Public Health Rules in King County, WA (2026)

1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 5 cities in King County, Washington.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of King County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.

Rodent Control

In unincorporated King County, property owners must furnish and maintain devices that prevent rodent infestation, then pay for extermination themselves once pests move in.

King County Rodent Control Property Rules

Some Restrictions

King County Code § 16.14.450

Owners shall, when required by this code or the code official or the health ordinance or the health officer, furnish and maintain such approved sanitary facilities as required, and shall furnish and maintain approved devices, equipment or facilities for the prevention of insect and rodent infestation, and when infestation has taken place, shall be responsible for the extermination of any insect...

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Public Health Rules by City in King County

5 cities in King County have their own public health rules rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.

SeattlePop. 737,015

2 verified rules • Food Handler Certification, Rodent Control

BellevuePop. 151,854

1 verified rule • Rodent Control

KentPop. 136,588

2 verified rules • Rodent Control, Syringe Disposal

KirklandPop. 92,175

1 verified rule • Rodent Control

AuburnPop. 87,643

2 verified rules • Food Handler Certification, Rodent Control

All King County ordinances

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