Utah Community Association Laws
HOAs (Title 57, Ch. 8a), Condominiums (Title 57, Ch. 8), Real-estate co-ops (Title 57, Ch. 23), Mobile Home Parks (Title 57, Ch. 16), corporate acts (Title 16, Ch. 6a/10a), HOA Ombudsman (Title 13, Ch. 79). Reference hub
Utah’s framework is statute-first and relatively light on administrative rules. HOAs follow the Community Association Act; condos run under a mature Condominium Ownership Act; co-ops are addressed through a marketing/registration statute. The 2025 session added a state HOA Ombudsman and refreshed owner-access and process requirements. Day-to-day, boards have room to operate—but transparency (records, open meetings, clear fine steps) and predictable assessment collection are emphasized. Net feel: process-oriented and owner-legible if you follow the checklists.
At a glance
- HOAs: Title 57, Ch. 8a (records, open meetings, fines, liens & nonjudicial foreclosure).
- Condominiums: Title 57, Ch. 8 (management committee powers, reserves, meetings, collections).
- Co-ops: Title 57, Ch. 23 (Real Estate Cooperative Marketing Act).
- Mobile Home Parks: Title 57, Ch. 16 (tenancy, rent changes, eviction, residents’ associations).
- Corporate form: Mostly Title 16, Ch. 6a (nonprofit); some use Title 16, Ch. 10a (business corp).
- State role: HOA Ombudsman & Registry (education, advisory opinions, registration).
Primary Statutes
Homeowners’ Associations — Community Association Act (Title 57, Ch. 8a)
Open meetings, records, rulemaking, fines, budgets/reserves, liens & enforcement.
Condominiums — Condominium Ownership Act (Title 57, Ch. 8)
Association powers/records, management committee, reserves, meetings, collections.
Real-Estate Cooperatives — Marketing Act (Title 57, Ch. 23)
Defines cooperative interests and state oversight of offers/sales.
Mobile Home Parks — Mobile Home Park Residency Act (Title 57, Ch. 16)
Leases/rent changes, cause for termination, dispute meetings, resident associations.
Corporate Acts — Nonprofit & Business Corporations (Title 16)
Entity law: formation, member/board meetings, records, indemnification.
Nonprofit (16-6a): chapter ·
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Business (16-10a): chapter ·
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HOA Ombudsman — Office & Advisory Opinions (Title 13, Ch. 79)
Creates the Office of the HOA Ombudsman; duties, jurisdiction & advisory opinions.
Popular Sections (direct links @ Utah Legislature)
HOA (Title 57, Ch. 8a)
Condominium (Title 57, Ch. 8)
Co-ops (Title 57, Ch. 23)
Administrative Guidance (Utah)
HOA Ombudsman (Office)
- Office homepage (Utah Dept. of Commerce)
- Request an Advisory Opinion
- Search/Register on the HOA Registry
Utah relies primarily on statute; there isn’t a Florida-style codified rule set. Use the Ombudsman & Registry materials for process guidance.
Owner Rights (overview)
Statutes (browse)
Community Association Managers — Licensing
Do CAMs need a license in Utah?
- No dedicated CAM license. Utah’s 2025 property-manager licensing law exempts community association managers from the new license.
- Real-property rental management (for landlords) is separately governed by the Division of Real Estate.
HB 337 — Property Manager Licensing
Division of Real Estate
Industry summary of the CAM exemption: CAI 2025 session wrap-up.
Handy HOA/condo resources
Governing Documents & Overlays
- Governing documents: Declaration/CC&Rs, Articles, Bylaws, Rules/Resolutions. Utah statutes set reasonableness & process requirements.
- Corporate overlays: Nonprofit (16-6a) governs member/board meetings, records & inspection rights.
- State/local overlays: Building codes, planning/land use, local ordinances.
- Conflict handling: Statutes control over conflicting documents; consider counsel for interpretation.
Ombudsman & Registry (Utah Dept. of Commerce)
Office of the HOA Ombudsman
- Scope: Education, guidance, and advisory opinions re: compliance with applicable statutes.
- Phone: (801) 530-6670
- Email: hoa@utah.gov
- Address: 160 E 300 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84111 (Mail: SM Box 146701)
HOA Registry
- Search / Register — All community associations must (re)register with the Ombudsman’s Office by Nov 7, 2025.
- Owner rights overview
Disclaimer
This page is a general reference and not legal advice. Laws change; always verify the current text on the official linked sites and consult qualified counsel for your situation.
Last updated: September 9, 2025