Notice of Intent to Sell

What Is It?

The Notice of Intent to Sell ordinance reauthorized by Council in 2019, provides the City with information about the intention to sell residential rental property with at least one unit rented at 80% of Area Median Income (AMI) or below. The City, in partnership with the Seattle Housing Authority and community partners, can use the notification information to evaluate properties and deploy a range of property preservation tools, including incentives and acquisition. The notice can also help residents seek tenant protections and relocation resources if necessary.

For questions regarding the ordinance, please contact Jessica Gomez at jessica.gomez@seattle.gov.  

To determine whether a unit rent is affordable to a household earning 80% of AMI, please visit the Income and Rent Limits page. Please be sure to account for any utilities the tenant is responsible for.

Notice Regarding Public Records Disclosure

By submitting a Notice of Intent to Sell, you acknowledge that any information provided is subject to disclosure under the Washington Public Records Act (RCW 42.56). This means that the information you submit may be made available to the public upon request, in accordance with state law. Please ensure that any information you provide complies with applicable legal requirements.