Pullman staff propose safety-focused short-term rental rules, lower application fee and planning commission review

Jan 28, 2026

City staff told council they recommend safety requirements (one-time in-person inspection, mounted 2A10BC fire extinguisher, emergency egress plan and battery-backed emergency light), a $200 application fee (replacing a prior $500 conditional-use path), and planning commission review of definition and enforcement language.

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City staff outlined recommended changes to Pullman’s short-term rental (STR) rules during the Jan. 27 study session, emphasizing safety measures, clearer enforcement and speedier permitting while acknowledging the measures may affect some hosts.

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