Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Tukwila, WA

Tukwila’s Residential Rental Business License and Inspection Program applies to all rental units including short-term rentals; short-term rentals are expressly not allowed in multi-family dwellings (apartments and condominiums). Rental units must pass an inspection prior to initial occupancy and every four years; a Certificate of Compliance is required before renting. State law (RCW 64.37) also requires operator contact information, specified safety postings, insurance, and tax remittance.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Tukwila. 1) Create an account and submit an annual Residential Rental Business License application through the City’s Rental Business License Portal (https://tukw-egov.aspgov.com/BL/index.html) and pay applicable fees; renew annually by January 31. 2) Obtain and submit a rental unit inspection (city or private inspector) using the City Inspection Checklist prior to initial occupancy; schedule via RentalHousing@TukwilaWA.gov. 3) Receive Certificate of Compliance (valid four years) — required before a unit may be rented; cure any deficiencies and complete re-inspection as required.

1) Create an account and submit an annual Residential Rental Business License application through the City’s Rental Business License Portal (https://tukw-egov.aspgov.com/BL/index.html) and pay applicable fees; renew annually by January 31. 2) Obtain and submit a rental unit inspection (city or private inspector) using the City Inspection Checklist prior to initial occupancy; schedule via RentalHousing@TukwilaWA.gov. 3) Receive Certificate of Compliance (valid four years) — required before a unit may be rented; cure any deficiencies and complete re-inspection as required.