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[Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated September 29th, 2026 # Reviews of PayHOA Ease of use 4.6 Customer Service 4.7 ## Pros and Cons in Reviews Ken V TreasurerAccounting, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: 6-12 months. “The service offers a robust set of tools and features that make managing our HOA significantly easier, from financial revenue and expense tracking and reporting to surveys, voting and other homeowner communications. “ July 18, 2026 PS Prashant S Budget Committee LeadNon-Profit Organization Management, 51 - 200 employeesUsed the software for: 6-12 months. “Certain Available Features are hard to find- example creating a template for Violation, had to navigate through the Software to figure out on how to create a Template, Voting Ballot Description Text box should have formatting capabilities, finding calendar (Events) is not very intuitive, needs to be the one of the easily available option on the left side bar, I don't seem to see an electronic payment option to the HOA Vendor, wish there was one, if there is one I am not able to find it“ June 18, 2026 Ginger C Board ChairpersonNon-Profit Organization Management, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “It simplifies the process for self managed HOAs like mine, making collecting payments, gathering documents for sales, and reviewing fees so much easier.“ July 28, 2026 AK Ama K HOA PresidentReal Estate, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: 6-12 months. “Many reports are rigid and offer limited customization, lacks advanced sorting filters, and does not allow users to save search filters, meaning you have to reconfigure columns and parameters every time you reload a page.“ July 15, 2026 Clint L TreasurerConsumer Services, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “Inexpensive product that allows HOA's to self manage critical treasury functions (invoicing, accounting, bank reconciliation) while also providing robust neighborhood communication features and document storage.“ July 29, 2026 Jeff P Member at LargeReal Estate, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “Would be better if the Requests section would force users to create separate requests from compound requests (situation being, if a homeowner has 2requests the voting workflow is messed up if we want to Approve one request and Deny the other - happened a few times).“ July 28, 2026 KP Kurt P HOA PresidentAccounting, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: I used a free trial. “By switching to PayHOA, our HOA is saving more than $5,000 per year while still providing our homeowners with features such as online payments, an owner portal, financial reporting, document management, and community communications.“ August 3, 2026 Ken V TreasurerAccounting, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: 6-12 months. “When I was first asked to assume the Treasurer role for our HOA Board, my first thought was “Oh, this is going to be so difficult to deal with vendor payments, sending out invoices, processing homeowner payments, managing a budget, creating reports, etc.” and I’m not an Accountant. “ July 18, 2026 ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 1-25 of 726 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use Dan P. Treasurer Real Estate Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Easy-to-Use system for invoicing and payment with great ROI" August 17, 2026 5.0 PayHOA was easy to deal with in getting started. They did a great job taking our data and importing into their system with few to no issues. They are pretty good at responding to questions we have had (which have not been many). Pros We found PayHOA very easy to use while having great functionality for our needs. The set of members and households is straight forward and flexible enough for our needs. Cons We have not run into any serious issues with PayHOA. Their banking partner Western Alliance Bank is not as user friendly however. Switched from [HOA Start](https://www.capterra.com/p/215897/HOA-Start/) HOA Start lack some features we were looking for and there was not a timely roadmap to get them. Review Source Response from Pay HOA August 19, 2026 Thanks Dan, we appreciate you taking the time to leave this review. We're happy to hear you found PayHOA easy to use while also having the robust functionality you need to effectively manage your community. JL Joyce L. Secretary Treasurer Non-Profit Organization Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Greater Visibility and Control for a Self-Managed HOA" August 13, 2026 5.0 Our overall experience with PAYHOA has been very positive. As a self-managed HOA, PAYHOA has given us a level of visibility into our financials, homeowner accounts, communications, and overall operations that we never had with prior property managers. We can access information directly, run reports on an ad hoc basis, monitor cashflow, track homeowner communications, and make decisions using current data rather than waiting for information to be provided by a management company. That increased visibility and control has played an important role in improving our financial position, including growing our reserve coverage from 0.5% to 15.8% in two years. There are areas that could be improved, particularly certain accounting workflows, dashboard metrics, and the compliance tracking process. Some functions require additional accounting knowledge and reconciliation, and the compliance module does not provide an ideal way to maintain a clear escalation history. However, those limitations have not outweighed the benefits. The support team is available when questions arise, and overall PAYHOA has provided our self-managed Association with a comprehensive, flexible system that allows us to better understand, document, and actively manage our community. Pros As a self-managed HOA, what we like most about PAYHOA is the visibility and access it gives us into our Association’s financials and operations. It is a comprehensive system that provides more data than any of the prior property managers we have used in our 50-year history. We can run our own reports on an ad hoc basis, review homeowner accounts and payment activity, and better understand our cashflow and overall financial position without having to request information from a management company and wait for it. That visibility