Reserving a Space at Seattle's LGBTQ+ Center

1. Your room is reserved when rental contract is completed, signed and payment is made. For series rentals which extend beyond a month, the first two weeks’ payment is required for reservation.
2. For ongoing renters, subsequent month payments are due on the first of the month or quarter. Invoices may be sent upon request. A late fee may be applied if payment is not received by the 10th or a check is returned.
3. Payment may be made by check or credit card payable to Seattle’s LGBTQ+ Center.  We also accept PayPal.

1. If renter should provide less than 14 days written notice to Seattle’s LGBTQ+ Center of its cancellation of the Event, Seattle’s LGBTQ+ Center will refund 50% of total Rental Fee.
2. For Renter’s notice of cancellation given in writing to Gay City less than 14 days prior to the Event, Renter is still responsible for Rental Fee payment in full.

1. Renters are responsible for setting up, cleaning and returning any furniture brought into the room. Staff can direct you to the kitchen and cleaning supplies.
2. No tacks, nails, screws, etc., will be driven into the walls or ceiling, nor will they be marred or torn by glue or tape.
3. No alterations of any kind to the existing structure (stage, lights, etc.) are allowed.

1. Smoking is prohibited.
2. Lit candles, incense or smudge, dry ice, or open flames of any kind are prohibited at all times.
3. Children must be supervised by responsible adult at all times. Children cannot be unaccompanied in buildings, playgrounds or parking lots.
4. Seattle’s LGBTQ+ Center  is not responsible for items lost or stolen at our sites. Ask for Lost & Found at reception desk.
5. Renter shall be responsible for compliance with all rules and regulations governing the use of the facility, for any and all damage to buildings and equipment, and agrees to clean up the rental spaces and leave in good order and repair.

6. Disparaging remarks, obscene behaviors, or any type of physical violence will not be tolerated and will be cause for immediate expulsion at Seattle’s LGBTQ+ Center’s sole discretion.

1. Additional behaviors that constitute immediate rental termination include, but are not limited to:  excessive use of alcohol by the Renter and/or participants, refusal to keep music at an acceptable noise level, rowdy behavior by adults or children, use of unauthorized parts of the rented premises, Neighbors’ objections to participant conduct, damage to the rented premises or its equipment, and unsafe use of the rented premises.

To better enable access to transit, we offer ORCA LIFT enrollment assistance for those that are low-income. 

If you must drive, know that there is no lot or dedicated parking for Seattle’s LGBTQ+ Center. However, there are several paid parking options and limited free two-hour parking spaces.

Paid street parking is available Monday through Saturday 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Paid parking lots are also available. The cheapest is Seattle Central College Garage (4 blocks away).

1.  All floors are cleaned and spills spot-cleaned, if needed.
2. Equipment and furniture is returned to pre-event condition and position.
3. Any signs or decorations used for the event are removed.
4. Bathrooms (and kitchen, if used) are to be left clean and in good condition.
5. The outside grounds and parking lot must be cleared of cans, bottles, cigarette butts and other debris.
6. The premises have been cleaned and vacated within the time period allotted for the event.  If the Renter’s occupancy exceeds the time limit for the rental, additional rent and monitoring fees will be applied.
7.  The Renter complies with all additional clean up requirements outlined in the specific room clean-up policy document