Rent Increase Notice Forms

RHAWA forms are copyrighted and are for member use only. Unauthorized use, publication or distribution is strictly prohibited. Formal legal advice and review is recommended prior to selection and use of any provided form. RHAWA does not represent your selection or execution of any form as appropriate for your specific circumstances. Rental owners / managers and tenants are each advised to seek independent legal advice on matters arising from use of any form. No representation is made as to the sufficiency or tax consequences from use of any form.

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. If renewing a term lease, include with service of Rent Increase Notice, or at least 60 days prior to end of the term.
  2. Select the appropriate version of the form based on the jurisdiction of the rental property. If no local version is listed, use the WA State version.
  3. For all notices, carefully follow Notice Service Instructions and complete the Declaration of Service form (click button below):
     Notice Service Instructions + Declaration of Service 
  4. Always download and use the most recent version of forms.
    • Substantive edits were made to comply with EHB 1217 on 5/9/2025.
    • Separate forms were made for each city and other minor changes posted on 5/23/2025.
Rent Increase Notices (Residential Rentals)

  FORM NAME

Location/Notes

Reviewed1

Revised2

Rent Increase Notice - WA State

WA State: See included instructions for state and several local laws. 5/2025 5/23/2025

Rent Increase Notice - Bellingham

City of Bellingham 5/2025 5/23/2025

Rent Increase Notice - Federal Way

City of Federal Way 5/2025 5/23/2025

Rent Increase Notice - Olympia

City of Olympia 5/2025 5/23/2025

Rent Increase Notice - Seattle

City of Seattle: Minimum 180 days notice. 5/2025 5/23/2025

Rent Increase Notice - Tacoma

City of Tacoma: Must also serve Tacoma forms found at Renting in Tacoma / Landlord Resources. 5/2025 5/23/2025