Washington joins other states in capping rent hikes as housing costs surge in 2025. Here's what renters need to know.

Washington Governor Bob Ferguson signs bills aiming to alleviate the affordable housing crisis, including House Bill 1217, which caps rent increases and provides tax relief for disabled veterans.

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House Bill 1217, also called the “rent-cap bill,” was among the most hotly debated measures during the 2025 session.

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The most contentious bill that Gov. Bob Ferguson signed into law was a state-level mandate to cap rent increases.

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Rent stabilization in Washington ... “Washingtonians know our housing crisis is out of control, and we need affordability relief now,” said Bateman, who chairs the Senate Housing Committee.

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The rent stabilization measure, House Bill 1217, adds Washington to states like Oregon and California that have sought new ways to curb homelessness. Bill sponsor Sen. Emily Alvarado, a West Seattle ...