Washington Revised Code Title 35. Cities and Towns § 35.92.385. Connection charge waivers

(a) The waiver of connection charges required under subsection (1) of this section is no longer required; and

(b) Any connection charges waived under subsection (1) of this section are immediately due and payable to the utility as a condition of continued service.

(a) “Affordable housing” has the same meaning as in RCW 36.70A.030.

(b) “Connection charges” means the one-time capital and administrative charges, as authorized in RCW 35.92.025, that are imposed by a utility on a building or facility owner for a new utility service and costs borne or assessed by a utility for the labor, materials, and services necessary to physically connect a designated facility to the respective utility service.

(c) “Emergency shelter” means any facility that has, as its sole purpose, the provision of a temporary shelter for the homeless and that does not require occupants to sign a lease or occupancy agreement.

(d) “Permanent supportive housing” has the same meaning as in RCW 36.70A.030.

(e) “Transitional housing” has the same meaning as in RCW 84.36.043.