2SHB 1859: Expanding opportunities for affordable housing developments on properties owned by religious organizations.

What this bill does

Decreases the amount of affordable units required to qualify for a density bonus for affordable housing developed on property owned by a religious organization. Requires certain cities and counties to develop policies to implement a density bonus if it receives a request from a religious organization. Allows an entity leasing a property owned by a religious organization to qualify for the sales and use tax deferral for the conversion of a commercial building into affordable housing.

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Floor votes

• House: 3rd Reading & Final Passage · February 11, 2026
  94 yea · 1 nay · 3 not voting
• Senate: 3rd Reading & Final Passage · February 28, 2026
  48 yea · 1 nay

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