- Community Associations, Legal Updates
- Indiana
Beginning July 1, 2026, several new Indiana laws make important changes that impact condominium, homeowner (HPA), and townhome community associations. Â These new laws affect board meetings, fines, association fees, property restrictions, and subdivision speed limits.
Indiana board members and property managers should familiarize themselves with these new requirements and work with their association’s attorney to review their governing documents, policies, and operational procedures to ensure compliance.
HOA Meetings Become More Accessible
Indiana House Enrolled Act 1115 modernizes how homeowners associations conduct board meetings by expressly allowing members to participate remotely when the meeting complies with Indiana law governing remote participation.
The legislation also establishes new meeting notice requirements. Associations must provide at least four days’ advance notice of board meetings, including an agenda, and annual meeting notices must advise members of their right to request a special meeting under applicable law.
Indiana Law Expressly Authorizes HOA Fines
While many Indiana associations already enforce their governing documents through fines, HEA 1115 now provides express statutory authority for associations to impose fines for violations.
Before assessing fines, however, an association must adopt a written fine schedule and provide appropriate notice to owners. The law also confirms that associations may pursue other legal remedies available under their governing documents or Indiana law in addition to imposing fines.
New Limitations on Certain Association Fees
HEA 1115 also places limits on several fees charged by homeowners associations. Among other changes, the legislation caps the fee an association may charge for providing certain resale or refinance assessment information and establishes additional restrictions on various optional service and records-related fees.
HOAs May Not Regulate Outdoor Equipment Based on Fuel Type
House Enrolled Act 1150 limits an association’s ability to regulate outdoor equipment based solely on the type of fuel it uses. For example, an HOA may not require homeowners to use only electric lawn equipment or prohibit gasoline-powered equipment solely because of its fuel source. Likewise, an association may not prohibit electric-powered equipment while allowing gasoline-powered alternatives.
Additional Property Rights Protections
HEA 1150 also provides additional protections for homeowners by prohibiting associations from restricting the display of the American flag.
In addition, the law prohibits an HOA from installing, operating, maintaining, or authorizing an automated license plate reader (ALPR) unless it is installed and operated by a law enforcement agency.
Large Associations May Establish Speed Limits
House Enrolled Act 1155 authorizes Indiana homeowners’ associations consisting of at least 1,500 lots to establish speed limits on subdivision roads, subject to the requirements of the statute. This new authority may provide larger communities with an additional tool to address traffic safety concerns within their neighborhoods.
What Should Indiana Community Associations Do Now?
Boards and community association managers should review and update their existing policies and procedures, including:
- Reviewing board meeting notice and remote participation procedures
- Evaluating existing violation enforcement and fine policies
- Updating fee schedules to comply with the new statutory limitations
- Reviewing rules governing landscaping equipment, outdoor maintenance, and homeowner conduct
- Confirming that any security measures comply with the new restrictions on automated license plate readers
- Determining whether large communities should consider establishing subdivision speed limits under the new law
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The 2026 Indiana legislative session produced several meaningful changes for community associations. While many associations may already follow similar practices, these new laws establish additional legal requirements and limitations that boards and managers should understand.
Working with their association’s attorney to review governing documents, policies, and operational procedures now can help associations remain compliant while continuing to effectively govern their communities.
Do not hesitate to contact our law firm if your Indiana association has questions about assessment recovery, collection policies, or other legal concerns.
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