Washington's housing wage climbs to $31.33 per hour
In order to afford a modest, two-bedroom apartment at fair market rent in Washington, full-time workers need to earn $31.33 per hour. This is Washington’s 2022 Housing Wage, revealed in a national report published today, and is the 6th highest state housing wage in the U.S.
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Washington Housing Wage = $29.31 per hour
Washington Low Income Housing Alliance
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, July 14, 2021
NEW 2021 DATA: AFFORDABLE HOUSING REMAINS OUT OF REACH IN WASHINGTON FOR LOW-WAGE WORKERS
WASHINGTON EVICTION PROCESS OVERVIEW
Last updated 9/1/2021
Governor Inslee’s Bridge Proclamation at-a-glance:
Renters Need More Time
Washington’s 2021 legislative session was among the most important for affordable housing and tenant protections in a generation. Thanks to the most progressive legislature we’ve ever had, a Governor who truly understands what it means to support everyone in our state, and thousands of advocates like you, enormous and consequential bills were passed this year.
Sine Die 2021!
WE DID IT!
The state legislature adjourned for the session Sunday, April 25 and it was truly a historic session for affordable housing and homelessness!
Together, we achieved every single one of our priorities – and more – including:
A new permanent fund source for rental assistance and efforts to prevent and end homelessness: House Bill 1277 adds a fee on real estate transactions like buying or refi
Our Seattle Times Opinion Editorial on Washington's Eviction Moratorium
April 21, 2021
Dear Governor Inslee and team,
Why You Should Attend a Mid-Session Town Hall
By: Mary Zhou, Community Organizing Fellow
Prevent Evictions and Homelessness in Washington During this Legislative Session
January 20, 2021
Honorable members of the Washington State Senate and House of Representatives,