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.

Law

Washington HOA reserve funding rules, in plain language

Why Washington HOA reserves sit inside an active statutory transition — legacy RCW 64.38 is repealed effective January 1, 2028 and the successor WUCIOA framework (RCW 64.90) is already in force for many communities — and what the dual-framework reality means for a board, owner, or buyer.

RCW 64.38 (legacy Homeowners' Associations chapter, repealed effective January 1, 2028) and RCW 64.90 (Washington Uniform Common Interest Ownership Act), including RCW 64.90.545 on reserve studies

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Want to see how these Washington rules apply to a specific HOA?

Reading the rule is step one. Putting it against a real budget is step two — pick the option that fits and we'll start with the state already filled in.