Baring HOA Rules: Board Procedures Rules (2026)

Homeowner associations and condominium associations in King County are governed primarily by Washington state law, not county code. The Washington Uniform Common Interest Ownership Act (WUCIOA, RCW 64.90) applies to common interest communities (HOAs, condos, cooperatives) created on or after July 1, 2018, and to older communities that opt in. Older HOAs remain under RCW 64.38 (Washington Homeowners Association Act) and older condominiums under RCW 64.34 (Washington Condominium Act). These statutes establish minimum procedural requirements. Boards must hold at least one open meeting per year where members can attend and speak. Meeting notices must be sent at least 14 days in advance under WUCIOA. Regular board meetings must be open to members except for executive sessions covering litigation, personnel, contracts, or delinquent accounts. Board members must be elected by the membership according to the association's governing documents, typically by written ballot or at an annual meeting. Terms are usually staggered. WUCIOA imposes fiduciary duties on board members — acting in good faith, with ordinary care, and in the best interest of the association. Conflicts of interest must be disclosed. Associations must maintain records including meeting minutes, financial statements, governing documents, and member lists, and must make them available to members on request (reasonable fees for copies allowed). King County does not directly enforce HOA governance disputes — members must pursue claims through the Washington Attorney General's Office (limited jurisdiction), mediation, or civil court.