Washington Short-Term Rentals
Short-Term Rental Rules in Washington (2026)
Washington short-term rental and Airbnb regulations by city. STR permits, registration requirements, and state preemption status.
State Preemption Status
Statewide Preemption Status Unconfirmed
Unconfirmed
No statewide short-term-rental preemption statute was confirmed for this jurisdiction — regulation is local. Local governments retain full authority to set their own STR rules.
Short-Term Rental Rules by City
3 tracked Washington cities carry short-term-rental data below. Verified fields show the confirmed rule with a source citation; fields that could not be independently verified link to the official source instead of asserting a value.
| City | STR Allowed? | Registration Required? | Registration Type |
|---|---|---|---|
SeattleFull STR page → | Yes · Verified June 1, 2026 · Source | Yes · Verified June 1, 2026 · Source | short-term rental operator's license · Verified June 1, 2026 · Source |
SpokaneFull STR page → | See official source | See official source | See official source |
TacomaFull STR page → | Yes · Verified June 1, 2026 · Source | See official source | See official source |
Source: Washington Local Municipal STR Codes. Last verified April 5, 2026.
Last updated: April 5, 2026