 Washington incumbents. These filters apply only to this section.
Attorney General Nick Brown
Attorney General of Washington · D–WA
1 proposalView proposals from Attorney General Nick BrownWashington agencies · Proposed action
As affordability challenges persist, AG Brown urges FTC rulemaking on unfair and deceptive rental housing fees
Apr 13, 2026 · Proposed action
Attorney General Nick Brown · Issued
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Washington AG Nick Brown and a bipartisan coalition of 27 state attorneys general today are asking the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to move forward with a proposed rulemaking on hidden and deceptive rental housing fee practices.
The official Washington Attorney General record documents this action on April 13, 2026.
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses residential rent, tenant protections, rental assistance, eviction, or the supply and affordability of rental housing. It does not establish an effect on Washington's median gross rent.
Retained Washington evidence context: Median gross rent. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
As affordability challenges persist, AG Brown urges FTC rulemaking on unfair and deceptive rental housing fees Washington AG Nick Brown and a bipartisan coalition of 27 state attorneys general today are asking the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to move forward with a proposed rulemaking on hidden and deceptive rental housing fee practices.
Washington House of Representatives, District 24 · D–WA
1 proposalView proposals from Rep. Adam BernbaumWashington Legislature · HB 2269
Concerning middle housing in unincorporated areas.
Mar 9, 2026 · Enacted · Chapter 12
Rep. Adam Bernbaum · Sponsored
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Concerning middle housing in unincorporated areas. AN ACT Relating to middle housing in unincorporated areas;
The official Washington Legislature record shows the measure was enacted by March 9, 2026 as Chapter 12.
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses residential rent, tenant protections, rental assistance, eviction, or the supply and affordability of rental housing. It does not establish an effect on Washington's median gross rent.
Retained Washington evidence context: Median gross rent. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Concerning middle housing in unincorporated areas. AN ACT Relating to middle housing in unincorporated areas;
Jan 28, 2026 · First reading, referred to Housing.
Rep. Adison Richards · Sponsored
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Concerning landlord-tenant relations. AN ACT Relating to landlord-tenant relations;
The latest official Washington Legislature record shows this action on January 28, 2026: First reading, referred to Housing..
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses residential rent, tenant protections, rental assistance, eviction, or the supply and affordability of rental housing. It does not establish an effect on Washington's median gross rent.
Retained Washington evidence context: Median gross rent. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Concerning landlord-tenant relations. AN ACT Relating to landlord-tenant relations;
Concerning reforms of landlord-tenant laws. AN ACT Relating to reforms of landlord-tenant laws;
The latest official Washington Legislature record shows this action on January 12, 2026: By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status..
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses residential rent, tenant protections, rental assistance, eviction, or the supply and affordability of rental housing. It does not establish an effect on Washington's median gross rent.
Retained Washington evidence context: Median gross rent. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Concerning reforms of landlord-tenant laws. AN ACT Relating to reforms of landlord-tenant laws;
Strengthening tenant protections. AN ACT Relating to strengthening tenant protections under the residential landlord-tenant act and the manufactured/mobile home landlord-tenant act;
The latest official Washington Legislature record shows this action on January 12, 2026: By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status..
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses residential rent, tenant protections, rental assistance, eviction, or the supply and affordability of rental housing. It does not establish an effect on Washington's median gross rent.
Retained Washington evidence context: Median gross rent. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Strengthening tenant protections. AN ACT Relating to strengthening tenant protections under the residential landlord-tenant act and the manufactured/mobile home landlord-tenant act;
Washington House of Representatives, District 40 · D–WA
6 proposalsView proposals from Rep. Alex RamelWashington Legislature · HB 1867
Allowing counties or cities to impose a real estate excise tax for the purpose of developing affordable housing, subject to the will of the voters.
Jan 12, 2026 · Referred to Finance.
Rep. Alex Ramel · Sponsored
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Allowing counties or cities to impose a real estate excise tax for the purpose of developing affordable housing, subject to the will of the voters. AN ACT Relating to allowing counties or cities to impose a real estate excise tax for the purpose of developing affordable housing, subject to the will of the voters;
The latest official Washington Legislature record shows this action on January 12, 2026: Referred to Finance..
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses residential rent, tenant protections, rental assistance, eviction, or the supply and affordability of rental housing. It does not establish an effect on Washington's median gross rent.
Retained Washington evidence context: Median gross rent. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Allowing counties or cities to impose a real estate excise tax for the purpose of developing affordable housing, subject to the will of the voters. AN ACT Relating to allowing counties or cities to impose a real estate excise tax for the purpose of developing affordable housing, subject to the will of the voters;
Allowing all counties to impose a real estate excise tax for the purpose of developing affordable housing, subject to the will of the voters.
Jan 12, 2026 · Introduced
Rep. Alex Ramel · Sponsored
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Allowing all counties to impose a real estate excise tax for the purpose of developing affordable housing, subject to the will of the voters. AN ACT Relating to allowing all counties to impose a real estate excise tax for the purpose of developing affordable housing, subject to the will of the voters;
The latest official Washington Legislature record shows this action on January 12, 2026: By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status..
