Limits on annual residential rent increases.
Summary
Limits annual rent increases for residential tenants to 7 percent plus inflation, capped at 10 percent total. Requires 180 days written notice for any increase above 5 percent. Carves out new construction less than 12 years old.
Read full bill text on the state legislature siteSuggested Addendum
ADDENDUM, RENT INCREASE LIMITATION Pursuant to recent WA legislation, the maximum permissible annual rent increase under this Lease is capped per the statutory formula. Any prior notice of increase exceeding the cap is hereby withdrawn and reissued at the lawful rate. Reason for update: Limits annual rent increases for residential tenants to 7 percent plus inflation, capped at 10 percent total. Requires 180 days written notice for any increase above 5 percent. Carves out new construction less than 12 years old.
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Bill Timeline
Date pending
Introduced
Bill referred to committee for review.
In committee
Committee review
Subject-matter committee voted to advance.
Floor vote
Passed Chamber
Cleared the originating chamber and sent forward.
2026-04-19
Effective July 1, 2026
Signed into law. Compliance required.
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