Primary-Residence-Only Rule: Lakewood vs Tacoma
How do primary-residence-only rule rules compare between Lakewood, WA and Tacoma, WA?
Lakewood, WA
Pierce County
No data available yet for Lakewood.
Tacoma, WA
Pierce County
Tacoma distinguishes operator-occupied (primary residence) STRs from non-operator-occupied units, with stricter zoning and registration treatment for whole-home investor rentals under TMC 6B.130.
View full Tacoma rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Lakewood | Tacoma |
|---|---|---|
| Code | - | TMC 6B.130 |
| Two categories | - | Operator vs non-operator |
| Whole-home rentals | - | Tighter scrutiny |
| State backdrop | - | RCW 35.21.770 |
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Lakewood FAQ
No FAQs available.
Tacoma FAQ
What counts as primary residence?
Generally the dwelling where the operator lives more than half the year, supported by voter registration, driver license address, or utility records on file with the city.
Can I run multiple non-occupied STRs?
Tacoma allows non-operator-occupied STRs but each unit needs its own registration and must satisfy zoning and life-safety requirements under TMC 6B.130.
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