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses residential rent, tenant protections, rental assistance, eviction, or the supply and affordability of rental housing. It does not establish an effect on Washington's median gross rent.
Retained Washington evidence context: Median gross rent. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Allowing all counties to impose a real estate excise tax for the purpose of developing affordable housing, subject to the will of the voters. AN ACT Relating to allowing all counties to impose a real estate excise tax for the purpose of developing affordable housing, subject to the will of the voters;
Providing a real estate excise tax exemption for the sale of qualified affordable housing.
Jan 12, 2026 · First reading, referred to Finance.
Rep. Alex Ramel · Sponsored
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Providing a real estate excise tax exemption for the sale of qualified affordable housing. AN ACT Relating to providing a real estate excise tax exemption for the sale of qualified affordable housing;
The latest official Washington Legislature record shows this action on January 12, 2026: First reading, referred to Finance..
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses residential rent, tenant protections, rental assistance, eviction, or the supply and affordability of rental housing. It does not establish an effect on Washington's median gross rent.
Retained Washington evidence context: Median gross rent. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Providing a real estate excise tax exemption for the sale of qualified affordable housing. AN ACT Relating to providing a real estate excise tax exemption for the sale of qualified affordable housing;
Concerning the property tax exemptions for new and rehabilitated multiple-unit dwellings in urban centers.
Apr 25, 2025 · Enacted · Chapter 164
Rep. Alex Ramel · Sponsored
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Concerning the property tax exemptions for new and rehabilitated multiple-unit dwellings in urban centers. AN ACT Relating to the property tax exemptions for new and rehabilitated multiple-unit dwellings in urban centers without extending the expiration date of the exemptions or expanding the exemptions to conversions of market rate residential buildings to affordable housing;
The official Washington Legislature record shows the measure was enacted by April 25, 2025 as Chapter 164.
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses residential rent, tenant protections, rental assistance, eviction, or the supply and affordability of rental housing. It does not establish an effect on Washington's median gross rent.
Retained Washington evidence context: Median gross rent. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Concerning the property tax exemptions for new and rehabilitated multiple-unit dwellings in urban centers. AN ACT Relating to the property tax exemptions for new and rehabilitated multiple-unit dwellings in urban centers without extending the expiration date of the exemptions or expanding the exemptions to conversions of market rate residential buildings to affordable housing;
Concerning residential rent increases under the residential landlord-tenant act and the manufactured/mobile home landlord-tenant act.
Jan 8, 2024 · Did not pass
Rep. Alex Ramel · Sponsored
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Concerning residential rent increases under the residential landlord-tenant act and the manufactured/mobile home landlord-tenant act. AN ACT Relating to residential rent increases under the residential landlord-tenant act and the manufactured/mobile home landlord-tenant act;
The official Washington Legislature record lists this final action on January 8, 2024: House Rules "X" file.. The measure did not pass before the 2023-24 biennium ended.
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses residential rent, tenant protections, rental assistance, eviction, or the supply and affordability of rental housing. It does not establish an effect on Washington's median gross rent.
Retained Washington evidence context: Median gross rent. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Concerning residential rent increases under the residential landlord-tenant act and the manufactured/mobile home landlord-tenant act. AN ACT Relating to residential rent increases under the residential landlord-tenant act and the manufactured/mobile home landlord-tenant act;
Concerning affordable housing incentives. AN ACT Relating to affordable housing incentives;
The official Washington Legislature record lists this final action on January 20, 2020: First reading, referred to Finance.. The measure did not pass before the 2019-20 biennium ended.
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses residential rent, tenant protections, rental assistance, eviction, or the supply and affordability of rental housing. It does not establish an effect on Washington's median gross rent.
Retained Washington evidence context: Median gross rent. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Concerning affordable housing incentives. AN ACT Relating to affordable housing incentives;
Making permanent and expanding the child welfare housing assistance program.
Jan 8, 2024 · Did not pass
Rep. Alicia Rule · Sponsored
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Making permanent and expanding the child welfare housing assistance program. AN ACT Relating to making permanent and expanding the child welfare housing assistance program;
The official Washington Legislature record lists this final action on January 8, 2024: House Rules "X" file.. The measure did not pass before the 2023-24 biennium ended.
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses residential rent, tenant protections, rental assistance, eviction, or the supply and affordability of rental housing. It does not establish an effect on Washington's median gross rent.
Retained Washington evidence context: Median gross rent. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Making permanent and expanding the child welfare housing assistance program. AN ACT Relating to making permanent and expanding the child welfare housing assistance program;
Expanding housing supply by supporting the ability of public housing authorities to finance affordable housing developments.
