We're just two days away! Can't wait to see all your beautiful pets sashay down the runway

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We'll see you there! 😻

Landlords know how much renters love our pets. They've exploited that love into a revenue stream. Join us Saturday, July 18, 4–6 PM at Cal Anderson Park for Pets Against Pet Rent. Bring your furry, feathered, or scaly friends and help us ban pet rent and junk fees! linktr.ee/StayHousedSt...

We're so excited that we're up early! Hope to see you this afternoon at City Hall!

Tomorrow! See you there!

Seattle renters keep getting the squeeze as hidden rental “junk fees” add to already high housing costs. Join us on July 8 as we stand in support of renter protections to curb junk fees and make Seattle more affordable.

Seattle renters: We need to show up big to make sure that this bill passes without any weakening amendments! Can we count on you to show up to City Hall on Wednesday at noon for the rally and press conference and 2pm to testify in public comment?

The bill will include the strongest renter protection enforcement Seattle has ever proposed, but the landlord lobby is already organizing against it. We need strong renter support to get it over the finish line without being watered down! Can you help pressure council and get the word out?

Join #StayHousedStayHealthy Coalition for a rally supporting banning predatory & exploitative junk fees! @mayorofseattle.bsky.social, CM Foster, & City Attorney Evans will join for a press conference in support of the bill. Email Council, RSVP, and find campaign resources: linktr.ee/StayHousedSt...

Join #StayHousedStayHealthy Coalition for a rally supporting banning predatory & exploitative junk fees! @mayorofseattle.bsky.social, CM Foster, & City Attorney Evans will join for a press conference in support of the bill. Email Council, RSVP, and find campaign resources: linktr.ee/StayHousedSt...

We have created a form to collect ledgers/monthly statements showing rental junk fees, including pet rent. We need lots of examples from Seattle renters! forms.gle/J7Rpq6xagZXP...

This campaign is going to need strong community support to make sure it passes without getting watered down! Can you help us table at farmers markets, host a meeting with your neighbors, hang flyers, or make art?

Who's ready to get rental junk fees banned in Seattle? WE ARE! Can we count on you to help fight for a strong bill with real enforcement power? Sign up to get involved in the campaign here: beseattle.org/JunkFees

SSHD is eliminating ratio utility billing (RUBS), eliminating fees for pest control and bike storage, and locking in rent prices for two years

Happening tonight!

Conflict happens in every community. Learning how to name the problem early can make the difference between something small and something that spirals. This Monday, join the King County Dispute Resolution Center for a practical workshop on identifying and addressing conflicts before they escalate.

#FloodHUD w/ comments opposing their new rule ⤵

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The New York State Supreme Court just declared that a state law requiring landlords to accept Section 8 housing choice vouchers is unconstitutional. This decision threatens the housing stability of thousands of New Yorkers and could open the door to a similar lawsuit here in Washington State.

Devin founded Be:Seattle with a vision rooted in the power of organizing together for safe, affordable homes. Ten years later, that vision still drives this work. Please consider making a donation to help power the next decade! beseattle.org/donate/

Applications are due at 11:59pm tonight!

Today is the last day to take the Mayoral Renters' Survey! If we want our leaders to make meaningful change for us as renters, we have to let them know what's going on. Take the survey here: forms.office.com/pages/respon...

What an amazing event from Cedar Crossing Tenants Association that brought together a renters resources fair w/ @beseattleorg.bsky.social @houseourneighbors.bsky.social & more; cohosted by us & RNA; buy @jmaddenmass.bsky.social book, Bittersweet Lane; (audiobook is good!) borrow from @spl.org

Our co-executive director, Kate Rubin, urges state lawmakers to continue funding right to counsel for renters facing eviction in this Seattle Times letter to the editor

Tomorrow night at 6pm, the Cedar Crossing Tenants Association and @sharethecities.bsky.social are hosting an event for renters featuring @jmaddenmass.bsky.social! We'll be there tabling and hope you'll come say hi! RSVP to save your seat at the link below

This is a reminder to complete the Mayoral Renters Survey, especially if you're a renter living in a building where RUBS was implemented! forms.office.com/pages/respon...

We stand with the Seattle Ban RUBS campaign! Ratio utility billing systems (RUBS) are costing renters so much money that they're being displaced. It's time to ban this unfair practice. www.capitolhillseattle.com/2026/02/with...

