Dear WLA Members:
The new rent cap announced by the Washington State Department of Commerce (DOC) is 9.683% for 2026.
It goes into effect on January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026.
If your property is subject to the Residential Landlord Tenant Act (RCW 59.18). This comes from the implementation of HB 1217.
It’s anticipated that rent cap will be published by Commerce “shortly after mid-July release of June data.”
Washington State Department of Commerce, Landlord Resource Center: https://www.commerce.wa.gov/housing-policy/hb1217-landlord-resource-center/
Many thanks.
Mark Gjurasic
Consulting Services Northwest, LLC
(360) 481-6000