Mass Timber Resources

Policy

See what public policies and incentives exist for mass timber construction at state and local levels.

Policy
Lt. Governor Heck’s Proposed Housing Action Plan

A report on housing for Governor Ferguson, as mentioned in the governor’s inaugural speech on January 15, 2025. Page 31 mentions opportunities around modular housing and the need for new permitting processes.

Policy
Washington HB 1110, Explained
Sightline Institute

Governor Jay Inslee signed HB 1110 into law on May 8, 2023. Learn about the impacts of this bill.

Policy
Washington House Bill HB 1110
Washington State Legislature

An act relating to creating more homes for Washington by increasing middle housing in areas traditionally dedicated to single-family detached housing.

Policy
Carbon
Washington Climate Partnership
Washington Department of Commerce

Washington Commerce and the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency are currently conducting a joint survey to inform the Washington state and Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue Metropolitan Statistical Area Comprehensive Climate Action Plans (CCAPs). Complete the Washington CCAP Survey to let policymakers know that mass timber is part of the solution.

Policy
Carbon
Buy Clean and Buy Fair (BCBF)
Washington Department of Commerce

Washington’s Buy Clean and Buy Fair law represents a crucial step in the state’s broader, ongoing commitment to combating climate change and building a clean energy future. Buy Clean and Buy Fair policies can increase demand for low-carbon building materials and incentivize manufacturers to make those products.

Policy
Carbon
Embodied Carbon Study
Washington State Building Code Council (SBCC)

Study conducted by the non-profit Carbon Leadership Forum that includes suggestions, recommendations, and comments to help inform future policy and code development.

Policy
Redmond 2050: Mass Timber Opportunities
City of Redmond

This presentation shares information on new Green Building program opportunities and incentives. It also provides tips for property owners and developers on how to plan for and execute mass timber projects

Policy
City of Seattle Mass Timber Incentives for Industrial Zones
City of Seattle

Provides an overview of land use policies and zoning updates for Seattle's industrial areas.

Policy
City of Redmond Mass Timber Incentives
City of Redmond

As part of Redmond 2050, the City is updating regulations to incentivize mass timber construction.

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