Indiana House Bills 1152 & 1115 – Legislative Updates for Community Associations

Indiana’s 2026 legislative session includes two bills that may significantly impact homeowner associations (HOAs) and condominium associations: House Bills 1152 and 1115. Both measures have moved through the legislature and could affect how associations charge certain administrative fees.

Key Issue in the Proposed Language

Recent amendments added language stating that associations, management companies, and their agents may only charge fees that are specifically listed in the association’s recorded governing documents.

This change could prevent associations from charging certain administrative service fees that are commonly requested by homeowners, such as payoff or resale letters used during property sales or refinancing.

Potential Impacts on Community Associations

If enacted without further revision, the bills may have several effects on Indiana community associations:

• Removal of the current $250 cap on payoff/resale letter fees

• Administrative service costs may shift to all homeowners, rather than being paid by the homeowner requesting the service

• Reduced fee transparency, as service providers may need to bundle administrative costs into larger contracts

• Potential increase in overall association expenses

• Restrictions on the ability of associations to charge for certain necessary administrative services

Because of these potential changes, the bills could impact association operations, budgeting, and administrative processes, as well as the costs ultimately shared by homeowners.

Current Status

The legislation is still moving through the legislative process. Additional revisions may occur before final approval, and certain provisions could still be narrowed or clarified.

What Community Associations Should Do

Boards and community managers should stay informed as the bills progress. Recommended steps include:

• Monitor legislative updates related to HB 1152 and HB 1115

• Review governing documents to understand what fees are currently authorized

• Discuss potential operational and budget impacts with association leadership

• Keep homeowners informed about possible changes that could affect association fees and services

Why This Matters

Changes to fee authority could influence how associations recover administrative costs and maintain financial stability. Monitoring these legislative developments will help boards and managers prepare for any operational adjustments that may be required.