In Seattle, renters must make $90,840 to afford rent payments, and keep housing costs under the recommended 30% of their ...

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

Seattle renters need nearly $100,000 to afford average rent, according to a new report from Zillow. “Housing costs have surged since pre-pandemic, with rents growing quite a bit faster than ...

With $9 billion in new taxes now part of the new state budget, people in Washington will be paying more for many essentials.

Washington Governor Bob Ferguson signed a bill Wednesday that set limits on rent increases—one of the first in the country.

Rent stabilization in Washington ... “Washingtonians know our housing crisis is out of control, and we need affordability relief now,” said Bateman, who chairs the Senate Housing Committee.

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