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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”).

Seattle Social Housing Developer Board Application Open through Sunday, December 14

The Seattle Renters’ Commission is currently seeking to fill two vacant seats on the Seattle Social Housing Developer Board.  For more information and to apply by December 14, go to the Microsoft Forms application link.

The Seattle Renters’ Commission is committed to promoting diversity on this board. Women, persons with disabilities, sexual and gender minorities, young persons, senior citizens, persons of color, and immigrants are encouraged to apply.

If you have any questions, please contact DON_SRC_Liaison@seattle.gov.

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Who We Are

The City of Seattle is committed to equitable engagement and inclusion with a commitment to create communities of opportunity for everyone, regardless of race or means. To that end, in March 2017, the city established the Seattle Renters' Commission (Ordinance No. 125280) to represent diverse renter voices across the city. Its purpose is to provide information, advice, and counsel to the Mayor, Seattle City Council, and departments concerning issues and policies affecting renters.

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Seattle Renters' Commission Staff Liaison Email Address: don_src_liaison@seattle.gov

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