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Washington Statutes, Title 35

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Title 35, CITIES AND TOWNS

91 chapters · 1,750 sections in this title.

All chapters in Title 351,750 Ch 35.21, Miscellaneous provisions.206 Ch 35.58, Metropolitan municipal corporations.81 Ch 35.23, Second-class cities.75 Ch 35.13, Annexation of unincorporated areas.70 Ch 35.22, First-class cities.68 Ch 35.92, Municipal utilities.62 Ch 35.27, Towns.55 Ch 35.17, Commission form of government.45 Ch 35.44, Local improvements—Assessments and r…45 Ch 35.02, Incorporation proceedings.42 Ch 35.61, Metropolitan park districts.39 Ch 35.82, Housing authorities law.39 Ch 35.63, Planning commissions.36 Ch 35.43, Local improvements—Authority—Initiat…35

39 sections·Filtered byTitle 35✕Ch 35.82✕

RCW 35.82.010 Finding and declaration of necessity.
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It is hereby declared: (1) That there exist in the state insanitary or unsafe dwelling accommodations and that persons of low income are forced to reside in such insanitary or unsafe accommodations; that within the state there is a shortage of safe or sanitary dwelling accommodat…
RCW 35.82.020 Definitions.
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The following terms, wherever used or referred to in this chapter, shall have the following respective meanings, unless a different meaning clearly appears from the context: (1) "Authority" or "housing authority" shall mean any of the public corporations created by RCW 35.82.030.…
RCW 35.82.030 Creation of housing authorities.
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In each city (as herein defined) and in each county of the state there is hereby created a public body corporate and politic to be known as the "Housing Authority" of the city or county: PROVIDED, HOWEVER, That such authority shall not transact any business or exercise its powers…
RCW 35.82.040 Appointment, qualifications, and tenure of commissioners.
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Except as provided in RCW 35.82.045, when the governing body of a city adopts a resolution declaring that there is a need for a housing authority, it shall promptly notify the mayor of such adoption. Upon receiving such notice, the mayor shall appoint five persons as commissioner…

RCW 35.82.045 Cities with a population of four hundred thousand or more—Appointment of additional commissioners—Appointment, compensation of commissioners—Organization of authority.

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(1) After June 11, 1998, the governing body of a city with a population of four hundred thousand or more, that has created a housing authority under RCW 35.82.040, shall adopt a resolution to expand the number of commissioners on the housing authority from five to seven. Upon rec…

RCW 35.82.050 Conflicts of interest for commissioners, employees, and appointees.

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(1) No commissioner, employee, or appointee to any decision-making body for the housing authority shall own or hold an interest in any contract or property or engage in any business, transaction, or professional or personal activity, that would: (a) Be, or appear to be, in confli…

RCW 35.82.060 Removal of commissioners.

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For inefficiency or neglect of duty or misconduct in office, a commissioner of an authority may be removed by the mayor (or in the case of an authority for a county, by the governing body of said county), but a commissioner shall be removed only after he or she shall have been gi…

RCW 35.82.070 Powers of authority.

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An authority shall constitute a public body corporate and politic, exercising public and essential governmental functions, and having all the powers necessary or convenient to carry out and effectuate the purposes and provisions of this chapter, including the following powers in …

RCW 35.82.076 Small works roster.

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A housing authority may establish and use a small works roster for awarding contracts under RCW 39.04.151 through 39.04.154. [ 2023 c 395 s 23; 2000 c 138 s 205.] Notes: Effective date—2023 c 395 ss 1-30, 32-34, 36, and 37: See note following RCW 39.04.010. Findings—Intent—2023 c…

RCW 35.82.080 Operation not for profit.

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It is hereby declared to be the policy of this state that each housing authority shall manage and operate its housing projects in an efficient manner so as to enable it to fix the rentals for low-income dwelling accommodations at the lowest possible rates consistent with its prov…

RCW 35.82.090 Rentals and tenant selection.

