Bothell council approves expanded affordable- and middle-housing code changes

Dec 10, 2025

The Bothell City Council on Dec. 9 adopted updates to its affordable-housing and middle-housing codes. The affordable-housing amendments passed 5–1; middle-housing amendments passed unanimously. Staff said the changes expand voluntary incentives and add affordable-unit requirements for larger middle-housing proposals.

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The Bothell City Council voted Dec. 9 to adopt two packages of zoning changes aimed at encouraging more affordable and middle-housing in the city. Council adopted the affordable-housing code amendments on a 5–1 vote and the middle-housing amendments unanimously.

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