has helped us make better financial decisions and grow our reserve coverage from a dismal 0.5% under property management to 15.8% in just two years as a self-managed Association. We also greatly value PAYHOA’s communication capabilities. We can send both individual homeowner and mass community communications by email, text, or phone call, while maintaining a history of what homeowners have received. This is extremely helpful for follow-up, consistency, documentation, and accountability. Overall, PAYHOA gives our self-managed HOA the tools, data, transparency, communication access, and flexibility we need to manage our community effectively and stay much more directly connected to both our finances and our homeowners. Cons What we like least about PAYHOA is that some of the accounting workflows require additional reconciliation or journal entries to make the system-generated transactions match the actual financial activity. For example, during the conveyance process, past-due balances may be written off as bad debt and template invoices rerun for the new homeowner, which can cause income to be reflected again in prior periods. We have also found that some dashboard metrics do not always reconcile with the underlying data, so we rely more heavily on detailed reports when validating financial information. The compliance tracking function is probably the weakest area for our self-managed HOA. There is no clear way to show the history and progression of an ongoing violation as it is elevated through different compliance levels. The current process requires lower-level violations to be marked as "completed" before an elevated violation is issued, which can understandably confuse homeowners who then question why a violation is being escalated if the earlier one shows as completed. Improving the continuity of compliance history, along with some of the accounting logic and dashboard reporting, would make an already very comprehensive system even stronger. Alternatives considered [AppFolio Property Manager](https://www.capterra.com/p/92228/AppFolio-Property-Manager/)[Condo Control](https://www.capterra.com/p/143800/Condo-Control/)[Buildium](https://www.capterra.com/p/47428/Buildium-Property-Management-Software/) Reason for choosing PayHOA Ease of use, comprehensive functionality, financial visibility, reporting capabilities, and communication tools. Review Source Response from Pay HOA August 19, 2026 Joyce, this might be the most detailed review we've gotten. We can't thank you enough for that. Growing reserve coverage from 0.5% to 15.8% in two years after 50 years with a property manager is a genuinely great story, and one other self-managed boards will learn a lot from. We really appreciate you taking the time to lay all that out. The product gaps and issues you flagged are the kind of detail that helps our Product team prioritize the right fixes. We've passed all of this along to the appropriate people on our end. Glad to have your community on board and part of PayHOA! -Earl Laing, VP of Marketing VR Verified Reviewer HOA President Real Estate Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "HOA President " July 1, 2026 3.0 7 out of 10. See information above. I believe the tool is good but knowledge is limited resulting in under use Pros Auto payments, forms and email routing options. Having a central repository and reporting. I wish accounting was more robust to eliminate additional book keeper / cos firm costs. I believe it’s likely a verypowerful resource being under used by myself & HOA staff. More insight into capabilities is needed. Cons I believe it’s likely a very powerful resource being under used by myself & HOA staff. More insight into capabilities is needed. Support for HOA board tools & knowledge/ use of tool. Again likely under utilized. Solve FL website requirements so non technical staff can manage publishing Review Source Response from Pay HOA August 17, 2026 Thanks for the review. It's good to hear that the automated payments, reporting, and central repository have been useful for the day to day. Sounds like there's more PayHOA can do for you than you're currently using, especially around accounting and getting your team more comfortable with the tool. We have some great Knowledge Base articles (on our website under Resources) and videos on our YouTube channel (youtube.com/@PayHOA) if you're interested in taking a look. Our support team is also very responsive, so please don't hesitate to reach out to us if you have questions. We'd be happy to help and ensure you get what you need out of the tool. AC Amanda C. Owner Management Consulting Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Highly Recommended Choice for Association Management Software " July 28, 2026 5.0 Ive been using the software for about 4 years and the whole experience is very user friendly. Customer support is always very helpful with follow-up to ensure your problems are solved. New features are being added. The pricing is perfect for a self-managed association or small management company. Pros The simplicity of the software tailored with the help from customer support from set-up forward, make this a very user friendly option. The audit trail for every task makes information readily available keeping operations transparent. Cons The payables feature could use a little tweaking to prevent possible double entries when printing checks as the form of payment. Alternatives considered [CASA](https://www.capterra.com/p/10037672/CASA/)[Vantaca](https://www.capterra.com/p/230892/Vantaca/)[DoorLoop](https://www.capterra.com/p/211768/DoorLoop/) Reason for choosing PayHOA PayHOA had majority of the features that i needed with a fraction of the cost. Switched from [AppFolio Property Manager](https://www.capterra.com/p/92228/AppFolio-Property-Manager/) Pricing was the main factor but there were also a lot of unused and unnecessary features for what my properties needed. Review Source Response from Pay HOA August 17, 2026 Hi Amanda, We always love heading from who have been with us for years. I'm glad you're still finding that the setup, support, and cost work for your association and that the audit trail keeps things transparent. The feedback on printed checks is also helpful, as we're always looking for the best ways to improve the platform and new features that will help our customers. Thank you for taking time to share your experience and leave a review! jT julie