Spokane does not cap the number of nights an STR may operate per year. Operators can rent year-round provided they maintain business registration and comply with SMC 17C.311. Some neighboring WA jurisdictions cap non-owner-occupied STRs at 90 or 180 nights annually.
Unlike Seattle (which caps non-owner-occupied STRs at one additional unit) or Leavenworth (which has strict quotas), Spokane does not impose a night cap or annual operation limit on short-term rentals. Operators may rent all 365 nights per year as long as the business registration remains active and the property complies with SMC 17C.311 standards including life-safety requirements and the 24/7 local contact. This permissive stance reflects Spokane's recognition of STRs as a legitimate residential use and supports tourism. Operators should monitor Spokane City Council for potential future regulation; several WA cities have tightened STR rules in recent years.
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