Legislators are currently discussing SB 5576, which would impose a new additional 6% tax on every booking in a short term rental (but not on hotels). We’re coordinating with the Washington Host Collaborative Alliance (WHCA) on a lobby day and rally in support of short-term rentals (STRs) at the Washington State Capitol in Olympia on Tuesday, February 18th. Your representatives need to know that hosts like you are local people sharing your home, and that the majority of your guests are also Washingtonians who would be harmed by this new tax. There’s no need to make travel more expensive in Washington.
We've invited legislators and staff to come join us for lunch. If you want to call/email your reps to make sure they know a constituent is ready to chat, you can find them at this link. It is important that legislators and staff meet hosts and hear more about how important homesharing is to you, your guests, and your community.
We have sandwiches being delivered to our tents on the north steps at noon. If you're able to speak out at the House Finance Committee hearing at 8am (don't forget to register to speak before 7am), you should stay for food!
If you’re coming from Seattle or Tacoma we’re working to provide a bus to make the trip easier.
Bus details:
Seattle Location: Northgate Transit Center East Park & RideParking lot
3rd ave NE and NE Thornton Place
Departure Time: 10:00 AM, Return Time 4:00PM
Tacoma Location: Tacoma Mall - JCPenney Parking Lot
4502 S Steele St #200, Tacoma, WA 98409
Departure Time: 11:00 AM, Return Time: 3:00PM