T. President Non-Profit Organization Management Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "A Great Solution for a Self-Managed HOA" August 26, 2026 5.0 My overall experience with PayHOA has been very positive. As a self-managed HOA, we needed a system that would help the board stay organized without making the process overly complicated. PayHOA has given us a central place to manage homeowner accounts, payments, communications, documents, and association records. It has also made it easier for homeowners to access their own information and make payments online. There was a learning curve in the beginning, and a few areas could be more customizable, but once everything was set up, the platform became an important part of how we manage the association. Pros PayHOA gives our board one place to manage most of the day-to-day work of the association. We can track homeowner accounts and payments, maintain owner information, communicate with residents, store documents, and keep better records without having to use several different systems. I especially like that homeowners can log in and see their own account information and make payments online. It has made managing a self-managed HOA much easier and gives the board better access to the information we need. Cons Some areas could be more intuitive, especially when you are first setting up the community or trying to find a specific report or function. There are also places where I would like more flexibility in customizing reports, notices, and association workflows. Once you learn where everything is, it works well, but certain tasks take more clicks than I would expect. Alternatives considered [Solumed](https://www.capterra.com/p/10032063/Solumed/)[HOA Start](https://www.capterra.com/p/215897/HOA-Start/) Reason for choosing PayHOA PayHOA offered the best combination of features, ease of use, and value for a self-managed HOA. It gave us the tools we needed for homeowner accounts, online payments, communications, property records, violations, documents, and financial tracking in one platform. We also found the homeowner portal straightforward to use, which was important because we wanted residents to be able to access their own account information without having to contact the board for routine questions. Compared with the other products we considered, PayHOA felt like the best fit for the way our association actually operates. Review Source Response from Pay HOA August 31, 2026 Wow, thanks so much for the detailed review, Julie! It sounds like you're getting a lot of great value from the PayHOA platform. We're happy to hear it's making the day-to-day management of your community much easier, as that is exactly the point. We've got a lot of AI functionality coming down the pipe that I think will really help with some of the customization you're looking for. Stay tuned for more on that! DG DuWayne G. Treasurer Non-Profit Organization Management Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "PayHOA saved our self-managed HOA time, money, and stress!" August 21, 2026 5.0 As with most HOAs, our board is all volunteer and most are not knowledgable when it comes to creating websites, working through accounting issues, etc. However, PayHOA's staff (live and online) have made the process much easier than I expected. Even more, they do it with a very positive attitude. I think PayHOA has some of the best customer service representatives that I've ever dealt with. Pros We recently switched from an HOA management company to being self-managed. I researched 9 different management site options for our HOA and sat through mulitple demos. I kept a side-by-side comparison spreadsheet and over the course of 3 months, found PayHOA to be the correct fit for what we need. The cost was within our budget (we saved A LOT by switching), and the functionality is great! What used to take several weeks with the HOA management company (ACC reviews, homeowner requests, etc.) can now be accomplished in days. PayHOA gives us ways to contact our neighbors immediately with notifications about work maintenance, gate issues, etc. One of the biggest pluses is the amount of training videos PayHOA offers and their live support is incredible. When I reach out with a questions (I'm the Treasurer for our Association), I usually receive an answer the same day. I have had many face-to-face video calls where the PayHOA staff has walked me through an entire process to get everything ready to go when we began getting our site set up. Cons The onboarding process does take a long time, especially since we switched mid-year. Most of the issues were not due to PayHOA. Our previous management company sent us two large checks to close out our account and we had to back into all the numbers that comprised the checks. We had to do some work-arounds to make the PayHOA system balance. I wish that part had been smoother. The accounting module of PayHOA is functional, but it could be a bit more user-friendly. Alternatives considered [Easy HOA](https://www.capterra.com/p/237509/Easy-HOA/)[Enumerate](https://www.capterra.com/p/38478/Enumerate/)[HOA Start](https://www.capterra.com/p/215897/HOA-Start/) Reason for choosing PayHOA PayHOA fit our needs and our budget. It has all the functionality that our small HOA requires. I'm glad we chose PayHOA because the customer service has been incredible! Review Source Response from Pay HOA August 26, 2026 DuWayne, we greatly appreciated this super detailed review and all the time you put into it. We're truly appreciative that you selected us as your platform to manage your HOA going forward. It's great to hear the platform stood out across nine different options. You clearly did your research. The cost savings and operational efficiencies you guys have realized are amazing. Again, we appreciate you sharing that. It's clear you and your board are doing a great job managing your community. Appreciate you being part of PayHOA! AC Amy C. Finance Director-Treasurer Civic & Social Organization Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "100% recommend!" August 17, 2026 5.0 I would highly recommend this program to other HOA's. It checks all the boxes for self-managed HOA's! Customer service and the help section is very responsive, clear and helpful. I think onboarding the accounting section could be more in-depth especially for those that don't have that background but once up and running it is a great tool for our