Quick Summary of 2025 Pending Arizona Legislation Pertaining to HOAs and Condos
Updated: June 27th, 2025
Regarding community association bills that were passed during this session, Governor Hobbs signed four (4) bills into law that directly impact HOAs/condos.These four (4) new laws will become effective 90-days following the adjournment of the current legislative session, which date is yet to be determined. Three (3) other bills were signed into law that may be of interest to community associations.
SIGNED BY GOVERNOR – DIRECTLY IMPACTING ASSOCIATIONS:
SB 1039 – HOMEOWNER’S ASSOCIATIONS; MEETINGS; RECORDINGS: This bill requires that if a board records a meeting that is OPEN to members, the board shall keep a copy of the recording for at least six months and make the unedited recording available to any member on request. (Signed by Governor on 3/31/25)
SB 1378 – POLITICAL SIGNS; HOMEOWNERS’ ASSOCIATIONS: This bill changes the definition of“Political sign” to include a sign or flag. (Signed by Governor on 5/2/25)
SB 1494 – COMMON EXPENSE LIENS; FORECLOSURE; AMOUNT: Amends ARS Section 33-1807. For purposes of allowing foreclosure of an assessment lien, increases the minimum assessment delinquency time period from one year to EIGHTEEN MONTHS, and dollar amount from $1,200 to $10,000. In the second sentence of 33-1807(A), changes “assessments” to “any assessment or portion of the assessment.” Other technical corrections. Applies to Planned Communities. (Signed by Governor on 4/18/2025)
HB 2322 – CONDOMINIUMS; COMMERCIAL STRUCTURES; RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURES: This bill addresses assessments on commercial versus residential structures in a condominium. Also included in this bill are definitions of commercial structure, common expenses and residential structure. Applies ONLY to Condominiums. (Signed by Governor on 4/7/25)
SIGNED BY GOVERNOR – OF INTEREST TO ASSOCIATIONS:
SB 1022 – SMALL CLAIMS COURT; JURISDICTIONAL LIMIT: Amends ARS Section 22-503. Raises the small claims court jurisdictional limit to $5,000 from $3,500. (Signed by Governor on 5/2/2025)
SB 1070 – TAX DEED LAND SALES; PROCEDURES: Allows a County Board of Supervisors to sell real property in the county held by the state by tax deed to the owner of contiguous real property that is used for commercial, agricultural or residential purposes subject to certain specified requirements. This bill also authorizes a County Board of Supervisors to sell similarly situated real property to a Homeowner’s Association if the property “is part of a common area maintained by the Homeowner’s Association.” (Signed by Governor on 3/31/2025)
HB 2928 – ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS; REQUIREMENTS: Addresses regulation of ADUs by municipalities and counties. Applies the “more than 75,000 persons” population criteria to the entire statute on municipal regulation, rather than only to lots where single-family dwellings are allowed; and adds an exemption for lots that have a noise level of greater than 65 decibels. Allows municipalities/counties to require the owner of an ADU to live on the property IF the certificate of occupancy (or similar approval) was issued on or after September 14, 2024. Exempts certain historical properties from administrative approval without public hearing (effective December 31, 2025). Adds provisions for county regulation of ADUs similar to municipal regulation provisions set forth in ARS Sec. 9-461.18, as amended; and if counties fail to adopt regulations by January 1, 2026, ADUs will be allowed on all residentially zoned lots in that county without limitation. States that county ADU regulation provisions do not prohibit restrictive covenants between private parties regarding ADUs. Allows counties to require adequately sized septic prior to construction of an ADU under certain circumstances. (Signed by Governor on 5/23/25)
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