Better HOA boards start with better information
Clear, practical guidance on HOA finances, governance, rules, and the decisions HOA board members face every day.
The More You know, the Better you Decide
HOA board members are expected to make important decisions without always having clear answers. The Honest HOA makes complex topics easier to understand with practical, straightforward information for making confident decisions.



The Story Behind The honest HOA
The Honest HOA was created by people with experience in the community association management industry. We’ve seen firsthand how much HOA board members are expected to understand, from budgets and reserves to vendors, maintenance, rules, and working with a management company.
We also saw a need for straightforward information that puts the board member first. That’s why we created The Honest HOA: to break down complicated HOA topics, answer the questions board members are actually asking, and share practical information without the sales pitch.
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Practical Resources for HOA Board Members
Financial management
Understand HOA budgets, reserves, assessments, financial reports, and other financial decisions your board may face.

Community Association Management
Learn the board-management relationship, what to expect from an HOA management company, and how to evaluate the services your association receives.

Board Governance
Get clear guidance on board responsibilities, meetings, decision-making, governing documents, and other HOA governance issues.
Rules and Compliance
Navigate HOA rules, enforcement, violations, governing documents, and compliance issues with greater clarity.
Maintenance and projects
Understand the board’s role in HOA maintenance, repairs, capital projects, vendor decisions, and long-term planning.
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HOA Information Without the Runaround
Built for the questions boards face

Industry-Informed
Our content is shaped by experience in the community association management industry and an understanding of the issues boards encounter.
Practical By Design
We break down HOA finances, governance, rules, management, maintenance, and other topics into clear, useful information.
Focused on Board Members
Everything we publish is created with HOA board members in mind, from first-time volunteers to experienced board leaders.
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