--- description: Detailed reviews on HOA Start based on features, pricing, usability, and ratings. Get a quick overview advantages and disadvantages. Compare HOA Start with similar products. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/getapp/og_logo-94fd2a03a6c7a0e54fc0c9e21a1c0ce9.png title: HOA Start Reviews, Prices & Ratings | GetApp Canada 2026 --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [HOA Software](/directory/943/hoa/software) > [HOA Start](/software/2062972/hoa-start) # HOA Start Canonical: https://www.getapp.ca/software/2062972/hoa-start Page: 1 / 5\ Next: [Next page](https://www.getapp.ca/software/2062972/hoa-start?page=2) > HOA Start is an all-in-one HOA management platform for self-managed communities and property managers. Manage dues, accounting, online payments, websites, homeowner communication, violations, ARC requests, voting, documents, work orders, and more from one easy-to-use solution. > > Verdict: Rated **4.9/5** by 91 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Overview ### Key benefits of HOA Start Community Websites \& Homeowner Portal Create a professional website without technical experience using our built-in website builder. Give residents secure access to governing documents, meeting minutes, forms, calendars, announcements, directories, and important community information through their homeowner portal. Accounting \& Online Payments Easily bill homeowners, collect dues and assessments online, accept credit card and ACH payments, automate recurring payments, track account balances, generate financial reports, manage invoices, and simplify your association's bookkeeping. Reduce late payments while giving homeowners convenient payment options. Communication Tools Keep residents informed with email blasts, text messaging, announcements, community chat, newsletters, and automated notifications. Communicate with homeowners instantly while maintaining a searchable communication history. Board \& Community Management Organize board meetings with online agendas, meeting minutes, calendars, and document management. Conduct secure online voting for elections and community decisions, allowing homeowners to participate from anywhere while increasing engagement. Maintenance \& Architectural Requests Simplify maintenance with work order tracking and service request management. Homeowners can submit maintenance requests online while board members and managers track progress from submission through completion. Manage architectural review (ARC/ACC) requests with customizable approval workflows and supporting documentation. Compliance \& Violations Track covenant violations, send notices, document communications, upload photos, monitor resolution status, and maintain complete records to ensure consistent enforcement throughout your community. Amenities \& Events Allow residents to reserve community amenities, register for neighborhood events, RSVP online, and stay connected through an interactive community calendar. Document Management Store governing documents, financial reports, meeting minutes, forms, architectural guidelines, budgets, newsletters, and other important files in one secure location that's accessible to authorized users anytime. Built for Modern Communities HOA Start is designed to reduce administrative work, eliminate manual processes, improve homeowner communication, and help boards operate more efficiently. Our intuitive interface makes onboarding simple for volunteer board members while providing the professional tools property managers need to manage growing portfolios. Whether your association has 25 homes or several thousand, HOA Start scales with your community and helps streamline operations from day one. Thousands of communities rely on HOA Start to improve communication, simplify financial management, increase homeowner engagement, and save valuable time. Start your free trial today and discover why HOA Start is one of the fastest-growing HOA management platforms for self-managed associations and professional property managers. ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.9/5** | 91 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.8/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support Software | 4.9/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.9/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.7/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: HOA Start ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: US$39.00 - **Pricing model**: Flat Rate (Free Trial) - **Pricing Details**: No Hidden Fees. No Setup Cost. - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000 - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop), Chromebook (Desktop) - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: Canada, United States ## Features - Access Controls/Permissions - Accounting Software - Activity Dashboard - Activity Tracking - Alerts/Notifications - Bank Reconciliation - Billing & Invoicing - Calendar Management - Committee Management - Contact Management Software - Customizable Templates - Document Management Software - Electronic Payments - Event Management Software - Expense Tracking - Fee Collection - File Management - General Ledger - HOA Violation Enforcement - Member Communication ## Integrations (13 total) - Azure Backup - Azure Blob Storage - Azure Front Door - QuickBooks Online - QuickBooks Online Advanced - SendGrid - Stripe - Stripe Billing - Stripe Invoicing - Twilio - Twilio Flex - Twilio User Authentication & Identity - proptia ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base Software ## Category - [HOA Software](https://www.getapp.ca/directory/943/hoa/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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This “con” definitely did not detract from the ease of building the site. > > We looked at several other options and HOA Start checked all our boxes. They are easy to work with and very responsive. We definitely made the right choice. ----- ### "A definite must have for you HOA community" — 5.0/5 > **Carol** | *May 5, 2025* | Accounting Software | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: The ease of use, document repository and customer support. Website is easy to use and offers many different templates to give your site a built by a professional look. > > **Cons**: Still many features "in the works". Bulk emailing needs serious upgrades to include templates and delay sending options. > > Excellent so far. Hoping the upgrades come through as promised. Onboarding is with you every step of the way and continues for the life of the contract. ----- ### "Great experience\!" — 5.0/5 > **Sharon** | *January 27, 2025* | Hospitality | Recommendation rating: 3.0/10 > > **Pros**: I love that i can keep everything in one place for my condo association\! > > **Cons**: A little glitch with set up steps not moving forward automatically, but the team at HOA start came through and helped me move forward. > > Great\! They have been very helpful and responsive ----- ### "HOA Start - Clear winner for our AOA needs" — 5.0/5 > **Terrence** | *April 17, 2025* | Facilities Services | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: The platform provides a reliable and user-friendly space for document storage, online forms, scheduling, and community communication. It’s helped streamline our operations and made it much easier to keep everyone in our AOA community informed and engaged. > > **Cons**: Document sorting could be better. I'd the ability to search and sort documents like you'd have in ms explorer > > We've been using HOAstart.com for well over 3 years for our AOA community here on Maui, and it has truly been a game-changer. After extensive research to find a platform that could meet the unique needs of our association, HOAstart stood out as the clear winner—and they’ve delivered on every level. ----- ### "Really good HOA solution" — 5.0/5 > **Randy** | *March 5, 2025* | Nonprofit Organization Management | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Very easy to deal with. Their website is easy to navigate and very flexible. It makes communication with our owners easy. They provide a lot of templates that are useful to the board. They answer our questions promptly. We really like the ability to accept dues through Stripe. > > **Cons**: We have been using them for about 20 months and no issues. > > We evaluated a number of HOA website alternatives and found HOA Start to be very cost-effective, flexible and comprehensive. They have been easy to work with. I would recommend them to any HOA or condo looking for an easy-to-manage solution. ----- Page: 1 / 5\ Next: [Next page](https://www.getapp.ca/software/2062972/hoa-start?page=2) ## Links - [View on GetApp](https://www.getapp.ca/software/2062972/hoa-start) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | en | | | en-AE | | | en-AU | | | en-CA | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | | en-SG | | | en-ZA | | | fr | | | fr-BE | | | fr-CA | | ----- ## Structured Data