2026 HOA Laws in Arizona
Everything homeowners need to know about their rights and HOA regulations
Arizona's Planned Communities Act provides comprehensive regulations for HOAs, with a focus on homeowner protections and HOA accountability. The law has been updated multiple times to address common disputes.
- Right to attend and speak at board meetings
- Right to inspect HOA records within 10 business days
- Right to display political signs, religious items, and flags
- Right to solar panels and energy devices
- Right to due process before fines or suspensions
- Protection against selective enforcement
- Right to petition for a special meeting
- Right to vote on major decisions and rule changes
- Protection from retaliation for exercising rights
- Right to reasonable accommodation for disabilities
- Can levy assessments for operations and maintenance
- Can impose fines up to $250 per violation (not to exceed $1,000 total)
- Can place liens on properties for unpaid assessments
- Can enforce CC&Rs and adopted rules
- Can require architectural approval for modifications
- Can adopt and amend rules (with proper procedures)
- Can suspend common area privileges and voting rights
- Cannot prohibit solar panels, flags, or political signs (with restrictions)
Key Laws You Should Know
Important statutes that protect your rights in Arizona
Governs how assessments are calculated, collected, and enforced.
Requires open meetings and defines voting procedures for important decisions.
Establishes fair election procedures and term limits for board members.
Limits fines and requires proper notice and hearing procedures.
Common HOA Disputes in Arizona
The most frequent conflicts between homeowners and HOAs
Excessive fines for landscaping violations
Solar panel installation disputes
Architectural review delays and denials
Parking enforcement conflicts
Political sign restrictions during election periods
Disputes over common area access
Important Deadlines
Time-sensitive actions you need to take to protect your rights
Response to Violation Notice
Typically 14 days to cure or request a hearing
Request for Hearing
Within 14 days of receiving violation notice
HOA Records Request
HOA must respond within 10 business days
Fine Appeal
Within 30 days of the fine being imposed
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