Comparison of homeowner associations and civic associations
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There are important differences between a homeowner association (HOA) and a civic association.
General comparison[]
The following table compares HOAs and civic associations for a selection of topics.
Topic | Homeowner association | Civic association | Residents association | Neighborhood association | Property owners association | Community Development District |
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Membership requirements | Mandatory membership | Voluntary membership | Voluntary membership | Voluntary membership | Mandatory membership | Mandatory membership |
Violations of regulations | Fines, disable access to amenities, liens, foreclosure | Removal from the association | Removal from the association | Removal from the association | Fines, liens, foreclosure | Bankruptcy, fees |
Size of association | Membership remains constant | Membership fluctuates as members are free to leave or join without restitution | Membership fluctuates as members are free to leave or join without restitution | Membership fluctuates as members are free to leave or join without restitution | Membership remains constant | Can change as bond gets paid |
Maintenance issues | Board of directors of management company handles hired services | Board of directors seeks volunteers to help, then hires services | Board of directors petition local government | Board of directors seeks volunteers to help, then hires services | Board of directors of management company handles hired services | Local gov't handles |
Right to rule | Deed restricted | None | Majority voting block | None | Deed restricted | Municipality only |
Entity owns property | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | No |
Can become defunct? | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
Categories:
- Neighborhood associations
- Community development
- Community organizations
- Organization stubs