New WA law drops barriers for homeless shelters, permanent supportive housing

By: Jake Goldstein-Street

Outlets: Washington State Standard

Published: March 27, 2026

Words: 821

Last Updated: 4 months ago

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EVERETT — A new Washington state law will require local governments to allow housing for people experiencing homelessness in residential areas.

Communities across the state have pushed back to varying degrees to permitting homeless shelters and permanent supportive housing in their neighborhoods.

House Bill 2266, which Gov. Bob Ferguson signed Friday, limits their ability to stop these projects.

Ferguson signed the new law, and a slew of other housing-related bills, at …

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