The data reveals a significant decline in multifamily permit activity in King County. In January 2022, there were 1,544 multifamily permits taken out, whereas this January, only 293 were recorded, resulting in an 81% drop year-on-year. Pierce County is also trending downwards; however, Snohomish County has recorded similar numbers to the previous year.

This week, the B.O.T.H. (Benefits of Trees & Housing) Coalition was launched in Seattle. An introduction letter and mission statement was sent to the Office of the Mayor, City Council, SDCI, and OSE.

A lawsuit seeking to improve energy code requirements was filed recently by BIAW and 22 other plaintiffs, including MBAKS members.

BELLEVUE, Wash., March 7, 2023—Last December the Master Builders Association of King and Snohomish Counties installed Traci Tenhulzen of Tenhulzen Residential as its 2023 President of the Board of Directors during their annual Holiday Gala.

This week, the Issaquah City Council adopted changes to the impact and mitigation fee schedule for 2023.