Arizona Community Association Laws
Planned Communities (A.R.S. 33-1801 et seq.), Condominiums (A.R.S. 33-1201 et seq.), Mobile Home Parks (A.R.S. 33-1401 et seq.), nonprofit corporate rules (Title 10), ADRE HOA Dispute Process, OAH hearings. Reference hub
Arizona takes a light-touch, statute-first approach: open meetings, accessible records, notice, elections, and lien/collection rules are spelled out in the Planned Communities and Condominium Acts, but there’s no statewide HOA regulator or ombudsman. Instead, most enforcement runs through the ADRE HOA/Condo Dispute Process and the Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH). Expect strong transparency requirements and targeted policy items (e.g., public-roadway votes) rather than day-to-day micromanagement.
At a glance
- Planned communities (HOAs): A.R.S. 33-1801 et seq.
- Condominiums: A.R.S. 33-1201 et seq.
- Mobile Home Parks: A.R.S. 33-1401 et seq.
- Corporate form: Title 10 (Nonprofit)
- Disputes: ADRE filing → OAH hearing.
Primary Statutes
Planned Communities (HOAs) — A.R.S. 33-1801 et seq.
Open meetings, records, elections, disclosures, assessments/liens, director removal, public-roadway rules.
Title index: A.R.S. Title 33
Key sections: 33-1804 (Open meetings) ·
33-1805 (Records) ·
33-1807 (Assessment lien) ·
33-1806 (Resale disclosures) ·
33-1818 (Public roadways vote)
Condominiums — A.R.S. 33-1201 et seq.
Parallels planned communities with condo-specific provisions for meetings/records, liens, resale disclosures.
Title index: A.R.S. Title 33
Key sections: 33-1248 (Open meetings) ·
33-1258 (Records) ·
33-1256 (Common-expense lien) ·
33-1260 (Resale disclosures) ·
33-1243 (Board; removal)
Mobile Home Parks — A.R.S. 33-1401 et seq.
Arizona Mobile Home Parks Residential Landlord & Tenant Act (land-lease communities).
Corporate Acts — Title 10 (Arizona Nonprofit Corporation Act)
General corporate governance for nonprofit associations (member inspection, financial statements).
Index: A.R.S. Title 10 ·
10-11602 (Member inspection) ·
10-11620 (Financial statements) ·
10-3101 (Short title)
Popular Sections (direct links @ azleg.gov)
Planned Communities (HOA)
Administrative Rules & HOA/Condo Dispute Process
No statewide HOA “regulator.” Disputes are filed with ADRE and heard by OAH.
ADRE — HOA/Condo Disputes
OAH — Hearing Rules
Public Roadways (Hot Topic)
Community Association Managers — Licensing
Is there a CAM license in Arizona?
- Arizona does not have a dedicated “community association manager” license category.
- Real estate brokerage/property management activities are licensed by ADRE.
Helpful resources
- Optional credentials: CAI CMCA/AMS/PCAM; AACM CAAM.
- Managing rentals? Consult ADRE rules and your broker of record.
Governing Documents & Overlays
- Core docs: Articles (nonprofit), recorded plat & CC&Rs/Declaration, Bylaws, Board rules/resolutions.
- Federal overlays: Fair Housing Act, ADA (where applicable), FDCPA (collections), FCC OTARD, etc.
- State/local overlays: Building/fire codes, parking/road authority, local ordinances.
- Conflicts: Statutes control over contrary governing-document provisions; seek legal counsel.
State Contacts
Arizona Dept. of Real Estate (ADRE)
- Phone: (602) 771-7700
- Public Database: License Search
- Address: 100 N. 15th Ave., Suite 201, Phoenix, AZ 85007
Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH)
- Phone: (602) 542-9826
- Address: 1740 W. Adams St., Lower Level, Phoenix, AZ 85007
- Info: azoah.com · AAC R2-19 (PDF)
Disclaimer
This page is a general reference and not legal advice. Laws and rules change; verify current text on the official links and consult qualified counsel.
Last updated: September 8, 2025