House passes 'Property Owners Bill of Rights,' creates state registration and complaint process for HOAs

Mar 31, 2026

The Georgia House on the morning calendar passed Senate Bill 406, establishing a Secretary of State registration and hearing-officer process for homeowners associations that collect fines or fees; the measure includes a $100 annual registration fee, records-retention rules and an effective date of Jan. 1, 2027.

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The Georgia House on the morning calendar adopted Senate Bill 406, creating what supporters called a "Georgia Property Owners Bill of Rights" that requires homeowners associations (HOAs) that collect fines, fees or pursue liens to register with the Secretary of State and file governing documents and financial information.

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