Frequently Asked Questions

Meetings are held on the 4th Tuesday of each month, 7pm at Fairwood Golf & Country Club. 

For more details, please take a look at the following links:

• Schedule for our meetings
• Review the agenda for the upcoming meeting
• Review past meeting minutes

Meetings include a segment for homeowner comments (up to 5 minutes), which can be done in person or by sending a message to FGHA through this website or email contact@fairwoodgreens.org.

Phone: (206) 573-4114 

Our community maintains two private parks. 

• Allen Park is located between 145th Ave SE & SE 167th St. This park has a walking path, sport courts, swings, wide open green space, picnic tables and a play structure. Allen Park is where community-wide events such as our summer concert series & Last Splash take place. For a schedule of these events, check out our News & Events.
• Toddler Park is located between SE 167th Pl and 157th Ave SE. This park has a small play structure on a quiet street. 

For Security: 

Examples: Vacation checks and solicitors

Call:  (206) 573-4114 

For reports about an issue:

Examples: Unkempt yards or vehicles, barking dogs and general nuisances must be sent in writing to the FGHA Board in order for action to be taken. 

This can be done via the Contact section of our webpage, Email: contact@fairwoodgreens.org or through postal mail:
Fairwood Greens HOA
PO Box 58053
Renton, WA 98058

Please include your contact information: name, address, phone & email (if available). The Board can not investigate anonymous complaints or letters. 

For volunteer interest:

This can be done by sending a message through the Volunteer With Us section of our webpage.

 FGHA currently conducts monitoring of the association's 1,501 properties. The property maintenance committee (PMC) reviews compliance according to the association's Rules & Regulations (R&Rs). 

The PMC will send notices via HOALife, its software vendor for data management. Using this software allows homeowners to manage correspondence concerning their non-compliance issue online. The violation is discreet to homeowner and PMC. PMC will not enter onto homeowner property. 

Notices will be sent via US Postal Service unless homeowner OPTS IN to receive all notifications electronically (please see "General Authorization For Electronic Notification" in the Forms section of our website). 

Homeowners who are not in compliance will receive 1st, 2nd, or 3rd notice, identification of the rule in question, date of notice, and photographic evidence of non-compliance.

Should a property be found to not meet the R&R, homeowners (and tenants as applicable) will receive a 1st notice indicating corrective actions that need to be taken. If no correction is accomplished within the date specified, a 2nd notice may be given notifying homeowners to expect a 3rd notice accompanied by fine should they remain in non-compliance (consult R&R Schedule of Fines).

The goal of property maintenance review is to have a neighborhood that is aesthetically pleasant. Success is not defined by citations or fines. The property maintenance committee (PMC) applies the Rules & Regulations (R&Rs) adopted by our homeowners’ association. 

A summary of findings from the PMC are published within the meeting minutes each month. Properties are not identified by address to protect privacy. Information concerning a property's compliance or fine status is never shared with other homeowners.

According to the FGHA ACC Guidelines, approval is required for all exterior work to a home in our community. An Architectural Control Committee (ACC) Form must be submitted and approved prior to the start of any work. On the Forms section of this website, each of the files may be clicked on to download, fill in digitally, save and print. 

The completed form may be:

• Submitted as an attachment through this website
• Emailed as an attachment to contact@fairwoodgreens.org 
• Mailed to:
  Fairwood Greens Homeowners' Association (FGHA)
  PO Box 58053
  Renton, WA 98058 
• Faxed to: (425) 271-5804. 

Turn around time for approval is generally 7-10 days. If you have a "rush" item, please indicate on the form so the ACC chair can call you with approval/questions. 

The specifics for fencing can be found on page 3 & 4 in our ACC Guidelines. You should also review the Architectural Control Rules & Regulations. General & special covenants regarding fencing can also be found in Article IX & X in our CC&Rs. All fencing projects require an ACC form to be submitted and approved prior to beginning the project. 

The specifics for approved roofing materials can be found on page 2 & 3 in our ACC Guidelines. All roofing projects require an ACC form to be submitted and approved prior to beginning the project even if you are submitting one of the approved materials. 

No. Tree removal from your Fairwood Greens property does not require FGHA approval. You may need to check with King County for any required permits. 

This question has come up a lot, especially when news of mail theft is shared. The desire for a locking mailbox is up to individual homeowners to pursue. More information can be found in our Report On Locking Mailboxes.

In September 2021, the report Fairwood Greens & Adult Family Homes was released in response to homeowners' inquiries. 

Several homeowners have expressed concern at FGHA meetings and raised important questions about strategies to reduce speeding in our neighborhood. You can read more in the report about what is known.

Fairwood Greens Homeowners' Association practices accrual accounting (as opposed to cash accounting). This means that revenue is recorded as it is earned and expenses as they are incurred. 

Per RCW 64.90.530 (1) The association must prepare, or cause to be prepared, at least annually, a financial statement of the association in accordance with accrual-based accounting practices, a common requirement for HOAs.

Accrual accounting is a much more accurate method of accounting as it enables a view of profit and loss a business has experienced in an entire period.

The Association operates as a business and charges assessments to homeowners, creating a projected income that allows the Association to budget for projected expenses. 

On the monthly Treasurer Report (found within minutes of the Association Board Meeting), the projected annual assessment income is entered into the accounting software and is split between a 12-month period (the current budget year). The Assessment Income and Budget Income are the same in the Treasurer Report. This reflects the income that was accrued for that month (accrual accounting).

Concrete, asphalt or “Bridgit” rubber ramps are not allowed or permitted by King County Road Department.  If the road crews encounter an installation and it interferes with their work, they may or may not remove it.  As such, the FGHA cannot approve ACC forms that might be submitted.  The FGHA has no rules or guidelines concerning curb ramps.  Installation is at homeowner’s risk.

