Enumclaw council adopts ordinance to make co-living rules permanent

Aug 10, 2026

The council voted to adopt Ordinance 2842, permanently adding co-living housing allowances to the municipal code with small definitional changes and a requirement that each unit include a kitchenette and a bathroom.

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The Enumclaw City Council approved Ordinance 2842 to adopt co-living housing regulations permanently into the municipal code. Community Director Chris Bessner told the council the rules were previously adopted as interim regulations after a public hearing and staff recommended permanency with only minor definitional changes for "kitchen" and "kitchenette."

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