5 Achievable HOA Goals To Strive for in 2025
As we quickly approach the new year, homeowners and associations alike are setting resolutions to ensure the year ahead is even better than the last. No more how well-run your community association is, it’s imperative that HOAs continually adapt to keep up with their residents’ ever-evolving needs and expectations.
With 2025 just around the corner, it’s important for HOA boards to start setting goals for the new year that will help improve operations, increase community engagement, and enhance overall resident satisfaction. If you’re wondering how you can improve your community in the coming year, here are five achievable goals to strive for.
1. Modernizing Operations
Gone are the days of manual processes and paperwork. In 2025, it’s crucial for HOAs to embrace technology and modernize their operations. With the help of community management software, HOAs can streamline tasks such as bookkeeping, budgeting, and maintenance requests. This not only saves time and effort but also increases accuracy and transparency.
In addition, using digital communication platforms, such as online portals, emails, and texting, can facilitate quick and effective communication with residents. HOAs can use these platforms to share important updates, event information, and reminders. This helps to keep residents informed and engaged, saving both time and resources. The Management Trust communities have access to the SMS smart text-messaging helper Trusty, which residents can use to receive community notices, manage payments, submit maintenance requests, and more, all right from their own devices 24/7.
2. Increasing Community Engagement
One of the most valuable aspects of living in an HOA is the sense of community and belonging. If your homeowners association struggled with meaningful community engagement in 2024, a great goal for 2025 is to try and increase member engagement. This can include organizing community events, creating resident committees, and improving amenities.
Community events, such as holiday parties, movie nights, and block parties, bring residents together and create a sense of belonging. Resident committees, such as social, landscaping, and safety committees, give residents a platform to voice their concerns and ideas and actively contribute to the betterment of the community. By valuing and implementing resident input, HOAs can increase trust and satisfaction among residents.
3. Reducing CC&R Violations
Every HOA has a set of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&Rs) that outline the rules and regulations of the community. However, it is not uncommon for residents to violate these rules, whether intentionally or unintentionally. This can cause tension among residents and impact the overall quality of the community.
In 2025, HOAs should strive to reduce CC&R violations by implementing clear and easily accessible guidelines, as well as enforcing them consistently. This can include conducting regular inspections and sending reminders to residents who are in violation. Professional HOA management companies can also help ensure that CC&R violations are dealt with promptly and objectively, reducing direct tension between residents and board members.
4. Increasing Neighborhood Safety
Feeling safe and secure in your community is a top priority for many homeowners. In 2025, HOAs should make it a goal to increase neighborhood security through various measures.
Firstly, conducting regular property inspections and addressing any safety hazards, such as broken walkways or faulty lighting, is crucial. HOAs can also work with local law enforcement to implement safety measures, such as neighborhood watch programs or surveillance cameras. In addition, educating residents on safety protocols and encouraging them to report any suspicious activity can also contribute to a more secure community. By prioritizing neighborhood security, HOAs can improve the overall quality of life for residents.
5. Improving Communication & Resident Satisfaction
Communication and resident satisfaction are two things that can always be improved, no matter how well-run your HOA is. In 2025, strive to ensure that residents are well-informed, engaged, and satisfied with their community management through effective communication tools.
In addition to using digital communication platforms, HOAs can conduct surveys or hold town hall meetings to gather feedback and address any concerns or suggestions from residents. This not only shows that the board values resident opinions, but it also provides an opportunity to improve and enhance the community experience. Maintaining open and transparent communication lines can also help to prevent potential conflicts and misunderstandings between the board and its residents, fostering more positive feelings among homeowners.
If you want a community management partner that will help you boost your HOA’s success and reach your goals for 2025, look no further than The Management Trust. We’ve been an industry leader for over 30 years, with more than 1,500 communities served nationwide. Whether you want to modernize your operations or increase community engagement, we have the passionate team and industry-leading expertise to get the job done. To learn more about our full range of community management services, contact The Management Trust online today.
