Parking issues have plagued community associations, particularly condos, high-rises, and townhomes, for decades. In these types of communities, the demand for available parking is big while the supply of open parking spots is low. However, other homeowners’ associations (HOAs) face similar parking problems. Driveway restrictions and street parking limitations affect single-family HOAs of all shapes and sizes.

For more than 46 years, Associa has helped communities manage their parking situations. In this ebook, we outline general HOA parking rules, break down the difference between private and public roads, and address guest parking, towing, and enforcement. Here’s one of the most important things you need to know about HOA parking:

Parking policies are designed to protect a community’s aesthetics, promote neighborhood safety, maintain high property values, and enhance accessibility throughout the neighborhood. Found in the governing documents, these are the most common parking regulations:

• Prohibited vehicle types. To help maintain a community’s look and feel, prohibited vehicles might include RVs, campers, boats, large work trucks, and trailers.

• Guest parking. Guest vehicles can be limited to avoid overcrowding.
• Parking duration. Vehicles can be parked in certain areas for an allotted time. 

• Parking locations. You may be limited to parking in identified lots or in designated parking spots on the street.

• Abandoned. Many communities limit the amount of time a vehicle can be parked in one spot to discourage abandonment.

• Non-working vehicles. Even if a car can turn on, it can still be deemed inoperable and not allowed on community property by the HOA due to expired or missing tags, flat tires, being on jacks or blocks, broken windows/windshields, a deteriorating exterior or interior.

• The number of cars per household. Residents may only be allowed to have a specified number of cars on their property at any given time.

Download the ebook for more information!