Transient Accommodations Transfer of Ownership

August Credentialing Freeze: All health professional and facility licensing systems will be unavailable from 5 p.m. Friday, August 22, until the morning of Tuesday, August 26, 2025. If your license expires during this time, please renew early to avoid delays. 

For Current Owner

At least 15 days prior to a transfer of ownership or change in the Uniform Business Identifier number of a transient accommodation, the current licensee must submit to the Department of Health (per WAC 246-360-020):

  • The full name and address of the current licensee and prospective licensee.
  • The name and address of the currently licensed transient accommodation, and the name under which the transferred transient accommodation will operate.
  • The date of the proposed change.

For Prospective New Owner

At least 15 days prior to a transfer of ownership or a change in the Uniform Business Identifier number of a transient accommodation, the prospective new licensee must apply for licensure by submitting a Transient Accommodations License Application (PDF) to the Department of Health (per WAC 246-360-020).