Washington Permit Review Process Changes

State Bills: Washington

Published June 11th, 2026

Detected April 1st, 2026

Summary

Washington State enacted HB 2418 (Chapter 235 L 26), making changes to permit review processes for construction and development projects. The bill takes effect June 11, 2026. Regulated parties including construction firms, developers, and local governments should review current permit procedures to identify necessary updates.

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What changed

The Washington State Legislature has enacted HB 2418, amending permit review processes applicable to construction and development projects statewide. The bill was signed into law (Chapter 235 L 26) and becomes effective June 11, 2026. Key provisions address procedural requirements for local government permit review and timelines.

Compliance teams at construction firms, developers, and local government agencies should review internal permit procedures and identify necessary updates before the June 11, 2026 effective date. Entities submitting permit applications should monitor for any changes in required documentation or review timelines under the new requirements.

What to do next

Review HB 2418 provisions to understand specific permit review changes
Update internal permit application procedures to align with new requirements
Coordinate with local government permit offices to confirm updated process timelines

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HB 2418 - 2025-26

Concerning permit review processes. Sponsors: Duerr, Zahn, Parshley, Peterson, Reed

Bill status-at-a-glance

As of Tuesday, March 31, 2026 10:42 PM

Current version:

Engrossed 2nd substitute - E2SHB 2418 (View 1st engrossed)

Current status:

C 235 L 26

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Bill status-at-a-glance

As of Tuesday, March 31, 2026 10:42 PM

Current version:

Engrossed 2nd substitute - E2SHB 2418 (View 1st engrossed)

Current status:

C 235 L 26

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Bill history

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2026 Regular Session

In the House

Jan 13 First reading, referred to Local Government. (View original bill) Jan 16 Public hearing in the House Committee on Local Government at 10:30 AM. (Committee materials) Jan 23 Executive action taken in the House Committee on Local Government at 10:30 AM. (Committee materials) LG - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (View 1st substitute) (Majority report) Jan 27 Referred to Appropriations. Feb 5 Public hearing in the House Committee on Appropriations at 10:30 AM. (Committee materials) Feb 7 Executive action taken in the House Committee on Appropriations at 9:00 AM. (Committee materials) APP - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (View 2nd substitute) (Majority report) Feb 9 Referred to Rules 2 Review. Feb 11 Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. Feb 13 2nd substitute bill substituted (APP 26). (View 2nd substitute) Floor amendment(s) adopted. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. Third reading, passed; yeas, 93; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 5. (View 1st engrossed) (View this roll call)

In the Senate

Feb 17 First reading, referred to Local Government. Feb 19 Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Local Government at 1:30 PM. (Committee materials) Feb 23 Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Local Government at 1:30 PM. (Committee materials) LGV - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (Majority report) Minority; without recommendation. (Minority report) Feb 24 Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. Feb 27 Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. Mar 4 Committee amendment(s) adopted as amended. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. Third reading, passed; yeas, 49; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0. (View this roll call)

In the House

Mar 11 House concurred in Senate amendments. Passed final passage; yeas, 96; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 2. (View this roll call) Mar 12 Speaker signed.