Providing a local government option for the funding of essential affordable housing programs.

 H-2986.1

HOUSE BILL 2559

State of Washington

69th Legislature

2026 Regular Session

By Representatives Parshley, Ramel, Ormsby, Street, Macri, Pollet, Reed, Duerr, and Hill

Read first time 01/19/26. Referred to Committee on Finance.

AN ACT Relating to providing a local government option for the funding of essential affordable housing programs; amending RCW 67.28.181 and 82.14.410 ; and adding a new chapter to Title 82 RCW.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON:

NEW SECTION. Sec. 1. (1)(a) The legislative body of a county, city, or town may impose a special excise tax on the sale of or charge made for the furnishing of lodging of short-term rentals subject to tax under chapter 82.08 RCW, as provided in this section.

(b) The tax under this section applies to the sale of or charge made for the furnishing of lodging of short-term rentals.