Renting Resources

Seattle Fair Housing Poster (Open Housing)

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• Somali
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• Chinese
• SOCR Rules - Chapter 70: Fair Housing Posters - Posting Requirements
• Seattle Open Housing Poster - SMC Chapter 14.08.015

Fair Housing Guide For Renters and Home Buyers

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• Cambodian

For Renters and Property Managers

• Renting in Seattle: Renter's Handbook
• Tenant Screening: What You Need to Know When Applying for Rental Housing

For Housing Providers

• For Real Estate Professionals - FAQ (Top 100 Questions/Answers)
• For Nonprofit Housing and Shelter Providers - Fair Housing Guide

Source of Income  Protections

• Seattle's Open Housing Ordinance - SMC 14.08  
• Rules: Source of Income Protections
• Frequently Asked Questions: Alternative Source of Income, Subsidies, and Preferred Employer Programs

Fair Chance Housing

• Training Opportunities for Tenants, Landlords and Service Providers
• Final Administrative Rules 
• Fair Chance Housing Ordinance
• Press Release - Council Committee Approves Fair Chance Housing Legislation
• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)  (edited August 23, 2018)
• GARE blog - Seattle: A Fair Chance Housing Ordinance Centering Racial Equity

Fair Housing and People With Disabilities

• Guide for People With Disabilities - Reasonable Accommodations and Modifications
• Guidance for Health Care and Qualified Professionals - Verifying Reasonable Accommodation and Modification Requests

Domestic Violence and Your Housing Rights

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Sample Policies

• Service Animals
• Domestic Violence
• Harassment and Retaliation
• Reasonable Accommodations and Modifications for People with Disabilities