“Housing Supply: Local Actions,” by the Washington Research Council, has been prepared as part of the latest Quality of Life series examining the availability and affordability of housing in Washington State. The housing supply in Washington State is ultimately determined by local government: cities and counties approve and record every new plat and issue every building permit. Local zoning and development regulations govern density and building envelopes. This brief describes actions that should be taken at the city and county level to increase the housing supply.

Ways to Boost Housing Supply: Local Actions