An irrigation zone running along a planted community curb strip, water arcing over turf and shrubs.

HOA services in California

Available to communities nationwide.

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Your communityCommunity boundaryPools, playgrounds, and amenities

What governs a California association

Every link goes to the source. Read it yourself before you rely on it. A long dry season and recurring drought restrictions make irrigation efficiency and turf conversion central rather than optional. A coastal community and a desert community inside this one state can run on entirely different watering and swim calendars.

Reserves, budgets & vendor selection

Cal. Civ. Code § 5550

Requires a visual reserve study at least every three years, with an annual review of the reserve funding plan.

Read the code text

Primary association statute	Davis-Stirling Common Interest Development Act, Cal. Civ. Code § 4000 et seq. · Read the code
Reserves, budgets & vendor selection	Cal. Civ. Code § 5300 · Read the code
Trade licensing	California Contractors State License Board · Visit
Pool regulation	California Department of Public Health and county environmental health departments

This is a starting point, not legal advice. Statutes are amended, and your declaration and bylaws may impose stricter requirements than the state does. Verify against the current code and your association’s counsel before acting.

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Map your community

Pool care, landscaping, porter service, and amenity staffing all start from your community's own mapped grounds.

Pool CleaningTwice-weekly cleaning, balanced water chemistry, and a safety check on every visit to a community pool or spa.

LandscapingMowing, edging, trimming, irrigation checks, and seasonal color for common-area grounds, entrances, and medians.

Porter ServicesClubhouse cleaning, trash and common-area pickup, restroom detailing, and light upkeep across the shared amenities.

Amenity StaffingCertified lifeguards, pool attendants, gate and front-desk staff, and event coverage for community amenities.

Pick the market closest to your community

Local conditions differ inside a state as much as they do between states. These pages cover what changes.

What California boards ask first

Do you have vendors near me?

Start by inviting the vendors you already use. Any verified vendor that serves your area can also propose.

Can we map our community in California?

Yes. Type your address and draw your common areas on the satellite map. It works in every state.

Send an RFP to California vendors

Your first community is free. Invite the vendors you already use, then read the proposals and pick who you contract with.Create a free account now. We review new accounts before your first request goes out.

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