Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Enumclaw, WA

Short-term rentals are permitted only with a city administrative/business license and are subject to conditions including designation of a local property representative available 24/7, mailed notice to adjacent properties, occupancy limited per International Building Code standards, prohibition on events (weddings, receptions, etc.), parking limited to normal residential demand, no outdoor advertising signs, provision of an informational packet for renters, required certificate of insurance on file, and annual safety inspection/certificate of inspection showing compliance with transient accommodations provisions of the IBC.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Enumclaw. 1) Apply for a short-term rental business license through the City of Enumclaw Business License Officer (submit the Short-Term Rental application and pay the administrative fee). 2) Submit all required documents: proof of notice to adjacent properties (e.g., USPS Form 3877), certificate of insurance naming the dwelling as a short-term/vacation rental, signed hold harmless agreement, completed short-term rental self-inspection checklist, and evidence of a certificate of inspection/certificate of occupancy showing IBC transient-accommodation compliance. 3) Pass required inspections and renew the license annually by the city-specified renewal date (business license effective one year; renew by July 1 per EMC; city application lists annual renewal fees and term details).

1) Apply for a short-term rental business license through the City of Enumclaw Business License Officer (submit the Short-Term Rental application and pay the administrative fee). 2) Submit all required documents: proof of notice to adjacent properties (e.g., USPS Form 3877), certificate of insurance naming the dwelling as a short-term/vacation rental, signed hold harmless agreement, completed short-term rental self-inspection checklist, and evidence of a certificate of inspection/certificate of occupancy showing IBC transient-accommodation compliance. 3) Pass required inspections and renew the license annually by the city-specified renewal date (business license effective one year; renew by July 1 per EMC; city application lists annual renewal fees and term details).