On October 2, 2018, we took to social media to discuss the benefits of more flexible accessory dwelling unit (ADU) rules and various cottage housing ordinances throughout our two-county region.

Built Green is excited to announce the release of the 2021 Single-Family Handbook. This handbook provides details, resources, and information regarding each credit of our 2021 Single Family/Townhome Checklist.

On September 14 the Snohomish County Council adopted an ordinance that makes technical corrections to its existing comprehensive plan and maps.

This week the Arlington Planning Commission discussed its Comprehensive Plan zoning code amendments.

The MBAKS Housing Toolkit highlights 43 actionable ideas to enable more housing choices.

NAHB has updated its Priced-Out Estimates for 2022 showing the effects of higher prices and interest rates on housing affordability.

National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) has released new Priced-Out Estimates for 2022 showing the effects of higher prices and interest rates on housing affordability.

Your Association has actively participated as amicus curiae in an appeal regarding the Issaquah Highlands Development Agreement which raises questions related to vesting, how development agreements should be treated, and a developer/applicant’s rights during the process of terminating a development agreement and replacing applicable regulations.

On Tuesday, September 6, the Duvall City Council voted to extend its wastewater moratorium for another 6-month period.

This week the King County Council is back in session after a two-week recess and swiftly adopted a Supplemental Budget that will fund many programs and services including Permitting, Roads and the Sheriff’s Office.

In an effort to address one of the primary choke points in permit review, Snohomish County has begun using a third-party consultant for drainage review.

On Tuesday, August 9, the Federal Way City Council voted to reduce school impact fee amounts to those suggested by their 2023 public schools’ capital facilities plans.

MBAKS’ consolidated table of impact fees in King and Snohomish county jurisdictions has been updated with the latest available fee information.

School districts from throughout Snohomish County have submitted their required capital facilities plans for the next biennium.