If you want some more community connection after the Seahawks parade we hope to see you at our event!

Not just a problem for Seattle is the predatory "Renter's Benefit Package" every local leasing agency now forces on renters. There are zero "benefits." It's $40 extra per month we have to pay to these companies as a contract of adhesion. Please ban them as widely as possible.

Take the survey here: forms.office.com/pages/respon...

Action Alert: Take 30 seconds to tell your representatives to support social housing by voting YES on HB 1687! actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...

Action Alert: Take 30 seconds to tell your representatives to support social housing by voting YES on HB 1687! actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...

Do you rent in Seattle? @mayorofseattle.bsky.social wants to hear from YOU! City Hall is conducting a renters survey to help inform policy, and deliver help where it's needed most. Share widely! forms.office.com/pages/respon...

Next Wednesday — for you, affordable housing tenants in the Seattle area — take light rail for a resource fair, food, community & hear from author @jmaddenmass.bsky.social about growing up in affordable housing & then helping buildings get built! Registration required - space is limited!

Renters, please fill out the Mayor's survey linked in her post below!

🚨ACTION ALERT🚨 Tell our lawmakers: TAX THE RICH! Sign in PRO on SB 6346 to support the Millionaires Tax! It's time for wealthy people to pay their fair share. The revenue generated will help to pay for the services people need to their basic needs met! app.leg.wa.gov/csi/Testifie...

Do you live in affordable housing in Seattle? We are co-hosting an event with @jmaddenmass.bsky.social that centers the needs and voices of affordable housing residents. Email sharethecities @ gmail dot com to be invited to the event on February 11th.

The Renters’ Commission urges the City of Seattle to ban Ratio Utility Billing Systems (RUBS). RUBS undermines consumer protections for renters, lacks transparency in utility billing, and makes Seattle less affordable for renters. See our letter here: www.seattle.gov/documents/Bo...

Have you been wanting to build deeper relationships with your neighbors? Do you want to talk about how to keep each other safe and make sure everyone's needs are being met? Now is a great time to start a tenants union!

Call for support! Seattle! Tent Cities have been wind-blown and rain-battered by the unforgiving weather - tarps and tents have been damaged - replacement blankets/sleeping bags. - Any donations would be greatly appreciated to: Tent City3 at 2720 S. Hanford & Tent City4 at 12531 28th Ave NE ⛺️ 🧺 ❤️‍🩹

King County, Seattle, KCRHA, & our local providers will continue to stand together & fight federal cuts to our housing system. Thank you to our providers for working for our most vulnerable residents, & to @atg.wa.gov & @girmayzahilay.bsky.social for your leadership challenging these inhumane cuts!

Seattle voters overwhelmingly approved renter-led, permanently affordable social housing. The charter for Seattle Social Housing designates 7 of 13 board seats for renters. Two renter seats are currently vacant. The Commission is accepting applications through Dec. 14. Apply at tinyurl.com/SSHDapp

Some great news for Seattle arts and housing fans ahead of the long weekend: Common Area Maintenance has officially acquired the El Rey property, marking a key step in the organization’s journey to build dozens of new artist residency and affordable housing units.

🚨#TacomaWA! City Council is trying to repeal tenants rights before the newly elected Mayor and Council take their seats. Join us and stop the City's war on renters! Dec 2nd at 5pm, Tacoma City Hall! More info: secure.everyaction.com/I2l-JD4OOU6M...

Join Be:Seattle and WashingtonCAN tomorrow, Tue. 11.18 at 6-8pm for a know-your-rights training for Seattle renters! Register here: secure.ngpvan.com/NrQHwzzdZUaA...

The amendment was saved, with seven councilmember voting in favors and two abstentions

I’ve been extremely alarmed with the lack of national coverage in mainstream news regarding loss of Continuum of Care funding. Every single city and town across the US is gonna see huge spikes in homelessness. It’s an urgent emergency

Tenant service providers are already stretched far beyond capacity, and the need continues to grow. Removing this funding will increase evictions, displacement, and homelessness.

Today is the final public hearing on the budget and we need your help in ensuring that eviction prevention legal support, and renter education, outreach, and counseling are funded! More information and talking points here: beseattle.org/tenantservices