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HB 1305

Concerning reimbursement by property owners for street, road, and water or sewer projects.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Brandy Donaghy and 1 co-sponsor

HB 1305 modifies Washington's rules for reimbursing property owners in street, road, and water/sewer projects, adjusting cost-sharing mechanisms between municipalities and affected properties.

Referred to Rules 2 Review.
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Bill Summary · HB 1305

Legislative bill overview

HB 1305 modifies how Washington property owners can be reimbursed for costs associated with street, road, and water or sewer infrastructure projects. The bill appears to adjust the mechanisms and requirements for cost-sharing or assessment arrangements when local governments conduct these public works projects. A first substitute version was approved by the House Local Government Committee on February 5, 2025.

Why is this important

Local infrastructure projects often affect property owners directly through special assessments or improvement districts. Changes to reimbursement rules impact how costs are distributed between municipalities and adjacent property owners, which can significantly affect individual homeowner expenses and local government financing capabilities. This type of legislation shapes the affordability and feasibility of infrastructure upgrades across communities.

Potential points of contention

  • Cost allocation burden: Disagreement over whether property owners or municipalities should bear primary financial responsibility for infrastructure improvements, especially in cases where projects provide mixed public and private benefit
  • Assessment fairness: Questions about how benefits are calculated and apportioned—whether assessments fairly reflect individual property advantages or burden some owners disproportionately
  • Procedural requirements: Debate over transparency, notice, and appeal rights for property owners facing assessments, and whether current or proposed procedures adequately protect due process

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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