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In the operation and management of rental units which are rented to persons of low income in any housing project an authority shall at all times observe the following duties with respect to rentals and tenant selection: (1) It may rent or lease the dwelling accommodations therein…

RCW 35.82.100 Cooperation between authorities.

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Any two or more authorities may join or cooperate with one another in the exercise of any or all of the powers conferred hereby for the purpose of financing, planning, undertaking, constructing or operating a housing project or projects located within the area of operation of any…

RCW 35.82.110 Eminent domain.

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An authority shall have the right to acquire by the exercise of the power of eminent domain any real property which it may deem necessary for its purposes under this chapter after the adoption by it of a resolution declaring that the acquisition of the real property described the…

RCW 35.82.120 Planning, zoning and building laws.

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All housing projects of an authority shall be subject to the planning, zoning, sanitary and building laws, ordinances and regulations applicable to the locality in which the housing project is situated. In the planning and location of any housing project, an authority shall take …

RCW 35.82.130 Bonds.

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An authority shall have power to issue bonds from time to time in its discretion, for any of its corporate purposes. An authority shall also have power to issue refunding bonds for the purpose of paying or retiring bonds previously issued by it. An authority may issue such types …

RCW 35.82.140 Form and sale of bonds.

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(1) Bonds of an authority shall be authorized by its resolution and may be issued in one or more series and shall bear such date or dates, mature at such time or times, bear interest at such rate or rates, be in such denomination or denominations, be in such form, either coupon o…

RCW 35.82.150 Provisions of bonds, trust indentures, and mortgages.

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In connection with the issuance of bonds or the incurring of obligations under leases and in order to secure the payment of such bonds or obligations, an authority, in addition to its other powers, shall have power: (1) To pledge all or any part of its gross or net rents, fees, r…

RCW 35.82.160 Certification by attorney general.

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Any authority may submit to the attorney general of the state any bonds to be issued hereunder after all proceedings for the issuance of such bonds have been taken. Upon the submission of such proceedings to the attorney general, it shall be the duty of the attorney general to ex…

RCW 35.82.170 Remedies of an obligee of authority.

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An obligee of an authority shall have the right in addition to all other rights which may be conferred on such obligee, subject only to any contractual restrictions binding upon such obligee: (1) By mandamus, suit, action or proceeding at law or in equity to compel said authority…

RCW 35.82.180 Additional remedies conferable by authority.

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An authority shall have power by its resolution, trust indenture, mortgage, lease or other contract to confer upon any obligee holding or representing a specified amount in bonds, or holding a lease, the right (in addition to all rights that may otherwise be conferred), upon the …

RCW 35.82.190 Exemption of property from execution sale.

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All real property of an authority shall be exempt from levy and sale by virtue of an execution, and no execution or other judicial process shall issue against the same nor shall any judgment against an authority be a charge or lien upon its real property: PROVIDED, HOWEVER, That …

RCW 35.82.200 Aid from federal government—Provisions applicable to authorities.

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(1) In addition to the powers conferred upon an authority by other provisions of this chapter, an authority is empowered to borrow money or accept contributions, grants or other financial assistance from the federal government for or in aid of any housing project within its area …

RCW 35.82.210 Tax exemption and payments in lieu of taxes—Definitions.

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(1) The property of an authority is declared to be public property used for essential public and governmental purposes and such property and an authority shall be exempt from all taxes and special assessments of the city, the county, the state or any political subdivision thereof…

RCW 35.82.220 Housing bonds legal investments and security.

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Notwithstanding any restrictions on investments contained in any laws of this state, the state and all public officers, municipal corporations, political subdivisions, and public bodies, all banks, bankers, trust companies, savings banks and institutions, building and loan associ…

RCW 35.82.230 Reports.

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At least once a year, an authority shall file with the clerk a report of its activities for the preceding year, and shall make recommendations with reference to such additional legislation or other action as it deems necessary in order to carry out the purposes of this chapter. […

RCW 35.82.240 Rural housing projects.

