# RCW 35.82.340: RCW 35.82.340: Previously incarcerated individuals—Rental policies that are not unduly burdensome encouraged

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T35_C82_S340

## Section

- **Citation:** RCW 35.82.340
- **Heading:** RCW 35.82.340: Previously incarcerated individuals—Rental policies that are not unduly burdensome encouraged
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Code / Title 35 / Chapter 82 / Section 340

## Text

The legislature recognizes that stable, habitable, and supportive housing is a critical factor that increases a previously incarcerated individual's access to treatment and services as well as the likelihood of success in the community. Housing authorities are therefore encouraged to formulate rental policies that are not unduly burdensome to previously incarcerated individuals attempting to reenter the community, particularly when the individual's family may already reside in government subsidized housing.

## 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)

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