NEWS & BLOG

Breaking news and resources from across the industry.

  • Snohomish County Hires Permit Processing Help

    Posted on Jun 21, 2024 in:
    • Advocacy
    • Industry Issues
    • Permitting
    Snohomish County Planning and Development Services has hired two new engineers tasked with traffic review for permit applications.
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  • Edmonds Adopts ADU Ordinance

    Posted on Jun 14, 2024 in:
    • Advocacy
    • Industry Issues
    • Building Codes
    The Edmonds City Council recently adopted an updated Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) code.
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  • Press Release: MBAKS Wins Two NHAB Awards of Excellence

    Posted on Jun 12, 2024 in:
    • Press Releases
    • MBAKS News
    GRIP and Painting A Better Tomorrow Logos
    The Master Builders Association of King and Snohomish Counties (MBAKS) was awarded two Awards of Excellence from the Executive Officers Council (EOC) of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB).
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  • Snohomish County Draft School Impact Fees Released

    Posted on May 31, 2024 in:
    • Advocacy
    • Industry Issues
    • Taxes & Fees
    Draft proposed 2025-26 Snohomish County School Impact Fees have been released.
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  • 2024 AHC Endorsements

    Posted on May 29, 2024 in:
    • MBAKS News
    • Endorsements
    • AHC
    • Advocacy
    You Have to Win Here
    Each election cycle, our Affordable Housing Council (AHC) interviews candidates at the city, county, and state levels to determine their degree of support for our industry. The following candidates have received an AHC endorsement for the 2024 election cycle.
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