What is Middle Housing?

Middle housing is a term for homes that are at a middle scale between detached single-family houses and large multifamily complexes. Examples include: duplexes, triplexes, fourplexes, fiveplexes, sixplexes, courtyard apartments, cottage clusters, and townhomes. These types are typically “house-scale”; that is, the buildings are about the same size and height as detached houses.

       11th Tee Townhomes – Drone Aerial Courtesy of Lisa Medchill Photography

How can I stay involved?

  • View past and present City Council and Planning Commission agenda packet material in the left-hand column under Meetings and Agendas.
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How can I read more about the new state housing laws?

HB 1110 – Session Law, Washington State Legislature

Major Changes to Washington’s Housing Laws by Steve Butler, MSRC

Washington’s 2023 Middle Housing Bill, Explained by Dan Bertolet, Sightline Institute

Middle Housing in Washington – Department of Commerce website