Indiana Community Association Laws
HOAs (IC 32-25.5), Condominiums (IC 32-25), political signs (IC 32-21-13), landlord-tenant (IC 32-31), nonprofit corporate act (IC 23-17), mobile home communities (IC 16-41-27 & 410 IAC 6-6). Reference hub
Indiana’s regime is light-touch: HOAs created after 2009 sit under the Homeowners Associations Act, with procedures for budgets, meetings, proxies, amendments, and an internal grievance resolution process. There’s no statewide condo/HOA regulator and no CAM license program; instead, the Attorney General’s Homeowner Protection Unit can step in for misappropriation, proxy and budgeting violations. Political-sign protections are explicit, and manufactured-home communities are governed primarily by health and safety rules. In short: fewer state hand-holds than Florida, but clear guardrails where abuse risk is highest.
At a glance
- HOAs: IC 32-25.5 (budgets/records, meetings, proxies, amendments, grievance resolution; AG enforcement for specific abuses).
- Condominiums: IC 32-25 (board meetings open to owners; minutes on request; records).
- Political signs: IC 32-21-13 (30 days before to 5 days after election; reasonable size/number rules allowed).
- Mobile home communities: IC 16-41-27 + 410 IAC 6-6 (health & safety standards).
- Corporate form: IC 23-17 (Indiana Nonprofit Corporation Act).
- CAMs: No state CAM license; see Manager Licensing.
Primary Statutes
Homeowners’ Associations — IC 32-25.5
Applicability, definitions, governance (budgets/records/meetings/proxies), amendments, AG actions, grievance resolution.
Official: Indiana Code (Title 32 > Art. 25.5) ·
Mirror: Justia — IC 32-25.5
Condominiums — IC 32-25
Bylaws, meetings (owner attendance; minutes), records, common expenses, insurance, taxes.
Official: Indiana Code (Title 32 > Art. 25) ·
Mirror: Justia — IC 32-25
Corporate Act — IC 23-17 (Nonprofit)
Entity law for most associations (formation, meetings, records, actions without meetings, etc.).
Official: Indiana Code (Title 23 > Art. 17) ·
Mirror: Justia — IC 23-17
Mobile Home Communities — IC 16-41-27
Health & sanitation framework for mobile/manufactured home communities (see IAC rules below).
Official: IDOH landing ·
Mirror: Justia — IC 16-41-27
Popular Sections (direct links)
HOA (IC 32-25.5)
- 32-25.5-3-3 — Annual budget; records; board meetings; retention
- 32-25.5-3-4 — Approval of certain contracts
- 32-25.5-3-9 — Amending governing documents; consents
- 32-25.5-3-10 — Proxies; requirements; retention; submission
- 32-25.5-4-1 — Attorney General actions (misappropriation, proxy/budget violations)
- 32-25.5-5 — Grievance resolution (procedures)
- 32-25.5-3.5 — Solar energy systems (restrictions)
- 32-25.5-3.7 — Beekeeping (regulation)
Condominium (IC 32-25)
Political Signs (IC 32-21-13)
- 32-21-13-4 — HOAs cannot prohibit signs (30 days before / 5 days after)
- 32-21-13-5 — Reasonable size/number/location rules allowed
- 32-21-13-7 — Political activity access
See AG guidance (PDF).
Landlord-Tenant (context) — IC 32-31
Administrative Rules (Indiana Administrative Code)
Indiana has no condo/HOA-specific administrative code. Manufactured-home communities are regulated by IDOH rules below.
HOAs (IC 32-25.5)
- No dedicated IAC rules; operations per statute and nonprofit law.
- Enforcement backstop: Attorney General actions (see Popular Sections).
Condominiums (IC 32-25)
- No condo-specific IAC rules; rely on statute & corporate law.
- Boards must provide open meetings/minutes per IC 32-25-8-2.5.
Mobile Home Communities
Community Association Managers — Licensing
Is a CAM license required in Indiana?
- No dedicated state CAM license. HOA/condo managers are not licensed as a separate profession in Indiana.
- Real estate broker licensing exists (separate field) via the Professional Licensing Agency.
PLA — Real Estate
CAI CAM-licensing tracker
Some proposed bills have sought broker-license requirements for HOA managers; none are enacted as of this update.
Handy owner resources
Governing Documents & Overlays
- Governing documents: Articles, Declaration/CC&Rs, Bylaws, Rules/Resolutions.
- Political signs: Statutory protections & limits in IC 32-21-13.
- Federal overlays: FHA, ADA (where applicable), FDCPA (collections), FCC OTARD (antennas), etc.
- State/local overlays: Building/health codes, stormwater, local ordinances.
- Conflicts: Statutes can supersede conflicting documents; consult counsel for interpretation.
Attorney General — Homeowner Protection Unit (HPU)
HPU / Consumer Protection
- Purpose: Investigates certain HOA abuses; can bring actions under IC 32-25.5-4.
- Complaint: File online
- Info: Licensing & HPU page
Office Contact
- Main: (317) 232-6201
- Consumer Protection: (317) 232-6330 or 1-800-382-5516
- Site: Contact the AG
Disclaimer
This page is a general reference and not legal advice. Laws and rules change; always verify the current text on the official linked sites and consult qualified counsel for your situation.
Last updated: September 9, 2025