City of Burien

Find information and resources on rental regulations in Burien. Questions or need help? Contact us at [email protected]

Rental Housing Policy

The Burien City Council has adopted renter protections and a Rental Housing Inspection Program to ensure safe, healthy, and thriving rental housing in our community. They amended Burien's rental housing policy on October 24, 2022.

Renting in Burien Handbook

The Rental Housing Policy requires landlords to provide Renting in Burien Handbook – A Guide for Landlords and Tenants to all tenants. This handbook provides information regarding the rights and responsibilities of landlords and tenants and provides details on just cause evictions. 

• Renting in Burien Handbook (English)
• Manual de alquiler en Burien (Español) 

Need help paying rent?

Call 2-1-1 to get the latest information about rent assistance. Have you been financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic? Find more resources at burienwa.gov/community. 

• United Way King County: If you’re a King County resident who has been impacted financially by COVID-19 and are behind on your rent, you may qualify for assistance. Learn more at uwkc.org/renthelp.
• Multi-Service Center: Offers rent assistance and housing navigation support.
• Catholic Community Services: Offers rent assistance and housing navigation support.
• St. Vincent de Paul: Call the St. Vincent de Paul Helpline Center at (206) 767-6449, Monday–Friday from 8 a.m–3 p.m. They also have online help request form:
  English | Español  

Need help?

Contact the City of Burien at [email protected] with questions. See below for other free or low-cost resources.

• Housing Justice Project 
• Tenants Union
• Neighborhood Legal Clinics
• Multi-Service Center
• Solid Ground
  
• Catholic Community Services
  
• South Park Information and Resource Center

Updated February 7, 2024