HOA rules in Idaho

Idaho splits planned-community homeowner's associations and condominiums. Lot-based HOAs are under the Homeowner's Association Act, Idaho Code Title 55, Chapter 32 (enacted/recodified 2022). Condominiums are under the Condominium Property Act, Title 55, Chapter 15. Confirm which chapter applies, then confirm the current Idaho Statutes text and your documents. This page is general information, not legal advice.

Under § 55-3206, no fine may be imposed unless fining authority is clearly set forth in the covenants and restrictions; a majority board vote is required; and written notice must be provided to the member at least 30 days before the meeting at which the fine vote will be held (personal service or certified mail). If the member begins resolving the violation before that meeting and continues in good faith until fully resolved, no fine may be imposed. The retrieved section does not set a statutory dollar fine cap — do not invent one. Attorney's fees/costs may not accrue until the association complies with § 55-3206 and the member fails to address the violation as provided.

HOA liens under § 55-3207 are for reasonable costs incurred in maintaining common-area real property owned/maintained by the association; the claim must be recorded and a copy served within five business days. Condo assessment liens are under § 55-1518 (notice of assessment recorded; generally expires one year unless extended/enforced; power-of-sale language differs from Chapter 32). Financial disclosures and assessment-account statements have short statutory turnaround under § 55-3205. Idaho has no statewide HOA ombudsman on this page.

This is general information from an AI helper, not legal advice. Confirm it against your documents and your state's law. If a deadline or hearing is coming up, talk to a licensed lawyer.