Dionne Foster

Seattle City Councilmember, chair of the Housing, Arts, and Civil Rights committee

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Seattle bans rental junk fees, requires upfront pricing

As of September 2026: Sponsored and shepherded the junk fee ordinance through council

Seattle renters pay an extra 10 to 30 percent on top of rent through fees for pets, package delivery, and administrative paperwork. The city council voted 8-0 in August to ban most of those charges, effective July 1, 2027.

Updated Sep 21