Whether you’ve called the Ridge home for many years or are new to the neighborhood, this is a great time to review, or reacquaint yourself with our HOA Community Rules and Guidelines.
One of the most common requests we receive involves architectural applications. To help streamline the approval process, we’ve included links below to the community rules as well as the applications required for HOA review and approval. Taking a moment to review these materials before starting a project can help avoid delays and ensure everything goes smoothly.
As always, if you have any questions or need assistance, please feel free to reach out to Vicki at Zaran Sayre via our Contact Us form: https://theridge-hoa.com/contact-us/ We’re happy to help!
Thank you for your cooperation and for helping keep the Ridge a well maintained and welcoming community.
Thanks to the creativity of our neighbors, the Ridge is glowing with holiday fun this season! We’re excited to announce this year’s Holiday Lights Contest winners, including three winning homes and two honorable mentions. Winning households received gift cards as a thank you for their festive and imaginative displays.
First Place
Second Place
Third Place
Honorable Mentions
Congratulations to all who participated, and thank you for helping make our community bright and welcoming during the holidays. Be sure to enjoy the festive displays around the neighborhood!
Wishing everyone a joyful and bright holiday season!
We are thrilled to announce the annual holiday lights competition, inviting all residents to showcase their festive creativity and brighten our neighborhood this season. Whether you prefer classic twinkling displays or innovative light arrangements, this is your chance to add sparkle to our community and spread holiday cheer.
To ensure a fun and safe competition for everyone, please review and adhere to the following guidelines regarding the use of lights and decorations. These rules are designed to maintain our neighborhood’s aesthetics and ensure the safety and comfort of all residents. Let’s come together to celebrate the season responsibly and enjoy the wonderful displays our community has to offer!
We are pleased to share the Ridge HOA’s 2026 Budget, which the Board of Directors adopted at their meeting on November 19, 2025. Please access the approved but not yet ratified 2026 budget information under the Resources tab and click on the Governing Documents link: Click here
Thanks to careful planning and diligent cost-management over the past year, we are happy to announce that:
There Will Be No Dues Increase in 2026!
Annual dues will remain $800, paid in two installments:
$400 dueJanuary 1, 2026
$400 due July 1, 2026
By successfully reducing or holding steady many of our operating expenses, the HOA will be able to allocate additional funds toward necessary capital improvements, such as repainting our common fences, while also continuing to fully fund our reserves.
Annual Budget Ratification Meeting
The Budget Ratification Meeting will be held:
Wednesday, December 17, 2025 Zaran Sayre & Associates 30504 Pacific Hwy S. Federal Way, WA 98003
All Ridge homeowners are welcome and encouraged to attend.
If you have any questions about the budget, please contact Vicki Ennesser at Vicki@Zaran.com, or feel free to bring them to the meeting.
Thank you for your continued support and engagement in our community.
Adopting a pet changes two lives, theirs and yours! Regional Animal Services of King County (RASKC) was formed in 2010 as a partnership between King County and 24 cities. Since then, they’ve cared for thousands of cats and dogs each year, giving homeless pets a safe place until they find their forever families.
Here are a few simple ways you can make a difference for animals in our community:
Adopt: Every adoption gives a pet a second chance at love and care.
License: Licensing and adoption fees help support shelter services for animals in need.
Volunteer: Give your time to help provide daily care and companionship for pets.
Foster: Open your home temporarily to give pets a safe, loving place while they wait for adoption.
Donate: Supplies or funds go directly toward animal care and shelter programs.
Together, we can help RASKC continue its amazing work and give more pets the chance to find their forever homes. Check out the adoptable pets here: Pets for adoption
Let’s give these pets the happy homes they deserve!
To help everyone enjoy our beautiful new sport court and keep it in great condition, we’ve posted rules at two locations, one at the entrance gate and another near the bench. We kindly ask for your cooperation in following these guidelines so the court remains a safe and fun space for all. Thank you in advance for your support!
Sport Court Rules:
Use the court at your own risk
No food, glass, or alcoholic beverages
No pets allowed
No bicycles, rollerblades, or skateboards
Proper footwear required
Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult
Court use is for residents and their guests only
Do not abuse the net or other equipment
Court hours: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
We truly appreciate everyone doing their part to take care of this great new community space. Let’s enjoy it together for years to come!
The lock on the sports court gate has been replaced, and a new entry code is now in use. For security reasons, the combination will not be shared by email or posted online, as the previous code was given out to non-residents. Please note that the code may be updated again in the future.
Unfortunately, we recently had to repair part of the new court after skateboarders left marks on the surface. We’ve had reports of residents bringing their dogs into the sport court to run and play, which also can result in damage to the playing surface. To protect this community investment, please remember:
The court is for the exclusive use of Ridge homeowners.
Guests are welcome, but only when accompanied by a homeowner.
The lock combination should not be shared with guests or non-residents.
Signs with the full court rules will be posted soon.
If you’d like to play tennis or pickleball and need the code, please contact:
Vicki Ennesser, Zaran Sayre property manager, at (253) 941-4012
We hope you enjoy the upgraded court, thank you for helping us keep it in great condition!
This year’s National Night Out at The Ridge was a great success! On August 5th, neighbors gathered at the Big Park Pavilion to enjoy good food, great company, and the shared spirit that makes our community so special.
Residents enjoyed delicious pizza, cold beverages, and an amazing variety of desserts and appetizers generously brought by residents. The laughter, conversations, and friendly smiles filled the evening with warmth and connection.
A big thank-you to everyone who came out, contributed food, and helped make the event such a memorable one. Your participation is what makes The Ridge a vibrant and welcoming place to live.
We look forward to continuing this tradition and hope to see you all again next year!
We’re excited to share the successful opening of the newly resurfaced Ridge sport court, a major project that’s now complete. It was a big undertaking, but the result is a fantastic new space for residents to enjoy.
To celebrate, we hosted two evening events that brought the community together for some friendly competition and fun.
Both events saw a great turnout, with residents of all ages joining in to play. The new layout, including a second pickleball court, was a hit! A big thank you to Mike Hoefel and Bruce Kannenberg for sharing their tennis and pickleball expertise, and for their outstanding efforts in hosting and organizing these fantastic events.
We’re thankful to everyone who came out and helped make the celebration a great success. Many residents shared their appreciation for the HOA’s investment in this upgraded community space, recognizing the long-term value it brings to The Ridge.
Whether you’re a beginner, a seasoned player, or just stopping by to connect with neighbors, we encourage you to take advantage of this exciting new amenity.
We’ve created a new page on our website—Board Meeting Agenda—to help keep all residents informed about upcoming board meetings. Each time a meeting is scheduled, the agenda will be posted on that page in advance so you can see what topics will be discussed.
Going forward, we encourage all residents to check the Ridge Board Meeting Agenda page regularly to stay up to date. You will find it under the Board info tab in the header. Or you can click the button below. Your awareness and involvement help strengthen our community.
The Ridge is a single-family housing development of 229 homes located in Federal Way, Washington (King County). The neighborhood is managed by The Ridge Homeowners’ Association. Our neighborhood is conveniently located near the King County Aquatics Center, The Federal Way Community Center, Virginia Mason Medical Center, St. Francis Hospital, and just minutes to local shopping and Interstate 5.
The neighborhood houses two parks, a tennis/pickleball court, basketball court, playground, posts for volleyball setup, and a BBQ pavilion. Sidewalks throughout our neighborhood make it a safe place for children and families to walk.
Our mission is to preserve and enhance the value of the private and common properties that are The Ridge, and endeavor to bring our community together.
The Ridge HOA 