Washington state Gov. Bob Ferguson signed a bill into law Wednesday that sets limits ... instead of slowing the homeless crisis. Oregon's rent-control bill was passed in 2019 and later updated ...

The state Department of Commerce calculated the former option as 10.8%. Since that’s above the threshold, rent increases are ...

In signing the rent control bill ... Association of Washington, said “today is a tragedy for the industry and for tenants across the state,” adding that the law will lead to higher prices ...

The 10% limit will apply through the end of 2025, and the department will soon release another cap for 2026 based on updated ...

“This law is a good beginning ... advocating for lawmakers to adjust and pass House Bill 1217, a rent-control bill, at the Washington State Capitol Building Friday, April 18, 2025, in Olympia ...

Washington state Gov. Bob Ferguson signed a bill into law Wednesday that sets limits on rent increases, making the state among the first in the nation to provide protections for tenants. The rent ...