Seattle, WA HOA Rules: Board Procedures (2026)

The Washington Uniform Common Interest Ownership Act (WUCIOA, RCW 64.90) governs all common interest communities in Washington state, including condominiums, cooperatives, and planned communities in Seattle. Under WUCIOA, all board meetings must be open to owners, with executive sessions limited to specific topics such as pending litigation, personnel matters, and contract negotiations. Each board meeting must begin with at least 15 minutes dedicated to homeowner comments, with the board able to limit individual speaking time to no fewer than 90 seconds per unit owner. Meetings may be held via telephone, video, or other electronic conferencing without requiring a physical location. All election ballots must include a blank space for write-in candidates, and votes on elections, board member removals, and amendments must be conducted via secret ballot. Senate Bill 5129 accelerated WUCIOA compliance for all common interest communities effective January 1, 2026, and by 2028 all community associations in Washington will be governed solely by RCW 64.90. Seattle does not impose additional municipal HOA regulations beyond state law.