HOA Rules in Barrow County, GA (2026)
3 rules for unincorporated Barrow County, Georgia.
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Assessment & Dues
Barrow County's Unified Development Code does not set a dues cap for homeowners' associations in unincorporated developments, but it does dictate what the HOA's governing documents must cover. Section 89-470(a) requires the association's covenants to fix a method of assessment for dues, gives it power to compel payment, and forces a reserve fund equal to at least a year of required operating expenses at developer turnover.
Barrow County HOA Dues and Assessment Rules
Some RestrictionsBarrow County Code § 89-470(a)
Sec. 89-470. - Owner's association. (a)Homeowner's association; when required. ... (3)The declaration and bylaws shall be enforced by the association or by an association management company designated by them, which shall have the power to compel the payment of membership dues and assessments. ... (5)The documents creating the homeowner's association must provide that an adequate reserve fund f...
CC&R Enforcement
Barrow County's short-term rental ordinance explicitly says the county will not enforce private restrictive covenants or HOA agreements against a homeowner. If a subdivision's HOA bans short-term rentals, that is a private-contract fight; the county's own permit allowance does not override it, and vice versa.
Barrow County Won't Enforce HOA Covenants
Few RestrictionsBarrow County Code § 26-151(c)
The allowance of short-term rentals pursuant to this article shall not prevent private enforcement of additional private restrictions that may be contained in restrictive covenants or other private contractual agreements or arrangements. Barrow County shall not be responsible for enforcement of such private restrictive covenants, agreements or arrangements.
Board Governance
Any unincorporated Barrow County subdivision with common open space must set up a homeowners' association, and section 89-470(a) fixes how it has to be governed: membership is mandatory for every lot, the association forms under Georgia's Property Owners' Association Act, and it must be incorporated by the time the final subdivision plat records, with its governing documents filed alongside that plat application.
Barrow County HOA Formation and Governance Rules
Some RestrictionsBarrow County Code § 89-470(a)
Sec. 89-470. - Owner's association. (a)Homeowner's association; when required. For any residential development containing common open space or other lands in common ownership, a homeowner's association which provides for building and grounds maintenance and repair, insurance and working capital shall be required.(1)Membership in the homeowner's association must be mandatory for each property in...
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