Free Blank Washington Rental Application (2026)

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Application fee limit	actual costSource: RCW 59.18.257(1)(b) (screening fee may not exceed the actual cost of the screening service, or actual in-house cost for self-screening)
Refund rule	No fee may be charged if the landlord accepts a comprehensive reusable tenant screening report and one is provided; landlord must give written notice before chargingSource: RCW 59.18.257(1)(b) (screening fee may not exceed the actual cost of the screening service, or actual in-house cost for self-screening)
Must give applicant a copy of screening report	Not required by state law (FCRA adverse-action notice still applies)Source: 15 U.S.C. § 1681m
Criminal-history questions	Prohibited before a conditional offer in: Seattle (SMC 14.09); Tacoma; Spokane. No statewide limit. Seattle Fair Chance Housing Ordinance (SMC 14.09): landlords may not inquire about or consider criminal history (except sex-offender registry with legitimate business reason); Tacoma and Spokane have related ordinances.Source: Seattle Mun. Code 14.09.025
Source of income protected	Yes — vouchers and other lawful income must be consideredSource: RCW 59.18.255; RCW 49.60.222 (HB 2578, eff. 9/30/2018)
Additional protected classes	creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, honorably discharged veteran or military status, source of income, use of a trained dog guide or service animal, citizenship or immigration status
Holding deposit	Landlord accepting a holding fee/deposit must sign a written receipt stating the conditions of forfeiture and give the applicant a written statement of any deductions; deposit is applied to move-in costs or refunded, and may be retained only if the applicant backs out (RCW 59.18.253)
Written notice before screening	Required — this application contains itSource: RCW 59.18.257(1)(a)
Reusable screening reports	Landlord chooses whether to accept; if accepted, no fee may be chargedSource: RCW 59.18.257(1)(a)(iv)

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