HOA Management in West Virginia

HOA operations in West Virginia are primarily governed by the West Virginia Uniform Common Interest Ownership Act (UCIOA) (W. Va. Code §36B-1-101 et seq.). Comprehensive statute governing common interest communities (condominiums, planned communities, cooperatives) created after July 1, 1986. Covers creation, governance, assessments, liens, meetings, and owner rights. Older condominiums governed by the Unit Property Act (Ch. 36A).

West Virginia does not currently require a state-specific license for community association managers. West Virginia does not require a dedicated state license for community association managers. All common interest communities must register as nonprofit corporations under the Nonprofit Corporation Act. Even without a state mandate, look for professional designations like CMCA, AMS, or PCAM as indicators of competence and professionalism.

Board meetings must be conducted per the UCIOA and governing documents. Annual meetings required. Board members owe fiduciary duties. Association records must be maintained and accessible to unit owners.

West Virginia does not have a dedicated HOA ombudsman or dispute resolution agency. Disputes are resolved through governing documents procedures, mediation, or litigation in state courts.

W. Va. Code §36B-3-116 grants a super-priority lien for 6 months of common expense assessments over first mortgages. The full assessment lien is prior to all other liens except pre-declaration liens, first security interests, and tax liens. Lien extinguished unless enforcement proceedings instituted within 3 years.

Senate Bill 188 (2024) introduced the Mountain Homes Act proposing amendments to UCIOA and related community association codes.

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