Residential Builders Council (RBC)
The Residential Builders Council (RBC) works to address regulatory issues in King County and its local municipalities. Members are invited to participate in roundtable discussions on local issues affecting day-to-day business and stay in the know with weekly newsletters.
Contact a staff liaison below to subscribe to our builder council newsletters or get help with an issue in your jurisdiction.
Staff Liaisons
Jennifer Anderson
425.460.8240
King County Manager
Ben Taylor
425.460.8228
King County Specialist
rbc@mbaks.com
Council Leadership
Michael Lorenz
Conner Homes
2023 RBC Chair
Jurisdictions
Need help with an issue in one of the following jurisdictions, utilities, or departments? We want to work with you. Contact a King County staff liaison today.
Local Issue Updates
See what we've done recently on issues impacting the building industry in King County.
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Posted on Mar 10, 2023 in:
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Building Codes
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Industry Issues
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RBC
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Builders Councils
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Advocacy
A lawsuit seeking to improve energy code requirements was filed recently by BIAW and 22 other plaintiffs, including MBAKS members.
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Posted on Mar 3, 2023 in:
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Industry Issues
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Builders Councils
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Taxes & Fees
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RBC
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Advocacy
This week, the Issaquah City Council adopted changes to the impact and mitigation fee schedule for 2023.
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Posted on Mar 3, 2023 in:
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Industry Issues
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Builders Councils
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Environment
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RBC
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Advocacy
This week, the city of Kirkland launched its new high performance green building program. This new program expands expedited permit review for high performing buildings in residential and commercial construction.
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