HOA Homeowners' Rights Task Force

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Thank you for visiting the community engagement tool for the HOA Homeowners’ Rights Task Force.  

Pursuant to HB23-1105, this project has now concluded. On behalf of the Department of Regulatory Agencies and the Division of Real Estate, thank you for your interest and participation.

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We're looking for your feedback on how HOAs are working here in Colorado.

The Colorado General Assembly recently passed HB23-1105: HOA Rights Task Force, creating two task forces aimed to investigate and present written reports on issues affecting those that work or live in HOAs in Colorado.

The HOA Rights Task Force’s main priorities are to study issues confronting HOA homeowners' rights, including:

  • Homeowners' associations' fining authority and practices

  • Foreclosure practices

  • Communications with homeowners

  • Availability and method of making certain documents available to HOA homeowners in the association

If you live in Colorado and work or reside in a homeowners association – we ask you to take part in our HOA stakeholder engagement activities (below). By taking our community survey or submitting your personal story, you are helping to shape the future of HOAs in Colorado.

All responses collected will be used to inform a final report to be presented to the Colorado General Assembly, the Governor’s Office, and the public.

We're looking for your feedback on how HOAs are working here in Colorado.

The Colorado General Assembly recently passed HB23-1105: HOA Rights Task Force, creating two task forces aimed to investigate and present written reports on issues affecting those that work or live in HOAs in Colorado.

The HOA Rights Task Force’s main priorities are to study issues confronting HOA homeowners' rights, including:

  • Homeowners' associations' fining authority and practices

  • Foreclosure practices

  • Communications with homeowners

  • Availability and method of making certain documents available to HOA homeowners in the association

If you live in Colorado and work or reside in a homeowners association – we ask you to take part in our HOA stakeholder engagement activities (below). By taking our community survey or submitting your personal story, you are helping to shape the future of HOAs in Colorado.

All responses collected will be used to inform a final report to be presented to the Colorado General Assembly, the Governor’s Office, and the public.

Share Your HOA Story

How have you been impacted by an HOA?

Share your story and help us better understand how homeowner association rules or regulations have had a positive or negative impact on you. Feel free to share any concerns, complaints, ideas or advice that relates to your experience with HOA's in Colorado.

Thank you for sharing your story with the HOA Homeowners' Rights Task Force.

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