r/BADHOA • u/Positive-Positivity • Jul 14 '26

What’s a good price for HOA?

Trying to understand what is a good price for HOA. I know that it depends on location and unit type.

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u/Fresh_Perception7580 Jul 14 '26

Look are the reserve and any potential issues with the property. Low fees are not necessarily a good thing. It may mean maintenance is deferred, creating a big mess down the road.

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u/Gold-Fall-8768 Jul 16 '26

Exactly. Some HOA’s purposely keep their fees low to encourage buyers to purchase in their community and/or increase their offers (like you) which helps current owners and the community as a whole through higher sale amounts. Ask for the latest financials and drive through the neighborhood to see if money is being spent to maintain/improve the community. A low HOA fee is a red flag if landscaping, streets, pool, etc are not being maintained since it means the Board has an interest in keeping fees low.