Bremerton, WA local landlord rules
State law also applies. See Washington landlord-tenant law and the Washington landlord FAQ. State rules: Security deposit limit · Deposit return deadline · Notice to enter · Late fees · Eviction notice (nonpayment) · Rent increase notice.
Quick facts
| Topic | At a glance |
|---|---|
| Crime-free housing & nuisance rental rules | A person responsible for property who permits it to become a chronic nuisance property is in violation, after a written warning from the police chief. The code states: "(b) Any person responsible for property who permits property to be a chronic nuisance property shall be in violation of this chapter and subject to its remedies" (§ 9.92.030). |
| Rental licensing / registration | Landlords who need a general business license must register each dwelling unit every year, give landlord and optional manager contact details, and file a declaration of compliance with the state landlord-tenant act. An unregistered landlord cannot recover possession of the unit. The code states: "A landlord who has not complied with the registration requirements of BMC § 5.06.030 or the licensing requirement of Chapter 5.02 BMC is prohibited from recovering possession of rental housing units if the units are not licensed and registered with the City of Bremerton." (§ 5.06.030). |
| Tenant relocation assistance | When the city orders a rental unit vacated because of code violations, the landlord must pay the tenant relocation assistance under RCW 59.18.085. |
Details & sources
Crime-free housing & nuisance rental rules
A person responsible for property who permits it to become a chronic nuisance property is in violation, after a written warning from the police chief. The code states: "(b) Any person responsible for property who permits property to be a chronic nuisance property shall be in violation of this chapter and subject to its remedies" (§ 9.92.030).
Verified Source: Bremerton Municipal Code § 9.92.030 · last checked 2026-10-16
Back to quick facts ↑Rental licensing / registration
Landlords who need a general business license must register each dwelling unit every year, give landlord and optional manager contact details, and file a declaration of compliance with the state landlord-tenant act. An unregistered landlord cannot recover possession of the unit. The code states: "A landlord who has not complied with the registration requirements of BMC § 5.06.030 or the licensing requirement of Chapter 5.02 BMC is prohibited from recovering possession of rental housing units if the units are not licensed and registered with the City of Bremerton." (§ 5.06.030).
Verified Source: Bremerton Municipal Code § 5.06.030 · last checked 2026-10-16
Back to quick facts ↑Tenant relocation assistance
When the city orders a rental unit vacated because of code violations, the landlord must pay the tenant relocation assistance under RCW 59.18.085. The code states: "In addition to the remedies set forth in subsections (a) and (b) of this section, a landlord shall pay relocation assistance to the landlord's tenant pursuant to this section and RCW 59.18.085 when, pursuant to BMC § 1.04.065 or other applicable law, a notice to vacate has been issued for a rental unit." (§ 5.06.070).
Verified Source: Bremerton Municipal Code § 5.06.070 · last checked 2026-10-16
Back to quick facts ↑Research coverage
0 of 13 topics checked at the local level (state law is covered on the state page). A topic counts as checked only when every subtopic in it is checked or no additional requirement was found after a recorded full read. How coverage works.
| Topic | Status | Subtopics done |
|---|---|---|
| Deposits | Not researched | 0 of 2 |
| Deposit return deadlines | Not researched | None tracked at this level |
| Rent increases and rent control | Not researched | 0 of 1 |
| Late fees | Not researched | None tracked at this level |
| Landlord entry | Not researched | None tracked at this level |
| Repairs and habitability | Not researched | 0 of 1 |
| Screening and application fees | Not researched | None tracked at this level |
| Fair housing and assistance animals | Not researched | 0 of 1 |
| Disclosures | Not researched | 0 of 2 |
| Renewal and termination | Not researched | None tracked at this level |
| Eviction | Partially researched | 1 of 3 |
| Registration and licensing | Partially researched | 1 of 3 |
| Short-term rentals | Not researched | 0 of 2 |
Also applies statewide
Washington rules that also apply in Bremerton:
- Security deposit limit
- No maximum amount. A deposit requires a written lease and a move-in condition checklist; on written request, tenants may pay deposits, nonrefundable fees and last month's rent in installments (3 monthly payments for terms of 3+ months). Verified Source: RCW 59.18.260; RCW 59.18.610 · last checked 2026-10-23 · Full Washington security deposit limit page
- Deposit return deadline
- Within 30 days after the tenancy ends and the tenant moves out: a full, specific statement of reasons for any retention (with estimates or invoices) plus any refund owed. Verified Source: RCW 59.18.280 · last checked 2026-10-31 · Full Washington deposit return deadline page
- Notice to enter
- At least two days' written notice stating the date(s) and time window, and entry only at reasonable times. One day's notice is enough to show the unit to prospective buyers or tenants. No notice is needed in an emergency or if the unit is abandoned. Verified Source: RCW 59.18.150(5)-(6) · last checked 2026-10-31 · Full Washington notice to enter page
- Late fees
- No late fee for rent paid within 5 days of its due date. After that, late fees may run from the first day after the due date. Verified Source: RCW 59.18.170(2) · last checked 2026-10-31 · Full Washington late fees page
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