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HOA Rules in Gwinnett County, GA (2026)

2 rules for unincorporated Gwinnett County, Georgia.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Gwinnett County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.

Assessment & Dues

In Gwinnett County's Open Space Conservation (OSC) zoning district, county code forces every subdivision's homeowners association covenant to make assessments compulsory and automatic: every lot purchaser and their successors must join and pay, with no opt-out. UDO Section 212-60.4(D) locks this in before the county approves the Final Plat, funding the association's duty to maintain shared conservation space, buffers and amenities.

Gwinnett County OSC Mandatory HOA Assessment Rule

Some Restrictions

Gwinnett County UDO Section 212-60.4(A)-(G)

212-60.4 Property Owner's Association. The property owner's association bylaws or covenants, at a minimum, shall contain the following provisions: A.Governance of the association by the Georgia Property Owner's Association Act (OCGA Section 44-3-220 et seq.) or a successor to that Act that grants lien rights to the association for maintenance expenses and tax obligations.B.Responsibility for ma...

Board Governance

Gwinnett County requires Open Space Conservation subdivision associations to be governed by Georgia's Property Owners' Association Act, giving the HOA lien rights for unpaid dues.

Gwinnett County OSC HOA Governance Rule

Some Restrictions

Gwinnett County UDO § 212-60.4(A)

212-60.4 Property Owner's Association. The property owner's association bylaws or covenants, at a minimum, shall contain the following provisions: A.Governance of the association by the Georgia Property Owner's Association Act (OCGA Section 44-3-220 et seq.) or a successor to that Act that grants lien rights to the association for maintenance expenses and tax obligations.B.Responsibility for...

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