Governing framework
Arizona Planned Communities Act (Title 33)
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AZ · State overview
Arizona HOA laws & Planned Community Act
Self-managed HOAs in Arizona operate under the Arizona Planned Communities Act (Title 33). Explore city guides below for late-fee limits, county recorder offices, and regional board workflows.
No. 01— State law snapshot
No. 02— Arizona Planned Community Act compliance checklist
Arizona planned communities must follow the Arizona Planned Communities Act (A.R.S. Title 33) with strong notice, assessment, and architectural review requirements. Use this checklist before enforcing covenants or recording liens.
Planned Community Act basics
- Confirm your association is a planned community under A.R.S. Title 33, Chapter 9
- Publish annual budget disclosure and meeting notices per statute
- Keep ballots and election records for member votes on assessments and amendments
- Publish architectural guidelines with clear approval timelines
Collections & late fees
- Apply late fees within document and statutory caps (typically $15 or 10%)
- Send pre-lien notices with required cure periods before recording
- Document all owner communications about delinquencies in one ledger
Desert & monsoon readiness
- Align landscape rules with municipal water conservation and xeriscaping ordinances
- Inspect drainage and retention areas before monsoon season
- Maintain insurance certificates for community contractors
Recording & resale
- Confirm county recorder formatting before filing liens or CC&R amendments
- Provide resale disclosure packets with budget, insurance, and reserve summaries
- Coordinate architectural reviews with recorded plats and municipal codes
AZ checklist — confirm current statutes and CC&Rs with association counsel before assessments, fines, or liens.
No. 03— Cities A–Z
- Apache JunctionPinal CountyView compliance guide
- AvondaleMaricopa CountyView compliance guide
- BuckeyeMaricopa CountyView compliance guide
- Bullhead CityMohave CountyView compliance guide
- Casa GrandePinal CountyView compliance guide
- ChandlerMaricopa CountyView compliance guide
- El MirageMaricopa CountyView compliance guide
- FlagstaffCoconino CountyView compliance guide
- FlorencePinal CountyView compliance guide
- GilbertMaricopa CountyView compliance guide
- GlendaleMaricopa CountyView compliance guide
- GoodyearMaricopa CountyView compliance guide
- KingmanMohave CountyView compliance guide
- Lake Havasu CityMohave CountyView compliance guide
- MaranaPima CountyView compliance guide
- MaricopaPinal CountyView compliance guide
- MesaMaricopa CountyView compliance guide
- Oro ValleyPima CountyView compliance guide
- PeoriaMaricopa CountyView compliance guide
- PhoenixMaricopa CountyView compliance guide
- PrescottYavapai CountyView compliance guide
- Queen CreekMaricopa CountyView compliance guide
- San Tan ValleyPinal CountyView compliance guide
- ScottsdaleMaricopa CountyView compliance guide
- Sierra VistaCochise CountyView compliance guide
- SurpriseMaricopa CountyView compliance guide
- TempeMaricopa CountyView compliance guide
- TucsonPima CountyView compliance guide
- YumaYuma CountyView compliance guide
Don't see your city yet?
We're expanding this directory regularly. In the meantime, KindHOA works for any self-managed HOA in Arizona.
Keep exploring
- HOA rules directory guide
Organize CC&Rs, bylaws, and policies for owners.
- How HOA late fees work
State caps and notice requirements before you assess fees.
- Full compliance directory
City guides with municipal code vs. HOA covenant matrix.
- Violation letter template
Enforce covenants with formal notice letters.
- HOA fee calculator
Calculate assessments from your annual budget.
- Collect dues online
Free online dues collection for volunteer boards.
- HOA board elections guide
Proxies, quorum, and online formal ballots.