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State Land Use Enacted Legislation
| Bill # | State | Year | Party | Topic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
SB 5045 |
WA | 2023 | D | Accessory dwelling units regulations, Affordable housing incentives and financing |
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Summary
- Authorizes counties with a population of 1.5 million or more to exempt the value accessory dwelling units (ADUs) maintained for low-income households from property taxes, except if the ADU is occupied by a person under the age of sixty that is an immediate family member of the taxpayer.
- A household is considered low income if their adjusted income is at or below 60 percent of the median household income for the county.
- A county legislative authority that has opted to exempt ADUs may:
- Apply the exemption to dwelling units that are attached to or within a single-family dwelling or are detached units on the same real property, or both;
- collect a fee to cover the costs of administering the program;
- designate agents to verify compliance; and
- determine penalties, if any, in cases of noncompliance.
Provided by lawmakers
Bill Title
Incentivizing rental of accessory dwelling units to low-income households.
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