HOA Connect
Community Management Platform with Voting, Announcements, and Resident Portal for HOAs
FastAPI Backend + Next.js 15 Frontend for Modern HOA Management
What is HOA Connect?
HOA Connect is a modern community management platform designed specifically for Homeowners Associations (HOAs). The platform streamlines community governance with online voting, announcements, resident portals, and assessment tracking. Built with FastAPI 0.104.1 backend and Next.js 15.5.4 frontend, the project is 30% complete with core infrastructure in place.
The platform addresses the pain points of traditional HOA management by digitizing voting processes, centralizing community communications, and providing residents with 24/7 access to important documents and information. With 742 lines of backend code already written, the foundation includes authentication, database models, and API endpoints for core features.
Market Opportunity
There are over 365,000 HOAs in the United States managing 27.1 million homes and 75.5 million residents. The HOA management software market is growing rapidly as communities seek to modernize operations and improve resident engagement. Most existing solutions are expensive ($200-500/month) or outdated, creating opportunities for affordable, modern platforms.
HOA Connect targets small-to-medium HOAs (50-500 homes) that need professional tools without enterprise pricing. The platform will offer tiered pricing starting at $99/month, making it accessible to communities that currently rely on spreadsheets, email chains, and manual voting processes.
Key Features
Online Voting System
Secure digital voting for board elections, bylaw amendments, and community decisions. Ballot creation and management, real-time vote tracking, automatic result tallying, and voter verification. Eliminates the need for paper ballots and in-person meetings while ensuring transparency and security.
Community Announcements
Centralized communication hub for HOA board announcements, maintenance schedules, event notifications, and emergency alerts. Email and SMS notifications ensure residents stay informed. Categorized announcements with read receipts and comment threads for community engagement.
Resident Portal
Self-service portal where residents can view and pay assessments, access community documents (bylaws, CC&Rs, meeting minutes), submit maintenance requests, and update contact information. 24/7 access reduces administrative burden on HOA boards and management companies.
Assessment Management
Track monthly/quarterly assessments, special assessments, and payment status. Automated payment reminders, late fee calculations, and payment history. Integration with Stripe for online payments. Generate financial reports for board meetings and annual audits.
Document Library
Centralized repository for governing documents, architectural guidelines, meeting minutes, financial reports, and vendor contracts. Version control and access permissions ensure proper document management. Searchable archive makes it easy to find historical information.
Meeting Management
Schedule board meetings and annual general meetings with agenda creation, RSVP tracking, and meeting minutes. Post-meeting summaries and action items. Virtual meeting integration for remote participation. Compliance with state laws for notice requirements and quorum tracking.
Technology Stack
742 lines of FastAPI backend with Next.js 15 frontend
Backend Architecture
FastAPI with PostgreSQL for high-performance HOA management
Frontend Platform
Modern, responsive interface built with Next.js 15
Payments & Auth
Secure payment processing and user authentication
Deployment & Infrastructure
Cloud-ready deployment with modern DevOps practices
Revenue Model
Affordable pricing for HOAs of all sizes
Starter
- Up to 50 homes
- Online voting
- Announcements
- Document library
- Basic reporting
- Email support
Professional
- Up to 200 homes
- Assessment management
- Online payments
- Maintenance requests
- Advanced reporting
- Priority support
Enterprise
- Up to 500 homes
- White-label options
- Custom integrations
- Dedicated support
- Training sessions
- API access
Management Co.
- Unlimited communities
- Multi-tenant admin
- Bulk operations
- Revenue sharing
- Custom features
- Dedicated account rep
Revenue Projections
Conservative estimates based on HOA management market dynamics:
Year 1 - Foundation (50 HOAs):
50 HOAs @ $100/mo average = $5K MRR = $60K ARR
Focus on local communities, word-of-mouth growth
Year 2 - Expansion (150 HOAs):
150 HOAs @ $120/mo average = $18K MRR = $216K ARR
Partner with property management companies
Year 3 - Scale (400 HOAs):
400 HOAs @ $140/mo average = $56K MRR = $672K ARR
Multi-state presence, management company partnerships
The Value Proposition: Most HOAs spend 10-20 hours/month on administrative tasks (voting coordination, payment tracking, document management). At $50/hour board member time value, that's $500-1,000/month in volunteer labor. HOA Connect at $99-199/month saves money while providing better tools and resident satisfaction.
Target Market
365,000+ HOAs managing 75.5 million residents in the US
Small HOAs (50-150 homes)
Volunteer-run boards struggling with manual processes. Currently using email chains, Google Sheets, and paper voting. Need affordable solution under $150/month. Pain: Time-consuming administrative work, low resident engagement, difficulty tracking payments. Annual market: $150M+ (150K HOAs × $100/mo average).
Medium HOAs (150-500 homes)
Part-time administrators or small management companies. Using outdated software or juggling multiple tools. Budget $200-400/month for comprehensive solution. Pain: Disconnected systems, poor reporting, resident complaints about lack of transparency. Annual market: $300M+ (125K HOAs × $200/mo average).
Property Management Companies
Companies managing 10-100+ HOAs needing white-label solution. Want to provide value-added services to clients while reducing operational costs. Pay per-HOA with bulk discounts. Pain: High software costs, time spent on routine tasks, client retention. Potential for managing thousands of communities through partnerships.
HOA Boards Seeking Modernization
Tech-savvy board members pushing for digital transformation. Frustrated with poor resident participation in meetings and voting. Want to improve communication and transparency. Often have budget approved but need right solution. Pain: Low voter turnout, resident complaints, difficulty enforcing rules.
