Washington · Late fees

Washington late fee law

Washington landlords must wait 5 days after rent is due before charging a late fee. State law sets no dollar or percentage cap on the fee.

The rule

Grace period
5 days
Cap
No set cap
Grace period
No late fee for rent paid within 5 days after the due date; after that, fees may run from the day after the due date.
Limits on the fee
No general cap on late fees, but a judgment or reinstatement in an eviction may include late fees only up to $75 total.

Law: RCW 59.18.170, 59.18.410

Last reviewed September 30, 2026

Not legal advice. Statutes change; check the linked section.