About...

A Private Island...

...just ten minutes (5.5 miles) from the city of Gig Harbor, Raft Island is located on the Puget Sound with spectacular sunsets and views of Henderson Bay, the Olympic Mountains, and Cutts Island or "Deadmans" (pictured above). Connected to the mainland by a new, modern concrete bridge (which replaced the 788-foot timber bridge in 2014), there are approximately 200 homes on 160 acres.  Islanders enjoy two community beaches, a boatlaunch, park areas and a tennis court.  The Island is managed by the Raft Island Improvement Association (RIIA) and an Island Manager.

Notices...

Passages

Sad news... Raft Island has lost one of its most genial residents. Brian Howe, who lived at 13 Raft Island Dr. NW since 1995, passed away on or around April 11th. He was well known to his neighbors, often seen walking his white labradoodle, Kipper. He was able to see his whole family at his bedside before he passed peacefully, at the age of 93. He was a real gentleman, and he'll be missed.

Roadway, Roadside and Ditch Policies

The intent of this policy is to provide clear definitions of roadways, roadsides (right-of-way) boundaries and definition of ownership for trees and shrubs along roadways. This policy shall also define ownership and responsibilities for tree and shrub care and removal within and outside roadway and right of way.

The policy was approved at the last board meeting.

Roadway, Roadside and Ditch Policies

Raft Island Residents Message Board

The Google Groups message board for RIIA Members

If you are a current user of the message board, please log in to groups.google.com and select the RaftislandResidents group to update your preferences for receiving emails from the group. With few exceptions, everyone's preference has been set to "no emails" (i.e. you just want to view the group online). However, you can also choose to receive every email, a digest, a periodic summary.

Want to become a member of the group? Choose "Community" in the menu, then choose Message Board to get started.

RIIA Elections

Elections are held at the May meeting every year.

Board and Trustee roles and responsibilites are outlined here.

Please consider serving Raft Island!

RIIA Board Meetings

Board meetings are held at 7 pm on the third Monday of every month (except in unusual circumstances), including the Annual Meeting, which is in May.

The July and August meetings will be held at the South Beach park. Folding chairs are recommended.

Annual Election Results
The votes were tabulated and these are the Board members effective July 1:
  • President - Glenn Stewart
  • Vice President - RJ West
  • Secretary - Katherine Walsh
  • Treasurer - Uwe Kerkhoff
  • Trustees - Peggy Doyle, Doug Van Doren
The Budget was approved by the membership, with monthly dues remaining the same at $200 per month.
The Deer feeding Bylaw addition was not approved by vote, although recent State Law supersedes and makes this measure moot.

Please review the Annual Meeting Agenda (DRAFT). Check the Calendar of Events (on the Menu) for the next date and time.

If you would like to have an issue discussed at the next Board meeting, please contact the Island Manager and have her add it to the Agenda.

Review the current Agenda shortly prior to the next meeting, if it's available for posting in advance. No meeting in December, so the agenda for November will be there until the next one is posted.

View the Projected Plan for restoration and enhancement of the tennis court, developed May 2022.

The USDA requires these two documents be displayed at meetings. Please examine them:
EEO Poster Justice for All

From The Island Manager

Pay Your Dues Online Read more in Menu >> Community Page >> Member Dues

  • All vehicles parked at the South Beach parking area must display a Raft Island Parking Permit affixed to the glass on the driver's side of the windshield in the lower corner. Any vehicles without a permit properly displayed will be towed at the owner's expense.
  • Do not stick the permit to a piece of plastic, laminate it, tape it or use any other method of display other than sticking the permit itself directly to the glass.
  • If you need to get a permit, please call HOA Community Solutions at (253) 985-3812. Each property owner is allowed a maximum of two permits per lot owned.
    If you have lost a permit, replacements can be purchased for $5 each and the lost permit will be inactivated. Damaged or worn out permits will be swapped out for no charge, but you must bring in the old permit with you.
  • Owners with tenants are responsible for providing their tenants with the parking permits for that property. We will not issue permits to tenants directly.

There have been reported thefts from vehicles at the South Beach. Please lock your vehicles and keep all valuables out of sight. Report any suspicious persons, activity or vehicles to the Sheriff Department by calling 911.

Break-ins on the island are an unfortunate fact of life. It is important to take every precaution to prevent theft and burglary. Keep doors locked and garage doors closed, even during the daylight hours!

Policy

Other policies (such as EMERGENCY info, boat launch, parks and recrecation, parking and street maintenance) can be found on the Community page.

Maps

Area

Map of Raft Island and Gig Harbor

Aerial Photo of Raft Island

Lot Map

Road Map

EMERGENCY info can be found on the Community page.

To add or change your email on the RIIA EMAIL LIST please contact the Island Manager

To join the Raft Island Community Message Board see the Community page, >> Message Board >> and follow the instructions.