by Danielle Dixon | Mar 31, 2026 | Member Spotlight, Uncategorized
Our Member Spotlight series highlights the hosts, managers, and small business owners who make up Washington’s short-term rental community. Each story offers a closer look at the people behind the homes: how they got started, the values that guide their work, and the...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