board. Pros I liked the overall software because it incorporates what we need to run our HOA even with our unique attributes and the cost is very reasonable for the size of our community. The Accounting package along with AI really shortens up the time for completing tasks and is super easy to navigate. I appreciate the many features for the homeowners and maintaining information about individual units is most helpful for board history transitions. Everything is at your fingertips with the reports, and it streamlines the workflow for our board members. It really does make volunteering in the community a lot less cumbersome! Cons We operate our own water system and incorporating the utility software with the payhoa's accounting package creates more steps and is a challenge for people without accounting experience. There isn't the ability to separate out the accounts receivables and tie them to specific accounts to tailor the reports. Switched from [AppFolio Property Manager](https://www.capterra.com/p/92228/AppFolio-Property-Manager/) Board voted to not continue with property management company Review Source Response from Pay HOA August 19, 2026 Amy, thank you for such a detailed review, it means a lot. We're glad the financial side + AI is saving you time, and that the documented community history is making board transitions so much easier. That "less cumbersome" line is exactly what we're going for since volunteering for your HOA shouldn't feel like a second job. The feedback on the utility software integration is really helpful too. We're always looking to improve the platform and explore future integration opportunities. We've passed this feedback to our product team. Appreciate you being part of the PayHOA community. ME Marsha E. Treasurer Civic & Social Organization Used the software for: 2+ years ### "PayHOA Was a Real Game Changer OUr Invoicing & Payment Processing" August 14, 2026 5.0 I have been extremely pleased with PHOA both as a program and with the support provided by its employees. Some examples: 1. PayHOA generates all of our invoices and processes all incoming payments through their system. Previously I was doing all of this myself. I actually burned up my printer. 2. The PayHOA RULES feature expedites categorizing both receipts and expenditures by automatically assigning them to the designated categories. 3. PayHOA prints and mails all correspondence to our homeowners. Previously, we paid a local office supply business to print them & we stuffed & mailed them ourselves. All our board members are volunteers and all these features have saved us a tremendous amount of time and headaches. Pros I am the treasurer for a small HOA. Before I located PayHOA, I was handling all invoicing and receipts myself. Each invoice had to be printed, stuffed, and mailed individually. Checks came into our post office box and then had to be sorted, posted, and deposited manually. In addition, we had no way to process credit card payments. Even though Tour HOA is small by some standards, the whole process was still very time-consuming and burdensome. PayHOA took over those tasks and also let us accept credit card payments, which many of our homeowners had been asking for. It was a real game changer for me. PayHOA also has an excellent support team. They are very personable and were extremely helpful to me when I first set up the program. Cons Since we are a small HOA there are many features of PayHOA that we don't use. Its primary purpose is processing all of our financial transactions. The only feature that I initially disliked has since been redesigned. That has to do with the initial creation of the chart of accounts, though you still have to go under the BUDGET menu option in order to set it up. Reason for choosing PayHOA I was using Quickbooks at the time.and I looked at several programs offered online . I don't remember what they were now . I chose PayHOA specifically because they could migrate our data from Quickbooks into their system, eliminating the need for me to have to re input everything. Review Source Response from Pay HOA August 17, 2026 Marsha, I just responded to your other review on G2. Thanks for sharing your feedback here as well. The printer comment still has us laughing! We felt that on a very real level. VR Verified Reviewer Engineer Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Time saving HOA tool" August 8, 2026 5.0 PayHOA is a great tool with many functionalities built in like document management, poll, schedule meetings, overall I like it. Pros PayHOA is one stop shop for all my needs on managing HOA community, especially you can send emails and announcements to all the community member easily, also homeowner can see the latest update from payhoa too. Cons Since now everything comes with AI, I would suggest PayHOA to start integrate with some AI tooling like creating a better announcement or message based on my simple description. Switched from [Google Sheets](https://www.capterra.com/p/169718/Google-Sheets/) hard to manage through google sheet, we have to keep track of it. Review Source Response from Pay HOA August 17, 2026 Love the "one stop shop" reference. That is exactly what we shoot for with the platform. And your wish is our command with AI. We've got a ton coming down the pipe with that that will be put into beta in the coming months. Thanks for the review! VR Verified Reviewer HOA President Real Estate Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Great Support with intuitive dashboard" August 28, 2026 5.0 Pros Great onboarding support and intuitive dashboard. Ease of use for residents for setting up auto-pay for HOA dues. Cons When importing users coming from a spreadsheet, some issues are faced if the fields don't match template and manual adjustments is required. Would be nice to have auto-format. Alternatives considered [HOA Start](https://www.capterra.com/p/215897/HOA-Start/) Reason for choosing PayHOA better pricing and features provided during evaluation Review Source Response from Pay HOA August 31, 2026 Appreciate the review! Our AI importing tool should help alleviate what you described in the Cons section. Glad you had a great onboarding experience and are finding the platform easy to use. Kristin R. President Civic & Social Organization Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "PayHOA Saves Oregon HOA $35k Annually" July 28, 2026 5.0 Excellent—well worth it as it streamlines our