Inslee extends Washington state eviction moratorium into fall

Published June 25, 2021 7:00pm ET



Gov. Jay Inslee has extended Washington’s moratorium to Sept. 30, a week before its expiration, as many Washingtonians struggle to regain their financial footing.

The governor announced on Thursday following the federal eviction moratorium’s extension through July 31 by the Biden administration. The announcement marks the sixth time Inslee has extended Washington state’s eviction moratorium. It falls in line with Seattle, Kirkland and Kenmore’s similar decisions to extend their eviction moratoriums through Sept. 30.

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