Georgia · 2027 checklist
Georgia HOA law checklist
The main law: Georgia Property Owners' Association Act (O.C.G.A. §44-3-220). Here's what a Georgia board needs to follow, and what HOA Manage sets up for you when you pick Georgia.
Last reviewed 2026-10-29. General information, not legal advice. Your governing documents may add requirements. Confirm with an attorney licensed in Georgia.
What's changing in 2026–2027
Georgia Property Owners' Bill of Rights Act (SB 406)
Associations must register with the Secretary of State. Unregistered associations can lose the ability to record liens, collect fines or foreclose. Adds foreclosure thresholds and a state complaint process.
Effective: January 1, 2027 · Source: CAI mid-year 2026 legislative update
Elections and meetings
Georgia allows electronic notice and voting with owner consent; the bylaws set quorum, often one third.
- Typical notice before a members' vote: 21 days
- Typical default quorum: 33% of units
- Proxies generally allowed: Yes
- Secret ballot required for some votes: No
- Owner consent needed before electronic ballots: Yes
What HOA Manage does for you
- Pre-sets 21-day notice and 33% quorum on new votes
- Tracks each owner's e-voting consent before ballots go out
- Supports open and anonymous ballots
- Keeps an audit trail of notices, votes and e-signatures
- Adds these items to your board's Compliance checklist with due dates
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