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We want to ensure our residential building professionals and community members are able to do what they do—live and work productively.

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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.

For the latest news, agendas, and information on MBAKS' advocacy efforts, please visit the Builder Councils Hub—MBAKS Connect.

Contact a staff liaison below to subscribe to our builder council newsletters or get help with an issue in your jurisdiction.

Staff Liaisons

Veronica Shakotko
425.278.0212
Senior Government Affairs Manager

Ben Taylor
425.460.8228
King County Government Affairs Manager

rbc@mbaks.com

Council Leadership

Michael Lorenz
Conner Homes
2023 RBC Chair

Upcoming Events and Meetings

Wednesday
Oct 4

Developer-Builder Issues Council Breakfast

Solving Snohomish County issues starts with you.
Thursday
Oct 5

Seattle Builders Council Breakfast

Break bread and discuss ways to enable business to operate more efficiently in Seattle.
Thursday
Oct 12

Residential Builders Council Breakfast

Build better, build smarter.
Thursday
Oct 19

Housing Solutions Breakfast

Join us for an in-depth look at local solutions to increase housing for all.
Wednesday
Nov 1

Developer-Builder Issues Council Breakfast

Solving Snohomish County issues starts with you.
Thursday
Nov 2

Seattle Builders Council Breakfast

Break bread and discuss ways to enable business to operate more efficiently in Seattle.

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.


  • Federal Way Expands MFTE Program Eligibility

    Posted on Sep 8, 2023 in:
    • Advocacy
    • Industry Issues
    • Housing Affordability
    • Builders Councils
    • RBC
    The Federal Way City Council has approved an extension of MFTE eligibility, allowing MFTE applications to be submitted for projects up until certificates of occupancy are issued.
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  • Tukwila Council Updates Fire and Park Impact Fee Schedule

    Posted on Sep 1, 2023 in:
    • Taxes & Fees
    • Builders Councils
    • Advocacy
    • RBC
    • Industry Issues
    The Tukwila Council has approved the City’s annual update to park and fire impact fees, raising fees for single and multifamily residential units by just under 4% to mitigate the impact of inflation.
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  • Bellevue City Council Confirms Preferred Alternative for Further Study in Final EIS

    Posted on Sep 1, 2023 in:
    • Growth Management
    • Builders Councils
    • Advocacy
    • RBC
    • Industry Issues
    Bellevue recently voted to confirm the preferred alternative for their Periodic Comp Plan Update representing a new combination of growth elements for additional study in the final environmental impact statement.
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