Mayor Katie B. Wilson today signed CB 121093 and CB 121135, legislation sponsored by Councilmember Eddie Lin (District 2) which will speed the production of housing and shelter by removing unnecessarily regulatory barriers and expediting permitting. These ordinances could accelerate development timelines by as much as five to twelve months, including for the 1,000 units of emergency housing the mayor is committed to open this year. 

“Today, we’re eliminating out-of-date regulatory barriers and speeding the permitting process so we can accelerate the production of the housing and shelter we need,” said Mayor Katie B. Wilson. “I’m committed to use every administrative and legal tool at our disposal to open 1,000 new units of emergency housing this year, and this is another important step in that direction.” 

“Young people, seniors on fixed incomes, and working families are struggling with the skyrocketing cost of housing in Seattle,” said the bills’ sponsor, Councilmember Eddie Lin (District 2). “Long and expensive permitting delays worsen our housing shortage each year. We must do everything we can to build more homes and rapidly expand shelter throughout the city while maintaining strong environmental protections.” 

CB 121093 and CB 121135 speed housing production by eliminating unnecessary regulatory review for a range of residential and mixed-use development, including emergency shelter, non-profit housing, and market rate projects. 

The bill signing was recorded by the Seattle Channel, and City of Seattle photos are available for use. Representatives of the Master Builders of King and Snohomish Counties, the Housing Development Consortium, and NAIOP also attended the signing.