Protecting Your STR: Insurance Essentials for Washington Hosts

by Esmond Fountain | Jun 23, 2026

Protecting your short-term rental starts long before a claim is ever filed. Join Proper Insurance for a conversation on the coverage and safety practices every Washington host should have in place to reduce risk and safeguard their business. This session will cover...

Washington STR Taxes: What Every Host Needs to Know

by Esmond Fountain | Jun 22, 2026

Taxes can be one of the most confusing — and costly — parts of operating a short-term rental. Join WHCA Board Member and Vacay In WA CEO Sean Reid for a practical, host-focused look at navigating Washington’s STR tax landscape, including common compliance pitfalls,...

Rinse & Repeat: Turn Every Guest Into Your Biggest Fan

by Esmond Fountain | Jun 2, 2026

Tired of crossing your fingers every time a new guest checks in? Join the Washington Hosts Collaborative Alliance and guest experience expert Tyann Marcink Hammond for Rinse & Repeat — a practical, no-fluff webinar built to help short-term rental hosts stop...

Fundraiser for Rep. Amy Walen

by Esmond Fountain | May 29, 2026

WHCA is proud to co-host a fundraising event for Representative Amy Walen, who is running for re-election in the 48th Legislative District (the Eastside of King County — home to a significant share of our host community). Rep. Walen served on the House Finance...

Washington State Legislative Update: Short-Term Rental Bills to Watch in 2026

by Washington Hosts | Jan 30, 2026 | City News, Community News, Member Updates, News

Disclaimer: This update is current through January 30th, 2026 – stay engaged for future updates As the 2026 Washington State legislative session moves forward, several bills with potential implications for short-term rentals (STRs), responsible hosts, and the...

Our Voices at the Table: Testifying on HB 2559

by Washington Hosts | Jan 23, 2026 | Community News, News

This week, members of the Washington Hosts Collaborative Alliance Board brought real-world experience directly to lawmakers, testifying on HB 2559 during a public hearing in Olympia. The bill would allow local governments to impose a new tax of up to 4% on short-term...

How to Prepare Your Washington Vacation Rental for Winter Storms

by Washington Hosts | Dec 15, 2025 | Features, Member Updates

Washington State is no stranger to winter weather, but December 2025 has already delivered a powerful reminder of how unpredictable the season can be. High winds, atmospheric river flooding, landslides, widespread outages, and dangerous travel conditions have swept...

Update: Senate Bill 5576 STR Tax Bill Proposed

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...