Landlord License

If you rent or lease real property (residential or commercial) within Bremerton City limits, you’re required to have a City of Bremerton Landlord Business License.

This is a city-based Landlord license only — it’s not issued or managed by the Washington State Department of Revenue and does not appear under your Washington State business license.

Even if you already hold a Washington State business license for other purposes, you’ll still need a separate City of Bremerton Landlord License if you own long-term rental property with tenants inside city limits.

Unsure if your property is in the City of Bremerton?
Check your address on Kitsap County Parcel Search to confirm.

Getting Started

Click here Getting Started to:

Apply for a New Landlord License
Renew Your Landlord License
Make Changes to Your Landlord Account

Click here to:

Look Up a Landlord License

Requirements for Landlords

Anyone renting or leasing real property inside Bremerton city limits must:

Obtain a Landlord Business License – $75 fee annually

Submit a Landlord Business License Application (PDF)
Participate in the Landlord Notification Program (see below)
Confirm compliance with the Landlord Tenant Act (RCW 59.18.060)

Reference: Bremerton Municipal Code (BMC) 3.48.025

Login Access

To log in to your landlord account, you’ll need your license number.

If you need your license number, email the Tax & License Division at taxinfo@ci.bremerton.wa.us.

Or phone 360-473-5311.

Convenience Fee:
A $3.25 fee applies only to phone or online payments. There’s no fee for updating your account or making changes.

Landlord Notification Program

Effective January 1, 2014 (BMC 5.06), landlords must provide the City with:

A complete list of all rental properties within city limits
An email address or other approved contact method for the Bremerton Police Department

This helps connect property owners and the Police Department to improve communication, safety, and neighborhood well-being.

Download: Landlord Notification Program Form (PDF)

Landlord-Tenant Act Compliance

Landlords must certify that all rental units comply with RCW 59.18.060 of the Landlord Tenant Act, ensuring that every dwelling meets minimum health and safety standards.

Use the Landlord Checklist (PDF) as a guide to confirm your units meet those standards before signing your declaration.