This bill aims to streamline the permitting process for various types of housing, including permanent supportive housing, transitional housing, indoor emergency housing, and indoor emergency shelters, within urban growth areas. It prohibits local comprehensive plans or development regulations from denying or precluding permit applications for these housing types in residential or commercial zones. The bill mandates that counties and cities must review such applications using an administrative process only and allows applicants to seek waivers from local regulations that may hinder the siting of these facilities. Additionally, it establishes a dispute resolution process through the state department to address conflicts between local governments and applicants regarding permit applications.

The bill also amends existing laws to clarify that cities and code cities cannot prohibit transitional or permanent supportive housing in zones where residential units or hotels are allowed. It introduces new provisions that prevent the approval of permit applications for these housing types in areas zoned for industrial use and requires that such applications be processed through an administrative design review. Furthermore, the bill includes a provision that makes it contingent on specific funding being provided by June 30, 2025, or else it will become null and void.

Statutes affected:
Original Bill: 35.21.683, 35A.21.430
Substitute Bill: 35.21.683, 35A.21.430
Second Substitute: 35.21.683, 35A.21.430