BILL · 2017–18 SESSION
HB 2711: Housing opportunity zones
Concerning the creation of housing opportunity zones by cities.
Summary
- Creates a process for the designation and development of Housing Opportunity Zones (HOZs).
- Exempts certain developments within HOZs from certain development regulations and fees.
- Allows jurisdictions to request reimbursement of development fees and certain other costs from a new account funded with a new document recording surcharge.
- Allows residential development within HOZs to qualify for local multifamily property tax exemptions.
From the House Bill Analysis 2018 (HB 2711), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗
Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
- IntroducedJan 12, 2018
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Cindy Ryu (D-32)
- Introduced
- January 12, 2018 in the House
- Last action
- January 12, 2018
- Budget
- Has a fiscal note
AN ACT Relating to enabling Washington cities to encourage residential development around transit;
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Cindy Ryu (D-32)
2 co-sponsors (1 Democrat, 1 Republican)
Votes
No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.
History
- First reading, referred to Community Development, Housing & Tribal Affairs (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).
HB 2711 in other sessions
Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.
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- HB 2711 (2011–12) Language access providers
- HB 2711 (2009–10) Right to protection act
- HB 2711 (2007–08) Felons with body armor
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