Washington RCW 64.37 requires Kent short-term rental operators to maintain at least $1 million in liability insurance or list through a platform that provides equivalent coverage. Proof must be available upon request.
Under RCW 64.37.040, every short-term rental operator in Washington including Kent must maintain primary liability insurance of no less than $1 million per occurrence or conduct each transaction through a hosting platform that provides equivalent coverage. Platforms such as Airbnb AirCover and VRBO Liability Insurance typically meet this standard. Operators using direct-booking channels must purchase commercial short-term rental insurance separately since standard homeowner policies typically exclude business activity. Proof of insurance must be provided to the city or Department of Revenue upon request.
Operating without required insurance violates state law, with penalties including fines, suspension of business license, and personal liability for guest injuries.
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