More Washington homes come with HOA fees

More Washington homes for sale last year came with homeowners association fees, and those dues climbed from a year earlier, Realtor.com data shows.

Why it matters: Rising HOA fees add to the already high cost of homeownership.

By the numbers: In metro Seattle, 58% of homes on the market included fees, up from 54% in 2024.

• Roughly 45% of homes listed for sale in Washington had HOA dues last year, which fund maintenance and amenities.
• In general, the West has more homeowners associations than the rest of the country, according to Realtor.com.