How to Write a Homeowner's Association Mission Statement

In these days of rapid housing expansion, a new type of agency has become a common structure to deal with all kinds of questions, disputes and provisions for a neighborhood that begins and ends at the borders of its development space. The homeowner's association is a big presence in some communities, and handles a wide range of responsibilities. Therefore, when crafting a mission statement for a HOA, it helps to think about the specific role that the group will play in the community.

Instructions

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  Appoint a person or persons to craft the mission statement.

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  Know who you represent. Do the assembled members (the homeowners) favor tight controls on decorations and displays? Are they looking for a calm, quiet neighborhood ambience? Look for commonalities among the homeowners that will affect the goals of the homeowner's association.

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  Try to describe limits of HOA jurisdiction. What kinds of things will the HOA rule on or encourage? Write up a list of things that the HOA will deal with and things that it will not handle for the homeowners.

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  Write several drafts. Circulate these drafts throughout the association for feedback. Revise them according to hints from surveys, or direct participation by those outside of the writing committee.

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  Take a committee vote on any controversial aspects of the mission statement and come up with a final version. This document will help planners as they work on implementing the goals of the association and of the assembled homeowners.