Rent Increase Notice - Tacoma

No landlord may issue a notice of rent increase unless the landlord is in compliance with:

• All licensing requirements for the property and has paid the annual business license fee for the City of Tacoma.
• All tenant protection laws.
• Tacoma tenant health and safety laws under TMC 2.01.050, and dwelling habitability laws under RCW 59.18.060

Go to Tacoma's Landlord Resources page for the most recent links and information.

To Increase Rent, Serve the following per RCW 59.12.040 (See Notice Service Instructions + Declaration of Service):

1. 210-Day Notice of Rent Increase (between 210 and 180 days)
2. 120-Day Notice of Rent Increase
3. Reminder Notice of Rent Increase (between 120 and 90 days)  
4. New form Rent and Fee Increase Notice for Tenants is now required under state law with at least 90 day notice.

• Include a copy of the disclosure Notice of Rent Increase with each notice given.