Washington rent increase notice
Washington: 90 days written notice — RCW 59.18.700 et seq. (EHB 1217, 2025). 2025 law (eff. May 7, 2025): 90 days' notice required; no increase during the first 12 months of tenancy; annual cap = lesser of 7% + CPI or 10% (2026 limit: 9.683%); manufactured-home lots capped at 5%; exemptions include buildings 12 years old or newer and certain owner-occupied/nonprofit housing (RCW 59.18.710). Generate the letter below.
Washington rent increase rules
| Notice required | 90 days |
|---|---|
| Statute | RCW 59.18.700 et seq. (EHB 1217, 2025) |
| Caps / special rules | 2025 law (eff. May 7, 2025): 90 days' notice required; no increase during the first 12 months of tenancy; annual cap = lesser of 7% + CPI or 10% (2026 limit: 9.683%); manufactured-home lots capped at 5%; exemptions include buildings 12 years old or newer and certain owner-occupied/nonprofit housing (RCW 59.18.710) |
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Every Washington rule we encode, with its citation
90 days puts Washington at the longest notice period in the country (the national range runs 30–90 days). 0 jurisdictions require more notice and 30 require less. Same period as Maryland, Oregon.
| Document | Requirement | Statute |
|---|---|---|
| Eviction (nonpayment) | 14 days | RCW 59.18.057; RCW 59.12.030(3) |
| Rent increase | 90 days | RCW 59.18.700 et seq. (EHB 1217, 2025) |
| Month-to-month termination | no fixed statutory period (see note) | RCW 59.18.650 |
| Power of attorney | Notary required | RCW § 11.125.050 |
| Will | 2 witnesses · self-proving affidavit available | RCW 11.12.020, 11.20.020 |
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Other Washington documents
- Eviction notice (pay or quit) for Washington — 14 days notice
- Power of attorney (durable) for Washington — notary required
Frequently asked questions
How much notice for a rent increase in Washington?
90 days, per RCW 59.18.700 et seq. (EHB 1217, 2025). 2025 law (eff. May 7, 2025): 90 days' notice required; no increase during the first 12 months of tenancy; annual cap = lesser of 7% + CPI or 10% (2026 limit: 9.683%); manufactured-home lots capped at 5%; exemptions include buildings 12 years old or newer and certain owner-occupied/nonprofit housing (RCW 59.18.710).
Is there a limit on how much rent can go up in Washington?
2025 law (eff. May 7, 2025): 90 days' notice required; no increase during the first 12 months of tenancy; annual cap = lesser of 7% + CPI or 10% (2026 limit: 9.683%); manufactured-home lots capped at 5%; exemptions include buildings 12 years old or newer and certain owner-occupied/nonprofit housing (RCW 59.18.710)
Can rent be raised during a fixed-term lease?
No — only at renewal or on a month-to-month tenancy, unless the lease itself provides for increases.