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What is an HOA and how does it work?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re in the market for a new home or have been before, you\u2019ve likely heard the term \u201cHOA\u201d (or Home Owners Association) tossed around. According to recent statistics<\/a>\u00a0from iProperty Management, 58% of homeowners in the US live in HOA communities, and that number is likely to rise; there are currently 351,000 HOAs in the U.S., with an average of 22 new ones forming every day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What exactly is an HOA? It\u2019s generally defined as a private, self-governing organization in common-interest communities, like neighborhoods of single-family homes, condos, high rises, and townhouses. While the ins and outs of one HOA to another can vary wildly, they are typically devoted to managing, overseeing, and developing the community, both by upholding rules and regulations, and maintaining shared amenities and services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

HOAs are generally led by a board of volunteers who live in the community and are elected to their positions by their neighbors, though some are professionally managed by property management companies. Either way, HOAs don\u2019t turn a profit and are funded by regular dues from community residents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In many ways, you can think of an HOA as a mini-government for your housing community, with all the potential benefits and headaches that entails. So how do you decide if an HOA could be right for you? There are several factors to consider, many of which vary wildly from one HOA to the next. (If you\u2019re considering joining one, in particular, it\u2019s imperative to look up their specific restrictions, amenities, regulations, and costs before getting too far into the buying process; this kind of information will often be available on an HOA\u2019s website, or you can request further details from your real estate agent.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How much are HOA fees?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

One of the few constants across all HOAs is the fact that they charge dues from community residents, paid monthly, quarterly, or annually. Depending on amenities provided, the number of community residents, cost of living, and other factors, monthly HOA fees can range anywhere from about $40 to over $2,000 — but the average HOA fee in the US (as of 2021<\/a>) runs between $200 and $300 per month. An HOA board can vote to increase fees at any time as a community\u2019s needs change, and they can also levy one-time payments for emergency or disaster relief.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What do HOA fees cover?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Rules and Regulations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Generally speaking, all HOAs deal with rules and regulations within their communities, which are known as covenants, conditions and restrictions, or CC&Rs. As such, HOAs find themselves dealing in conflict resolutions as well, since they may need to step in to enforce these CC&Rs, and resolve disputes between neighbors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

(As a side note, it\u2019s important to remember that HOAs do not have absolute power, and can\u2019t create any covenants that run contrary to federal and state laws. HOA rules are also considered unenforceable if they are enacted incorrectly or selectively, or enforced with no authority.) Many of an HOA\u2019s regulations focus on the exterior of residents\u2019 homes, which are held to certain standards of upkeep, and often a degree of visual uniformity. Restrictions related to a home\u2019s interior are less common, but can come about in instances of noise complaints, renovations, types of flooring, and other issues that might affect your neighbors. (As one example, you may be restricted to hiring only an HOA-approved electrician, which could reduce the risk that your rewiring project will start a fire that burns down the neighborhood).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Some of the most common CC&Rs involve the following:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Restrictions on landscaping (i.e. whether you can plant trees, use certain fertilizers, or even the height of your grass)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u25cf Green provisions, related to issues like installing solar panels<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u25cf Exterior home appearance (which could cover anything from paint colors, the height of fences, street-facing window coverings to the color of tarp they cover their firewood with)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u25cf Long-term storage allocations<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u25cf Regulations on parking and vehicles (for instance, many HOA regulations prohibit RVs from being parked in driveways)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u25cf Restrictions on signage, landscaping, and holiday decorations<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u25cf Limits on pet quantity and size<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u25cf Noise complaint policies<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u25cf Restrictions on short-term rentals<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u25cf Home occupancy limits<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Amenities<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

While all HOAs have some hand in rules and regulations, not all provide amenities. Those who do will charge substantially more than those who don\u2019t (which is where the range of $40-$2,000+ monthly dues comes in), and there\u2019s virtually no guarantee of which amenities a specific HOA might provide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That said, HOA amenities often include some some of the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Landscaping and maintenance, including pest control<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u25cf Garbage pickup<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u25cf Parking<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u25cf Pools<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u25cf Fitness Centers<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u25cf Community events<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u25cf Upkeep of shared utilities and common areas, such as walkways, parks, street lighting, elevators, or amenities like pools or clubhouses) \u25cf Safety and security (particularly in gated communities; see our recent post on gated communities<\/a> on this topic)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What are the potential advantages and disadvantages of a HOA?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

When considering an HOA neighborhood, potential residents will quickly find that HOA features that seem like pros to one person may be cons to another.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019ve compiled lists below of some of the most commonly-cited pluses and drawbacks in the great HOA debate, which may help you decide where you stand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pros of a HOA:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Well-maintained neighborhoods<\/strong> \u2013 Residents are held accountable to deed restrictions, architectural controls, and other guidelines to keep the neighborhood in good shape. For anyone drawn to a neighborhood that\u2019s polished and put together, with no chipping paint and a certain collective aesthetic, HOA communities can be a dream come true.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Property values<\/strong> \u2013 On a related note, because HOA communities are commonly held to such high structural standards, residents can enjoy property values that hold steady or even rise over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sense of community<\/strong> \u2013 In addition to more straightforward amenities, HOAs may also pay for neighborhood events to help residents get to know each other, such as picnics, cookouts, street festivals, and game tournaments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Conflict resolution<\/strong> \u2013 Many of us have had the experience of wishing that an impartial third party could step in to resolve a dispute with an intractable neighbor. While HOA board members are only human and may not be completely impartial, they can still be an invaluable tool to bolster regulations and keep the peace. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Amenities and well-maintained common areas<\/strong> \u2013 As we\u2019ve mentioned above, a variety of amenities may be provided to HOA communities, including walking trails, barbecue pits, dog parks, and even private beaches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Cons of a HOA:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Cost-benefit ratio<\/strong> \u2013 Some residents may feel that they\u2019re not getting much bang for their buck, especially if their HOA focuses more on rules and restrictions than on amenities. Even if an HOA does provide amenities, the cost of their regular upkeep may outweigh their benefit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Overly restrictive regulation<\/strong>s — While some residents may find that HOA restrictions take a lot of stress out of their lives, others may chafe at covenants that seem to tamp down their individuality. Residents who dream of implementing environmentally friendly landscaping, owning pit bulls, or painting their front door bright pink may well be unhappy in an HOA. Certain HOAs may regulate at even more granular levels, including the height of your grass, or what color tarp you use to color your firewood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rule enforcement may seem arduous<\/strong>: While conflict resolution may be a benefit to some, it could strike another as overkill, particularly if disputes involve stiff penalties (often fines) that seem out of proportion with the offense.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Penalties for non-payment<\/strong>: Depending on the penalties allowed by their state\u2019s law, residents who fall behind on their HOA dues may face a variety of consequences \u2013 anything from warnings, fines, revoked access to community facilities, a lien being put on your house by the HOA, or even forced foreclosure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Petty politics:<\/strong> To return to the government analogy, an HOA is vulnerable to the same human failings as any other kind of governing body, and\u2013 at their worst — can be influenced by egotism, power plays, and infighting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Red Tape:<\/strong> Some residents may find that too many of their actions are tied up in bureaucratic red tape, and that even simple repairs and redecorations (including holiday decorations) can quickly become a headache, taking significantly longer to complete than they would in an HOA-free neighborhood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When all is said and done, there\u2019s no right or wrong answer to the question of whether you join an HOA. Aside from budgetary considerations, your decision may ultimately rely on personal preference \u2013 and given that living anyplace will involve some measure of bill-paying and rule-following, the HOA question may at least give you some clarity on what you do or don\u2019t find livable, and what is or isn\u2019t worth some compromise.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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