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HOA Reviews in Iowa

1 review across 1 city

Cities

Des Moines

By the numbers

HOAs in Iowa

Residents in HOAs

300K

Homes in HOAs

122K

Community associations

< 3K

Annual assessments paid

$641 million

Volunteer board members

9.9K

Value of volunteer hours

$12 million

Median home value

$215,336

Source: Foundation for Community Association Research – Community Associations Fact Book 2024 (2025 State Fact Sheets).

Sentry Management

Des Moines, Iowa

Management Co.: Sentry Management

Overall a good HOA.

Overall a good HOA. Didn't interfere, but later on had some weird rules about parking.

By Anonymous2026-01-26

FAQ

Iowa HOA Questions

Q1:Does Iowa have a specific HOA statute?

Iowa has the Iowa Horizontal Property Act for condominiums and the Iowa Uniform Common Interest Ownership Act for newer communities. Many older HOAs rely primarily on their CC&Rs and Iowa contract law.

Q2:Can an Iowa HOA restrict political yard signs?

Iowa law generally supports free expression, and courts look carefully at HOA restrictions on political signage. HOAs may regulate size and duration but outright bans on political signs face legal risk in Iowa.

Q3:What can happen if I don't pay HOA assessments in Iowa?

The HOA can place a lien on your property for unpaid assessments. Iowa allows HOAs to pursue foreclosure of that lien, though it is a judicial process requiring court involvement.