State laws

Washington reserve and disclosure rules

The Washington statutes and agency rules that govern reserves, budgets, and HOA disclosures — translated into plain language with the source cited. Not legal advice.

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Washington HOA reserve funding rules, in plain language

How Washington's RCW 64.90 reserve-study rule works after the June 11, 2026 SHB 2354 update, including annual updates, the three-year professional site-visit cycle, transition caveats, and the new middle-housing exemption.

RCW 64.90.545 (reserve study), RCW 64.90.360 (common-interest-community applicability and transition), and 2026 SHB 2354, Chapter 96, Laws of 2026

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