4-4-055 SHORT-TERM RENTALS:

A. APPLICABILITY:

The standards of this Section apply to the short-term rental of a dwelling unit or portion thereof. For the purposes of this Section, it shall be determined that a dwelling unit is being used as a short-term rental if the owner or person in charge of such real property advertises their property for overnight accommodations for any period less than thirty (30) continuous days. (Ord. 6068, 6-13-2022)

B. REQUIREMENTS:

1. Business License: Owners of property used as a short-term rental must obtain a City of Renton Business License.

2. Owner-Occupancy: The dwelling must be owner-occupied if multiple parties rent at the same time.

3. Maximum Number of Guests: The number of guests, and owners or related family if the unit is owner-occupied during rentals, is limited to two (2) per bedroom.

4. Off-Street Parking: Off-street parking shall be provided pursuant to Title IV RMC. One additional space is required if the unit is owner-occupied.

5. Safety Regulations: Property used as a short-term rental shall comply with applicable International Fire Code and Prevention Regulations (RMC 4-5-070), and have a safety sign/map in each bedroom that shows the location of fire extinguishers, gas shut-off valves, and exits.

6. Property Maintenance: Property used as a short-term rental shall comply with International Property Maintenance Code (RMC 4-5-130).

C. VIOLATIONS OF THIS SECTION AND PENALTIES:

Any person in violation of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, subject to RMC 1-3-1. (Ord. 5904, 12-10-2018)