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Honest. Open. Accountable.
78 million Americans live under HOA governance. Most have no easy way to understand how their community is managed, where their dues go, or whether their board is acting in their best interest.
Homeowners Aligned exists to change that. We aggregate public records, surface governance data, and give every resident a voice through verified reviews and community discussion.
We are not backed by venture capital. We are not affiliated with any management company. We are an independent platform built by a homeowner and licensed realtor who saw the transparency gap firsthand.
Transparency builds stronger communities.
How we score every HOA
Every HOA on our platform receives a projected Health Score from 0 to 100, built from four pillars. The score starts with public data and grows as the community contributes.
Transfer fees, CC&R filings, budgets, and reserve studies. Are the books in order?
Board members, entity status, management company, registered agent. Is the HOA properly organized?
Management certificates, subdivision records, CC&R recording data, and court records.
Verified reviews and community forum activity. What do the people who live there actually think?
How to request your HOA records
Under Texas Property Code Chapter 209, every homeowner has the legal right to inspect their HOA's books and records. This includes budgets, reserve studies, meeting minutes, financial statements, and assessment history. Here is exactly how to do it.
Write a formal records request
Draft a written request describing the specific records you want to inspect. Be specific: "FY2025 operating budget," "reserve study," "board meeting minutes from January-June 2026." You can request records on your own behalf or designate an attorney, CPA, or agent to inspect them for you.
Send it by certified mail
Mail your request via USPS certified mail to your HOA's mailing address (listed on their management certificate). Certified mail creates a legal paper trail with a delivery receipt. Keep a copy of everything you send.
Wait for a response
In Texas, your HOA has 10 business days to either provide the records or set a date for inspection. Other states have different timelines, and in some states there is no statutory deadline at all. Check your state's property code for the exact requirements. Regardless of timeline, document everything and follow up in writing.
If they refuse, you have legal recourse
If your HOA denies access or ignores your request, most states provide a legal path to compel disclosure. In Texas, you can file a petition with the justice of the peace and recover attorney fees and court costs. Your state page on our platform explains the specific enforcement options available to you.
What you can request
Source: Texas Property Code Chapter 209, Section 209.005. Read the full breakdown →
What you’ll see
Every HOA profile is a complete transparency snapshot. Here is what we surface for each community.
An animated arc score with four expandable pillars showing exactly what data exists and what is missing.
Officer names, titles, active years, management company contact info, and registered agent details.
Transfer fee schedules, entity status, SOS filings, formation dates, CC&R references, and certificate PDFs.
If an HOA has been forfeited or involuntarily terminated, we flag it immediately with context on what it means.
Address-verified residents rate their HOA across five categories. One review per address per year.
A private, verified-resident discussion board for your community. Public threads visible, full access requires signup.
Aligned Meadows Homeowners Association
“Fees are reasonable for the area but the reserve fund situation concerns me. Special assessment last year was unexpected.”
Board communication improved a lot this year. Monthly emails and open meetings. Landscaping could use work.
Fees are reasonable for the area but the reserve fund situation concerns me. Special assessment last year was unexpected.
Best managed HOA I have lived in. Responsive board, well-maintained common areas, and transparent financials.
Your community dashboard
Track your monthly assessment, reserve fund health, board meeting schedules, and community activity. All in one place, updated by verified residents like you.
Standard is 70%+. Sits in the 30th percentile of DFW communities.
Community-first discussion
Every HOA gets a private discussion board. Verified residents can share updates, ask questions, and hold their board accountable in a space that belongs to them.
Titles and previews visible to everyone. Full content requires a free account.
Only address-verified residents can create threads and reply. No anonymous trolling.
HOA boards can claim their profile and respond directly to resident concerns.
Financial, maintenance, board elections, rules, amenities — organized by what matters.
Community discussion
Q3 budget shows $42K deficit in landscaping. Where did the money go?
RE: Pool hours reduction board clarification
Water damage in Building C is anyone else affected?
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