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HomeMy WebLinkAbout051426 - Planners’ Monthly Newsletter - May 2026ALERT: BE CAUTIOUS This email originated outside the organization. Do not open attachments or click on links if you are not expecting them. This month: Commerce shares strategic plan, climate guidance earns APA award, legislative update workshop, new guidance Having trouble viewing this email? View it online <https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fcontent.govdelivery.com%2Faccounts%2FWADOC%2Fbulletins%2F41704c3/1/0101019e271dde07-2ac2b8a8-d249-4 d10-be62-7eb4b8fc5cee-000000/peydngpAMGEhbBV56Ie2dSCALutL7JAqfWCDGRBj1gc=452> <https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/WADOC/2019/12/3043097/logo-rgb-285x126_original.png> MAY 14, 2026 Planners’ Monthly Newsletter - May 2026 <https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/WADOC/2026/05/13652195/6890216/wenatchee-wildflowers_crop.jpg> Spring in Washington: Balsamroot blooms on a hill overlooking Wenatchee. This month: Commerce shares strategic plan, climate guidance earns APA award, legislative update workshop, new guidance Commerce unveils new vision to invest in communities statewide Commerce is launching a refreshed mission, vision, and strategic plan to guide the agency’s next chapter. Commerce’s new strategic direction outlines the agency’s long-term focus, with goals and action steps that will guide our more than 700 employees in serving Washington communities. Read: Commerce unveils new vision to invest in communities statewide <https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.commerce.wa.gov%2Fcommerce-unveils-new-vision-to-invest-in-communities-statew ide%2F/1/0101019e271dde07-2ac2b8a8-d249-4d10-be62-7eb4b8fc5cee-000000/QS0NU8p1fcn0eL2QkRPgIdvfX2uU4LvILG2_pdoqElM=452> May 28: Join us for a legislative update workshop Commerce invites planners to join us for the next installment of the Periodic Update Workshop Series, hosted in partnership with the Municipal Research and Services Center. This workshop will focus on updates to Washington’s planning laws from the 2026 legislative session. * When: 10 a.m. Thursday, May 28 * Register for the legislative update workshop <https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwastatecommerce.zoom.us%2Fmeeting%2Fregister%2Fjh8YLZbCSp2l0dAUL9Y20w/1/0101019e271dde07-2ac2b8a8-d249- 4d10-be62-7eb4b8fc5cee-000000/xsYLECWa53KO4JnmC6igXH63h-OXTo64zYPYUBO5BmA=452> * Download the workshop flyer <https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fdeptofcommerce.app.box.com%2Fs%2Fy0zwtmqgv99a04r4wd432hgbmew4vhj6/1/0101019e271dde07-2ac2b8a8-d249-4d10-be62-7eb4b8fc5ce e-000000/wixDR-hMYPQof7DZ1-BCyIkcLkmjDn3sQFjFnkJf9yo=452> Read our Planners’ Legislative Update <https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fcontent.govdelivery.com%2Faccounts%2FWADOC%2Fbulletins%2F4116d96/1/0101019e271dde07-2ac2b8a8-d249-4d10-be62-7eb4 b8fc5cee-000000/P7lyq_BrlX5DQzhrpTVc5FFFZvsg3K9-wNV2Ukr4Bdw=452> for a recap of updates from the 2026 session. Commerce planners recognized for climate planning tools <https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/WADOC/2026/05/13676595/6890217/mike-ananada_crop.jpg> A years-long effort by Commerce planners and partners to develop climate planning guidance for local jurisdictions has earned national recognition. The American Planning Association’s Sustainable Communities Division recently recognized Commerce with its 2026 Policy, Law, and Tool Award for its climate planning guidance and tools published in 2025. Read: Commerce planners recognized for innovative climate guidance and planning tools <https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.commerce.wa.gov%2Fcommerce-planners-recognized-for-innovativ e-climate-guidance-and-planning-tools%2F/1/0101019e271dde07-2ac2b8a8-d249-4d10-be62-7eb4b8fc5cee-000000/lSQblsD-no17G2PhTyJxxktPKgQbwzR6GRIFO7IOTzU=452> Take our permit-ready plan survey by May 22 Does your community have or want a permit-ready plan program? If so, please respond to our brief survey <https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fapp.smartsheet.com%2Fb%2Fform%2F019d27b8e11271 d79b8a2b35dc26a73b/1/0101019e271dde07-2ac2b8a8-d249-4d10-be62-7eb4b8fc5cee-000000/RwgA-TP-BEQ5hJ8ycintFzEvrHd6phCe7SiusFGPTTg=452> by May 22. Your response will help shape a new statewide resource of permit-ready plans and tools to support local programs across Washington. Act now: Take the survey. <https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fapp.smartsheet.com%2Fb%2Fform%2F019d27b8e11271d79b8a2b35dc26a73b/2/0101019e271dde07-2ac2b8a8-d249-4d10-be62-7eb4b8fc5cee-000 000/HXiMCbrion2-_6AnTERdsPzPnVqDmTPmj0VC3KjMIGM=452> Confirm your participation for Periodic Update grants Commerce is reaching out to jurisdictions eligible for state fiscal year 2027 (SFY27) periodic update grant (PUG) funding. Jurisdictions should expect an email and letter from Growth Management Services seeking to confirm your participation in the SFY27 grant cycle. Your timely response will help us ensure a smooth allocation process. Updated MFTE Handbook now available Commerce’s Multifamily Housing Property Tax Exemption Handbook (PDF) <https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fdeptofcommerce.box.com%2Fs%2Faqv0o5gtzmyrsujujmf8wemt394bg4xw/1/0101019e271dde07- 2ac2b8a8-d249-4d10-be62-7eb4b8fc5cee-000000/K5W1t-lsYWr9qPZ7wFIHQ_i0CDkRKkvL6gpoTk_jn3I=452> has been newly updated for 2026, reflecting feedback from stakeholders and legislative updates made in the 2025 session. Cities and counties with an MFTE program or those interested in creating one can use Commerce’s MFTE handbook as a comprehensive resource for information on the program. Find more information on Commerce’s MFTE webpage <https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.commerce.wa.gov%2Fgrowth-management%2Fhousing-planning%2Fmfte%2F/1/0101019e271dde07-2ac2b8a8-d249 -4d10-be62-7eb4b8fc5cee-000000/G7b0xLth6QQhsQanTpIXYGTSZ_ARco66XxSptqLv_4I=452> or contact Katherine Mitchell, MFTE program manager at Katherine.Mitchell@Commerce.wa.gov <mailto:Katherine.Mitchell@C ommerce.wa.gov> . Quick guide for transit-oriented development Commerce is developing resources to support understanding and implementation of the state’s transit-oriented development (TOD) law, Chapter 267, Laws of 2025 (HB 1491) <https://links-2.govdelivery.co m/CL0/https:%2F%2Flawfilesext.leg.wa.gov%2Fbiennium%2F2025-26%2FPdf%2FBills%2FSession%2520Laws%2FHouse%2F1491-S3.SL.pdf%3Fq=20250520081029/1/0101019e271dde07-2ac2b8a8-d249-4d10-be62-7eb4b8fc5cee-0000 00/yMncYSbi43iEYP1U5pzZbX2aOvDR0DYDMOMhY-1L2lU=452> . This latest publication is a TOD quick guide for elected officials and the public <https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fdeptofcommerce.app.box.com%2Fs%2Fdddznsmwjh5e0vxfu829udt4wan0xggz/1/ 0101019e271dde07-2ac2b8a8-d249-4d10-be62-7eb4b8fc5cee-000000/03xJnYiOeJSjuTBZ9RjI8-ryMO1_49Ih0W6TiYZ6FGw=452> . The guide provides an overview of TOD and what is required under the law. Find the quick guide and other resources on Commerce’s Transit-Oriented Development webpage <https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.commerce.wa.gov%2Fgrowth-management%2Fhousing-planning %2Ftransit-oriented-development%2F/1/0101019e271dde07-2ac2b8a8-d249-4d10-be62-7eb4b8fc5cee-000000/rmCS4C4GqL6matBrRlCuMG0vxQW2QHHDlnWFfz8bpXA=452> . Rounding up new housing laws Each year since 2019, we have compiled a roundup of new housing laws into a single document for easy reference. Find the latest edition, updated