Apr 11, 2025 · Enacted · Chapter 31
Rep. Amy Walen · Sponsored
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Expanding housing supply by supporting the ability of public housing authorities to finance affordable housing developments. AN ACT Relating to expanding housing supply by supporting the ability of public housing authorities to finance affordable housing developments;
The official Washington Legislature record shows the measure was enacted by April 11, 2025 as Chapter 31.
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses residential rent, tenant protections, rental assistance, eviction, or the supply and affordability of rental housing. It does not establish an effect on Washington's median gross rent.
Retained Washington evidence context: Median gross rent. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Expanding housing supply by supporting the ability of public housing authorities to finance affordable housing developments. AN ACT Relating to expanding housing supply by supporting the ability of public housing authorities to finance affordable housing developments;
Concerning housing affordability tax incentives for existing structures.
Feb 20, 2024 · Did not pass
Rep. Amy Walen · Sponsored
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Concerning housing affordability tax incentives for existing structures. AN ACT Relating to housing affordability tax incentives for existing structures;
The official Washington Legislature record lists this final action on February 20, 2024: House Rules "X" file.. The measure did not pass before the 2023-24 biennium ended.
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses residential rent, tenant protections, rental assistance, eviction, or the supply and affordability of rental housing. It does not establish an effect on Washington's median gross rent.
Retained Washington evidence context: Median gross rent. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Concerning housing affordability tax incentives for existing structures. AN ACT Relating to housing affordability tax incentives for existing structures;
Expanding housing supply by supporting the ability of public housing authorities to finance affordable housing developments by rebenchmarking area median income limits.
Apr 20, 2023 · Enacted · Chapter 133
Rep. Amy Walen · Sponsored
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Expanding housing supply by supporting the ability of public housing authorities to finance affordable housing developments by rebenchmarking area median income limits. AN ACT Relating to expanding housing supply by supporting the ability of public housing authorities to finance affordable housing developments by rebenchmarking area median income limits;
The official Washington Legislature record shows the measure was enacted by April 20, 2023 as Chapter 133.
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses residential rent, tenant protections, rental assistance, eviction, or the supply and affordability of rental housing. It does not establish an effect on Washington's median gross rent.
Retained Washington evidence context: Median gross rent. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Expanding housing supply by supporting the ability of public housing authorities to finance affordable housing developments by rebenchmarking area median income limits. AN ACT Relating to expanding housing supply by supporting the ability of public housing authorities to finance affordable housing developments by rebenchmarking area median income limits;
Exempting a sale or transfer of real property for affordable housing to a nonprofit entity, housing authority, or public corporation from the real estate excise tax.
Apr 3, 2020 · Vetoed
Rep. Amy Walen · Sponsored
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Exempting a sale or transfer of real property for affordable housing to a nonprofit entity, housing authority, or public corporation from the real estate excise tax. AN ACT Relating to exempting a sale or transfer of real property for affordable housing to a nonprofit entity, housing authority, or public corporation from the real estate excise tax;
The official Washington Legislature record shows a gubernatorial veto action on April 3, 2020.
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses residential rent, tenant protections, rental assistance, eviction, or the supply and affordability of rental housing. It does not establish an effect on Washington's median gross rent.
Retained Washington evidence context: Median gross rent. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Exempting a sale or transfer of real property for affordable housing to a nonprofit entity, housing authority, or public corporation from the real estate excise tax. AN ACT Relating to exempting a sale or transfer of real property for affordable housing to a nonprofit entity, housing authority, or public corporation from the real estate excise tax;
Concerning affordable housing development on religious organization property.
Apr 30, 2019 · Enacted · Chapter 218
Rep. Amy Walen · Sponsored
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Concerning affordable housing development on religious organization property. AN ACT Relating to affordable housing development on religious organization property;
The official Washington Legislature record shows the measure was enacted by April 30, 2019 as Chapter 218.
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses residential rent, tenant protections, rental assistance, eviction, or the supply and affordability of rental housing. It does not establish an effect on Washington's median gross rent.
Retained Washington evidence context: Median gross rent. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Concerning affordable housing development on religious organization property. AN ACT Relating to affordable housing development on religious organization property;
Providing cities and counties authority to use real estate excise taxes to support affordable housing and homelessness projects.
Apr 19, 2019 · Enacted · Chapter 73
Rep. Amy Walen · Sponsored
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Providing cities and counties authority to use real estate excise taxes to support affordable housing and homelessness projects. AN ACT Relating to providing cities and counties authority to use real estate excise taxes to support affordable housing and homelessness projects;
The official Washington Legislature record shows the measure was enacted by April 19, 2019 as Chapter 73.
Why this record is included
The official record directly addresses residential rent, tenant protections, rental assistance, eviction, or the supply and affordability of rental housing. It does not establish an effect on Washington's median gross rent.
Retained Washington evidence context: Median gross rent. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.
Providing cities and counties authority to use real estate excise taxes to support affordable housing and homelessness projects. AN ACT Relating to providing cities and counties authority to use real estate excise taxes to support affordable housing and homelessness projects;
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