Engrossed House Bill 1220 Of 2021: Emergency Shelters & Housing—Local Planning & Development
On February 12, 2021, the Washington State Legislature published this engrossed house bill 1220 of 2021 regarding local planning and development of emergency shelters and housing. It focuses on increasing housing supply and supporting emergency shelters by requiring cities and counties to plan for diverse housing types in their comprehensive plans. It mandates planning for all income levels, prevents arbitrary bans on emergency housing, and addresses racial inequities in housing . . .

