Role of the Seattle Renters' Commission

• Provide information, advice, and counsel to the Mayor, City Council, Department of Neighborhoods, Office of Civil Rights, and other City departments concerning issues and policies affecting renters, including, but not limited to: housing affordability, transportation access, land use, public health and safety, and economic development.
• Monitor the enforcement and effectiveness of legislation related to renters and renter protections, and provide periodic advice on priorities and strategies for strengthening enforcement and effectiveness of renter protections.
• Develop and periodically amend bylaws and an annual work plan that enable the Commission to organize itself, perform its work, and advance program and policy proposals consistent with its mission.
• Appoint replacements to several seats on the Seattle Social Housing Developer Board as needed. Except that once the Public Developer has begun operation of social housing, the positions will be appointed by and filled with residents of social housing (“Constituency”).

Help Shape Decisions Impacting Local Renters: Apply for the Seattle Renters’ Commission by March 2

The City of Seattle seeks community members to fill three vacant positions on the Seattle Renters’ Commission to help advise the City on policies and issues of interest to renters. 

To apply for the Seattle Renters’ Commission, fill out the online application by Monday, March 2 by 5 p.m. Within the application, you must select Seattle Renters’ Commission from the dropdown menu under “Which Boards would you like to apply for?”. If you are not able to apply online, please contact Laura Jenkins at (206) 437-3735 or Laura.Jenkins@seattle.gov to have an application mailed to you. 

The City of Seattle is committed to promoting diversity in the city's boards and commissions. Women, persons with disabilities, sexual and gender minorities, young persons, senior citizens, persons of color, and immigrants are encouraged to apply.