Site Plans for HOA Permits

Living in a residential community has many untold benefits. Communal living lets you harness the power of numbers which may provide an exceptional, collective bargaining strength when dealing with contractors.

You can also gain access to wonderful amenities like a swimming pool, playscape, or walking trails, you would not be able to afford on your own, such as

On the flipside, you need to jump through hoops to get home remodeling and repairs done because Homeowners’ Associations (HOAs) tend to tightly regulate them. You’re expected to sign and live by various Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&Rs), which may require you to acquire an HOA permit before any major home improvement project.

Why Do You Need A HOA Permit?

HOAs are communal. As such, they are very concerned with the maintenance of the neighborhood. Your residential unit is only secondary to the community’s welfare.

HOAs’ rules and regulations are also designed to protect common property boundaries, such as fencing or landscaping.

Furthermore, HOA board members are responsible for keeping peace and quiet in the area, so they prefer to limit the incidence of noise that comes from construction and home improvement activities.

You’re likely to need a HOA permit if you are renovating your:

• Ceilings
• Floors
• Walls, both interior and exterior
• Columns
• Electrical
• Plumbing
• Adding new structures
• Major exterior changes

Submitting detailed site plans and adhering to property line regulations are critical for property owners seeking HOA approval for renovations.

What Is A HOA Permit Site Plan?

A property site plan for a HOA permit is a scale drawing that illustrates your unit or home’s size and arrangement---sometimes in relationship to nearby structures. It may also demonstrate the precise location and size of features such as walls, utility easements, electrical lines, fire hydrants, and plumbing systems.

Often a site plan for an HOA permit needs to show the status of your property and the changes you intend to make. It can help graphically reassure the other homeowners that your home improvement endeavors will not affect the HOA’s residential standards.

MySitePlan Saves You Time and Money When Creating HOA Permit Site Plans

CC&Rs are legally bidding, and HOAs are at liberty to stop you from remodeling your property. However, MySitePlan builds site plans that you can use as an excellent bargaining chip when applying for HOA permit to remodel or expand.

Our site plan designers have worked with numerous Homeowner Associations throughout the United States. They employ their rich experience and the best practices in designing compelling site plans for HOA permits.

If your HOA doesn’t require a stamped site plan, then place your request now. We’ll have your site plan ready within 24 hours.