FAQs

Renton is required to change city codes to allow for at least four housing units on all residential lots in the city. In addition, the rules allow for six of the nine middle housing types to be available as building options on all residential lots. For lots near transit, Renton must allow at least six units when supplying affordable housing. See presentation slides for details.

HB 1110 supports the construction of affordable housing by allowing the construction of up to six dwelling units per lot provided at least two of the six units are reserved for affordable housing. The two units must be offered at or below 80% Area Median Income (AMI) if the units are for sale and at or below 60% AMI if the units are for rent.

No, it does not. Property owners get to choose what type of housing they want on the lot, in compliance with the codes. HB 1110 expands on what has been allowed in residential areas of Renton.

HB 1110 does not include minimum parking standards for lots within a 1/2 mile of a major transit stop. The minimum parking space for lots that are 6,000 sf. or less is one per unit and for lots greater than 6,000 sf. is two spaces per unit. Developers may continue to choose to include parking in their projects. 

If infrastructure such as water, sewer, and transportation cannot support the new proposed development, the developer must pay for improvements to develop the site.

Established covenants and HOAs can decide to change their rules but restricts new HOAs and covenants from not including middle housing. 

No. The availability and affordability of housing is a regional concern. It is not anticipated that Renton, or other parts of South King County, will have a larger amount of middle housing construction over other higher income cities. However, it is difficult to know how Renton and neighboring cities will be impacted by the HB 1110 requirements until it is enforced.