Redmond STRs must collect WA state sales tax (6.5%), combined local sales tax (~10.2%), and state lodging tax under RCW 67.28. Airbnb and Vrbo auto-collect most taxes; hosts verify and hold a city license.
Short-term rental income in Redmond is subject to multiple overlapping taxes. The state retail sales tax of 6.5% applies to lodging, plus King County and Redmond local sales taxes bringing the combined rate to approximately 10.2% as of current law. A separate state lodging tax applies under RCW 67.28. The Washington State Convention and Trade Center tax applies to properties in King County. Airbnb and Vrbo automatically collect and remit Washington state sales tax and the state lodging tax on bookings through their platforms. Hosts remain responsible for verifying remittance of any county and city lodging components and for their Redmond business license fee. Hosts taking bookings outside major platforms (direct bookings, PadMapper, Craigslist) must register with the Washington Department of Revenue and file returns themselves. Failure to collect or remit taxes can result in back taxes, interest, and penalties. The Redmond business license fee is tied to gross receipts under RMC 5.04.
Failure to remit lodging tax: state Department of Revenue assessment with interest and penalties. Operating without a city business license: civil penalty up to $500 per day.
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Redmond does not ban gas leaf blowers, but restricts their use to daytime hours under RMC 6.32. Residential yard equipment is permitted between 7 AM and 10 P...
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Industrial-source noise received in Redmond residential areas may not exceed 60 dBA daytime and 50 dBA nighttime under RMC 6.32 and WAC 173-60. Overlake and ...
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Redmond generally allows overnight residential street parking within the 72-hour continuous-parking limit. Downtown time zones, snow events, and posted no-pa...
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Redmond restricts on-street RV and boat parking to 72 hours and regulates driveway storage under RMC Title 21. Many zones limit the number of recreational ve...
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Redmond regulates driveway width, surfacing, and apron construction under RMC Title 21 and Public Works standards. Residential driveways are typically 10-24 ...
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Standard residential fences up to 6 feet in side and rear yards and 4 feet in front yards do not require a building permit in Redmond. Permits are needed for...
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