Rental Registration and Inspection Ordinance offered at Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections
Rental Registration and Inspection Ordinance offered at Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections
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
Physical Address
700 5th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104
Hours
M, W, F, 9am-3pm. T, Th, 10:30am-3pm.
Voice
Website
Application process
Call with questions about RRIO, help with registering, and scheduling an inspection.
Fee
Call for information.
Eligibility
Residents of the city of Seattle living in residential rental units.
Languages
Interpreter services
Service area
Seattle, WA
Agency info
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.