How much does HOA management cost?
HOA management is usually priced per unit, per month - but the real number depends on your community's size, type and the level of service you need. Here's how pricing actually works, and how to avoid paying for hidden fees on top of it.
How HOA management is priced
Most companies charge a monthly management fee based on the number of units, with larger communities paying a lower per-door rate. On top of that base fee, traditional companies often layer additional charges - which is where costs balloon.
Those are median monthly fees from 378 real community-association contracts we analyzed. In practice pricing behaves like a base fee plus a per-unit rate, and the per-unit rate tapers as a community grows:
| Community size | Typical base | Added per unit | Effective per door |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–25 units | ~$150 | ~$23 | ~$30 |
| 26–100 units | ~$217 | ~$11 | ~$15 |
| 100+ units | ~$399 | ~$5 | ~$6 |
Directional medians from 378 contracts across eight U.S. markets (NeighborLink’s book plus nine independent portfolios) — see the full 378-community data study. Local market, community type and amenities move the real number.
What drives the price up or down
- Community size - more doors, lower per-unit rate
- Community type - condos and master-planned communities need more
- Service level - full-service vs. financial-only vs. meetings-only
- Add-ons - 24/7 dispatch, collections, resale processing
By community type, the median monthly fee per door looks like this:
| Community type | Median per door / month |
|---|---|
| Commercial & mixed-use | ~$33 |
| Townhome | ~$19 |
| Condominium | ~$17 |
| Single-family HOA | ~$10 |
| Master association | ~$3 |
The hidden-fee problem
The traditional model grows revenue by adding resident fees - pass-throughs for mailings, portal access, closing documents and more. NeighborLink took a different path: we fund operations through lifestyle and interchange revenue, so pricing stays flat and transparent.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does HOA management cost per unit?
It varies by size and service level, with per-door rates generally falling as unit counts rise. Use the NeighborLink calculator for a transparent estimate for your specific community.
Why do HOA management fees vary so much?
Because of hidden add-on charges. Two companies can quote similar base fees but differ wildly once pass-through fees are included. Flat, transparent pricing avoids that.
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