Seattle Rentals

Rentals in Seattle CANNOT charge non-refundable fees for moving in or out

1. Non-refundable fees may only be charged for cleaning and screening and are generally capped at 10% of one month's rent

2. You may not pass on non-refundable change of occupancy fees from your condominium to a tenant

3. VIEW all move cost restrictions

ALL housing cost increases require 180 days' written notice

1. Housing cost increase notices issued on or after July 1, 2022, may trigger ERDA (Economic Displacement Relocation Assistance) if the increase equals or exceeds 10% within the same 12 month period.  When an increase reaches 10% or more you must attach an EDRA notice to the notice of increase for your tenants.

2. VIEW all requirements

Property owners of short-term rentals must obtain a Seattle Business License Tax Certificate: 

1. SMC 5.30.030.B.3 | Seattle Rule 5-043

2. Income from long-term (30 day+) leases is NOT subject to Seattle business licensing, tax or WA DOR B&O tax (if it passes a 5-point test)

3. SDCI Short-Term Rental Requirements (rentals for fewer than 30 consecutive nights)

4. WA DOR: Registration for Short-Term Rentals