City Council supports housing incentives while addressing rising cost burdens for residents.

Bothell City Council on Jan. 20 approved a resolution authorizing ARCH-administered funding agreements for seven regional projects, including a recommended $1.5 million award for the Bothell Urban Project; the council also heard that the state awarded $1 million in CHIP funds for the same Bothell project.

Residents and applicants urged Bothell City Council to clarify zoning interpretations and remove pay‑to‑appeal hurdles after a homeowner's modest infill project was stalled; city staff said they are coordinating with the Department of Commerce and will report back in a February study session.

Staff updated the council on the Housing Action Plan timeline and related annual comprehensive plan and code cleanup work focused on middle‑housing, inclusionary zoning and landscape buffer standards; no action was requested at the study session.

Planning commissioners unanimously voted to forward middle‑housing code amendments intended to expand middle‑housing allowances citywide in RL zones. Staff said draft language would raise the maximum number of units allowed per lot (presentation referenced six units); commissioners emphasized outreach and the need for partnerships to secure funding

Commission discusses strategies for expanding middle housing and affordable units across the city.

City leaders discuss innovative strategies for affordable shared housing options.

Developer emphasizes need for incentives to lower costs and boost affordable housing projects.

Council discusses updates to housing code aimed at increasing affordable units near transit.

Commissioners discuss rising investor activity pushing home prices beyond reach of residents.

City office seeks to amend zoning for potential new housing on former Seattle Genetics site

Developers show increased interest in diverse housing projects following updated zoning codes and density options.