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Washington HOA Laws

Homeowners' Associations Act (RCW 64.38) & Washington Uniform Common Interest Ownership Act (RCW 64.90)

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Official statutes

Each statute links to the official government text. Guides explain them in plain English.

Architectural Review

Wash. Rev. Code 64.90.580

Heat pumps

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Assessments & Dues

Wash. Rev. Code 64.90.525

Budgets; assessments; special assessments

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Board & Governance

Wash. Rev. Code 64.90.505

Rules; notice

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Fines & Violations

Wash. Rev. Code 64.38.020

Association powers

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Flags & Signs

Wash. Rev. Code 64.38.033

Flag of the United States; outdoor display; governing documents

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Wash. Rev. Code 64.38.034

Political yard signs; governing documents

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Wash. Rev. Code 64.90.510

Regulatory authority; limitations; governing documents; association may adopt certain rules

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Home Sales & Disclosures

Wash. Rev. Code 64.90.640

Unit resales; resale certificate

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Landscaping

Wash. Rev. Code 64.38.057

Governing documents; drought resistant landscaping, pollinator habitat, wildfire ignition resistant landscaping

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Liens & Collections

Wash. Rev. Code 64.38.100

Liens for unpaid assessments; notice of delinquency; second notice

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Wash. Rev. Code 64.90.485

Liens; enforcement; notice of delinquency; second notice

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Meetings & Elections

Wash. Rev. Code 64.38.120

Voting; in person, absentee ballots, proxies

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Wash. Rev. Code 64.90.445

Meetings

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Wash. Rev. Code 64.90.455

Unit owner voting

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Association Records

Wash. Rev. Code 64.38.045

Financial and other records; property of association; copies; annual financial statement

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Wash. Rev. Code 64.90.495

Association records

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Solar Energy

Wash. Rev. Code 64.38.055

Governing documents; solar panels

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Frequently Asked Questions About Washington HOA Laws

Where can I read the official HOA laws for Washington?

Each statute listed on this page links to the official government source. Always read the current official text, because statutes are amended over time.

Do my HOA governing documents also matter?

Yes. Your declaration (CC&Rs), bylaws and rules work together with state law. Where they conflict, the statute usually controls, but the details depend on the exact wording of both.

Is this page legal advice?

No. Harrington Community provides legal information based on official statute texts. It is not a law firm and does not review individual cases. For advice on your situation, contact a licensed attorney or your state bar referral service.

This page is general legal information, not legal advice, and Harrington Community is not a law firm. For advice about your situation, contact a licensed attorney or your state bar's lawyer referral service.