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Mansfield, TX HOA Rules: Assessment & Dues (2026)

Light Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified April 2026

Key Facts

Lien Authority
TX Prop Code 209
Late Fee Cap
5 percent or 10 dollars monthly
Payment Order
Assessment before fines
Foreclosure Notice
60 days certified mail
Redemption
180 days after sale

Summary

Mansfield HOA assessments are liens under TX Property Code 209. SB 1588 (2021) requires 30-day notice before late fees, caps monthly fees, and mandates payment order: assessments before fines.

Sec. 209.0061. ASSOCIATION POLICY; FINES. (a) This section does not apply to a property owners' association that is not authorized by the association's dedicatory instrument to levy a fine.(b) A property owners' association board shall adopt an enforcement policy regarding the levying of fines by the property owners' association. The policy must include:(1) general categories of restrictive covenants for which the association may assess fines;(2) a schedule of fines for each category of violation; and(3) information regarding hearings described by Section 209.007.(c) The enforcement policy adopted pursuant to Subsection (b) may reserve the board's authority to levy a fine from the schedule o

Source: TX Property Code Chapter 209View official code

Full Breakdown

Assessments for Mansfield HOAs in communities like South Pointe and Walnut Creek are set annually by the board under authority granted in the CCRs. Regular assessments cover common area maintenance, amenities, management fees, reserve contributions, and insurance. Special assessments for unexpected capital projects require member vote thresholds specified in governing documents (often two-thirds of owners). 0094 (amended by SB 1588 in 2021) imposes new procedural requirements: the association must send a certified mail notice before reporting delinquency to a collection agency or initiating foreclosure, owners must have at least 30 days to pay before late fees accrue, and payment application order is mandated (costs and attorney fees last, principal assessments first).

009 regulates non-judicial foreclosure of an assessment lien, requiring 60 days written notice of the intent to foreclose and specific statutory procedures. 0092 gives owners a right of redemption for 180 days after foreclosure sale. HOAs in Texas cannot charge late fees exceeding 5 percent per month or 10 dollars per month, whichever is greater, and fines must be reasonable. 0062, and the association must offer at least a three-month plan.

Violations & Fines

Late fees exceeding cap: refund plus fees. Wrong payment application order: statutory damages. Improper foreclosure: claim invalidation and owner damages.

Frequently Asked Questions

How are my Mansfield HOA assessments calculated?
Regular assessments are set annually by the board under CCR authority to cover common expenses. Special assessments for capital projects typically require member vote under bylaws.
Can my HOA foreclose on my home for unpaid dues?
Yes, under TX Property Code 209.009 with at least 60 days written certified notice. You have 180 days after sale to redeem under Section 209.0092.

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