Federal Way does not currently impose an annual night cap on short-term rentals. Unlike Seattle, there is no local limit on how many nights per year a property may be rented for stays under 30 days.
As of publication, Federal Way Revised Code does not impose an annual night cap limiting short-term rental activity to a maximum number of nights per year, unlike Seattle which applies operational caps in certain zones. RCW 64.37 does not mandate night caps and leaves this to local discretion. Federal Way continues to rely on zoning (FWRC Title 19), business licensing, taxation, and nuisance enforcement to manage STR impacts. Operators should monitor Federal Way City Council agendas for any proposed changes, particularly if state legislation on STR regulation advances. Private HOA or condo CCRs may independently restrict minimum rental terms regardless of city rules, so owners should always check governing documents.
No citywide night cap exists today, so there is no direct enforcement. However, other STR rules (business endorsement, insurance, taxes, noise, and parking) remain fully enforceable.
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Federal Way permits construction under WAC 173-60.050 exemptions between 7 AM and 10 PM. Sunday work near homes is typically restricted. Work outside the win...
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Federal Way prohibits dogs that bark or howl continuously and disturb neighbors under FWRC Title 9. Typical threshold is 20 minutes of continuous noise. Comp...
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Outdoor music events in Federal Way need a special event permit on public property or when amplified beyond neighborhood levels. Receiving limits at residenc...
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Federal Way limits on-street RV and boat trailer parking to 72 hours. In residential zones, RVs on private property must be parked on a paved or gravel surfa...
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Federal Way follows Washington State Building Code EV-ready requirements for new multifamily and commercial buildings. Public chargers exist at the Transit C...
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Under RCW 46.55, Federal Way police can tag and tow a vehicle left on a public street for more than 72 hours. On private property, owners follow state impoun...
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