HOA Rules in Harnett County, NC (2026)
3 rules for unincorporated Harnett County, North Carolina.
Verified from official government sources
Assessment & Dues
For developments the county requires to have a homeowners association, unpaid dues or fees become a lien on the individual property under section 153.138(H). The HOA also carries responsibility for liability insurance, local taxes, and maintenance of open space and recreational facilities, and can adjust assessments to meet changing needs.
Harnett County HOA Dues and Lien Rule
Some RestrictionsHarnett County Code of Ordinances § 153.138(H)
(H) The homeowners association shall be responsible for liability insurance, payment of local taxes, and maintenance of recreational open space and other facilities. Any dues or fees levied by the homeowners association that remain unpaid, shall become a lien on the individual property. The homeowners association shall be able to adjust the assessment to meet changing needs.
CC&R Enforcement
Harnett County's Unified Development Ordinance explicitly says it doesn't interfere with, abrogate, or annul private covenants or easements between property owners. County zoning and an HOA's recorded CC&Rs run on separate tracks, so the county's Planning Department will not step in to enforce a homeowners association's private restrictions.
Harnett County Zoning Doesn't Override HOA Covenants
Light RestrictionsHarnett County Code of Ordinances § 153.007
It is not intended by this chapter to interfere with, abrogate, or annul any easements, covenants, or other agreements between private parties. Wherever the provisions of this chapter conflict with the provisions contained in any other local, state, or federal regulation, the more restrictive provisions shall govern.
Board Governance
Harnett County requires any subdivision with a homeowners association to have its by-laws approved by the Development Review Board before final plat, form the HOA before homes are sold, and make membership mandatory for every buyer. Section 153.138 also caps how long the developer can keep control of the association.
Harnett County HOA Formation and Developer Control
Some RestrictionsHarnett County Code of Ordinances § 153.138(A)-(F)
(A) A copy of the recorded organizational papers and by-laws shall be submitted at the final plat review stage to the Development Review Board for review and approval. Such organizational papers and by-laws shall be applied to the entire development. (B) The homeowners association shall be established before the homes or units are sold. (C) Membership shall be mandatory for each buy...
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