September 29, 2026 | Mark Luis Foster
Today’s chapter meeting in Maple Grove marks the final meeting for September, so that clears the way to publish our results of the latest Pop Up Survey on HOA fees, which we’ve been featuring at each chapter meeting all month. We publish the results for the current survey once all chapters are complete.
In this month’s Pop Up Survey we just wanted to know: How much are you paying each month for an HOA assessment. We also asked about reserve funding and master insurance.
Here are the results (and please keep in mind that this is not a detailed scientific survey):
Above: Out of 139 HOAs in our network reporting, the overall survey shows an average monthly assessment of $462. Condos appear to have the highest monthly price at $625, and single family detached homes in HOAs coming in at the lowest, $116. You can see the split among the various types in the chart.
Above: Master insurance premiums are being included in monthly assessment for the vast majority of HOAs that responded. As we’ve learned, insurance premiums have been a major driver in rising association fees across all states.
Above: We’ve talked a lot about reserve funding for HOAs and it’s becoming a point of contention in many respects. How much should we contribute? What if we don’t fully fund it based on a reserve study? What if we don’t fund it at all? We decided to simply ask if HOAs were contributing at all, and thankfully the majority said that they do indeed fund it.
Above: We wanted to know if HOA Leaders believe an increase or decrease in their assessments was on the way in the next budget cycle. More than 70% expect an increase, while 20% feel it will remain the same. A small percentage expect a decrease.
More HOA Pop Up Surveys are coming! If you’re an HOALN member, watch your e-blasts to participate.