Send an email to contact@fairwoodgreens.org that is directed to our office manager. 

Information provided is used with strictest of confidence and privacy protection by Fairwood Greens Homeowners' Association (FGHA). We will make contact via email only with information of importance. Our security vendor will use telephone numbers on file to alert any emergency situation at the property (including open garage doors).  

Senior and Low-Income Housing Assistance Resources within King County 

Rev. April 2023 

Disclaimer: 

Information is provided as a courtesy to Fairwood Greens homeowners. Fairwood Greens Homeowners’ Association (FGHA) does not endorse nor warrant accuracy or applicability of any of the information included herein. FGHA homeowners assume all risk implied or not implied and must verify any information. Resources and programs listed below have different applications and eligibility determination and may require proof of income, insurance, assets, etc. It is the sole responsibility of homeowners to contact and engage with any of these sources of assistance or resources. There may be other resources available not included here. 

King County Housing Repair Program 

https://kingcounty.gov/depts/community-human-services/housing/services/housing-repair.aspx 

206-263-9095 

Funding provides for repairs such as replacing your roof, installing a new septic system, repairs addressing emergency conditions, health and safety repairs or major building preservation issues within the single-family owner-occupied home. For renters with a disability, King County provides funding to make units more accessible. 

King County Housing Authority - Weatherization Department 

https://www.kcha.org/wx 

206-214-1240 (ask for weatherization) 

KCHA's Weatherization program helps low-income homeowners and renters reduce their energy costs and improve the indoor air quality of their homes. Common repairs include: 

• Ventilation improvements 

• Insulation installs 

• Furnace repairs 

• Air sealing to prevent drafts 

This program generally does not provide new windows. The program serves households within King County, outside the City Limits of Seattle. 

Rebuilding Together Seattle (greater Seattle & Unincorporated King County) https://www.rtseattle.org/ 

206-682-1231 

Rebuilding Together Seattle serves low-income homeowners who are elderly, living with a disability, families with children, or veterans in need. Safe at Home is Rebuilding Together Seattle's year-round maintenance program. It provides homeowners with critical home repairs, such as grab bars, flooring, kitchen appliances, security repairs, electric repairs, plumbing repairs, and more. Safe at Home projects are completed by individual volunteers or small teams of skilled volunteers over one or a few work days. Common assistance includes: 

• Wheelchair ramps and other accessibility improvements 

• Installation of grab bars to improve safety 

• Plumbing and electrical work 

• Flooring repair or replacement 

• Painting, interior and exterior 

• Window repair or replacement 

• Clutter removal 

• Yard clean-up 

Habitat for Humanity https://buyhabitat.org/home-repairs/critical-home-repair/ 

206-866-7615 

Habitat’s Home Repair Program works with homeowners who need assistance with critical repairs that will alleviate health and safety issues and increase their quality of life in the home. The purpose of this program is to keep low- and moderate- income homeowners safely in their primary residence, it is not a program meant for “flipping”, repairing for resale, or secondary homes. Please complete and submit an intake form if you are interested in applying. 

Eligible projects may include: 

• Roofs 

• Gutters 

• Siding repair 

• Steps, Ramps, Porches, Decks and Retaining Walls 

• Walkways and Driveways 

• Landscaping 

• Brush and Junk Removal 

• Exterior Painting 

• Siding and Door repair 

• Interior Work (on a case by case basis) 

• Other repairs needed 

The Minor Home Repair Program maintains owner occupied homes. These types of projects are typically volunteer friendly and focus on preserving the home and safety of the homeowner, while improving the community as a whole. Minor Home Repairs are offered in communities and areas that Habitat for Humanity designates for community impact and neighborhood revitalization. Eligible projects may include: 

• Gutter Cleaning 

• Minor repairs 

• Moss, brush and debris removal 

• Fence replacement/repair 

• Walkway repair 

• Handrail installation 

• Gutter siding cleaning 

Aging In Place is a program that serves seniors 62 and over and/or homeowners of any age with disabling conditions such as mobility issues or sensory impairments. The program includes a home assessment, with recommendations of minor repairs to make the home safer to get around in. The assessment tool evaluates how the home supports the lifestyle of the owner (and occupants) and identifies improvements to make the home safer and more comfortable. These improvement projects may be combined with critical home repairs (larger scale) and/or minor home repair. Examples of eligible projects: 

• Entry hardware improvements (locks, bolts, door handles, doorbell) 

• Entry access improvements (non-slip flooring, low threshold, lighting) 

• Handrails and grab bars (exterior and interior) 

• Task lighting – kitchen, bathroom, favorite chair 

• Accessibility – bedroom to bathroom, and elsewhere • Point of use storage, de-cluttering and space organization 

PSE - Home Weatherization Assistance https://www.pse.com/en/account-and-billing/assistance-programs/home-weatherization-assistance 

The Home Weatherization Assistance program is a partnership between PSE, federal and state funding sources. It’s a way for us to connect our income-qualified customers to the local agencies that can assess your home and provide free, whole-home upgrades to help lower your monthly energy bill. The first step you need to take is to contact your local agency to see if you qualify.

As a PSE customer, you may qualify for support through the PSE HELP, and Salvation Army Warm Home Fund programs. We leverage funds from federal, state and PSE resources to offer you more services. If your household monthly income is less than the limits for your county, as listed below, you may qualify. The next step is to contact your local agency. They will determine if you are eligible for these programs and then guide you through the process. 

If you do not qualify for these programs, please check out our Efficiency Boost program, which offers increased rebates for income-qualified customers.