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Tacoma, WA local landlord rules

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

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Rent control / stabilizationNo city rent control: state law (RCW 35.21.830) bars cities from controlling rents, but the statewide cap applies: no increase in the fir…
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Rent control / stabilization

No city rent control: state law (RCW 35.21.830) bars cities from controlling rents, but the statewide cap applies: no increase in the first 12 months, then at most 7% + CPI or 10%, whichever is lower. (Based on the state statute.)

Verified Source: RCW 59.18.700; RCW 35.21.830 · last checked 2026-10-15

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