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Tools & resources for self-managed HOA boards

A hand-checked directory for volunteer treasurers and board members: accounting software, dues payment platforms, reserve study firms, meeting & voting tools, and state law resources. Every listing links to the provider's official site.

Listings are informational, not endorsements or rankings. We re-check every link monthly — last checked October 2026.

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Spreadsheet-first tools — from AI Test Lab

Before you subscribe to a platform, see how far a spreadsheet takes you. These are our own products, built for volunteer treasurers.

Our product · $24 one-time

HOA Treasurer Toolkit

One Excel / Google Sheets workbook: annual budget builder, dues & delinquency tracker, reserve fund planner, and board-ready monthly reports. No subscription, no cloud account — your data stays in your spreadsheet.

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Our product · Free

HOA Monthly Close Checklist

A free PDF checklist of the month-end close: reconcile the bank account, review delinquencies, post the month's transactions, and prepare the board report — in the right order, every month.

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HOA accounting & management software

Full platforms that combine bookkeeping, dues, and board operations. Heavier than a spreadsheet — worth it when your community outgrows one.

All-in-one HOA software

PayHOA

All-in-one cloud-based HOA software: invoice homeowners, collect dues, manage financials, and use built-in communication tools in one portal.

Visit PayHOA →
Website + software

HOA Express

An HOA website builder and software platform — community websites with HOA tools built in.

Visit HOA Express →
Boards & managers

FRONTSTEPS

All-in-one HOA software for management companies and boards: accounting, payments, and resident apps in one platform.

Visit FRONTSTEPS →
Communication & operations

Condo Control

Condo, HOA, and property management software that simplifies communication and streamlines operations for community associations.

Visit Condo Control →
Professional managers

Buildium

Property management software built for professional property managers — day-to-day tasks, a resident app experience, and reporting.

Visit Buildium →
General accounting

QuickBooks

Intuit's general-purpose small-business accounting platform: invoicing, expenses, payments, and financial reports. Not HOA-specific.

Visit QuickBooks →
Small-business bookkeeping

Wave

Small-business money tools in one place: create invoices, accept online payments, and handle accounting.

Visit Wave →
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Dues & payment collection

Platforms that let homeowners pay assessments online and automate the receivables side of the treasurer's job.

Payment automation

Zego

Property management software that automates resident payment collection and utility management.

Visit Zego →
Online dues payments

ClickPay — LOFT Payments

A payment platform built for real estate: homeowners pay online by ACH, credit, or debit; lockbox and check scanning handle paper payments, and data syncs with accounting software.

Visit ClickPay →
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Reserve studies

Professional firms that inspect your community's components and build the long-term funding plan behind your reserve contribution.

Reserve study firm

Association Reserves

Professional reserve study services for properties across the country, including study updates and consulting.

Visit Association Reserves →
Reserve study firm

Reserve Advisors

Expert reserve studies and property reports that help communities plan ahead and budget for major repairs and replacements.

Visit Reserve Advisors →
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Meetings, voting & elections

Tools for running annual meetings, board elections, and membership votes — including virtual attendance and electronic ballots.

Elections & voting

ElectionBuddy

Online voting software for accurate, secure electronic elections — free for elections with under 20 voters.

Visit ElectionBuddy →
Virtual AGMs

GetQuorum

An all-in-one virtual meeting and electronic voting platform that makes conducting annual general meetings simpler.

Visit GetQuorum →
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Community websites & communication

A public face for your association — announcements, documents, and day-to-day communication with homeowners.

Website + management

HOA Start

HOA management software built for associations of all shapes and sizes, with a website builder designed for communities.

Visit HOA Start →
Community app

TownSq

HOA management software and a community app that streamlines communication and daily operations.

Visit TownSq →
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State law & board education

Reference resources for understanding how HOAs work and what your state requires. General information only — not legal advice.

HOA resources

HOA-USA

Resources that promote a better understanding of townhome, condominium, and single-family homeowner associations throughout the United States.

Visit HOA-USA →
Board education

Community Associations Institute (CAI)

The Community Associations Institute: support and resources for HOAs — education and guidance for the volunteers and professionals who run community associations.

Visit CAI →
California HOA law

Davis-Stirling — Adams | Stirling

HOA law resource from Adams | Stirling, a firm that advises HOA, condominium, and community association boards throughout California.

Visit Davis-Stirling →
About this directory

How listings are chosen

Every listing links to the provider's official website, and each description summarizes how the provider describes its own product. Listings are informational — not endorsements, rankings, or reviews — and no provider pays to be listed. Prices and features change; confirm details on the official site before you buy. Products marked "Our product" are made by AI Test Lab, the team behind this site. We re-check links monthly; this page was last verified in October 2026.

Running a self-managed HOA on spreadsheets for now? Start with our free guides: the treasurer duties checklist, building an annual budget in a spreadsheet, and reserve fund planning basics.