Moving to Tri City WA in Nov/Dec Time Frame. I'm moving from FL and never have lived there before? Need advice. (Kennewick: apartment, rentals)

[acanessa2]

I am moving from FL to somewhere in the Tri-City Washington around the Nov/Dec time frame. I have never lived or visisted Washington before. So, I need some advice on where I should live. I've done a little research on the Tri-City areas, but I'm still not sure what are safe, good areas to live in. I am looking for a house or an apartment to rent. I have two dogs. One is a Rott/Lab mix and the other is a Rottweiler. Both are trained and are loving dogs, so please don't think there mean. They have been socialized with many people and other animals, and have completed Obedience Training Classes. I am also looking to go back to school and an area that possibly has a Carrabbas Italian Grill I can transfer to because thats where I work currently. If not thats ok. Can anyone give me some suggestions on where I should live in this area? Thank you!

[M3 Mitch]

Hi welcome to the forums.

The rental market here is tight, regardless of how well-behaved your dogs are, you have 2 large dogs each capable of doing considerable property damage. This is going to be a very hard sell to a landlord.

We don't have Carrabbas Italian Grill, but do have several chain and non-chain restaurants.

Schools in town are Columbia Basin College (Jr. College) and WSU Tri-Cities (full 4-year state college, the Tri-City campus emphasizes technical and engineering topics.

[skinem]

Prepare to explore the joys of a much drier climate. Seriously. No more exploding into a sweat ball by simply walking outside.

Not only are having dogs going to be tough rental-wise, but fair nor not, having those kinds of dogs will make it tougher.

[j_k_k]

I've never even heard of or seen this Barabbas Italian Grill. We do have a couple of Italian restaurants, though. We also have an Olive Garden.

[skinem]

Originally Posted by j_k_k

I've never even heard of or seen this Barabbas Italian Grill. We do have a couple of Italian restaurants, though. We also have an Olive Garden.

Primarily an eastern chain--none in west coast states. I think the closest is one in Utah...

[BrianWA]

Pet-Friendly Landlords (BFHS) (http://www.bfhs.com/PF_Landlords.html - broken link)

[j3hill]

Stay out of Pasco...I mean ElPasco entirely. Everywhere you go in any of the 3 cities is nothing but illegals. ElPasco will nickel and dime you in fees, taxes and permits.

[j_k_k]

Originally Posted by j3hill

Stay out of Pasco...I mean ElPasco entirely. Everywhere you go in any of the 3 cities is nothing but illegals. ElPasco will nickel and dime you in fees, taxes and permits.

I don't know about the fees and stuff, but the first sentence is bad advice and the second is simply untrue.

[MaiMorris]

No, Pasco is all about money and control. City code written to protect property values (as it says in the city code, my guess would be so the city can get more in property taxes) and not to protect the safety of it's residents. Come on, a permit from the city just to have a yard sale??

A stabbing at the new highschool and a shooting at the park, both on the nice side of town. Yeah, this is an up-and-coming former one-horse town. Oh, and to top it off, I have met very few respectable Pasco City Police Officers who I would trust with my life.


Kennewick is much busier, much more crowded, more amenities. Richland is the place to be for a more peaceful small-city life, with affordable rentals (built for government workers). All of the Tri-Cities has a fairly reasonable job market, though not what it used to be. Colleges are okay. Don't expect to be able to get around too much without a car.

[j_k_k]

Originally Posted by MaiMorris

Come on, a permit from the city just to have a yard sale??

Kennewick has that too. Not that anyone pays much attention it, or at least I should hope not.