About the Office

Mission Statement: Strengthening trust between Utah's homeowners and community associations through education, guidance, and impartial dispute resolution.

What the Office Does

The Office of the Homeowners’ Association Ombudsman, a division of the Utah Department of Commerce, supports fair and lawful governance of Utah’s community and condominium associations. The Office maintains the statewide HOA registry, issues Advisory Opinions on questions of state law, and provides education and resources to homeowners, boards, and the public.

Frequently Asked Question (FAQ)

The Office helps homeowners, HOA boards, industry professionals, and the public with matters related to community associations in several ways.

Inform and Educate: The Office can answer questions, explain the law, and review options available to solve and avoid problems and disputes. The Office also provides no-cost training regarding the laws, rights, and responsibilities of community associations and those living there.
Advisory Opinions: The Office can research specific issues of community association and related law and prepare an advisory opinion that attempts to resolve the dispute in accordance with the prevailing law.
HOA Registry: The Office manages and maintains the State's HOA registry. All community associations in Utah are required to register with the Office. Additionally, all associations must renew their registration annually and must update their registration within 90 days of any changes.