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Short-Term Rentals in Federal Way, WA (2026)

1 verified short-term rentals rules for Federal Way, Washington, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

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Short-Term Rental Permits

Federal Way STR operators must register with WA DOR through the Business Licensing Service, obtain a Federal Way business endorsement, and register local contact info under RCW 64.37.

Federal Way Short-Term Rental Registration Rules

Some Restrictions

Wash. Rev. Code § 64.37.050 - Short-term rental liability insurance

A short-term rental operator must maintain primary liability insurance to cover the short-term rental dwelling unit in the aggregate of not less than one million dollars or conduct each short-term rental transaction through a platform that provides equal or greater primary liability insurance coverage. Nothing in this section prevents an operator or a platform from seeking contributions from an...

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County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Federal Way city rules.

Short-Term Rentals in King County