Washington Policy On The Go is WPC’s bi-weekly (weekly during the legislative session) virtual lunchtime event series featuring center directors and guests to inform you on the latest in Washington State policy research and analysis. This episode features Executive Vice President of BIAW Greg Lane to discuss Washington’s housing policy.
00:00 – Legislative Session Wrap-Up
00:35 – Largest Tax Hike & Measuring Policy Outcomes
01:16 – Guest Intro: Greg Lane on Housing Crisis
01:44 – Why Housing is Unaffordable in Washington
02:32 – Housing Map: Urban vs Rural Affordability
04:03 – Only 20% Can Afford a Median-Priced Home
08:25 – WA’s National Ranking & 250,000 Unit Deficit
09:41 – Regulatory Costs and Growth Management Constraints
11:20 – Slide: Housing Facts Overview
18:58 – Cost of Regulation Breakdown
31:40 – Legislative Solutions: HB 1096, HB 1403, SB 5148
46:18 – Initiative 2066 Legal Battle Update
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