Bellevue, WA HOA Rules: Assessment & Dues (2026)

Assessments are the dues and charges HOAs levy to fund operations and reserves. Under WUCIOA, regular assessments are adopted each year with the budget, which owners can reject by a supermajority vote (often 67 percent or more) at a ratification meeting under RCW 64.90.525. Special assessments for large repairs or emergencies may require separate owner approval depending on the CC&Rs and WUCIOA thresholds. Assessment obligations run with the land; a buyer in Bellevue inherits unpaid dues and will typically see them cleared at closing through a resale certificate required under RCW 64.90.640. Delinquent assessments accrue interest and collection fees and can support a statutory lien on the unit. Foreclosure of HOA liens is permitted but subject to notice and statutory procedures. WUCIOA limits late-fee amounts and requires written notice of delinquency before collections action. Owners may challenge improper assessments through internal appeals, mediation, or superior court actions. Rental owners generally remain responsible for assessments even if tenants occupy the unit. Board members cannot be selectively exempted from assessments.