Executive/Council Action Form (ECAF)
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Ordinance 25-033, relating to Growth Management; supporting the development of co-living housing; amending Chapters 30.22, 30.23, 30.26, 30.67, and 30.91 of the Snohomish County Code
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DEPARTMENT: Planning and Development Services
ORIGINATOR: Amber Piona, Senior Planner
EXECUTIVE RECOMMENDATION: Approved (Ken Klein 6/12/2025)
PURPOSE: To adopt amendments to portions of the Snohomish County code to address recent changes in state law regarding co-living housing.
BACKGROUND: Co-living housing is a type of multi-family residential development in which individual sleeping units are independently rented, lockable, and provide private living and sleeping space, while kitchen facilities are shared among residents. The Washington State Legislature passed Engrossed Substitute House Bill (ESHB) 1998, which requires cities and counties to allow co-living housing wherever multi-family residential development is permitted. The state compliance deadline is December 31, 2025. This proposed ordinance would amend Snohomish County’s development regulations to bring them into alignment with state law and ensure consistency in how co-living housing is permitted.
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OTHER DEPARTMENTAL REVIEW/COMMENTS: Reviewed/approved by Finance (Nathan Kennedy 6/12/2025). Approved as to form by DPA (Laura Kisielius 6/4/2025).