Georgia officials holding two days of hearings on new HOA rules

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Georgia homeowners and association leaders will soon have an opportunity to weigh in on new state rules regulating community associations.Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger announced public hearings will be held Wednesday, Nov. 4, and Thursday, Nov. 5, to gather feedback on new regulations implementing the Georgia Property Owners’ Bill of Rights Act.Passed during the 2026 legislative session, Senate Bill 406 established rights and protections for residents living in communities governed by property owners’ associations. The law also mandates associations register annually with the secretary of state’s office. Under the statute, an association must maintain an active registration in order to assess fines or fees against homeowners.Both days’ hearings begin at 9 a.m. in room 307 of the Paul D. Coverdell Legislative Office Building at 18 Capitol Square SW in Atlanta.These hearings are the next phase of a reform effort shaped by homeowners, many featu