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This month: Looking ahead, updated housing guidance, climate grants to reopen
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Planners’ Monthly Newsletter – December 2025
This month: Looking ahead, updated housing guidance, climate grants to reopen
2025 was a successful year for our work
The end of the year invites us to reflect on all we accomplished in 2025 and to look forward to the important work that awaits us in the new year.
This year was defined by the passage of significant new legislation aimed at increasing housing supply and progress to meet increasing demand for programs and tools that support comprehensive
planning.
We especially want to recognize the hard work of jurisdictions whose comprehensive plan updates are due in just two weeks and congratulate them on reaching that important milestone.
I also want to spotlight the efforts of the Commerce Growth Management Services team, which has worked diligently over the last year to develop new guidance, tools and processes. We
head into 2026 better equipped to support local government than ever before.
Reflecting on 2025
* The launch of the Washington State Zoning Atlas <https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.commerce.wa.gov%2Fcommerce-launches-statewide-washington-state-zoning-atlas-to-support-smarter-p
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seeking to better understand how zoning shapes our communities. For the first time, we can easily compare zones across jurisdictions. We look forward to seeing the innovative ways that
this powerful tool will be used.
* Development of the Plan Together, Grow Together toolkit <https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.commerce.wa.gov%2Fnew-commerce-toolkit-helps-bring-local-voices-to-community-planning%2F
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for community organizations to engage the public in the comprehensive planning process.
* We made significant strides in supporting housing. The Connecting Housing to Infrastructure Program <https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.commerce.wa.gov%2Fgrowth-management%2Fhousin
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35> each had their most impactful years yet. We also concluded a two-year process to update the Washington Administrative Code to reflect a range of housing legislation passed in recent
years.
Looking ahead to 2026
* We look forward to supporting the Legislature to address challenges and opportunities related to growth management and infrastructure.
* We are excited to publish the first significant updates to our Capital Facilities, Rural Lands and Urban Growth Area guidance in more than 10 years.
* As ever, we will continue to provide high-quality technical assistance to local governments as we all work together to adopt and implement new legislation to strengthen our communities.
As the year closes, I encourage you to take a moment to reflect on all the significant work you have accomplished in 2025. We wish you all a happy and restful holiday season and look
forward to working with you in the new year.
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Sincerely,
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Housing updates
Housing Accountability Act: Selection criteria, checklists published
The Housing Accountability Act (HAA) <https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Flawfilesext.leg.wa.gov%2Fbiennium%2F2025-26%2FPdf%2FBills%2FSession%2520Laws%2FSenate%2F5148-S2.SL.pdf%3Fq=202512
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ensure local housing elements comply with state law.
The selected review process allows Commerce to select 10 cities or counties a year for review and technical assistance. If a jurisdiction’s housing element and regulations are found
to be inconsistent with state law, the jurisdiction:
* Must work with Commerce to make changes
* May not deny affordable or moderate-income housing development
* May be ineligible for certain state infrastructure grants and loans
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qqoMA=435> . This document will be used to select jurisdictions by the end of 2025 and in each subsequent year for selected review and technical assistance.
Commerce has published two checklists for local governments to use to ensure consistency with state law:
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Please contact Laura Hodgson at Laura.Hodgson@commerce.wa.gov <mailto:Laura.Hodgson@commerce.wa.gov> with questions.
Webinar: Preemptive housing laws for permit managers
Commerce will host an informational webinar for jurisdictions whose local housing regulations were preempted by state law at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 22.
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This session will provide guidance on:
* Preemption requirements and timelines
* Common questions and best practices
* Processing permits in preempted jurisdictions
Refer to Commerce’s preemption fact sheet <https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fdeptofcommerce.app.box.com%2Fs%2Ftz8fynusezng03mp1cbz164re2ojdf5q/1/0101019b23d26a86-c11f622d-40c7-4461-ad67
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Transit-Oriented Development guidance coming in 2026
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, promoting transit-oriented housing development.
We expect to publish model codes for rail station area, bus rapid transit areas and parking by the end of 2026. The project manager is Lilith Vespier, Lilith.Vespier@commerce.wa.gov
<mailto:Lilith.Vespier@commerce.wa.gov> .
