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HOA services in Washington

Washington is one of many places communities run HOAcrew. The platform is available to communities nationwide — this page covers what service work looks like here.

Puget Sound associations range from urban condominium to large suburban planned communities with substantial open space. Stormwater facility maintenance is an unusually prominent common-area obligation.

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The rules where you are

What governs a Washington association

Every link below goes to the source, not to us. Read it yourself before you rely on it.

Primary association statute

Washington Uniform Common Interest Ownership Act, RCW 64.90

The modern Uniform Act governing newer common-interest communities; older associations may remain under RCW 64.38 or 64.34.

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Reserves, budgets & bidding

RCW § 64.90.550

Requires a reserve study, updated on the statutory schedule, with disclosure of reserve funding in the annual budget.

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Contractor licensing

Washington State Department of Labor and Industries

Contractor registration, bonding, and insurance verification statewide.

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Pool regulation

Washington State Department of Health and local health jurisdictions

Water recreation facility permitting, operation, and inspection.

This is a starting point, not legal advice. Statutes are amended, and your declaration and bylaws may impose stricter requirements than the state does — verify against the current code and your association’s counsel before acting.

The season here

What the year looks like

A long wet season drives moss, drainage, and hardscape work; snow matters east of the Cascades far more than west. Dry summers have made irrigation and fire-fuel management a growing part of scope.

Pool CleaningTwice-weekly cleaning, balanced water chemistry, and safety checks for community pools and spas.LandscapingMowing, edging, trimming, irrigation checks, and seasonal color for HOA common areas, entrances, and medians.Porter ServicesClubhouse cleaning, trash and common-area pickup, restroom detailing, and light upkeep across shared amenities.Amenity StaffingCertified pool attendants, lifeguards, gate and front-desk staff, and event coverage for community amenities.

Washington markets we've written up

Local conditions differ inside a state as much as they do between states. These pages cover what changes.

Guides from the HOAcrew library

Compliance

HOA Vendor 1099s: A Board's Year-End Tax Reporting Checklist

What HOA boards and managers need to know about issuing vendor 1099s — who gets one, the W-9 you should collect up front, deadlines, and the reporting-threshold change boards keep missing.

Vendor Management

How to Check HOA Vendor References the Right Way

The reference call is the diligence step boards skip most — and the one that predicts real performance best. The questions to ask and the answers that should give you pause.

Landscaping

HOA Landscaping Budgeting: What Sets the Price and How to Compare Bids

What drives an HOA landscaping bid up or down, how the common pricing structures differ, and how boards can compare bids fairly instead of chasing the lowest number.

Washington HOA services — questions, answered

Which statute governs HOAs in Washington?+
Washington Uniform Common Interest Ownership Act, RCW 64.90. The modern Uniform Act governing newer common-interest communities; older associations may remain under RCW 64.38 or 64.34. Your own declaration and bylaws sit on top of it and may be stricter.
Are there reserve or bidding rules Washington boards need to know?+
RCW § 64.90.550: Requires a reserve study, updated on the statutory schedule, with disclosure of reserve funding in the annual budget.
Who licenses the contractors an association hires in Washington?+
Washington State Department of Labor and Industries — contractor registration, bonding, and insurance verification statewide. Every vendor’s insurance and trade credentials are collected, verified, and stored with their expiry dates, and held to a stated renewal window — 30 days for insurance, none for a competency certification. Once that window closes, the vendor cannot bid for or be awarded new work until it is current again.
Who regulates community pools in Washington?+
Washington State Department of Health and local health jurisdictions — water recreation facility permitting, operation, and inspection. That is why pool scope on HOAcrew includes water-quality records and operator credentials, not just cleaning visits.
Is HOAcrew available here?+
Available to communities nationwide. Bring your own vendors anywhere; our vetted network is growing market by market.
Do you have vendors near me?+
Two ways it works. Invite the vendors you already use — they get credentialed and onboarded here, anywhere in the US. And where our vetted network has reached, additional vetted vendors can submit proposals too. Our network is growing market by market, so bringing your own vendor is always the fastest path.

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