# RCW 35.80A.020: RCW 35.80A.020: Transfer of blighted property acquired by condemnation

> Washington · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T35_C80A_S020

## Section

- **Citation:** RCW 35.80A.020
- **Heading:** RCW 35.80A.020: Transfer of blighted property acquired by condemnation
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Code / Title 35 / Chapter 80A / Section 020

## Text

Counties, cities, and towns may sell, lease, or otherwise transfer real property acquired pursuant to this chapter for residential, recreational, commercial, industrial, or other uses or for public use, subject to such covenants, conditions, and restrictions, including covenants running with the land, as the county, city, or town deems to be necessary or desirable to rehabilitate and preserve the dwelling, building, or structure in a habitable condition. The purchasers or lessees and their successors and assigns shall be obligated to comply with such other requirements as the county, city, or town may determine to be in the public interest, including the obligation to begin, within a reasonable time, any improvements on such property required to make the dwelling, building, or structure habitable. Such real property or interest shall be sold, leased, or otherwise transferred, at not less than its fair market value. In determining the fair market value of real property for uses in accordance with this section, a municipality shall take into account and give consideration to, the restrictions upon and the covenants, conditions, and obligations assumed by the purchaser or lessee.

## 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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