Rental Registration & Inspection Ordinance - About RRIO

The Rental Registration and Inspection Ordinance (RRIO) was established by the Seattle City Council after an extensive public involvement process. RRIO helps ensure that all rental housing in Seattle is safe and meets basic housing maintenance requirements. All rental property owners in Seattle must register their properties with the City. Inspectors will make sure all registered properties comply with minimum housing and safety standards at least once every 5 - 10 years.

What Does RRIO Do for Seattle Residents?

RRIO helps improve and maintain the quality of Seattle's rental housing over time. The program benefits Seattle residents by:

• Preserving neighborhoods and quality of life
• Educating property owners, inspectors, and renters about the RRIO standards and encouraging proper maintenance of rental housing
• Ensuring all rental properties meet the same minimum standards through periodic inspections
• Creating clear communication methods between rental property owners and the City in the event of emergencies

Whether you're a property owner or manager, renter, or RRIO inspector, this site will provide you with the resources that you need to understand the RRIO program and any actions that you may need to take.

Learn More About RRIO

If you'd like to see more details about the RRIO code, read our Rental Registration & Inspection Code page.

• RRIO Checklist
• RRIO Program Fees
• RRIO FAQ
• RRIO Annual Report to City Council
• Tip 620, Registering Your Rental Property
• RRIO Inspection Video. Also available in Amharic, Chinese / 中文, Khmer, Korean / 한국어, Oromo, Somali / af Soomaali, Spanish / Español, Tagalog, Tirgrinya, and Vietnamese / Tiếng Việt.
• RRIO Rental Inspection Brochure is also available in Amharic, Chinese / 中文, Korean / 한국어, Lao / Laotian / Phaasaa Laao, Oromiffa, Russian / русский язык, Somali / af Soomaali, Spanish / Español, Tagalog, Thai, Tigrinya, and Vietnamese / Tiếng Việt.