Gov. Jay Inslee signed 10 bills Monday aimed at taking steps toward solving what the governor calls a housing crisis. The legislation signed into law include bills to prohibit cities from establishing single-family zoned neighborhoods, streamline permitting for developers, allowing the construction of accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in backyards, and helping communities historically blocked from buying homes. Inslee said the bills address the state’s housing shortage and should make home ownership more affordable. He also said the new laws could help those experiencing homelessness. Read more: https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/governor-signs-bills-housing-costs-shortage/281-f813eca5-b262-4e38-9d1d-34686818926f