SB 5771 Washington Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Increasing the working families' tax credit to reflect the economic impact of property taxes incorporated into rental amounts charged to residential tenants.

SB 5771 adds a new $300 annual tax credit for low-income renters in Washington who paid rent for their primary residence (including mobile home lots) for at least 183 days during the year. This credit directly affects eligible individuals who already qualify for the existing Working Families Tax Credit but also face property taxes included in their rent. The credit is calculated based on rental duration (183+ days), adjusted for inflation starting in 2027, and reduces at specific income levels as outlined in the bill. It expands the existing credit program to specifically address the financial impact of property taxes embedded in rental costs.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Jan 12, 2026 Last action Jan 12, 2026
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Bill Substitute Bill · 3 edits
MINOR
The bill was amended to reflect committee changes, including a new contingent effective date and a shift in sponsorship to the Senate Ways & Means committee. The core policy provisions regarding the Working Families' Tax Credit, such as credit amounts and eligibility rules, remain substantively unchanged.
Scope change
The bill now includes a new Section 4 that delays the provision of refunds until January 1, 2025, and the text was updated to indicate it was referred to the Senate Ways & Means committee.
TIMELINE

Added a new Section 4 stating that no refunds will be provided for any period before January 1, 2025.

TECHNICAL

Updated the bill header to show it was read first time on 02/28/25 and referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

Changed the bill title from 'SENATE BILL' to 'SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL' and updated the sponsor attribution to reflect committee referral.

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Jan 12, 2026
Introduced
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
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Feb 27, 2025
Upper · Passed
Minority; without recommendation.
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Feb 27, 2025
Upper · Passed
Minority; do not pass.
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Feb 27, 2025
Upper · Passed
Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM.
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Feb 25, 2025
Upper · Passed
Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 1:30 PM.
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1 primary · 16 co-sponsors

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