invoicing, record keeping, architectural reviews, compliance and more. Pros Allowed us to self-manage 309 properties by eliminating a property management company to save about $35k per year. Receive the same benefits with portal access but we have control which has sped up communications, transparency and accuracy. Win for everyone! Cons Only slight hiccup is the email broadcast tools are not as robust as what we had been using with MailChimp. Alternatives considered [HOA Start](https://www.capterra.com/p/215897/HOA-Start/) Reason for choosing PayHOA Robust features and the price for what we needed. Review Source Response from Pay HOA August 17, 2026 Hi Kristin - congratulations on saving $35k! I'm sure you've been able to make some amazing improvements in your community and we're honored to have been a part of that. The feedback on PayHOA vs MailChimp is helpful. We're always working to improve our software, so feedback like that is invaluable. Thank you for being a PayHOA customer! JP Janice P. Treasurer Non-Profit Organization Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Saves us a ton " July 31, 2026 4.0 It has been a lifesaver in many ways . Spent 4 times more with an actual accountant so it’s saving our nonprofit a lot . Pros Always ready to answer questions , does a good job of generating reports, fast way to broadcast messages Cons The accounting process is a bit clunky. You have to hunt around to find entries, generate invoices individually for owners who want to pay ahead Alternatives considered [QuickBooks Enterprise](https://www.capterra.com/p/174984/QuickBooks-Enterprise/) Reason for choosing PayHOA Quickbooks was not honest about which version I needed and wanted to charge us a higher price. Review Source Response from Pay HOA August 17, 2026 Thank you for the review Janice. We love hearing that PayHOA is saving you time and that our support team is helpful at answering questions. The feedback on the accounting process is helpful as we build out the platform, but we're glad that it's still better than your time with an accountant. Thanks for choosing PayHOA, we hope to continue improving your experience in the future. ES ERIN S. Treasurer Real Estate Used the software for: 2+ years ### "PayHOA is great!" July 28, 2026 5.0 Overall it's been a great experience. The support team has been very responsive and helpful when I have questions or need assistance. Pros It's a one stop shop for everything our association needs. I like the stream line process for generating invoices and tracking payments. The documents section is nice because it gives us a place to save files and cut down on physical documents. I really liked how intuitive the platform was to use and set up. It's also very forgiving if I make a mistake and need to fix something. We switched to this platform from a bookkeeping subscription we had, and for not much more money we have access to so many more features. We know have a place where homeowners can log in to pay dues, view documents, submit requests. We didn't have that before. It really has everything we need and more. I also appreciate the bank integration for ease of reconciling and linking payments. Cons There are some features that don't exactly translate to our HOA community and it would be nice if there was a way to tweak some of the tools to fit how we would use it. Switched from [Quicken](https://www.capterra.com/p/151854/Quicken/) We were looking for a platform that could do more than bookkeeping. Review Source Response from Pay HOA August 17, 2026 Hi Erin, we're glad that the switch to PayHOA has given you access to many more features, including invoicing, documents, homeowner logins and bank reconciliation all in one place, and that support has been quick to help along the way. The note on more customization for how your specific tools get used is a good one, that feedback will help us improve in the future. Thanks for taking the time to share this, and thank you for the great review. DG Dale G. VP Real Estate Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Good so far" May 28, 2026 4.0 Good so far, much better than what we have been doing in the past. It takes residents some getting used to, but its being accepted at a good rate. Pros Streamlines a lot of every day task into easier options. The ability to look up a certain home or owner to answer queations helpsnout a lot. Cons Some bugs that need to be addressed and a few areas that could be improved greatly with a simple change. Alternatives considered [RunHOA](https://www.capterra.com/p/228279/RunHOA/)[HOA Sites](https://www.capterra.com/p/10021299/HOA-Sites/) Reason for choosing PayHOA Offered more options. Other options were good on the wallet of close to payhoa, but had too many answers of "We dont offer that" or "No, but there's a workaround." Review Source Response from Pay HOA August 17, 2026 Hi Dale, Thanks for your review and feedback. It's good to hear that PayHOA was able to give you the most features for your money. We're consistently working to improve the functionality we have and release additional features as well, so hopefully as you continue to use the platform your experience will get better and better. We're always open to feedback, so please feel free to reach out to our support team if you encounter anything that doesn't improve. We're happy to help and work through issues that come up. Thanks for choosing PayHOA! Ed D. Board Executive Office Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "5 Stars! Great Product!" July 29, 2026 5.0 PayHOA is a great product since we are a self managed HOA. The tools make it really easy to set up your HOA for success. Pros It is easy to use and is adaptable. It makes managing an HOA a breeze. Everything is right at your finger tips and easy to use. Cons Nothing! They are always willing to assist to make sure you have a great experience! If anything, they need to take a break sometimes. They are always available! Alternatives considered [TownSq](https://www.capterra.com/p/179206/TownSq/) Reason for choosing PayHOA Better value and you were able to talk to a human Review Source Response from Pay HOA August 17, 2026 Hi Ed, glad PayHOA has made managing your HOA straightforward and that being able to talk to an actual person made a difference - our support team is truly dedicated to our customers, so it's wonderful that you had a good experience with them. Glad to have you as a PayHOA customer, and