Small HOA Management Software Built for Volunteer Boards
Enterprise HOA platforms were built for property management companies, not volunteer boards. HOABuddy gives self-managed communities the tools they actually need — online dues collection, violation tracking, and resident communication — without the complexity or cost.
Starting at $49/month · No per-unit fees
Built for communities like yours
Self-managed communities
No property management company — the board handles day-to-day operations.
Volunteer boards
Board members have full-time jobs. The software needs to work without training.
Under 150 units
Small enough that enterprise pricing and complexity don't make sense.
The Problem
Managing an HOA Shouldn't Be This Hard
Board members spend countless hours on tasks that should take minutes. Sound familiar?
Chasing Dues Payments
Spending hours sending reminders, tracking checks, and reconciling spreadsheets just to collect monthly dues.
Scattered Communication
Juggling emails, group texts, and paper notices to keep residents informed — and still missing people.
Paper-Based Records
Filing cabinets full of documents, violation notices, and maintenance logs that are impossible to search.
Compliance Headaches
Tracking violations, sending follow-ups, and keeping consistent records to stay on the right side of regulations.
Features
Everything You Need to Run Your Community
All features are included on every plan — no add-ons, no surprises.
Dues & Invoice Management
Create one-time or recurring dues, auto-generate invoices, and collect payments online via Stripe. Residents pay directly — you get the full amount.
Resident Communication
Post announcements, send notifications, and keep every resident in the loop — all from a single dashboard.
Maintenance Requests
Residents submit requests, your board tracks them. Built-in messaging threads keep everyone on the same page.
Violation Tracking
Document violations, send notices, and track resolution. Full correspondence history keeps your records airtight.
Document Storage
Upload, organize, and share HOA documents securely. Bylaws, meeting minutes, and budgets — all in one place.
Dashboard & Reporting
See your community at a glance. Track occupancy, overdue payments, open requests, and more from a single view.
How It Works
Up and Running in Under 30 Minutes
No implementation fees, no IT department required. Just sign up and go.
Sign Up & Set Up Your HOA
Create your account in minutes. Add your properties and invite residents to join your community.
Configure Dues & Communication
Set up recurring or one-time dues, connect Stripe for payments, and start posting announcements.
Manage With Ease
Collect payments automatically, handle maintenance requests, track violations, and keep everything organized.
30-day free trial
Run Your HOA Without a Property Manager
Set up dues collection, violation tracking, and resident communication in under 30 minutes — no IT department required.
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Pricing
Simple, Transparent Pricing
All plans include every feature. The only difference is community size.
Starter
For small communities just getting started.
Up to 50 units
- Dues & invoice management
- Online payment collection
- Resident communication
- Maintenance request tracking
- Violation management
- Document storage
- Dashboard & reporting
- Email support
Growth
For growing communities that need room to scale.
Up to 150 units
- Dues & invoice management
- Online payment collection
- Resident communication
- Maintenance request tracking
- Violation management
- Document storage
- Dashboard & reporting
- Email support
Pro
For larger communities with advanced needs.
Up to 400 units
- Dues & invoice management
- Online payment collection
- Resident communication
- Maintenance request tracking
- Violation management
- Document storage
- Dashboard & reporting
- Email support
Trusted by Communities
Real Boards. Real Results.
Stripe Secure Payments
PCI-compliant payment processing
256-bit SSL Encryption
All data transmitted securely
FAQ
Common Questions About Small HOA Management Software
- What is small HOA management software?
- Small HOA management software is a platform built for self-managed, volunteer-run communities that don't have a professional property management company. Unlike enterprise HOA platforms designed for large, professionally managed associations, small HOA software prioritizes simplicity, fast onboarding, and flat-rate pricing — so a volunteer Treasurer can get up and running without a vendor training call.
- How much does small HOA management software cost?
- HOABuddy starts at $49/month for communities up to 50 units — less than $1 per unit per month. The Growth plan covers up to 150 units at $99/month, and the Pro plan covers up to 400 units at $199/month. All plans include every feature with no add-ons or per-unit fees. Every new HOA gets a 30-day free trial.
- Can my HOA run without a property management company?
- Yes. HOABuddy is built specifically for self-managed HOAs that run on volunteer labor. It automates the most time-consuming tasks — dues collection, overdue reminders, violation notices — so your board can focus on the community rather than administration. You don't need a property manager or IT support to use it.
- How does HOABuddy handle board member turnover?
- Board turnover is one of the biggest operational challenges for small HOAs. HOABuddy keeps all records — payment history, violation logs, maintenance requests, meeting minutes — in a central account that transfers with the role, not the person. A new Treasurer or President can be invited with a few clicks and gets immediate access to the full history. No knowledge walks out the door.
- How quickly can a new volunteer board member learn the software?
- Most board members are fully operational within 30 minutes of signing up. HOABuddy uses sensible defaults for every common workflow — generating invoices, sending violation notices, posting announcements — so there's nothing to configure before you can start. No onboarding call required.
- How is HOABuddy different from enterprise HOA platforms?
- Enterprise HOA platforms are built for professionally managed communities with dedicated staff, multi-community portfolios, and deep accounting integrations. They're powerful but complex — and that complexity is a recurring cost for volunteer boards who have to relearn the system every time the board changes. HOABuddy covers the five things every HOA actually needs (dues, violations, maintenance, documents, communication) without the enterprise overhead.
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