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Rental Registration and Inspection Ordinance offered at Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections

700 5th Avenue, Seattle Municipal Tower, Suite 2000, Seattle, WA 98104

Located on block between Columbia St and Cherry St. Call King County Metro at (206) 553-3000 or visit http://tripplanner.kingcounty.gov/ for public transit information.

Eligibility

Residents of the city of Seattle living in residential rental units.

Hours

9am to 3pm on Mondays and Wednesdays and Fridays and 10:30am to 3pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays

Application process

Call with questions about RRIO, help with registering, and scheduling an inspection.

Fees

Call for information.

Service area

Seattle, WA

Other Information

Languages

  • Interpreter services
Helps ensure that all rental housing in Seattle is safe and meets basic housing maintenance requirements.   All rental property owners in Seattle must register their properties with the city.   Inspectors will make sure all registered properties comply with minimum housing and safety standards at least once every 10 years.   RRIO will help improve and maintain the quality of Seattle's rental housing over time. The program will benefit Seattle residents by:   
  • Preserving neighborhoods and quality of life
  • Educating property owners, inspectors, and renters about the RRIO standards and encouraging proper maintenance of rental housing
  • Ensuring all rental properties meet the same minimum standards through periodic inspections
  • Creating clear communication methods between rental property owners and the City in the event of emergencies

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Washington 211

Providing organization

Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections
Administers housing building maintenance codes, including electrical, fire safety, structural and mechanical codes for existing buildings. Enforces the Condominium Conversion Ordinance, Just-Cause Eviction Ordinance, Weeds Ordinance, Zoning Code, Tenant Relocation Assistance Ordinance, Rental Registration and Inspection Ordinance, and Noise Ordinance.