The city of Renton will soon allow for more housing for people hoping to split rent with roommates.

At its Nov. 17 meeting, the Renton City Council passed an ordinance to allow co-living in more zones of the city to comply with House Bill 1998, which became law in June 2024. The bill requires jurisdictions to allow co-living housing on any lot within an urban growth area where at least six multi-family units are allowed, including lots zoned for mixed-use development. It also establishes standards for unit size, parking, density and fees. Renton must amend the Renton Municipal Code to implement these requirements.

The state defines co-living housing as “a residential development with sleeping units that are independently rented and lockable and provide living and sleeping space, and re

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