Washington state Gov. Bob Ferguson signed a bill into law Wednesday that sets limits ... instead of slowing the homeless crisis. Oregon's rent-control bill was passed in 2019 and later updated ...

The state Department of Commerce calculated the former option as 10.8%. Since that’s above the threshold, rent increases are ...

In signing the rent control bill ... Association of Washington, said “today is a tragedy for the industry and for tenants across the state,” adding that the law will lead to higher prices ...

The 10% limit will apply through the end of 2025, and the department will soon release another cap for 2026 based on updated ...

(AP) — Washington state Gov. Bob Ferguson signed a bill into law Wednesday that sets limits ... of slowing the homeless crisis. Oregon’s rent-control bill was passed in 2019 and later updated ...

On May 7, 2025, Washington Governor Bob Ferguson signed House Bill 1217 (HB 1217) into law, establishing statewide residential rent control measures, effective immediately. The legislation limits ...

“This law is a good beginning ... advocating for lawmakers to adjust and pass House Bill 1217, a rent-control bill, at the Washington State Capitol Building Friday, April 18, 2025, in Olympia ...

to institute rent control. HB 1217, in its final form, restricts rent increases for existing tenants in Washington state to 7% per year plus inflation or 10%, whichever is lower. Rents for new ...