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
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 Sep 8, 2023 in:
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Advocacy
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Industry Issues
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Housing Affordability
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Builders Councils
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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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Posted on Sep 1, 2023 in:
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Taxes & Fees
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Builders Councils
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Advocacy
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RBC
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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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Posted on Sep 1, 2023 in:
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Growth Management
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Builders Councils
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Advocacy
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RBC
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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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