# RCW 35.81.080: RCW 35.81.080: Eminent domain

> Washington · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T35_C81_S080

## Section

- **Citation:** RCW 35.81.080
- **Heading:** RCW 35.81.080: Eminent domain
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Code / Title 35 / Chapter 81 / Section 080

## Text

A municipality shall have the right to acquire by condemnation, in accordance with the procedure provided for condemnation by such municipality for other purposes, any interest in real property, which it may deem necessary for a community renewal project under this chapter after the adoption by the local governing body of a resolution declaring that the acquisition of the real property described therein is necessary for such purpose. Condemnation for community renewal of blighted areas is declared to be a public use, and property already devoted to any other public use or acquired by the owner or a predecessor in interest by eminent domain may be condemned for the purposes of this chapter. The award of compensation for real property taken for such a project shall not be increased by reason of any increase in the value of the real property caused by the assembly, clearance, or reconstruction, or proposed assembly, clearance, or reconstruction in the project area. No allowance shall be made for the improvements begun on real property after notice to the owner of such property of the institution of proceedings to condemn such property. Evidence shall be admissible bearing upon the insanitary, unsafe, or substandard condition of the premises, or the unlawful use thereof.

## Nearby sections

- [RCW 35.81.005 RCW 35.81.005: Declaration of purpose and necessity.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T35_C81_S005.md)
- [RCW 35.81.015 RCW 35.81.015: Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T35_C81_S015.md)
- [RCW 35.81.030 RCW 35.81.030: Encouragement of private enterprise.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T35_C81_S030.md)
- [RCW 35.81.040 RCW 35.81.040: Formulation of workable program.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T35_C81_S040.md)
- [RCW 35.81.050 RCW 35.81.050: Findings by local governing body required—Exercise of community renewal agency powers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T35_C81_S050.md)
- [RCW 35.81.060 RCW 35.81.060: Comprehensive plan—Preparation—Hearing—Approval—Modification—Effect.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T35_C81_S060.md)
- [RCW 35.81.070 RCW 35.81.070: Powers of municipality.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T35_C81_S070.md)
- [RCW 35.81.080 RCW 35.81.080: Eminent domain.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T35_C81_S080.md)
- [RCW 35.81.090 RCW 35.81.090: Acquisition, disposal of real property in community renewal area.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T35_C81_S090.md)
- [RCW 35.81.095 RCW 35.81.095: Selection of person to undertake redevelopment or rehabilitation of real property.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T35_C81_S095.md)
- [RCW 35.81.100 RCW 35.81.100: Bonds—Issuance—Form, terms, payment, etc.—Fund for excess property tax, excise tax.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T35_C81_S100.md)
- [RCW 35.81.110 RCW 35.81.110: Bonds as legal investment, security.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T35_C81_S110.md)
- [RCW 35.81.115 RCW 35.81.115: General obligation bonds authorized.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T35_C81_S115.md)
- [RCW 35.81.120 RCW 35.81.120: Property of municipality exempt from process and taxes.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T35_C81_S120.md)

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