Learn More 

Explore these resources to learn more about the housing policy tools King County is considering for unincorporated areas.

Multifamily Housing Tax Exemption (MFTE)

MFTE Workshop Presentation

MFTE Workshop Recording (May 7, 2026)

 

Inclusionary Housing

Inclusionary Housing Workshop Presentation

Inclusionary Housing Workshop Recording (May 12, 2026)

 

Community Preference

Community Preference Presentation

Community Preference Workshop Recording (May 18, 2026)

Contact Us

Email the King County Team at housing@kingcounty.gov for comments and questions. 

Resources

MFTE Fact Sheet

Inclusionary Housing Fact Sheet

Community Preference Fact Sheet

 

King Countywide Map of Focus Areas

Unincorporated King County Focus Areas

The focus areas in blue represent where voluntary inclusionary housing regulations currently apply and where King County is exploring expansion of mandatory inclusionary housing and community preference.

The links below contain detailed maps of the smaller focus areas.

Lakeland North and South

North Highline

Skyway-West Hill

Fairwood and East Renton Highlands

Redmond Ridge and Eastside Areas

Vashon Rural Town

Snoqualmie Pass Rural Town