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Prosser, WA local landlord rules

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State law also applies. See Washington landlord-tenant law.

Last reviewed 2026-10-16

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Crime-free housing & nuisance rental rulesOwners or others in charge who permit a chronic nuisance property (repeated nuisance or criminal activity) are in violation and face city…
Rental licensing / registrationEvery residential rental unit needs a city rental license, obtained within 45 days of first being offered for rent, with a certification …
Rental inspectionsA rental license requires a certificate of inspection showing the units meet Uniform Housing Code standards.

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Crime-free housing & nuisance rental rules

Owners or others in charge who permit a chronic nuisance property (repeated nuisance or criminal activity) are in violation and face city abatement remedies. The code states: "Owners and other persons in charge who permit property to be a chronic nuisance property shall be in violation of this chapter and subject to its remedies" (§ 8.60.020).

Verified Source: Prosser Municipal Code § 8.60.020 · last checked 2026-10-16

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Rental licensing / registration

Every residential rental unit needs a city rental license, obtained within 45 days of first being offered for rent, with a certification that it meets the housing code. The code states: "Beginning July 1, 2012, no person shall make available for rent, or rent, lease, or let, to the public any residential dwelling unit without securing and maintaining a current rental license as required by this chapter within forty-five days from when the residential dwelling unit first became available for rent or lease" (§ 15.30.020).

Verified Source: Prosser Municipal Code § 15.30.020 · last checked 2026-10-16

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Rental inspections

A rental license requires a certificate of inspection showing the units meet Uniform Housing Code standards. The first certificate is due within 45 days of applying and must be renewed every five years. The code states: "To facilitate the availability of an inspection by each applicant, at the time of application, an inspection renewal period shall be established upon which the applicant shall submit its initial certificate of inspection within forty-five days from the date of application and the corresponding renewal date of the certificate of inspection five years thereafter." (§ 15.30.040).

Verified Source: Prosser Municipal Code § 15.30.040 · last checked 2026-10-16

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