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#1 Citation From RCS Inspections
Are you aware of the top 10 citations from RCS inspections this winter quarter of 2025? The number one citation currently is the annual licensing fee; not only will this be a citation, but also a STOP placement (until paid) and possibly a hefty fine. Your licensing fee is due EVERY YEAR the month you were licensed by the 15th day. Example: If you are licensed June 27th, 2023, your licensing fee will be due this year by June 15th, 2025.

Annual Licensing Fee
The annual licensing fee is $225/bed
$450 for – two beds
$675 for – three beds
$900 for – four beds
$1125 for – five beds
$1350 for – six beds
$1575 for – seven beds
$1800 for – eight beds
Write the words “Annual Fee” and your AFH license number on your check to ensure proper posting to your account.
Checks can be sent to:
DSHS
Office of Financial Recovery
P.O. Box 9501
Olympia, WA 98507-9501
Contact to ask questions:
Business Operations and Analysis Unit
(BOAU) – (360) 725-3700
Related WAC
WAC 388-76-10025
License annual fee.
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