Dallas County, TX HOA Rules: Assessment & Dues (2026)
Key Facts
- State Law
- TX Property Code Ch. 209
- Lien Authority
- TX Property Code Section 209.0041
- Foreclosure
- Allowed with procedures
- County Role
- None
Summary
TX Property Code Chapter 209 governs HOA assessments. Liens allowed for unpaid assessments but foreclosure requires specific procedures including notice and payment plan offers. County has no role.
Sec. 209.0063. PRIORITY OF PAYMENTS. (a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), a payment received by a property owners' association from the owner shall be applied to the owner's debt in the following order of priority: (1) any delinquent assessment; (2) any current assessment; (3) any reasonable attorney's fees or reasonable third party collection costs incurred by the association associated solely with assessments or any other charge that could provide the basis for foreclosure; (4) any reasonable attorney's fees incurred by the association that are not subject to Subdivision (3); (5) any reasonable fines assessed by the association; and (6) any other reasonable amount owed to the association.
Full Breakdown
HOA assessment rules in unincorporated Dallas County are governed by Texas Property Code Chapter 209. HOAs may levy assessments as authorized by governing documents. TX Property Code Section 209.0041 requires notice before filing assessment liens. HOAs may foreclose on liens following specific procedures per TX Property Code Section 209.0091, including payment plan offers. The county has no role in HOA financial matters.
Violations & Fines
Unpaid assessments: HOA lien, potential foreclosure per TX Property Code Section 209.0091.
Frequently Asked Questions
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