thank you for taking the time to leave us a review! SS Stacy S. Resident Marketing and Advertising Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Easy to find your way and learn" March 5, 2026 4.0 I have been on both the admin side and as a resident. I am sure there are more things to explore and learn, it's just a matter finding the time and patience to learn it for how we need it to be. Pros I like that it is very simplistic and easy to learn, once you find your way through things. The AI aspect for support has been a great asset as well for us on weekends. Cons There are some issues with the Accounting aspects and frustrations for our Corporate Treasurer and Activities Treasurer are mounting. Our financial reports are unable to be run reliably still (2 months now) and many entries are double entry. The surveys would be nice if we can do analysis with the results as it seems too simplistic. We are currently going to stay with Google Forms as we can create charts and graphs with the information. Next challenge is having fillable forms vs just pdf for the residents to access for things like Architectural Permits, and waivers. Review Source Response from Pay HOA March 6, 2026 Hi Stacy, thank you for the review. It's great to hear that the platform has been easy to pick up and that our AI support has been a helpful resource, even on weekends. And the fact that you've experienced PayHOA from both the admin and resident side gives your feedback extra weight. We hear you on the accounting frustrations, and we want you to know there are some enhancements coming on that front that should help minimize the issues you're running into. In the meantime, our support team (support@payhoa.com) is happy to help troubleshoot anything specific. Your feedback on surveys and fillable forms is noted too, and we've passed it along to our product team. Appreciate you being part of the PayHOA community! Ken V. Treasurer Accounting Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Ease of Use + Excellent Value + Top Shelf Customer Support = a fantastic HOA Management Solution" July 18, 2026 5.0 When I was first asked to assume the Treasurer role for our HOA Board, my first thought was “Oh, this is going to be so difficult to deal with vendor payments, sending out invoices, processing homeowner payments, managing a budget, creating reports, etc.” and I’m not an Accountant. The Board members told me that it was “pretty much entirely automated” but I still had reservations. I reluctantly agreed to attend a Board meeting and they demoed PayHOA to me and I quickly came around. Now after a year in the role, I can honestly say that the PayHOA have thought of just about every business process and use case scenario that an HOA requires. The user interface is very intuitive and the product is integrated with several financial solutions to provide a seamless work environment. And the customer support - what can I say? I’ve been in the software business for more than 40 years and hands down, this is far and away the best customer support for any software product that I’ve ever experienced. The PayHOA team is responsive, knowledgeable, and genuinely committed to helping their customers succeed. You can tell that they really care not only about their product but also about our success. Whenever we've had questions or needed assistance, support has been quick to respond and provide clear, helpful guidance. They have an extensive library of answers to most every situation and most of them include step by step instructions including screenshots for exact how to perform whatever task I’ve struggled with. The service is user-friendly, reliable, and provides the tools I need to effectively manage our HOA's operations, finances, communications and records. One of the best features is also one of the simplest - the ability to create a folder library containing all HOA-related documents. HOA Board members now have transparent access to every detail about our HOA (e.g. CCRs, ByLaws, insurance policies, property tax and IRS records, vendor information, budget details) all in a single place instead of in boxes in somebody’s house. PayHOA provides exceptional value for the cost. The service offers a robust set of tools and features that make managing our HOA significantly easier, from financial revenue and expense tracking and reporting to surveys, voting and other homeowner communications. PayHOA delivers a tremendous amount of functionality at a very reasonable price point. Another standout feature is the customer support. Their dedication to customer service, combined with the platform's ease of use and affordability, makes PayHOA an excellent choice for HOA management. Overall, my experience with PayHOA has been extremely positive. I would highly recommend PayHOA. Pros Ease of use Customer support provided by PayHOA staff Value of the service/ platform for the price point Cons Some locations for configuration settings may not be as intuitive as expected. Otherwise, I can't think of any aspect of PayHOA that disappointed me. Review Source Response from Pay HOA August 17, 2026 Hi Ken, Reading reviews like this makes our day. We know just how much work being on an HOA board can be, so we built PayHOA to make it easier - hearing that it works from actual customers is the best validation there is. We're especially proud of our support team. Every one of them is truly invested in every customer they work with, and we're so happy you were able to experience that along with the platform's features and tools. It's truly high praise coming from someone with so much experience in the software industry. We hope you and the rest of your board can enjoy using PayHOA for the foreseeable future, and that the new features we're working on will continue to make your experience even better. Thank you so much for the review, please don't hesitate to reach out to us if there's ever anything else we can do to help. VR Verified Reviewer Member at Large Real Estate Used the software for: 2+ years ### "A must have for medium/large neighborhood HOA with 50+ units" July 28, 2026 4.0 For a SaaS platform to help a board manage their neighborhood, its affordable and provides lots of good data and documentation for tracking, accounting and decision-making. The goal of the software is to consolidate a lot of info and it does that in a good, intuitive way for a UX that works for even the unsavvy tech users (admins and