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Washington Application fees & screening

Last reviewed 2026-10-15

How much can a landlord charge for a rental application fee in Washington?

A landlord may charge for a screening report only after giving the required written screening notice; a landlord doing its own screening may charge only actual costs, no more than local screening services charge.

Verified Source: RCW 59.18.257(1) · last checked 2026-10-15

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