Next Brick helps Bothell rental owners stay compliant with the state’s new 9.683% rent increase limit while protecting returns
BOTHELL, Wash. – July 16, 2026 – Next Brick, a property management company serving more than 700 properties across the greater Seattle area and the Eastside, today announced the expansion of its Bothell property management services to meet surging demand from local landlords navigating Washington’s first-ever statewide rent cap. Under House Bill 1217, rent increases on most existing tenancies are limited to 9.683% for calendar year 2026 – and Next Brick is offering Bothell rental owners free compliance-focused rental analyses through the end of the summer.
Signed into law in May 2025, HB 1217 caps annual rent increases at 7% plus the Seattle-area Consumer Price Index or 10%, whichever is lower. The Washington State Department of Commerce set the 2026 figure at 9.683%, based on a Seattle-area CPI of 2.683%. The law also prohibits any rent increase during the first 12 months of a tenancy and imposes strict notice requirements – rules that carry significant financial penalties when applied incorrectly.
For Bothell, a city that straddles both King and Snohomish counties, the compliance picture is especially layered. Landlords must now reconcile the statewide cap with county-level notice rules and local ordinances, a burden that has pushed many self-managing owners toward professional property management in Bothell for the first time.
“The 2026 rent cap has fundamentally changed how rental income is planned in Washington,” said Seemant, Founder of Next Brick. “A single miscalculated increase or improperly served notice can now cost an owner months of rent in penalties. Our job is to make sure Bothell landlords never have to think about that risk – we handle the compliance, the pricing strategy, and everything in between, so their investment simply performs.”
Compliance-First Management, Transparent Flat Fees
Next Brick’s Bothell property management program covers the full ownership lifecycle: data-driven rental pricing, marketing and tenant placement, resident screening, rent collection, maintenance coordination with no markups, monthly owner statements, and lease renewals executed within HB 1217’s limits and notice requirements.
The company’s pricing remains among the most transparent in the market: a flat 6% management fee on rent collected, with no inspection fees, no maintenance markups, no cancellation fees, and no long-term contracts. Every owner is backed by Next Brick’s tenant placement, eviction, pet damage, and satisfaction guarantees.
Key figures for Bothell rental owners in 2026:
9.683% – maximum allowable rent increase, Jan. 1 through Dec. 31, 2026
0% – allowable increase during a tenant’s first 12 months
5% – separate cap on manufactured home lot rents
12 years – exemption window for new-construction rentals
Frequently Asked Questions
Question – What is the maximum rent increase in Bothell, WA in 2026? 9.683% for most tenancies under HB 1217, as set by the Washington State Department of Commerce.
Question – Does the rent cap apply to every rental property? No. New construction is exempt for 12 years, and owner-occupied duplexes, triplexes, and fourplexes are among the exemptions. Next Brick confirms each property’s status before any increase is issued.
Question – How much does property management in Bothell cost? Next Brick charges a flat 6% of rent collected (minimum $150), with leasing at 50% of one month’s rent and a $250 flat lease renewal fee.
Bothell landlords can request a free rental analysis and HB 1217 compliance review by visiting Next Brick or calling 206.395.6799.
About Next Brick
Next Brick is a full-service property management company headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, managing 700+ properties across Seattle, Bellevue, Kirkland, Redmond, Bothell, Lynnwood, and surrounding Eastside communities. Founded by property owners who wanted a better management experience, Next Brick combines hyperlocal expertise, modern technology, and transparent flat-fee pricing – with no hidden fees, no markups, and no lock-in contracts. The company’s team brings 22+ years of combined experience and maintains a 99.9% on-time rent payment rate. Learn more at www.nextbrick.co.
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2265 116th Ave NE, Suite 110, Bellevue, WA 98004
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