https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/washington/ Recent short-term rental regulatory updates across Washington markets. Fri, 05 Jun 2026 22:16:32 GMT https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/washington/eastsound/ Community meetings exploring density caps similar to Friday Harbor's; no formal ordinance introduced yet but growing momentum for action in 2026. Mon, 01 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT washington-eastsound-2025-12-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/washington/friday-harbor/ Friday Harbor enacted a six-month moratorium on new STR permit applications effective December 10, 2025, pausing all new permit processing while the town reviews its STR policy framework and assesses housing impacts. Mon, 01 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT washington-friday-harbor-2025-12-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/washington/eastsound/ Planning Department study examining housing displacement effects on Orcas Island; results expected to inform potential 2026 cap proposals following Friday Harbor's moratorium. Sat, 01 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT washington-eastsound-2025-11-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/washington/ashford/ County reviewing STR concentration in gateway communities; Ashford has among the highest STR-to-housing ratios in Pierce County. Density recommendations expected in 2026. Mon, 01 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT washington-ashford-2025-09-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/washington/leavenworth/ Leavenworth continued active enforcement of its residential zone STR ban, issuing citations to operators found listed on booking platforms in RL6, RL12, and Multifamily-zoned properties. Wed, 01 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT washington-leavenworth-2025-01-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/washington/friday-harbor/ San Juan County confirmed that the 337-permit cap for San Juan Island is at or near capacity, with a waitlist in effect for any permits that become available through existing operator exits. Tue, 01 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT washington-friday-harbor-2024-10-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/washington/seattle/ Seattle council members representing Capitol Hill and the Central District proposed neighborhood-specific STR density caps in 2024, citing concerns about housing availability in high-demand areas. The proposal would limit the number of STR licenses per block or census tract. The proposal remained in committee as of early 2025. Tue, 01 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT washington-seattle-2024-10-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/washington/ashford/ Updated fire safety requirements for STRs; properties with four or more bedrooms require county fire safety inspection before permit renewal. Thu, 01 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMT washington-ashford-2024-08-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/washington/leavenworth/ The City clarified that STRs operating in commercial zones must comply with fire sprinkler installation requirements based on structure size and occupancy load, with no grandfather provisions for older structures. Thu, 01 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMT washington-leavenworth-2024-08-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/washington/friday-harbor/ San Juan County required all active STR permit holders on San Juan Island to submit Annual Certificates of Compliance confirming ongoing compliance with permit conditions, using the process to identify and revoke dormant or non-compliant permits. Sat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMT washington-friday-harbor-2024-06-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/washington/seattle/ Seattle's Office of Housing and Seattle Finance & Administrative Services increased STR enforcement activity in 2024, proactively cross-referencing platform listings against the city's license database. Operators found to be renting non-primary residences or operating without a license received compliance notices, with fines escalating for continued non-compliance. Mon, 01 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT washington-seattle-2024-04-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/washington/leavenworth/ Chelan County updated its STR permit process for properties under county jurisdiction near Leavenworth, adding requirements for one off-street parking space per bedroom and permit number display in all advertising. Fri, 01 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT washington-leavenworth-2024-03-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/washington/eastsound/ Annual license required for all STRs in unincorporated San Juan County including Orcas Island; $200/year fee with mandatory safety compliance inspection. Fri, 01 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMT washington-eastsound-2023-09-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/washington/ashford/ County requires annual STR operating permit ($150/year) for all vacation rentals in unincorporated Pierce County including Ashford; safety compliance required. Mon, 01 May 2023 00:00:00 GMT washington-ashford-2023-05-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/washington/seattle/ Seattle requires all registered STR operators to complete and post a Good Neighbor Agreement that outlines expected guest conduct, including noise limits, parking rules, occupancy maximums, and trash disposal requirements. Guests must be informed of the agreement before booking, and violations by guests can be attributed to the operator for enforcement purposes. Fri, 01 Sep 2017 00:00:00 GMT washington-seattle-2017-09-01