Penn Hills HOA Rules: Assessment & Dues Rules (2026)

Under the Uniform Planned Community Act, Pennsylvania HOAs may levy regular periodic assessments to fund common expenses and special assessments for capital improvements or emergencies. Authority, allocation methods (equal, proportionate, or per governing document formula), and increase limits are set in the declaration and bylaws. UPCA Section 5315 establishes that unpaid assessments automatically create a lien against the unit, with priority as provided by statute (generally after first mortgages and real estate taxes but ahead of most other liens). The association may foreclose the lien through the Court of Common Pleas after providing required notice. Assessments are also personal obligations of the owner at the time they are levied. Penalties, interest, and collection costs including reasonable attorney fees may be added to delinquent accounts per the governing documents. UPCA limits attorney fees and requires notice before lien enforcement. Owners may request an assessment ledger and payoff statement. Assessment increases typically require board action after following procedural requirements; some governing documents require member approval for increases above a stated percentage.