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

Private-equity investors are attempting to consolidate the fragmented U.S. condominium and homeowners’ association management industry.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 29, 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

Indeed, Tahitian’s homeowners’ association has been in talks with the owners.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 13, 2025

We violate our homeowners’ association rules because our garbage bins won’t fit in our garage.

From Washington Post ● Jan. 4, 2023

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