HOA Management in Virginia

HOA operations in Virginia are primarily governed by the Virginia Property Owners Association Act (Va. Code §55.1-1800 et seq.). Governs property owners associations including governance, assessments, meetings, elections, and extensive disclosure requirements. Provides significant homeowner protections and mandates resale disclosure packets. Condominiums are additionally governed by the Virginia Condominium Act (Va. Code §55.1-1900 et seq.).

Yes, Virginia requires community association managers to be licensed. Virginia requires common interest community managers to hold a license issued by the Common Interest Community Board under the Common Interest Community Management Information Fund Act. Managers and management firms must be licensed. Regardless of state requirements, look for professional designations like CMCA, AMS, or PCAM when evaluating management companies.

Board meetings require reasonable notice. Annual meetings need at least 14 days notice. Meetings must be open to members except for executive sessions. Board members owe fiduciary duties. Electronic voting is permitted under certain conditions.

Virginia provides for the Common Interest Community Ombudsman within the Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR). The ombudsman assists with complaints, education, and dispute resolution between associations and homeowners.

Assessment liens arise upon recording and are enforceable through judicial sale. Virginia limits HOA lien priority to a perfected first deed of trust amount, though liens do have some priority for certain assessments.

Yes, Virginia requires HOA registration. CICs must register with the Common Interest Community Board and file annual reports.

Recent legislation expanded the CIC Ombudsman role, added new electronic meeting and voting provisions, strengthened disclosure requirements for resale packets, and clarified board authority regarding short-term rentals.

Match HOA provides a free matching service that connects Virginia HOA boards with vetted management companies. We verify that providers hold required Virginia licenses and professional credentials like CMCA, AMS, or PCAM designations. Submit your community details through our intake form to receive matched recommendations within 48 hours.