California Community Associations
facts & figures
» Approximately 13,723,000 Californians live in 3,727,000 homes in more
than 48,000 community associations. 60% say they always vote in state and
local elections. 66% vote in national elections.
» These residents pay $22 billion a year to maintain their communities.
These costs would otherwise fall to the local government.
» 490,000 Californians serve as volunteer leaders in their community
associations each year, providing $448.7 million in service.
» Homes in community associations are generally valued
at least 4%* more than other homes.
» By 2040 the community association housing model is
expected to become the most common form of housing.
87 » percent say their association’s rules protect and enhance
property values (70%) or have a neutral effect (17%).
66
» percent of residents oppose additional regulation of
community associations.
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89or neutral (23%).
» percent of residents rate their community
association experience as positive (66%)
Community associations are private entities, not governments. Residents vote for
fellow homeowners to provide leadership—making decisions about operation,
administration and governance of the community.
Assessments paid by association members cover the costs of conducting
association business—such as common area maintenance, repair and
replacement, essential services, routine operations, insurance, landscaping,
facilities maintenance as well as savings for future needs.
CAI supports public policy that recognizes the rights of homeowners
and promotes the self-governance of community associations—
affording associations the ability to operate efficiently and protect the
investment owners make in their homes and communities.
www.caionline.org
(888) 224-4321
@CAIAdvocacy
SOURCES
foundation.caionline.org
Community Associations Fact Book 2018.
Home Sweet HOA: 2018 Homeowner Satisfaction
Survey.
Community Next: 2020 And Beyond, 2018.
*Clark, W. & Freedman, M. (2019). The Rise and
Effects of Homeowners Associations. Journal of
Urban Economics, 112, 1-15.
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