Seattle Rentals
Are you interested in leasing your condominium in Seattle? Check the critical information on this page!
- Rentals in Seattle CANNOT charge non-refundable fees for moving in or out
- Non-refundable fees may only be charged for cleaning and screening and are generally capped at 10% of one month's rent
- You may not pass on non-refundable change of occupancy fees from your condominium to a tenant
- VIEW all move cost restrictions
- ALL housing cost increases require 180 days'
written notice
- 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.
- VIEW all requirements
- Property owners of short-term rentals must obtain a Seattle Business License Tax Certificate:
- SMC 5.30.030.B.3 | Seattle Rule 5-043
- 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)
- SDCI Short-Term Rental Requirements (rentals for fewer than 30 consecutive nights)
- WA DOR: Registration for Short-Term Rentals
Seattle Rental Registration Data
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