Washington State has a state law that applies to rental housing called the Residential Landlord-Tenant Act (RCW 59.18). However, many housing providers in Washington also have to deal with a patchwork of city and county laws that add complexity on top of the state law. Many cities in Washington require housing providers to register their rental units with the city. Some cities and counties have passed their own rental housing ordinances that act on top of the WA RLTA. This is a preliminary list of cities and counties with special rules around rental housing, but this list should not be taken as exhaustive or complete, and is subject to change.
Cities in WA with a rental housing registry:
Cities and counties in WA with additional ordinances or regulations around rental housing on top of WA RLTA:
Disclaimer: this list is subject to change and you should consult with your attorney prior to relying solely on this information.
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