by Washington Hosts | Apr 10, 2025 | News
A new statewide survey reveals that Washington voters are firmly opposed to a proposed special excise tax of up to 4% on short-term rentals, intended to support affordable housing initiatives. Conducted in March 2025 by EMC Research, the survey polled 500 registered...
by Washington Hosts | Mar 17, 2025 | News
SB5576, the STR tax bill that was passed by the Senate last week is scheduled for a public hearing before the House Finance Committee this coming Tuesday, March 18, at 8 a.m. The bill could die in this committee if we can show a strong enough opposition. We...
by Washington Hosts | Feb 27, 2025 | News
First, a huge thank you to everyone who attended Tuesday’s hearing, whether in person or virtually—more than 50 of us showed up! And an even bigger thank you to those who submitted opposition to the proposed STR tax online—more than 1,100...
by Washington Hosts | Feb 21, 2025 | News
The below member presents findings from the January 2025 Short-Term Rental Tax Survey conducted by EMC Research, which gathered insights from 700 registered voters across Washington state. The results highlight widespread opposition to a proposed tax increase of up to...
by Washington Hosts | Feb 5, 2025 | News
A new business-sponsored poll shows that 7 in 10 Washington voters think increasing state spending is a bad idea. Read more from The Olympian for the full article and information on the poll. Read the Full Article from The Olympian
by Washington Hosts | Feb 5, 2025 | News
Thank you for joining us at the Washington Host Collaborative Alliance! We’re excited to work with you to protect the ability of responsible hosts in Washington to share their homes. We are off to a fast start in the 2025 Washington State Legislative session. A number...