Master-Planned Communities
Larger communities with multiple sub-associations. Need hierarchical structure and complex rule management. Budget for comprehensive solutions. Often have full-time staff. Pain: Coordinating multiple boards, maintaining consistency, resident database management. Premium pricing tier opportunity.
Condo Associations
High-density urban and suburban condominiums. Similar needs to HOAs but often with larger budgets. Regular board meetings and frequent voting. Need robust document management for complex building operations. Strong demand for online payment systems due to higher assessment amounts.
Competitive Advantages
Affordable Modern Solution
Most HOA management software costs $200-500/month with outdated interfaces. HOA Connect offers modern Next.js 15 frontend at $99-199/month, making professional tools accessible to small HOAs. Our mobile-first design and intuitive UX reduce training time and increase resident adoption.
Purpose-Built for HOAs
Unlike generic community platforms or over-engineered property management suites, HOA Connect focuses specifically on HOA governance needs: voting, announcements, assessments, and document management. No bloat, no unnecessary features, just what HOA boards need to operate effectively.
Resident Engagement Focus
Most solutions are admin-focused with poor resident experiences. HOA Connect prioritizes resident portal UX to increase participation in voting, meetings, and community discussions. Higher engagement means better governance and reduced board conflicts. Mobile app ensures accessibility.
Fast Implementation
Competitors require weeks of setup and training. HOA Connect has streamlined onboarding: import resident data via CSV, customize community settings, and launch in 2-3 days. Pre-built templates for bylaws, voting ballots, and announcements accelerate time-to-value.
Modern Technology Stack
Built with FastAPI and Next.js 15 instead of legacy PHP/jQuery solutions. Real-time updates via WebSockets, mobile-responsive design, and cloud-native architecture. This means better performance, security, and user experience compared to 10-year-old platforms still in market.
Management Company Partnership Model
White-label capabilities and bulk pricing make HOA Connect attractive to property management companies. Revenue-sharing model aligns incentives. One management company partnership can bring 20-100 HOAs at once, accelerating customer acquisition while reducing sales costs.
Acquisition Details
Asking Price
30% Complete - Foundation Ready
What's Included
742 Lines Backend Code
FastAPI 0.104.1 with core API endpoints, authentication system, database models (Users, HOAs, Residents, Votes, Announcements, Assessments), SQLAlchemy ORM integration, and Pydantic validation schemas.
Next.js 15 Frontend Setup
Project scaffolding with Next.js 15.5.4 and React 19. TypeScript configuration, routing structure, component architecture planned. Tailwind CSS setup for styling. Responsive design framework ready for development.
Database Schema
Complete PostgreSQL schema design for multi-tenant HOA management. Tables for users, communities, residents, voting, announcements, documents, assessments, and payments. Relationships and indexes defined.
Authentication System
JWT-based auth with bcrypt password hashing. User registration, login, password reset flows. Role-based access control (Board Member, Property Manager, Resident). Session management and token refresh logic.
API Endpoints Foundation
RESTful API structure with endpoints for user management, HOA CRUD operations, resident directory, and basic voting functionality. FastAPI automatic documentation via Swagger/OpenAPI.
Development Environment
Docker configuration for local development. PostgreSQL and Redis containers. Environment variable management. Git repository with commit history showing development progress.
Technical Documentation
API documentation, database schema diagrams, architecture overview, and development roadmap. Setup instructions for local development environment.
Business Documentation
Market analysis, competitive research, pricing strategy, customer personas, and go-to-market plan. Feature specifications and user stories for remaining development.
Valuation Justification
Asking Price: $25,000-$40,000
This valuation reflects the 30% complete state with working foundation:
- 742 lines of production-ready FastAPI backend code
- Database schema designed and implemented
- Authentication system working
- Next.js 15 frontend scaffolding in place
- Market research and business plan completed
- Development environment configured
The Completion Path:
Remaining 70% of development requires 60-100 hours of focused work: Complete voting system UI (15h), finish assessment management (12h), build resident portal (18h), implement document library (10h), add announcement system (8h), integrate Stripe payments (12h), testing and bug fixes (15-25h). Total investment to launch-ready: 2-3 weeks full-time.
At 50 HOAs paying $100/month average, you reach $60K ARR. Standard SaaS valuation of 3-5x ARR = $180K-300K. That's a 4.5-7.5x return on $40K investment within 12 months of completing development and executing go-to-market.
Why This Opportunity Exists:
The foundation is solid but requires dedicated focus to complete. The seller has validated the market opportunity and built the core infrastructure but lacks time to finish development while managing other projects. This creates opportunity for a developer or entrepreneur to complete the build and capture an underserved market.
Development Roadmap
Remaining Work (60-100 hours)
Phase 1: Core Features (35-45 hours)
- Voting System UI (15h): Ballot creation wizard, vote casting interface, real-time results dashboard, voter verification flow
- Assessment Management (12h): Payment tracking, invoice generation, late fee automation, payment history views
- Document Library (10h): File upload/download, categorization, version control, permissions management
- Announcements (8h): Post creation, category filters, email notification triggers, comment threads
Phase 2: Payments & Portal (25-30 hours)
- Stripe Integration (12h): Payment processing, subscription management, webhook handling, PCI compliance
- Resident Portal (18h): Dashboard, profile management, payment interface, document access, maintenance requests
Phase 3: Polish & Launch (15-25 hours)
- Testing & QA (10-15h): Unit tests, integration tests, end-to-end testing, security audit
- UI/UX Polish (5-10h): Design refinement, mobile optimization, accessibility improvements, error handling
Timeline: With focused development, the platform can be launch-ready in 2-3 weeks. First pilot HOA could be onboarded within 4 weeks of purchase, providing immediate validation and feedback for further refinement.
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