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Residential Builders Council (RBC)

The Residential Builders Council (RBC) works to address regulatory issues in King County and its local municipalities. Members are invited to participate in roundtable discussions on local issues affecting day-to-day business and stay in the know with weekly newsletters.

For the latest news, agendas, and information on MBAKS' advocacy efforts, please visit the Builder Councils Hub—MBAKS Connect.

Contact a staff liaison below to subscribe to our builder council newsletters or get help with an issue in your jurisdiction.

Staff Liaisons

Veronica Shakotko
425.278.0212
Senior Government Affairs Manager

Ben Taylor
425.460.8228
King County Government Affairs Manager

rbc@daves-studio.com

Council Leadership

Michael Lorenz
Conner Homes
2023 RBC Chair

Upcoming Events and Meetings

Wednesday
Jan 3

Developer-Builder Issues Council (DBIC)

Solving Snohomish County issues starts with you.
Thursday
Jan 4

Seattle Builders Council (SBC) Breakfast

Break bread and discuss ways to enable business to operate more efficiently in Seattle.
Thursday
Jan 11

Residential Builders Council (RBC)

Build better, build smarter.
Thursday
Feb 1

Seattle Builders Council (SBC) Breakfast

Break bread and discuss ways to enable business to operate more efficiently in Seattle.
Wednesday
Feb 7

Developer-Builder Issues Council (DBIC)

Solving Snohomish County issues starts with you.
Thursday
Feb 8

Residential Builders Council (RBC)

Build better, build smarter.

Jurisdictions

Need help with an issue in one of the following jurisdictions, utilities, or departments? We want to work with you. Contact a King County staff liaison today.

 

Local Issue Updates

See what we've done recently on issues impacting the building industry in King County.


  • Bothell Middle Housing Comp Plan Amendments Become Law

    Posted on Dec 16, 2023 in:
    • Advocacy
    • Industry Issues
    • Growth Management
    • Builders Councils
    • RBC
    On December 13 the City of Bothell amendments to its Comprehensive Plan to support middle housing went into effect, having been adopted by council two weeks prior.
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  • Kenmore Delays Tree Code Amendments

    Posted on Dec 5, 2023 in:
    • Advocacy
    • Industry Issues
    • Environment
    • Builders Councils
    • RBC
    Kenmore City Council decided to postpone the enactment of their planned tree code revisions during their meeting on Monday, December 4.
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  • Bellevue Tree Canopy Continues to Grow as Tree Code Changes Loom

    Posted on Nov 30, 2023 in:
    • Builders Councils
    • Industry Issues
    • RBC
    • Environment
    • Advocacy
    This fall, the City of Bellevue completed its 2021 Urban Tree Canopy Assessment showing how the city's tree canopy has changed since the last Assessments in 2019 and 2011.
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