Who This Is For

• New HOA board members
• Newly elected officers
• Self-managed associations
• Boards looking to reset governance practices

How to Use It

Review it together at the beginning of the year, share it with new board members during onboarding, and reference it whenever questions about process or authority arise.

Part of the Governance Starter Kit

This handbook is part of the HOA Governance Starter Kit, a collection of tools designed to help boards lead effectively from day one.

A practical governance playbook for HOA boards

This handbook helps HOA board members start the year aligned, organized, and confident. It explains how the board operates, what each role is responsible for, how decisions are made, and how meetings and communication should work.

Written in plain language and designed for real-world use, this handbook gives boards a shared foundation without overwhelming them with legal jargon.