Washington SB6149 redefines "rural county" for public facilities funding purposes.

Washington SB6149 redefines "rural county" for public facilities funding purposes. A rural county is now defined as a county with a population density of fewer than 100 persons per square mile, a county with a population density of 100 persons per square mile or greater, with no city with a population greater than 75,000 persons, or a county smaller than 225 square miles. This definition applies to the allocation of funds for public facilities, economic development purposes, affordable workforce housing infrastructure, and economic development offices.

Washington SB6149 redefines "rural county" for public facilities funding purposes.

Washington SB6149 redefines "rural county" for public facilities funding purposes. A rural county is now defined as a county with a population density of fewer than 100 persons per square mile, a county with a population density of 100 persons per square mile or greater, with no city with a population greater than 75,000 persons, or a county smaller than 225 square miles. This definition applies to the allocation of funds for public facilities, economic development purposes, affordable workforce housing infrastructure, and economic development offices.