Navigating HOA Requirements: Tips for Painting in Planned Developments
Adhering to homeowners association (HOA) painting regulations is important to avoid possible fines and costly do-overs. Below are some tips to help you ensure your painting project abides by the existing rules.
What to Know About HOA Painting Guidelines
Research, Review, and Understand HOA Painting Guidelines
HOA painting rules and regulations vary from community to community. You can review the welcome packet, if you received one, to learn about guidelines for painting your home’s interior or exterior. You may also find these vital pieces of information via your HOA website or community bulletin boards and newsletters.
If you have difficulty locating your HOA painting rules, you can formally request copies from your HOA board or management, contact your local government office for assistance, or check online databases that compile HOA documents. Ensure you have the updated version of the document by checking the dates.
Learn About HOA-Approved Paint Colors
Ask your HOA for a list of their preferred colors, if any. You may also browse the Sherwin Williams HOA color archive to find HOA-approved paint colors. Still, verify with your HOA because colors allowed in your neighborhood may change as trends evolve. Generally, while HOA-approved colors vary depending on the association, they are mostly neutral in tone.
HOA-approved exterior paint colors may be a bit limited. If the paint color you like isn’t on the list of acceptable hues, try submitting it when you go through the approval process. You never know; you might be allowed to use the color you were hoping for.
Get the HOA’s Approval
Some homeowners associations require a signed approval document for home improvement projects, while others may just want a simple heads-up. Either way, ensure that you ask for permission before painting your home.
Once you’re done reviewing the painting rules and regulations in your community, start making a list of your chosen paint types, brands, and colors. Some associations also care about who handles your painting job, so provide information about that. Submit all necessary documents to your HOA before your project’s start date.
Getting HOA approval before painting your house will save you time and money by avoiding possible repainting jobs. It will also save you the hassle and inconvenience of dealing with penalties. On top of that, by keeping your HOA in the loop, you’ll stay on the association’s good side (and that of your neighbors). That can make it easier to continue living in your community.
Check for Scheduling Restrictions
Some HOAs have rules defining when to carry out house painting projects. These restrictions can apply to time, day, week, or even season of the year. If you don’t find formal scheduling parameters, call your association to verify. It’s better to be sure than face hefty fines for painting your home at the wrong time.
Hire a Professional Painter
Hiring a professional HOA painting company is one of the best ways to ensure HOA compliance. But before you contact a painting contractor on your own, check to see if your HOA has a list of approved contractors. Some associations go as far as designating a specific HOA painting company to work in their community.
If your HOA is not strict about who handles your project, ensure your painting professional has adequate insurance, appropriate licenses, and up-to-date expertise to paint your home properly. After all, an interior or exterior painting job isn’t cheap. Also, ensure the contractor understands what the rules are for HOA paint color and scheduling.
Can Your HOA Make You Paint Your House?
Some homeowners may find HOA painting regulations a bit of a stretch. But it’s important to remember that these rules help ensure a uniform and cohesive appearance within the community, which affects property values. So, if you choose to go rogue and paint your property with a color that sticks out like a sore thumb and doesn’t meet relevant HOA regulations, then your HOA can require you to repaint it.
Choose HOA-Compliant Painting Services
Navigating HOA requirements for exterior painting can be challenging for first-timers. What if you forget to consider some important factors? Will you have enough time to get your choices approved?
At Anderson Painting, we’ll make it hassle-free to do painting projects in planned developments. Our professional painters understand the process and can guarantee adherence to your HOA rules and regulations. We’re ready when you’re ready. Get a free estimate today!
