Spokane does not set a specific STR occupancy cap but the WA State Building Code and SMC 17A limit residential occupancy to 2 persons per bedroom plus 2 additional under general standards. Fire code occupant load limits apply. Operators should cap bookings to avoid overcrowding.
Spokane has no specific numerical cap on STR guest occupancy, but several overlapping standards effectively limit occupancy. The Washington State Building Code, adopted by reference in SMC 17F, incorporates International Residential Code bedroom sizing requirements. A common guideline used by Spokane STR operators is 2 persons per bedroom plus 2 additional (e.g., a 3-bedroom home caps at 8 guests). The International Fire Code applies exit-capacity limits based on bedrooms and square footage. Zoning under SMC 17A defines dwelling unit occupancy as unrelated individuals constituting a single household, but this applies to long-term residence, not transient guests. Overcrowding contributes to noise, parking, and nuisance violations that can trigger STR registration revocation.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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