HB 3708
Allows a city with a population of 20,000 or fewer to bring lands into its urban growth boundary, under a temporary program, under lower requirements for the percentage of affordable housing.
| Status | In House Committee (HHOUSH) |
| Sponsors | Paul Evans (Democrat) (Chief) |
| Fiscal impact | May have fiscal impact, but no statement yet issued |
| Revenue impact | May have revenue impact, but no statement yet issued |
Bill Text
Cities with populations of 20,000 or fewer can expand their urban growth boundaries under a temporary program with reduced affordable housing requirements.
Overview#
Digest: This Act relaxes the rules that relate to home prices for lands that are being added to a smaller city’s UGB through a temporary program. (Flesch Readability Score: 63.0). Allows a city with a population of 20,000 or fewer to bring lands into its urban growth boundary, under a temporary program, under lower requirements for the percentage of affordable housing.
Legislative History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-02-25 | H | First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk. |
| 2025-02-27 | H | Referred to Housing and Homelessness. |
| 2025-06-27 | H | In committee upon adjournment. |