2026 Indiana HOA Legislative Updates
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Owner Obligations Still Apply | HB 1210
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Owners must still pay assessments and follow governing documents even if the association cannot establish quorum.
Example: An owner cannot ignore parking rules simply because the HOA failed to reach quorum.
Budget Increases Without Quorum | HB 1152
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Newer associations may approve limited budget increases when quorum cannot be reached, if allowed by governing documents.
Example: A post-July 1, 2026 HOA may be limited to a 105% budget increase instead of a larger jump.
Optional Service Fees | HB 1115
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Optional service fees must be listed, board-approved, and disclosed to owners.
Example: Key fob replacements, clubhouse rentals, and dock fees should appear on a published fee schedule.
Association Fine Authority | HB 1115
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Indiana associations may issue fines, but they must adopt a fine schedule and follow proper notice procedures.
Example: Before fining for trash cans left out, the HOA should identify the violation, fine amount, and whether it may recur.
In-Home Childcare | HB 1152
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Associations may not prohibit certain licensed in-home childcare operations.
Example: A resident operating a permitted Class I childcare home may not be automatically banned by HOA rules.
Flags, Fuel Source & License Plate Readers | HB 1150
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Associations must allow American and Indiana flags, cannot discriminate based on fuel source, and cannot operate license plate reader systems unless law enforcement controls the data.
Example: An HOA may regulate flag placement reasonably, but cannot completely ban display of the American flag.