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Housing authorities created for counties are specifically empowered and authorized to borrow money, accept grants and exercise their other powers to provide housing for farmers of low income as herein defined. In providing such housing, such housing authorities shall not be subje…

RCW 35.82.250 Housing applications by farmers.

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The owner of any farm operated, or worked upon, by farmers of low income in need of safe and sanitary housing may file an application with a housing authority of a county requesting that it provide for a safe and sanitary dwelling or dwellings for occupancy by such farmers of low…

RCW 35.82.260 Farmers of low income.

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"Farmers of low income" shall mean persons or families who at the time of their admission to occupancy in a dwelling of a housing authority: (1) live under unsafe or insanitary housing conditions; (2) derive their principal income from operating or working upon a farm; and (3) ha…

RCW 35.82.270 Powers are additional.

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The powers conferred by RCW 35.82.240 through 35.82.270 shall be in addition and supplemental to the powers conferred by any other law, and nothing contained herein shall be construed as limiting any other powers of any housing authority. [ 1965 c 7 s 35.82.270. Prior: 1941 c 69 …

RCW 35.82.280 Supplemental projects.

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Except as limited by this section, an authority shall have the same powers with respect to supplemental projects as hereinafter in this section defined as are now or hereafter granted to it under this chapter with respect to housing projects. No funds shall be expended by an auth…

RCW 35.82.285 Group homes or halfway houses for released juveniles or individuals with developmental disabilities.

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Housing authorities created under this chapter may establish and operate group homes or halfway houses to serve juveniles released from state juvenile or correctional institutions, or to serve individuals with developmental disabilities as defined in RCW 71A.10.020. Authorities m…

RCW 35.82.300 Joint housing authorities—Creation authorized—Contents of ordinances creating—Powers.

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This section applies to all cities and counties. (1) Joint housing authorities are hereby authorized when the legislative authorities of one or more counties and the legislative authorities of any city or cities within any of those counties or in another county or counties have a…

RCW 35.82.310 Joint housing authorities—Dissolution.

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[(1)] A joint housing authority may be dissolved pursuant to substantially identical resolutions or ordinances of the legislative authority of each of the counties or cities that previously authorized that joint housing authority. These resolutions or ordinances may authorize the…

RCW 35.82.320 Deactivation of housing authority—Procedure.

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A housing authority created under this chapter and activated by a resolution by the governing body of a city, town, or county may be deactivated by a resolution by the city, town, or county. The findings listed in RCW 35.82.030 to activate the housing authority shall be considere…

RCW 35.82.325 Deactivation of housing authority—Distribution of assets.

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The assets of an authority in the process of deactivation shall be applied and distributed as follows: (1) All liabilities and obligations of the authority shall be paid, satisfied, and discharged, or adequate provision shall be made therefor; (2) Assets held by the authority upo…

RCW 35.82.330 Chapter not applicable to certain transfers of property.

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This chapter does not apply to transfers of property under *sections 1 and 2 of this act. [ 2006 c 35 s 8.] Notes: *Reviser's note: The reference to "sections 1 and 2 of this act" appears to be erroneous. Reference to "sections 2 and 3 of this act" codified as RCW 43.99C.070 and …

RCW 35.82.340 Previously incarcerated individuals—Rental policies that are not unduly burdensome encouraged.

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The legislature recognizes that stable, habitable, and supportive housing is a critical factor that increases a previously incarcerated individual's access to treatment and services as well as the likelihood of success in the community. Housing authorities are therefore encourage…

RCW 35.82.900 Short title.

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This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Housing Authorities Law." [ 1965 c 7 s 35.82.900. Prior: 1939 c 23 s 1.]

RCW 35.82.910 Chapter controlling.

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Insofar as the provisions of this chapter are inconsistent with the provisions of any other law, the provisions of this chapter shall be controlling. [ 1965 c 7 s 35.82.910. Prior: 1939 c 23 s 26.]