https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/washington/seattle/ Recent short-term rental regulatory updates for Seattle, WA. Fri, 05 Jun 2026 22:16:30 GMT 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/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/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