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Short-term rental rules in Sequim, WA

How Sequim regulates short-term rentals: the rules that apply, their sources, and pending changes.

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Short-term rentals here are subject to registration, a lodging tax, or a small number of operating rules.

  • No STR-specific license, permit, registration, or process in force
  • Whole-home single-family STRs permitted by-right as a residential use (R4-8) with no time limit
  • No cap, quota, moratorium, primary-residence, or host-present requirement
  • Only narrow zone/unit carve-outs: ADUs, travel trailers/RVs, and commercial/warehouse zones excluded — not a supply device
  • City levies a 4% hotel/motel (lodging) tax under RCW 67.28 that reaches short-term lodging stays under 30 days

Based on: SMC Title 18 Zoning (SMC 18.20.020 residence definition; STRs not separately regulated) + SMC Ch. 3.68 / SMC 2.68

Summary of the rule

The City of Sequim receives a 4% tax on hotel/motel room charges within the city limits.

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Last reviewed Sep 15, 2026 · Sources · Report an error

Pending legislation

Monitoring Sequim · system last checked Oct 24, 2026

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City Watch provides good-faith summaries of publicly available information as of the review date shown. Rules, enforcement, and permit availability can change, and summaries may contain errors or omissions. Ratings describe the general regulatory environment; they do not establish whether a particular property or stay is permitted. This is general information, not legal advice. Before buying, listing, or hosting, verify applicable requirements with the responsible authorities and review any HOA, condominium, deed, or lease restrictions.