# RCW 35.80A.010: RCW 35.80A.010: Condemnation of blighted property

> Washington · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T35_C80A_S010

## Section

- **Citation:** RCW 35.80A.010
- **Heading:** RCW 35.80A.010: Condemnation of blighted property
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Code / Title 35 / Chapter 80A / Section 010

## Text

Every county, city, and town may acquire by condemnation, in accordance with the notice requirements and other procedures for condemnation provided in Title 8 RCW, any property, dwelling, building, or structure which constitutes a blight on the surrounding neighborhood. A "blight on the surrounding neighborhood" is any property, dwelling, building, or structure that meets any two of the following factors: (1) If a dwelling, building, or structure exists on the property, the dwelling, building, or structure has not been lawfully occupied for a period of one year or more; (2) the property, dwelling, building, or structure constitutes a threat to the public health, safety, or welfare as determined by the executive authority of the county, city, or town, or the designee of the executive authority; or (3) the property, dwelling, building, or structure is or has been associated with illegal drug activity during the previous twelve months. Prior to such condemnation, the local governing body shall adopt a resolution declaring that the acquisition of the real property described therein is necessary to eliminate neighborhood blight. Condemnation of property, dwellings, buildings, and structures for the purposes described in this chapter is declared to be for a public use.

## Nearby sections

- [RCW 35.80A.010 RCW 35.80A.010: Condemnation of blighted property.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T35_C80A_S010.md)
- [RCW 35.80A.020 RCW 35.80A.020: Transfer of blighted property acquired by condemnation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T35_C80A_S020.md)
- [RCW 35.80A.030 RCW 35.80A.030: Disposition of blighted property—Procedures.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T35_C80A_S030.md)
- [RCW 35.80A.040 RCW 35.80A.040: Authority to enter blighted buildings or property—Acceptance of financial assistance.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T35_C80A_S040.md)

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