The rent stabilization measure, House Bill 1217, adds Washington to states like Oregon and California that have sought new ...

Gov. Ferguson signed a bill into law that sets limits on rent increases, making the state among the first in the nation to ...

Rent increases will be limited to 10 percent per year, with an exemption for newly built units for a dozen years.

House Bill 1217, also called the “rent-cap bill,” was among the most hotly debated measures during the 2025 session.

Rent stabilization and nine other housing proposals were signed into Washington state law on Wednesday. SEATTLE — Gov. Bob ...

The most contentious bill that Gov. Bob Ferguson signed into law was a state-level mandate to cap rent increases.

Washington landlords can no longer raise rents by more than 10% per year under landmark legislation Gov. Bob Ferguson signed ...

The state of Washington now has rent control, after Gov. Bob Ferguson signed House Bill 1217 into law on Thursday.

Rent stabilization and nine other housing proposals were expected to be signed into Washington state law on Wednesday.

The law requires the Department of Commerce to post annual rent increase limits by June 1 each year to inform landlords of ...

Washington State Ferries (WSF) is set to restore nearly full domestic service this summer, three years ahead of schedule, thanks to the efforts of its Vessel En ...

The DOJ is investigating a new Washington state law that adds “members of the clergy” to a list of professionals required to ...