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HB 1365

Providing rental assistance to manufactured/mobile home park tenants.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Jeremie Dufault and 9 co-sponsors

HB 1365 creates financial assistance for manufactured/mobile home park tenants in Washington to help pay lot rent and prevent evictions.

By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
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Bill Summary · HB 1365

Legislative bill overview

HB 1365 establishes a rental assistance program specifically for tenants living in manufactured and mobile home parks in Washington state. The bill aims to provide financial support to eligible residents who struggle to pay lot rent, addressing a housing affordability gap for this population.

Why is this important

Manufactured and mobile home residents often face disproportionate housing cost burdens since lot rent can consume 30-50% of household income, yet this population has been largely excluded from many federal and state rental assistance programs. This targeted intervention could prevent evictions and housing instability for a vulnerable, lower-income demographic that represents a significant portion of Washington's affordable housing stock.

Potential points of contention

  • Program funding and scope: Unclear whether funding is sufficient to serve all eligible residents or if it's a pilot program with limited availability, raising questions about fairness and scalability
  • Lot owner participation: The bill may require mobile home park owners to cooperate with the program, which could face resistance if owners view it as interference in property management or profit margins
  • Eligibility criteria and administration: Defining income thresholds, residency requirements, and preventing fraud requires careful implementation; excessive bureaucracy could reduce accessibility for the intended beneficiaries

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

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