Building a website is something that can be done to help an HOA manage everything and connect with the homeowners. It can include a number of different features designed to help homeowners or to make the HOA run more smoothly. Today, there are a number of benefits to having a homeowners association website, including the following.
Easily Obtain Documents
Homeowners may no longer have a copy of the documents or they may be updated over time so the original documents are no longer valid. An easy way to make sure homeowners can access the documents they need is by uploading them to the website. This can include the governing documents and bylaws, ARB forms, and more.
Get Information About Events
There may be events held by the community or meetings that homeowners should attend. These can be added to the website, making it easy for homeowners to keep up to date with what’s happening and to ensure they don’t miss out on anything important. This can include everything from block parties to yard sales, community builders, and more.
Get Important Community Information
Sometimes there will be important information that homeowners need to know about, such as an amenity being closed for repairs. Having a website means there’s an easy place for homeowners to check for community information and they can stay up to date on everything that’s happening. It can also allow the HOA to share resources for homeowners in the event of an emergency and ensure everyone is safe.
Reduce Mailing and Printing Costs
Printing and mailing are huge expenses for HOAs today, but they don’t have to be. With a website, it’s easier to reduce mailing and printing costs. The HOA won’t have to send out letters for information about events and homeowners won’t have to mail in their ARB forms. Everything can be done through the website or through email, so it can cut costs for the HOA significantly.
Easier to Collect Dues
Homeowners want an easy way to be able to pay their dues, and a website can provide that. They can go online to set up their payment each period or have it set up to automatically withdraw the funds. This helps to reduce the potential for dues to be late or for the HOA to have to get in contact with the homeowner and remind them about paying.
View Records of Meetings
It can be challenging to hold meetings at a time when everyone is available, so there will be homeowners who can’t make it. With a website, the records can be posted online, making it easy for homeowners to see what was discussed and what changes were made, if any. This allows homeowners to be a part of the process, even if they can’t make it to every meeting.
Building a homeowner’s association website may be a fantastic idea and can provide a number of benefits for everyone who lives there. Talk to homeowners to find out what they’d like to have on the website and to make sure everything is easily available to them.
