Terms of use

Effective date: November 10, 2026
Last updated: November 10, 2026. Rules last verified: Nov 2026.

1. Who runs this site

The Seattle Move-In Cost Calculator at seattlemoveincost.com is operated by Kenneth Knudtson, a sole proprietor in Washington State. By using the site you agree to these terms. If you don’t agree, please don’t use it.

2. Estimates only — not legal advice

These results are informal estimates only. This site is not legal, financial, or housing advice and is not affiliated with the City of Seattle. Using it does not create an attorney-client or any other professional relationship. Rental rules change, and some properties are treated differently (for example, a room in an owner-occupied home). Check the current Seattle Municipal Code (SMC) Chapter 7.24 — including SMC 7.24.035, 7.24.036, and 7.24.038 — or the city’s official move-in charges guidance, or talk to an attorney, before you act. You are responsible for any decision you make based on these estimates.

3. Figures may change

The calculator reflects our reading of the rules as of the “Rules last verified” date above. Laws, ordinances, and city guidance can change at any time, and we may not update the site right away. We may change, suspend, or remove the calculator or any content without notice.

4. No warranty

The site and its content are provided “as is” and “as available,” without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including accuracy, completeness, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement, to the fullest extent the law allows.

5. Limitation of liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Kenneth Knudtson will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or for any loss of money, housing, deposits, or data, arising from your use of, or reliance on, this site. If liability is found despite these terms, total liability is limited to $50 (fifty U.S. dollars). Some jurisdictions don’t allow certain limits, so parts of this section may not apply to you; nothing here limits rights you have under laws that can’t be waived, including the Washington Consumer Protection Act.

6. Ads and affiliate links

The site may show ads and contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Third-party sites and products are not under our control, and we are not responsible for them. Ads and commissions do not change the calculator’s results.

7. Acceptable use

Don’t misuse the site: no attempts to disrupt it, scrape it at a harmful rate, or present its output as official city advice.

8. Governing law

These terms are governed by the laws of the State of Washington, without regard to its conflict-of-law rules. Any dispute will be handled in the state or federal courts located in King County, Washington, unless the law requires otherwise.

9. Changes to these terms

We may update these terms. The “Last updated” date at the top will change when we do. Continued use of the site after a change means you accept the updated terms.

10. Contact

[email protected] TODO before launch: set up email forwarding for this address.