Frequently Asked Questions

An amendment to The Shores CC&Rs was passed on February 26th restricting rentals to a minimum of 30 days.  The amendment allows landlords to continue short term renting until January 1, 2022. 

All public community documents are available for download by clicking here.

A disclosure fee of $175 is typically paid by the seller of a property. A transfer fee of $400 is charged by the HOA and who pays it is negotiated by the buyer and seller in the purchase agreement.

The Shores at Rainbow Lake and Estate home and lots for detached homes:  for 2022 they will be $1,010.00 annually or $505.00 semi annually (equivalent to $83.78 per month)

Rainbow Cove attached homes:  for 2022 they will be $482.00 annually or $241.00 semi annually  (equivalent to $40.17 per month)

HOA dues are due on January 1st and July 1st.  Statements will be mailed in December and June.  A late fee of 10% will be assessed if dues are paid more than 30 days late. 

Dues can be paid by mailing a check, or in the Owner's Portal using a ACH bank transfer or credit card.  Checks should be made out to The Shores at Rainbow Lake HOA and mailed to 4756 Buck Springs Road, Pinetop, AZ 85935.

No, the CC&Rs prohibit long term storage of large vehicles on the owners lots.

Yes, we do.  There are 25 storage spaces which available only for homeowners in The Shores.  The costs are $275.00 per year for large spaces (trailers over 22 feet)  and  $165.00 per year for small spaces (trailers under 22 feet). They are paid annually each January.  Click here to request a space.

Our mailing address is 4756 Buck Springs Road, Pinetop, AZ 85935-0149.  The email address for HOA property manager Jim Rathbun is jim@resortaz.com  and his office phone number is 928-369-4000.

Yes! Of course it varies seasonally as with all lakes, but the lake is stocked with rainbow trout several times a year.  Other fish you can catch at Rainbow Lake are largemouth bass, channel catfish, bluegill, green sunfish and illegally introduced northern pike.  Here is a link the Arizona Fish & Game Department website. You may see some very large fish near the shore of the lake.  These are weed eating carp that help control grasses growing in the lake during the warmer months.  Please throw them back if you catch one!

Yes, all anglers above the age of ten years old must have a fishing license issued by Arizona Game & Fish Department.  Click here to see license fees and buy a license online.

No.  There is a maximum power limit of 9.9 HP for boat motors.  As a result, fishing boats and pontoon boats are the types of boats used on Rainbow Lake.