Join new workgroup for residential parking guidance
Commerce is developing residential parking guidance addressing statutory requirements and parking management standards. This work will be supported by a consultant and a broad stakeholder
group. If you are interested in participating, please contact project manager Hannah Johnston at Hannah.Johnston@commerce.wa.gov <mailto:Hannah.Johnston@commerce.wa.gov> .
We’re hiring!
The Housing Policy Team in Growth Management Services is hiring two new positions to implement the Housing Accountability Act and provide housing policy and technical assistance to Washington
jurisdictions:
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* Principal Housing Planner <https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.governmentjobs.com%2Fcareers%2Fwashington%2Fjobs%2F5155237%2Fprincipal-housing-planner-com-4/1/0101019b23d26a86-c11f62
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Climate and ecosystem updates
Climate planning grants to reopen Jan. 6
Commerce will reopen the climate planning grant application to distribute the remaining $7.5 million of grant funding to support communities conducting comprehensive planning for climate
change.
The application period will open at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026. We will award grant funding for eligible activities in the order applications were received until all available
funds have been committed.
Find application materials and more information on Commerce’s website. <https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.commerce.wa.gov%2Ffunding%2Fclimate-planning-grant-reopens-7-5-million-avai
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Paper spotlights Washington climate action
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A new article in Weather, Climate, and Society — co-authored by Commerce planners and partners — highlights lessons learned from implementation of Chapter 228, Laws of 2023 (HB 1181)
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Tribal updates
Self-guided training: Welcome to Indian Country
A free training is available for jurisdictions who want to level up their tribal engagement strategy. This six-course series provides an overview of tribes on a national level, and
a deeper dive into working with tribes within Washington state. The training is aimed at helping conservation planners, project managers, leaders, and land managers to be better equipped
to engage tribal nations and leadership in a respectful and meaningful way.
Take the training. <https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.conservationtraining.org%2Fcourse%2Fview.php%3Fid=309/1/0101019b23d26a86-c11f622d-40c7-4461-ad67-367117912af7-000000/Uz2nDmQCvS
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From our partners
Ecology: New report details $1.5 billion in Climate Commitment Act investments
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A new report from the Washington Department of Ecology <https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fecology.wa.gov%2Fabout-us%2Fwho-we-are%2Fnews%2F2025%2Fnov-26-new-report-details-1-5-billion-in
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Commitment Act (CCA) revenue was invested in local communities during the 2023-25 biennium — the most comprehensive accounting of CCA spending to date.
MRSC: Floor Area Ratio — what it is and how local governments can use it
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Is your jurisdiction up to speed on floor area ratio? Chapter 267, Laws of 2025 (HB 1491) <https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Flawfilesext.leg.wa.gov%2Fbiennium%2F2025-26%2FPdf%2FBills%2F
Session%2520Laws%2FHouse%2F1491-S3.SL.pdf%3Fq=20251207172431/1/0101019b23d26a86-c11f622d-40c7-4461-ad67-367117912af7-000000/iqcNlBxirdQ1gfs7QA9ksOYZf-a8Wn5IB99VKjZ0WHA=435> requires
the use of floor area ratio (FAR) when setting density standards near high-capacity transit stations.
A new article from the Municipal Research & Services Center <https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fmrsc.org%2Fstay-informed%2Fmrsc-insight%2Fdecember-2025%2Ffloor-area-ratio/1/0101019b23d26
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from across the state.
WGS shares new post-wildfire debris flow reports
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The Washington Geological Survey (WGS) released nine Wildfire-Associated Landslide Emergency Response Team reports <https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fdnr.wa.gov%2Fwashington-geological-
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The WALERT team assessed over 175,000 acres burned this wildfire season, focusing on potential risks posed by post-fire debris flows and flash floods.
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Upcoming events
Periodic Update Workshops
Commerce routinely hosts workshops on specific elements of the periodic update process. These workshops provide valuable opportunities for local jurisdictions to understand and meet
the requirements of the periodic update. Please consider joining us for an upcoming workshop to learn more about planning in Washington.
Upcoming workshops
Public Engagement and Environmental Justice
10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 15
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Short Course on Local Planning
The Short Course on Local Planning offers an overview of land use planning laws in Washington and an introduction to comprehensive planning under the Growth Management Act. All courses
are online, free and open to the public.
Upcoming Short Courses
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