Seattle, WA Rental Property Rules: Tenant Anti-Harassment (2026)

Fair Housing — The Seattle Office for Civil Rights has jurisdiction within Seattle city limits. For housing discrimination outside Seattle, contact another agency. Fair housing is the right of everyone to have equal access to housing and housing services. It protects applicants and tenants against illegal discrimination based on a protected class. [...] Fair housing covers all types of housing transactions, most types of housing, and anyone involved in renting property. The most common types of housing discrimination are different treatment, harassment, reasonable accommodation, and retaliation. Read more about fair housing laws. If you believe you have been discriminated against, you can file a complaint or contact discriminationquestions@seattle.gov. [...] Posters — Housing providers in Seattle are required to post a fair housing poster. [...] Other Housing Laws — The Seattle Office for Civil Rights also enforces the Fair Chance Housing and Eviction Records law, first-in-time, and source of income protections.