SHB 1791 — Increasing the flexibility of existing funding sources to fund public safety and other facilities by modifying the local real estate excise tax.

What this bill does

Aligns allowable uses of Real Estate Excise Tax (REET) 1 and 2 revenues. Removes the expiration date on the ability to use certain local government REET funds for facilities for those experiencing homelessness or for affordable housing and removes a $1 million limit on the annual use of such funds. Makes the ability for local governments to use up to 35percent of REET revenues for operations and maintenance permanent. Removes certain reporting requirements for use of REET 1 and 2 revenues. Creates a REET exemption for the certain sales of portions of affordable housing developments for specific community purposes.

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Floor votes

• House — 3rd Reading & Final Passage · March 6, 2025
  60 yea · 37 nay · 1 not voting
• Senate — 3rd Reading & Final Passage · April 15, 2025
  29 yea · 19 nay · 1 not voting

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