Definition
The regular fees owners pay to fund an HOA's operations, maintenance, and reserves — usually monthly, quarterly, or annually.
HOA dues (also called regular assessments) are the recurring payments every owner makes to fund the community. They're the association's primary source of income.
Dues cover day-to-day operating costs — landscaping, utilities, insurance, management — plus contributions to reserves for future major repairs. The amount is set through the annual budget and divided among owners per the governing documents. Reliable dues collection is what keeps a community financially healthy; persistent delinquencies shift the burden onto the owners who do pay.