Do Not Solicit Ordinance
Starting June 1, 2027, homeowners in Seattle will have new protections against unwanted solicitations to sell their property.
On August 4, 2026, Seattle City Council passed the Do Not Solicit law. Mayor Wilson signed the law on August 12, 2026. The law amends Seattle’s Open Housing law, Seattle Municipal Code 14.08, and will be enforced by the Seattle Office for Civil Rights (SOCR).
What Does the New Law Do?
The Seattle Do Not Solicit law gives homeowners more control over unwanted offers to buy their property.
Under the law:
- People and businesses cannot contact homeowners on the Do Not Solicit List who are not interested in selling their property or do not want to be solicited
- Anyone making a solicitation or offering to purchase residential property must disclose their contact information
- SOCR will create a Do Not Solicit List for residential property owners who do not want to receive these offers and make this list available to the public
- People and businesses who violate this law will be subject to penalties for violations
- The City of Seattle will collect and report data on the law
Why this Matters
This law helps homeowners make decisions to sell on their own terms and protects them from unwanted and potentially predatory offers.
What Happens Next
The Seattle Office for Civil Rights will share more information before the law takes effect. For the latest updates on our work, follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn, and subscribe to our newsletter. You can also read the Do Not Solicit ordinance on the Office of the City Clerk website.