Washington Rent control / stabilization
Does Washington have rent control?
Except for exempt units, a landlord may not raise rent during the first 12 months of a tenancy, or by more than 7 percent plus CPI or 10 percent (whichever is less) in any 12-month period. The Department of Commerce publishes the yearly maximum.
Verified Source: RCW 59.18.700 · last checked 2026-10-22
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