华盛顿州官员创建新的住房部解决住房危机. Washington state officials create new Department of Housing to address housing crisis.

华盛顿州官员正在创建一个新的住房部来解决住房危机, Washington state officials are creating a new Department of Housing to address a housing crisis, arguing that current programs across 30 agencies are insufficient. 为了设计新部门, 一个工作组已成立. 其目标是简化土地使用和许可程序以增加负担得起的住房并减少无家可归者. A task force has been formed to design the new department, aiming to streamline land use and permit processes to increase affordable housing and reduce homelessness. 最终建议预计将在11月15日之前提交,以便在2027年立法会议期间审议. Final recommendations are expected by November 15 for consideration during the 2027 legislative session.