for 2026, on our Housing Planning webpage <https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.commerce.wa.gov%2Fgrowth-management%2Fhousing-planning%2Fmfte%2F/2/0101019e271dde07-2ac2b8a8-d249-4d10-be62-7eb4b8fc5cee-000000/cLAiSC2Cds1-nnooS 1Ah6dRJehT1fMO8WhuWXnRl_20=452> . Read: Washington state housing laws, 2019–2026 <https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fdeptofcommerce.app.box.com%2Fs%2Fjfd6j7vsgpiotketm4c09eekocovd4lc/1/0101019e271dde07-2ac2b8a8-d249-4d10 -be62-7eb4b8fc5cee-000000/LOBrpBP52V8d4CGIeSoWnWu5J6zgY8c4FmXXNhKv3Q0=452> ________________________________ Staff update Barb Kincaid joins Commerce to support CHIP <https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/WADOC/2026/05/13676598/6892629/barb-kincaid_crop.png> Please join us in welcoming Infrastructure Coordinator Barb Kincaid (she/her) to the Connecting Housing to Infrastructure Program (CHIP). Barb comes to Commerce having previously worked as community development and public works director for cities and counties in Washington. She has served as senior planner for the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe and provided planning services to the Tulalip Tribes. She holds a bachelor’s degree in urban planning and a master’s of infrastructure planning and management from the University of Washington. Barb lives in Olympia and enjoys time with her family and loves being outdoors. ________________________________ From our partners MRSC: Expanded housing options for counties <https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/WADOC/2025/06/11804404/mrsc_original.png> Two bills, HB 1345 <https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Flawfilesext.leg.wa.gov%2Fbiennium%2F2025-26%2FPdf%2FBills%2FSession%2520Laws%2FHouse%2F1345.SL.pdf%3Fq=20260414083833/1/0101019e271 dde07-2ac2b8a8-d249-4d10-be62-7eb4b8fc5cee-000000/ivf2qvJB1CtQhMRANTVkMbd2AxnwFlRYT2Qj_x7xiOs=452> and HB 2269 <https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Flawfilesext.leg.wa.gov%2Fbiennium%2F20 25-26%2FPdf%2FBills%2FSession%2520Laws%2FHouse%2F2269-S.SL.pdf%3Fq=20260414083854/1/0101019e271dde07-2ac2b8a8-d249-4d10-be62-7eb4b8fc5cee-000000/aqD75LbYSSRSGREhMH4Mm1UXFJlOmxNoUpU7iDME--4=452> , set to take effect on June 11 will expand options for detached ADUs and middle housing in counties. Read MRSC’s latest breakdown to learn how these changes impact land use, permitting, and implications for housing development in counties that allow short-term rentals. Read: MRSC - Expanded Housing Options for Counties Thanks to Two 2026 Bills <https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fmrsc.org%2Fstay-informed%2Fmrsc-insight%2Fmay-2026%2Fcounty-housing-laws%3 Futm_source=mrsc-enews%26utm_medium=email%26utm_campaign=weekly-insights/1/0101019e271dde07-2ac2b8a8-d249-4d10-be62-7eb4b8fc5cee-000000/FhfBBbchw6VJqPSR5sp4NLEJD_MqNGWiLX4Dfon419M=452> RCO: Apply now for recreation access grants <https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/WADOC/2026/02/13168186/6890218/rco_crop.png> The Recreation and Conservation Office’s Planning for Recreation Access (PRA) program is accepting applications for grants to fund outdoor recreation planning projects in small, rural communities and dense urban neighborhoods. Funding can be used for comprehensive park planning efforts as well as single facility planning including site design, construction planning and permitting. No matching funds are required for this program. Visit RCO’s PRA webpage <https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Frco.wa.gov%2Fgrant%2Fplan-rec-access%2F/1/0101019e271dde07-2ac2b8a8-d249-4d10-be62-7eb4b8fc5cee-000000/vgILZjhxOyrJAONn1KIcpni 1Zu_gadA0POb0F7qEhmA=452> for more information or contact RCO’s technical assistance team by emailing Edison