Washington Senate approves housing bill to legalize duplexes, fourplexes

The Washington Senate has approved a measure legalizing duplexes and fourplexes in nearly every city. The measure would increase supply and address the state’s housing crisis.

Gov. Jay Inslee and other supporters say increasing housing supply is critical to ease a statewide housing crisis that’s seen home prices soar and the rise of homelessness.

"We simply don’t have enough housing in this state," said Sen. Yasmin Trudeau, D-Tacoma. "This problem affects every city in every county across the state and it’s a bigger problem than any city or county has been able to tackle so far."