Illinois · 2027 checklist
Illinois HOA law checklist
The main law: Illinois Condominium Property Act (765 ILCS 605) / CICAA (765 ILCS 160). Here's what a Illinois board needs to follow, and what HOA Manage sets up for you when you pick Illinois.
Last reviewed 2026-10-29. General information, not legal advice. Your governing documents may add requirements. Confirm with an attorney licensed in Illinois.
What's changing in 2026–2027
No major HOA law changes verified as of 2026-10-29. We check again each legislative session.
Elections and meetings
Illinois expressly permits electronic voting with owner consent, and requires secret ballots on request for director elections. Proxies are valid for 11 months unless stated otherwise.
- Typical notice before a members' vote: 10 days
- Typical default quorum: 20% of units
- Proxies generally allowed: Yes
- Secret ballot required for some votes: Yes
- Owner consent needed before electronic ballots: Yes
What HOA Manage does for you
- Pre-sets 10-day notice and 20% quorum on new votes
- Tracks each owner's e-voting consent before ballots go out
- Supports anonymous ballots for elections
- 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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