About us

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The Columbia Rim Owners Association (CROA) is located on the upper elevations of Burdoin Mountain in the Columbia River Gorge, near the town of White Salmon, Washington. This approximately 320-acre community consists of just over 60 parcels and was established in 1978. The CROA maintains its own water system and private roads and maintains established bylaws regarding land use and building structures.

 

The CROA is guided by its members with an elected board of directors. Of utmost importance to the CROA is the responsible stewardship of its water system. Conservation of water resources is highly encouraged. The CROA holds an annual meeting in May, as well as Board Meetings during the year, as needed. Volunteerism (such as our board, water commissioner and roadmaster) among our members is vital to the management of our community.

 

The CROA is a mix of permanent and seasonal (primarily from Portland and Seattle) residents. The community consists of lots from 2 acres to 20 acres, with over 2/3 of lots having been developed to include homes (and outbuildings). The landscape is a mix of grasslands and forests, with the topography varying from flat to highly sloped.

 

The community sits at approximately 2,000 feet in the Cascade Mountain Range and includes lands within the Columbia Gorge National Scenic Area, featuring views of the Columbia River Gorge, Mt. Hood (OR) and Mt. Adams (WA). The area is renowned for outdoor recreation with access to numerous adjacent trails and recreation areas. All lands and roads (excluding Tunnel and Courtney roads) within the CROA are privately owned and public use is restricted.

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Water System/Membership Charges (current as of 2022, refer to any subsequent recorded Bylaws for any changes)

• Initial Membership Charge.   When a property is sold and title is transferred to a new member for consideration in money or money's worth. The member is charged $4,000.  (ByLaws, Article 7, Section 1)

• Base Annaul Dues.   CROA members pay annual dues of $450. (ByLaws, Article 7, Section 2)

• Supplemental Annual Dues.  CROA members pay an annual water system usage fee based on the volume of water used by the lot, as measured by the amount of water passing through a member's water meter during the billing period. The Supplemental Annual Dues are charged at a rate of $3.00 per 1,000 gallons of water used.  (ByLaws, Article 7, Section 3)

• Late Fee Fine.   $25 or 10% of the delinquent amount, whichever is greater. (ByLaws, Article 7, Section 6)
   

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