Velez at Edison.Velez@rco.wa.gov <mailto:Edison.Velez@rco.wa.gov> . WGS: National Trail Day is June 6, explore Washington’s geology! <https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/WADOC/2025/03/11233602/dnr-logo_original.png> National Trails Day is on June 6. In the spirit of enjoying our beautiful natural world, the Washington Geological Survey invites you to check out the Washington 100, aka WA 100! Visit the WA100: A Washington Geotourism Website <https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fgcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com%2F%3Furl=https%253A%252F%252Fwa100.dnr.wa.gov%252F%26data=05%2 57C02%257Cwill.isern%2540commerce.wa.gov%257C15777e668ab04e94b3d608deaba71e9d%257C11d0e217264e400a8ba057dcc127d72d%257C0%257C0%257C639136931421788761%257CUnknown%257CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRyd WUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%253D%253D%257C0%257C%257C%257C%26sdata=xzjmVEu7Q%252FgqxJmDrQnd8qf5JvUvvIDzb0wYnThLT2g%253D%26reserved=0/1/0101019e271dde07-2ac2b8a8- d249-4d10-be62-7eb4b8fc5cee-000000/IEkPKhMXQx9IDR9MzH8nFOvs0u780N2YOh5cvjEeI8s=452> to find details about 100 unique places and the spectacular geology you can experience along trails at each place. ________________________________ Upcoming events Short Course on Local Planning Commerce presents the Short Course on Local Planning <https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.commerce.wa.gov%2Fgrowth-management%2Feducation-outreach%2Fshort-course%2F/1/0101019e271dde07 -2ac2b8a8-d249-4d10-be62-7eb4b8fc5cee-000000/KtLNqIHOgHvEN_n6I4bqqmMgtM1R2btYzbFruieaWr8=452> to provide an overview of land use and comprehensive planning laws in Washington. All courses are free and open to the public. Upcoming Short Courses * 6 p.m. May 27 (virtual) <https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwastatecommerce.zoom.us%2Fmeeting%2Fregister%2F3gZpOLcCRruMvJWXjOZRGA%23%2Fregistration/1/0101019e271dde07-2ac2b8a8-d249-4d1 0-be62-7eb4b8fc5cee-000000/Kuk6o9lFH2bjwSLHUh4Uk_DjnXmmCtxhN119Hl1-j-U=452> Regional Planners’ Forums Commerce presents the Regional Planners’ Forums <https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.commerce.wa.gov%2Fgrowth-management%2Feducation-outreach%2Fplanners-forums%2F/1/0101019e271dde07-2 ac2b8a8-d249-4d10-be62-7eb4b8fc5cee-000000/NlkczFl0V-zuxsNroUkbcXXpGnzlMK9pBUO_TEHRp3k=452> in partnership with the Planning Association of Washington and Washington Chapter of the American Planning Association. These forums offer a free opportunity for planners, officials and community members to talk informally about local issues, share ideas and receive updates from state and federal agencies. Northwest Planners’ Forum * 9 a.m. Tuesday May 19 * In-person at Burlington City Hall Council Chambers (833 S. Spruce St., Burlington) * Topic: Floodplain planning and management * Register for the Northwest Planners’ Forum <https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fapp.smartsheet.com%2Fb%2Fform%2F019d63a11e707ce19f010fb4a595fbdd/1/0101019e271dde07-2ac2b8a8-d249-4d10-be 62-7eb4b8fc5cee-000000/t6fBzblZipbH5OthJ5Oc6He5sI8dk-xDqQKJNnyKiBo=452> Tribal Planners’ Forum * 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 17 * Topic: Tribal reciprocal planning frameworks * Register for the Tribal Planners’ Forum <https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwastatecommerce.zoom.us%2Fmeeting%2Fregister%2FVQTpxpMCT2qqjDejdVR0kg%3F_x_zm_rtaid=Q5sd0QTcR3eD9EESkk_Wcw.1 778273686581.0f6d7a8904366e2593ca8d9735625cf3%26_x_zm_rhtaid=483%23%2Fregistration/1/0101019e271dde07-2ac2b8a8-d249-4d10-be62-7eb4b8fc5cee-000000/0z1ldxVWSS_TTngMKQqHvGgw5PtLcoTv5j3yg8cdEFM=452> ________________________________ Questions? 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