30+ years of restrictions, regulations and roadblocks by state and local governments

When we don't have enough homes,
people pay more to get one.

$72,524

Statewide, zoning accounts for an average of $72,524 of the cost of a newly constructed home.

The price you pay for outdated land use restrictions and invisible zoning taxes.

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$26,298

Every week that a building permit is delayed adds $1,000 on average in extra costs for things like storage, property taxes, utilities and more.

The price you pay for pre-iPhone technology delaying building permits by 6.5 months: $26,298.

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$20,211

New energy efficiency requirements add more hidden costs without any return for decades.

The price you pay for counterproductive building codes and sneaky impact fees.

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$134,354

According to the National Association of Home Builders, these hidden costs and more add an average of 23.8% of the final price to your home.

We must act now to break down the roadblocks and #CutTheCosts of new homes in Washington to make homeownership affordable.

It's time to innovate on land use policies, accelerate permit timelines, and alleviate hidden fees.

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