Federal Way STR operators must register with WA DOR through the Business Licensing Service, obtain a Federal Way business endorsement, and register local contact info under RCW 64.37.
Operating a short-term rental in Federal Way requires layered registrations. First, operators secure a Washington state business license through the Department of Revenue Business Licensing Service (BLS), which also establishes tax accounts. Second, they add a Federal Way city endorsement via BLS when applying or renewing. Third, RCW 64.37 requires operators to provide a local contact for emergency and complaint response, and to post that contact and safety information within the rental unit. Platforms such as Airbnb and VRBO commonly request a valid UBI number or license identifier. Renewal is annual and fees vary based on gross receipts. Operators should also confirm through FWRC Title 19 that their property is in a zone where transient lodging is allowed.
Operating without required registrations can result in business license penalties, back taxes, and platform delisting. Fines typically start at 250 dollars plus any assessed taxes and interest.
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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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