Snohomish County, WA Short-Term Rentals: Night Caps (2026)

There is no limit on the number of days a guest may stay at the establishment;

(g) The applicant shall submit a letter from the applicable water purveyor and sewer district, if applicable, stating that each of them has the respective capacity to serve the bed and breakfast establishment;

(h) The applicant shall comply with all applicable county codes for fire, health, and building requirements and any applicable food service regulations and on-site sewage disposal requirements of the county health department. The applicant shall comply with the applicable state regulations pertaining to public water systems, if a water system is to be developed or connected to an existing public water system;

(i) If three or more guest rooms are proposed, the applicant shall also meet state regulations pertaining to transient accommodation;

(j) If six guest rooms are proposed, the applicant shall meet all requirements for a hotel occupancy pursuant to the building code in chapter 30.52A SCC;

(k) If outbuilding(s) are proposed for guest rooms, each outbuilding shall be a minimum of 130 square feet. The aggregate outbuilding square footage for guest use shall not exceed 850 square feet; and

(l) If an accessory dwelling unit or temporary dwelling exists on the premises, the maximum number of bed and breakfast guest rooms shall be one less than otherwise permitted.