County recording office
Snohomish County Auditor
3000 Rockefeller Ave, Everett, WA 98201 (opens in Google Maps)
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Washington WUCIOA vs. RCW 64.38
Communities created on or after July 1, 2018 generally follow WUCIOA (RCW 64.90) — budget ratification, reserve studies, resale certificates; many older HOAs still follow RCW 64.38.
County recording office
Snohomish County Auditor
3000 Rockefeller Ave, Everett, WA 98201 (opens in Google Maps)
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Board checklist
Municipal trash schedules, curb placement, and code enforcement pathways.
City of Everett code enforcement handles property maintenance and nuisance complaints at the municipal level. HOA boards document covenant violations separately.
Mediation, courts, and state resources when board actions are challenged.
Snohomish County courts and local mediation resources are available for owner disputes. County auditor/recorder staff confirm recording requirements for liens and amendments.
Everett regulates land use, short-term rentals, and business activity through city planning and licensing programs (verify current ordinances with Everett Planning & Development). HOA governing documents remain enforceable when consistent with state law.
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Snohomish County guide for Everett HOAs: Washington Uniform Common Interest Ownership Act basics, city code vs. covenants, county recording, and a searchable rules directory (kindhoa.com/blog/hoa-rules-directory-guide).
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Official municipal code
Everett city ordinances
Read the published city code directly from the official online library before comparing it to your HOA covenants.
Summaries below are for board orientation. Verify requirements in the official Everett municipal code (opens in a new tab).
Everett municipal code
Everett regulates land use, short-term rentals, and business activity through city planning and licensing programs (verify current ordinances with Everett Planning & Development). HOA governing documents remain enforceable when consistent with state law.
HOA governing documents
HOAs enforce recorded use restrictions (minimum lease terms, guest limits, parking) when consistent with applicable city licensure and state law. Covenant enforcement requires notice, cure periods, and uniform application.
Zoning & building code
Everett zoning and building codes govern fences, setbacks, and accessory structures. Architectural committees may impose additional recorded standards.
Permit thresholds
Building permits are issued by the building department of Everett or Snohomish County for structural changes. HOA approval is separate. Boards must verify permits under Washington Uniform Common Interest Ownership Act (WUCIOA).
HOA architectural control
HOAs review fences and additions through architectural committees under CC&Rs. Municipal compliance alone does not satisfy HOA design or notice requirements.
State / local protections
RCW 64.38.055 restricts HOAs from prohibiting solar panels in Washington state, though reasonable location/aesthetic rules apply. Drought-resistant landscaping is also protected under Washington environmental policy. Confirm rights with association counsel.
What HOAs may still regulate
HOAs may adopt reasonable design rules that meet statutory tests (location, color, timeline). Associations cannot impose outright bans where state law voids them.
HOAs must maintain detention ponds, swales, and drains to meet local stormwater permits.
Board checklist
Cities and counties increasingly regulate STRs. HOAs should align covenant enforcement with municipal registration rules.
Board checklist
Everett zoning and building codes govern fences, setbacks, and accessory structures. Architectural committees may impose additional recorded standards.
City of Everett code enforcement handles property maintenance and nuisance complaints at the municipal level. HOA boards document covenant violations separately.
Building permits are issued by the building department of Everett or Snohomish County for structural changes. HOA approval is separate. Boards must verify permits under Washington Uniform Common Interest Ownership Act (WUCIOA).
RCW 64.38.055 restricts HOAs from prohibiting solar panels in Washington state, though reasonable location/aesthetic rules apply. Drought-resistant landscaping is also protected under Washington environmental policy. Confirm rights with association counsel.
Snohomish County courts and local mediation resources are available for owner disputes. County auditor/recorder staff confirm recording requirements for liens and amendments.
KindHOA is educational software for self-managed boards, not a law firm, and this guide is not legal advice. State statutes, local ordinances, and your community’s recorded CC&Rs control and change over time — confirm liens, amendments, and enforcement with association counsel and the official sources above.
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