# RCW 35.82.030: RCW 35.82.030: Creation of housing authorities > Washington · Statutes · In force URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T35_C82_S030 ## Section - **Citation:** RCW 35.82.030 - **Heading:** RCW 35.82.030: Creation of housing authorities - **Jurisdiction:** Washington - **Kind:** Statutes - **Status:** In force - **Text as of:** August 14, 2026 - **Source:** Compiled text - **Location:** Washington Code / Title 35 / Chapter 82 / Section 030 ## Text In each city (as herein defined) and in each county of the state there is hereby created a public body corporate and politic to be known as the "Housing Authority" of the city or county: PROVIDED, HOWEVER, That such authority shall not transact any business or exercise its powers hereunder until or unless the governing body of the city or the county, as the case may be, by proper resolution shall declare at any time hereafter that there is need for an authority to function in such city or county. The determination as to whether or not there is such need for an authority to function (1) may be made by the governing body on its own motion or (2) shall be made by the governing body upon the filing of a petition signed by twenty-five residents of the city or county, as the case may be, asserting that there is need for an authority to function in such city or county and requesting that the governing body so declare. The governing body shall adopt a resolution declaring that there is need for a housing authority in the city or county, as the case may be, if it shall find (1) that insanitary or unsafe inhabited dwelling accommodations exist in such city or county; (2) that there is a shortage of safe or sanitary dwelling accommodations in such city or county available to persons of low income at rentals they can afford; or (3) that there is a shortage of safe or sanitary dwellings, apartments, mobile home parks, or other living accommodations available for senior citizens. In determining whether dwelling accommodations are unsafe or insanitary said governing body may take into consideration the degree of overcrowding, the percentage of land coverage, the light, air, space and access available to the inhabitants of such dwelling accommodations, the size and arrangement of the rooms, the sanitary facilities, and the extent to which conditions exist in such buildings which endanger life or property by fire or other causes. In any suit, action or proceeding involving the validity or enforcement of or relating to any contract of the authority, the authority shall be conclusively deemed to have become established and authorized to transact business and exercise its powers hereunder upon proof of the adoption of a resolution by the governing body declaring the need for the authority. Such resolution or resolutions shall be deemed sufficient if it declares that there is such need for an authority and finds in substantially the foregoing terms (no further detail being necessary) that either or both of the above enumerated conditions exist in the city or county, as the case may be. A copy of such resolution duly certified by the clerk shall be admissible in evidence in any suit, action or proceeding. ## Nearby sections - [RCW 35.82.010 RCW 35.82.010: Finding and declaration of necessity.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T35_C82_S010.md) - [RCW 35.82.020 RCW 35.82.020: Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T35_C82_S020.md) - [RCW 35.82.030 RCW 35.82.030: Creation of housing authorities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T35_C82_S030.md) - [RCW 35.82.040 RCW 35.82.040: Appointment, qualifications, and tenure of commissioners.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T35_C82_S040.md) - [RCW 35.82.045 RCW 35.82.045: Cities with a population of four hundred thousand or more—Appointment of additional commissioners—Appointment, compensation of commissioners—Organization of authority.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T35_C82_S045.md) - [RCW 35.82.050 RCW 35.82.050: Conflicts of interest for commissioners, employees, and appointees.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T35_C82_S050.md) - [RCW 35.82.060 RCW 35.82.060: Removal of commissioners.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T35_C82_S060.md) - [RCW 35.82.070 RCW 35.82.070: Powers of authority.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T35_C82_S070.md) - [RCW 35.82.076 RCW 35.82.076: Small works roster.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T35_C82_S076.md) - [RCW 35.82.080 RCW 35.82.080: Operation not for profit.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T35_C82_S080.md) - [RCW 35.82.090 RCW 35.82.090: Rentals and tenant selection.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T35_C82_S090.md) - [RCW 35.82.100 RCW 35.82.100: Cooperation between authorities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T35_C82_S100.md) - [RCW 35.82.110 RCW 35.82.110: Eminent domain.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T35_C82_S110.md) - [RCW 35.82.120 RCW 35.82.120: Planning, zoning and building laws.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T35_C82_S120.md) --- Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T35_C82_S030. 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