North Carolina · 2027 checklist
North Carolina HOA law checklist
The main law: NC Planned Community Act (Ch. 47F) / Condominium Act (Ch. 47C). Here's what a North Carolina board needs to follow, and what HOA Manage sets up for you when you pick North Carolina.
Last reviewed 2026-10-29. General information, not legal advice. Your governing documents may add requirements. Confirm with an attorney licensed in North Carolina.
What's changing in 2026–2027
Flag rule (S.L. 2026-59) and nonprofit annual report (S.L. 2026-52)
Rewrites the flag rule for planned communities and requires nonprofit associations to file an annual report with the Secretary of State.
Effective: Aug 11, 2026 (flags); report due Nov 15 · Source: North Carolina General Assembly
Elections and meetings
Electronic ballots are treated as written ballots under Ch. 55A when the member consents.
- Typical notice before a members' vote: 10 days
- Typical default quorum: 20% 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 10-day notice and 20% 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
See it with your own association's numbers
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