Questions and Answers (FAQs)
Below you will find FAQs about our Shelter Bay Community.
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Need a direct contact?
- For questions directed to the Board, please email: [email protected]
- For inquiries related to Office Management, contact: [email protected]
- Questions for Committees should be sent to the respective Committee Secretary. (Refer to: Governance/Committees)
Shelter Bay is governed by a hierarchy of rules and laws. Washington State laws and RCW’s are the overarching guidelines for the HOA. Articles of incorporation allow for the Association (Shelter Bay HOA) to establish their own by-laws and rules/regulations in many situations. Finally, since Shelter Bay community is located on Tribal land, the Swinomish Indian Tribal Community (SITC) may have regulations that supersede federal, state or county laws. Shelter Bay Company was established by the developer as a for-profit company to rent and develop Shelter Bay and sublease the lots to buyers. In conjunction with subleasing, he established the non-profit HOA, the Shelter Bay Community. In 2004, Shelter Bay Community purchased the stock of Shelter Bay Company for $2 million, and became the sole owner of the Company, the Master Lease, and the commercial operation of the Marina. Shelter Bay Company is a wholly owned subsidiary whose only function is a signatory to the Master Lease.
Governance