homeowners' association

American  

[hohm-oh-nerz uh-soh-see-ay-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

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Example Sentences

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homeowners' association

In Colorado, his homeowners’ association dues were about $120 a month in 2020.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 13, 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

“There’s a great sense of community here,” he said of those in his homeowners’ association.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 25, 2024

Since the contract was signed, federal officials have met with local homeowners’ association officials and school officials to coordinate the best times for the buses carrying the evacuees to arrive, Randall said.

From Washington Post ● Mar. 10, 2022

After the Majurys returned home, their homeowners’ association sent a letter to their landlord demanding their eviction because, among other reasons, Ava’s social media venture had attracted an intruder to the property.

From New York Times ● Feb. 17, 2022

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