homeowners). Pros The biggest pros are the intuitive navigation from dashboard, where even less tech-capable board members can easily find/use. I think the other big pro is PayHOA's workflows for board member voting, which really streamlines the approval process for architectural requests, etc. Cons Would be better if the Requests section would force users to create separate requests from compound requests (situation being, if a homeowner has 2requests the voting workflow is messed up if we want to Approve one request and Deny the other - happened a few times). Would be nice if there was a way for the platform to let mortgage companies know all the info they need about neighborhood, HOA dues, etc. Would also be nice if there was a booking function or integration app for clubhouse/party reservation where neighborhood can do more community items in an automated way. Otherwise, there are more Pros than Cons. :) Review Source Response from Pay HOA August 17, 2026 Thank you for the review! We're glad the dashboard has worked well even for less tech-savvy board members, and that the voting workflow has been a real help streamlining architectural approvals. The feedback on additional functionality is helpful as well. We have a few features already build in that may be able to help in some ways, including resale documents and amenity scheduling, but it sounds like there are opportunities to build out functionality more in the future as well. We're constantly releasing updates to the software, so feedback like this is very helpful, thank you for sharing. We're glad that overall PayHOA is a must-have for your community. We're glad to have you as a customer! VR Verified Reviewer Secretary Recreational Facilities and Services Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Use of PayHOA in a unique RV park." August 8, 2026 4.0 I started my role at my organization without training and had to learn on the fly. PayHOA made that relatively easy. Pros Ability to send emails to all tenants at the same time. The organization of tenants and ability to add specialized information to each individual tenant. The ability to do customized reports. Cons Having to remember to go to view in order to see any documents in the application. Not being able to link to documents when sending an email. Review Source Response from Pay HOA August 17, 2026 Thanks for the review. Cool to see the success from an RV park's perspective! The platform really does work well for any type of community association. Brad G. HOA Board member Real Estate Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Extremely happy with PayHOA" July 28, 2026 5.0 It has been extremely positive. The issues that we had with our management companies have been eradicated since we went to self-management, and that wouldn't be possible without a good, all-in-one platform like PayHOA. Pros It was very easy to onboard, to get our residents to buy into using the platform, and from there to use the platform as a self-managed HOA board without any misses. We were also able to find long-standing billing errors that our previous management companies missed. Cons The user interface is a little clunky and feels a little dated, but not so much so that it's an issue. The mass communications tools can be tricky for some of our users, but we've also used it effectively. Review Source Response from Pay HOA August 17, 2026 Brad, It's great to hear that PayHOA has been a part of your journey to self-management and it's been a solid all-in-one platform for you. We strive to make the software both affordable and easy to use, so thank you for sharing the feedback on the user interface as well. If there's ever anything we can do to help, don't hesitate to reach out. We're happy to have you with PayHOA. EO Erika O. Treasurer Non-Profit Organization Management Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Self Management with PayHOA" May 14, 2026 5.0 Overall, PayHOA is a strong option for self-managed HOAs seeking an affordable and user-friendly platform, especially for communities willing to invest some time into properly structuring their accounting and operational workflows. Pros Value for Money: One of PayHOA’s strongest features is affordability. For smaller and mid-sized HOAs looking to self-manage, the pricing structure is very reasonable compared to many competitors. The owner portal, payment processing, communication tools, and accounting features provide a solid foundation without the high monthly management costs. Customer Support: Customer support has generally been responsive and willing to assist, especially during setup and troubleshooting. However, some accounting-related questions can require multiple follow-ups, particularly when dealing with more advanced HOA accounting scenarios such as reserve accounting, prior year adjustments, and bank reconciliation cleanup. Ease of Use: The platform is relatively easy to learn for board members and self-managed associations. Owners also find the portal simple to navigate for payments and account access. Day-to-day tasks like posting announcements, managing owner information, and collecting assessments are straightforward. User Interface: The interface is clean and modern compared to older HOA software systems. Navigation is intuitive overall, although some accounting workflows could be organized more clearly, especially around chart of accounts setup, equity accounts, and reserve reporting. Cons Unable to pay vendors via ACH/Electronic Payment. Payment via check is time consuming, can take up to 12 days for vendor to receive the payment. While the platform works well for most daily operations, there are occasional limitations and reporting inconsistencies when handling more complex accounting adjustments. Certain transactions, such as reserve expenses, transfers between accounts, and historical corrections, can sometimes appear in ways that distort financial reports if not carefully configured. Review Source Response from Pay HOA May 15, 2026 Thanks for taking the time to share your experience here and on G2, Erika. We appreciate you sharing your feedback on both sites. A clean, modern interface that works for boards and owners, plus pricing that adds up for self-managed HOAs, is exactly the foundation we set out to build. It's great to hear that's how PayHOA has landed for your community. We hear you on the accounting workflows and vendor payment timing. We've passed the feedback