Mount Rainier National Park is searching for properties to lease for its employees during the spring, summer, and fall seasons (March through November) of 2025. With limited housing options in and around the park, the housing office is seeking apartments, houses, and RV pads outside park boundaries to support seasonal staff. This is the second year the park has received funding to address this issue.

Park Superintendent Greg Dudgeon emphasized the importance of this initiative, saying, “Finding adequate housing continues to be a challenge that impacts our ability to hire new employees. We’re excited to participate in this leasing program again, which helps strengthen nearby communities while offering more housing options for our team during the busiest part of the year.”

The park is looking for houses or apartments that have a separate bedroom and bathroom from the landlord and ideally include at least two bedrooms and one bathroom. Full-sized kitchens and smoke detectors are required, and fire suppression systems are preferred. RV pads must accommodate a 40' x 12' RV and include full hookups for water, sewer, and electricity. Properties must be located within 50 miles of Paradise at Mount Rainier National Park and be available for lease from March through November 2025.

The park’s housing office will manage all leasing agreements and payments. Rental rates should include water, sewer, and electric costs. Landowners must complete a no-cost registration on SAM.gov before signing a lease.

Interested property owners should contact the park’s Housing Office at 360-569-6232. The park hopes to identify potential leasing partners by early December 2024 and finalize agreements by January 2025. Additional details, including the full Request for Proposals, are available on Mount Rainier National Park’s website. This is a unique opportunity to support the park while earning rental income and providing valuable housing for its staff.