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HOA Rules in Kent, WA (2026)

2 verified hoa rules for Kent, Washington, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Architectural Review

Kent HOAs enforce architectural review through committees. Under RCW 64.90, decisions must be consistent, timely, and based on written standards. City permits still apply regardless.

Hoa: Architectural Review

Some Restrictions

Wash. Rev. Code § 64.38.055 (Governing Documents — Solar Panels)

64.38.055 Governing documents — Solar panels. (Effective until January 1, 2028.) (1) The governing documents may not prohibit the installation of a solar energy panel by an owner or resident on the owner's or resident's property as long as the solar energy panel: (a) Meets applicable health and safety standards and requirements imposed by state and local permitting authorities; (b) If used to h...

Assessment & Dues

Kent HOAs may levy regular and special assessments under RCW 64.90 or 64.38. Unpaid assessments become liens and may be foreclosed after notice and opportunity to cure.

Hoa: Assessment Rules

Heavy Restrictions

RCW 64.90.485 — Liens, Enforcement, Notice of delinquency

RCW 64.90.485 Liens — Enforcement — Notice of delinquency — Second notice. (1) The association has a statutory lien on each unit for any unpaid assessment against the unit from the time such assessment is due. (2) A lien under this section has priority over all other liens and encumbrances on a unit except: (a) Liens and encumbrances recorded before the recordation of the declaration and, in a ...

Looking for King County county-wide rules?

County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Kent city rules.

HOA Rules in King County