to our product team, and if you ever want to talk through specific scenarios, our support team (support@payhoa.com) is happy to help. Thanks again for being part of the PayHOA community! Jonathon B. Treasurer Executive Office Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "A great tool to bring maturity to your neighborhood management." August 16, 2026 4.0 It's a relatively intuitive platform and it has all of the bells and whistles you would need. It's easy to navigate and is sufficient for a small association. I'm not sure how it would scale to large associations, but all of the meat is there on the bone. Pros The ease of use and coverage of all of the main functionalities a small HOA and probably a big one would need. Communication logs are great for historical lookups, and invoicing and payables are great. Bulk functionality really easy to setup and import. Bank syncing is great. Cons There are still some small quirks in platform features. For instance, there are definitely some processes that you kick off and don't get immediate feedback on screen or in the system, so you may have to refresh the page or wait for statuses to update. Seem to be a few bugs/unexpected behaviors in the platform reporting on who send emails when they are platform wide. Budgeting and bank balance requires some getting used to, reconciliation and mismatched bank balance process does not feel intuitive. Late fee calculation is a little clunky. I want to be able to do per annum calculation and let the system figure out the current charge, instead I have to do daily fees that equal the per annum amount. Review Source Response from Pay HOA August 19, 2026 Jonathon, thanks for such a thorough review. We're glad the communication logs, invoicing and bank syncing are covering what your board needs, and that bulk import made getting started easy. On the quirks you flagged, every platform has a few, but we take detailed feedback like this seriously and have passed it straight to our product team so we can keep smoothing things out. Appreciate you being part of PayHOA! VR Verified Reviewer HOA President Real Estate Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Helping small HOAs save expensive management fees " August 13, 2026 5.0 I am HOA president. It’s been great to onboard our neighborhood into paypent portal and community tools. Pros Allowed our unmanaged small HOA avoid management fees and complications that come with paying for management companies. Cons Nothing, it’s great! I generally my do t have a single thing I dislike. GUI improvements can always be done but I really like this tool. Review Source Response from Pay HOA September 18, 2026 Thank you for the kind words! Our goal is to make managing a neighborhood easier for volunteers, so it's great to hear that PayHOA is working for you. We're glad to have you as part of our community. Natasha L. treasurer Real Estate Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "HOA Treasurer" August 10, 2026 5.0 Our experience has been excellent. As a self-managed HOA, we needed software that was both affordable and capable of handling accounting, homeowner communication, assessments, and recordkeeping. PayHOA has met those needs while remaining easy to use. The combination of modern technology with responsive human support gives us confidence that we can always get help when situations become more complex than AI alone can handle. Pros PayHOA is affordable for small self-managed HOAs and provides all the essential tools we need. The platform is easy to use, and the accounting, owner portal, online payments, and invoicing have made managing our association much more organized. What really stands out is their customer support. While AI is helpful for simple questions, having access to knowledgeable live support agents who understand the nuances of HOA management has been invaluable. Cons There is a learning curve when setting up the system for the first time, especially if you're transitioning from another platform or rebuilding records. Some advanced workflows could benefit from additional tutorials. Review Source Response from Pay HOA August 17, 2026 Natasha, thanks so much for the detailed review. We're happy to hear that PayHOA is working so well in so many different areas. It seems like you're getting a lot of really valuable use in a lot of different areas of the platform, which is great. No surprise to us. It's also great to hear about your positive experience with customer support. You nailed it with the learning curve. That's to be expected. Hopefully, learning the platform and onboarding will get even easier with some of the new AI enhancements we're working on currently. Keep an eye out for those. We appreciate you being part of PayHOA! MC Matt C. Vice President Management Consulting Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Powerful Intuitive Platform that enables HOA self-management" July 28, 2026 5.0 My experience has been very positive. PayHOA continues to add features to the platform which have improved its capabilities, and I have found that it provides everything we need to run our HOA. Pros PayHOA puts all the tools and services needed to self-manage a small/medium sized HOA in one platform. It is intuitive to use and provides an increased level of control at a very reasonable cost compared to contracting with a management company. Cons PayHOA provides the ability to send any pdf to a homeowner a letter via the mail. Unfortunately, there is a significant time lag in the actual delivery sometimes up to 2 1/2 weeks and even when selecting (and paying the surcharge) first class it still takes 10+ days to deliver. Review Source Response from Pay HOA August 17, 2026 Hi Matt, Glad to hear that PayHOA provides all the tools and services you need to self-manage your HOA. We know the work involved in that can be significant, so we're happy to be able to help without breaking the bank. The feedback about direct mail is helpful as well. Hopefully the physical mailing tools have been helpful for you, but we all know that mail can be frustratingly slow. I'm sorry you've experienced that here. Thanks for being a PayHOA customer, we hope you continue to find the platform and the new features we're working on valuable. Similar Products Featured ## Send me user reviews about this product ### Fill out the form and we'll send a list of the top-rated software based on real user reviews directly to your inbox.