Washington joins other states in capping rent hikes as housing costs surge in 2025. Here's what renters need to know.

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Washington Governor Bob Ferguson signs bills aiming to alleviate the affordable housing crisis, including House Bill 1217, which caps rent increases and provides tax relief for disabled veterans.

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

Bob Ferguson on May 7 signed into law several housing bills — including a much-debated cap on annual rent hikes ... at the Blake House affordable high-rise in Seattle. Housing was among the ...

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Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson last week signed into law a bill that sets limits on rent increases, making the state among the ...

The rent stabilization measure, House Bill 1217, adds Washington to states like Oregon and California that have sought new ways to curb homelessness. Bill sponsor Sen. Emily Alvarado, a West Seattle ...

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