Reports
Reports are updated quarterly. Next update planned in July 2026.
Agency Staff
As of June 2026, the agency has 12 investigators handling intakes and investigations statewide.
The Washington State Human Rights Commission (WSHRC) is responsible for enforcing Washington's civil rights laws under RCW 49.60, including protections in housing, employment, public accommodations, and other covered areas. The agency's ability to expand investigative capacity and respond to complaints is contingent upon resources provided through the state legislative budget process. As demand for services grows, available funding directly affects WSHRC’s ability to investigate and enforce these protections in a timely manner.
Backlog
Data snapshots taken on the 15th of each month.
Total Cases in HRC Backlog
| Month | Cases |
|---|---|
| 2025 October | 574 |
| 2025 November | 620 |
| 2025 December | 640 |
| 2026 January | 637 |
| 2026 February | 684 |
| 2026 March | 717 |
Cases in HRC Backlog by Area
| Month | Employment | Housing | Public Accommodation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 October | 189 | 351 | 34 |
| 2025 November | 228 | 348 | 44 |
| 2025 December | 260 | 335 | 45 |
| 2026 January | 261 | 335 | 41 |
| 2026 February | 303 | 333 | 48 |
| 2026 March | 321 | 345 | 51 |
Average Age of Cases in HRC Backlog
| Month | Employment | Housing | Public Accommodation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 October | 232.29 | 430.29 | 354.76 |
| 2025 November | 239.88 | 452.22 | 312.45 |
| 2025 December | 217.87 | 467.64 | 229.53 |
| 2026 January | 204.50 | 483.72 | 210.17 |
| 2026 February | 204.16 | 499.00 | 216.60 |
| 2026 March | 207.09 | 513.88 | 215.66 |
Intake
At quarterly updates, previous month data may change slightly. Under certain circumstances, inquiries closed at intake may be reopened and an affidavit filed.
Total Inquiries (csv) | Intake Disposition (csv)
Total Inquiries Received
| Month | Employment | Housing | Public Accommodation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 October | 210 | 47 | 28 |
| 2025 November | 151 | 35 | 22 |
| 2025 December | 172 | 50 | 36 |
| 2026 January | 175 | 51 | 31 |
| 2026 February | 210 | 50 | 26 |
| 2026 March | 187 | 43 | 33 |
| 2026 April | 175 | 42 | 19 |
Inquiries Received and Processed
| Month | Received | Processed |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 October | 285 | 216 |
| 2025 November | 208 | 155 |
| 2025 December | 258 | 159 |
| 2026 January | 257 | 172 |
| 2026 February | 286 | 153 |
| 2026 March | 263 | 164 |
| 2026 April | 236 | 238 |
Signed Affidavits
| Month | Employment | Housing | Public Accommodation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 October | 33 | 2 | 7 |
| 2025 November | 48 | 5 | 11 |
| 2025 December | 37 | 8 | 8 |
| 2026 January | 54 | 8 | 5 |
| 2026 February | 29 | 3 | 9 |
| 2026 March | 27 | 11 | 4 |
| 2026 April | 52 | 14 | 3 |
Inquiries Closed at Intake
| Month | Employment | Housing | Public Accommodation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 October | 141 | 10 | 23 |
| 2025 November | 80 | 3 | 8 |
| 2025 December | 84 | 4 | 18 |
| 2026 January | 84 | 5 | 16 |
| 2026 February | 102 | 0 | 10 |
| 2026 March | 107 | 10 | 5 |
| 2026 April | 86 | 63 | 20 |
Results Based Impact
| Calendar Year | Employment | Housing | Public Accommodation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $264,250 | $95,920 | 800 |
| 2025 | $420,698.55 | $75,918.65 | $44,750 |
| 2026 | $45,000 | $212,716.93 | $0 |
