Bremerton, WA local landlord rules
State law also applies. See Washington landlord-tenant law.
Quick facts
| Topic | At a glance |
|---|---|
| Crime-free housing & nuisance rental rules | A person responsible for property who permits it to become a chronic nuisance property is in violation, after a written warning from the … |
| Rental licensing / registration | Landlords who need a general business license must register each dwelling unit every year, give landlord and optional manager contact det… |
| Tenant relocation assistance | When the city orders a rental unit vacated because of code violations, the landlord must pay the tenant relocation assistance under RCW 5… |
Details & sources
Crime-free housing & nuisance rental rules
A person responsible for property who permits it to become a chronic nuisance property is in violation, after a written warning from the police chief. The code states: "(b) Any person responsible for property who permits property to be a chronic nuisance property shall be in violation of this chapter and subject to its remedies" (§ 9.92.030).
Verified Source: Bremerton Municipal Code § 9.92.030 · last checked 2026-10-16
Back to quick facts ↑Rental licensing / registration
Landlords who need a general business license must register each dwelling unit every year, give landlord and optional manager contact details, and file a declaration of compliance with the state landlord-tenant act. An unregistered landlord cannot recover possession of the unit. The code states: "A landlord who has not complied with the registration requirements of BMC § 5.06.030 or the licensing requirement of Chapter 5.02 BMC is prohibited from recovering possession of rental housing units if the units are not licensed and registered with the City of Bremerton." (§ 5.06.030).
Verified Source: Bremerton Municipal Code § 5.06.030 · last checked 2026-10-16
Back to quick facts ↑Tenant relocation assistance
When the city orders a rental unit vacated because of code violations, the landlord must pay the tenant relocation assistance under RCW 59.18.085. The code states: "In addition to the remedies set forth in subsections (a) and (b) of this section, a landlord shall pay relocation assistance to the landlord's tenant pursuant to this section and RCW 59.18.085 when, pursuant to BMC § 1.04.065 or other applicable law, a notice to vacate has been issued for a rental unit." (§ 5.06.070).
Verified Source: Bremerton Municipal Code § 5.06.070 · last checked 2026-10-16
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