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HOA Approved Shutters for Las Vegas Communities
Your complete guide to HOA-compliant window treatments in Summerlin, Henderson, and master-planned communities.
Updated December 2024 | By Shutters Cheap
Good News:
White and off-white plantation shutters are approved by virtually every HOA in Las Vegas. They're the #1 HOA-compliant choice because they look uniform from the street and add home value.
Understanding Las Vegas HOA Rules for Window Treatments
Las Vegas has more than 3,000 HOA-governed communities. Most were established by developers like Howard Hughes Corporation (Summerlin), American Nevada Corporation (Green Valley), and others who set CC&Rs (Covenants, Conditions & Restrictions) for neighborhood uniformity.
The good news: window treatment rules are typically straightforward. The goal is a uniform appearance from the street, not to restrict your choices inside.
General HOA Window Treatment Rules
Typically Allowed
- White plantation shutters
- Off-white/cream shutters
- White or neutral blinds
- White roller shades
- Neutral drapes with white backing
- Solar screens (most communities)
Typically Prohibited
- Sheets, towels, or blankets
- Aluminum foil on windows
- Brightly colored blinds visible outside
- Patterned curtains visible from street
- Reflective films (without approval)
- Mismatched treatments on same elevation
Community-Specific Guidelines
Summerlin
Summerlin Design Guidelines require window treatments to present a "neat and uniform appearance" from the exterior. White and off-white plantation shutters are specifically mentioned as acceptable in most village guidelines.
- The Trails - White shutters approved
- The Ridges - White or cream shutters approved
- Red Rock Country Club - Neutral tones required
- Summerlin South - White or off-white required
Henderson Communities
Henderson master-planned communities generally follow similar rules:
- Anthem - White or neutral window treatments
- Green Valley - Uniform appearance required
- Seven Hills - Neutral colors from exterior
- Inspirada - White or off-white
- Lake Las Vegas - Check specific village rules
Southwest Las Vegas
- Southern Highlands - White/neutral required
- Mountains Edge - Uniform appearance
- Rhodes Ranch - White or cream colors
How to Stay HOA Compliant
- Choose white or off-white - This is approved everywhere
- Use consistent treatments on each elevation - Don't mix shutters and blinds on the same wall of windows
- Keep louvers/slats horizontal - Standard for plantation shutters
- Check your specific CC&Rs - Usually available on your HOA's website
- When in doubt, ask - Email your HOA for written approval before ordering
Why Plantation Shutters Are the #1 HOA Choice
Plantation shutters dominate Las Vegas HOA communities because:
- Uniform appearance - Look identical from the street, house to house
- HOA-approved color - White is always acceptable
- Increase home value - 3-5% according to real estate studies
- Permanent installation - Unlike blinds that can droop or break
- Premium perception - Buyers expect shutters in nice communities
Pro Tip:
If you're selling your home, plantation shutters are one of the few window treatment upgrades that return more than 100% of their cost. Buyers in HOA communities specifically look for homes with shutters already installed.
We Know Las Vegas HOAs
After 20+ years installing shutters across Las Vegas, we're familiar with requirements in virtually every community. Our white and off-white poly vinyl shutters are approved everywhere we've installed them.
Unsure about your community's rules? We can help you choose the right options.