Renton does not operate a citywide rental registration or licensing program. Landlords must still comply with Washington State landlord-tenant law and King County health and building codes.
Renton does not currently require landlords to register rental properties with the city or obtain a rental business license specific to rentals. This contrasts with cities like Seattle, Burien, and Tukwila which do operate Rental Registration and Inspection Ordinances. Renton landlords must still comply with all requirements of the Washington Residential Landlord-Tenant Act (RCW Chapter 59.18), maintain habitable units meeting King County Public Health standards, and follow International Property Maintenance Code provisions adopted by the city. Short-term rentals like Airbnb may require a city business license and must comply with separate zoning rules. Landlords renting to Section 8 voucher holders must cooperate with King County Housing Authority inspections. Failure to maintain habitable conditions can result in code enforcement action by Renton under RMC Title 1. If Renton adopts a rental inspection program in the future, landlords would need to register through the Community and Economic Development Department.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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Industrial noise in Renton including Boeing and Cedar River industry is limited to 70 dBA industrial, 60 dBA at residential day, 50 dBA at residential night ...
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Amplified music plainly audible beyond property lines during quiet hours (10 PM-7 AM weekdays, 10 PM-9 AM weekends) violates Renton RMC 8-7, with police resp...
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Aircraft noise from Renton Municipal Airport is regulated by the FAA under federal preemption; Renton runs an FAA Part 150 program and voluntary pilot noise ...
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Persistent dog barking disturbing neighbors is prohibited in Renton under RMC 6-6, with Regional Animal Services of King County issuing citations for habitua...
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Commercial construction in Renton is allowed weekdays 7 AM to 8 PM and Saturdays 9 AM to 8 PM, with no work permitted on Sundays or holidays under RMC 4-4-03...
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Under RCW 46.55 and Renton Municipal Code Title 10, vehicles parked more than 72 hours, unlicensed, or inoperable can be marked and impounded. Abandoned vehi...
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