homeowners' association

American  

[hohm-oh-nerz uh-soh-see-ey-shuhn, uh-soh-shee‐] / ˈhoʊmˌoʊ nərz əˌsoʊ siˈeɪ ʃən, əˌsoʊ ʃi‐ /

Or homeowner association

noun

1. an organization in a condominium or other planned housing community that makes and enforces rules about the appearance and maintenance of properties and that maintains common areas with money from membership fees. HOA

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Etymology

Origin of homeowners' association

First recorded in 1925–30

Example Sentences

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homeowners' association

The threat hasn’t come from Armageddon, but from friction that resembles a suburban homeowners’ association battle.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 26, 2026

"Without backup power, our building simply wouldn't be able to function," Biletsky, the 42-year-old head of his building's homeowners' association, told AFP.

From Barron's ● Feb. 26, 2026

She also thinks she will take the place over but hasn’t reckoned with the power of the HOA — the homeowners’ association.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 10, 2023

The contractor also should obtain approvals by a homeowners’ association or historic district, if required.

From Washington Post ● Aug. 29, 2022

So you could request, for example, that your homeowners’ association not hire someone known to have a record of community complaints.

From New York Times ● Aug. 3, 2021