Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Fall City, WA

Airbnb listings are allowed in Fall City, WA, but with restrictions. King County Title 21A (Fall City Rural Town) lists 'bed and breakfast guesthouse' (max 5 rooms) as a conditional use in the CB zone. State law (RCW 64.37) requires operators to provide guest contact info, post emergency/safety info (address, floor plan, occupancy limits) inside units, comply with carbon monoxide alarm rules, remit all applicable taxes, and maintain $1,000,000 in primary liability insurance. These rules apply to all short-term rental platforms (Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, etc.) — not just Airbnb specifically. See the official source linked on this page for full requirements. Last verified 2026-05-14.

King County Title 21A (Fall City Rural Town) lists 'bed and breakfast guesthouse' (max 5 rooms) as a conditional use in the CB zone. State law (RCW 64.37) requires operators to provide guest contact info, post emergency/safety info (address, floor plan, occupancy limits) inside units, comply with carbon monoxide alarm rules, remit all applicable taxes, and maintain $1,000,000 in primary liability insurance.

Vrbo is permitted in Fall City, WA under the same restrictions that apply to Airbnb — local rules govern the rental itself, not the specific platform. Last verified 2026-05-14.

Short-term rental hosts in Fall City are typically responsible for lodging, occupancy, and applicable sales taxes — these usually apply even where hosting is allowed without a permit. Rates and remittance rules vary by jurisdiction (state, county, and city can each levy a share); confirm the current rates with the official source linked on this page. Platforms such as Airbnb and Vrbo collect some taxes automatically, but the host remains liable for any not collected on their behalf.

We are not currently tracking any recent short-term rental ordinance changes for Fall City. STR rules change frequently — verify the current requirements with the city or county before listing, using the official source linked on this page.