Federal, state, and local rules related to COVID-19 are changing quickly. Our guide is based on the facts and guidance available as of September 2, 2020. Future developments may render our guide outdated.

Washington State Moratorium on Rent Increases and Residential Evictions. In relation to the COVID-19 statewide emergency announced in Proclamation 20-05 dated February 29, 2020, as amended, Governor Jay Inslee imposed a statewide moratorium on residential evictions on March 18, 2020, by Proclamation 20-19, which was extended and expanded on April 16, 2020, by Proclamation 20-19.1, and extended again on June 2, 2020, by Proclamation 20-19.2.