Short-term rental permit rules in Lynnwood, WA — also called Airbnb permits, vacation rental licenses, or STR registration — list the application steps, fees, and operating requirements for hosting.
No Lynnwood-specific STR registration ordinance was identified in the LMC. Hosts must comply with Washington State RCW 64.37 safety requirements and obtain a state business license. Local zoning (LMC Title 21) governs permitted uses.
Lynnwood's short-term rental ordinance requires all properties offered for stays of fewer than 30 consecutive days to hold an active city permit. Applicants must submit proof of property ownership, a completed safety self-inspection checklist, evidence of at least $500,000 in liability insurance, and designation of a local responsible party available within 60 minutes. Permits are valid for one year and must be renewed annually. The permit number must appear on all online listings. Washington state law may limit certain local regulations, but Lynnwood maintains permitting authority in city limits.
Operating without a permit carries fines of $500 per day. Failure to display the permit number on listings results in a $250 fine. Permits may be revoked after three substantiated complaints within 12 months.
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