Sacramento County, CA HOA Rules: Board Procedures (2026)
Key Facts
- Governing Law
- Civil Code 4000-6150
- Meeting Notice
- 4 days open, 2 executive
- Elections
- Secret ballot required
- Minutes
- 30-day availability
- Fiduciary
- Civil Code 5800
Summary
HOAs in Sacramento County operate under the Davis-Stirling Act (Civil Code 4000-6150). Board meetings, notices, and elections must follow statutory rules.
4920.
(a) Except as provided in subdivision (b), the association shall give notice of the time and place of a board meeting at least four days before the meeting.
(b) (1) If a board meeting is an emergency meeting held pursuant to Section 4923, the association is not required to give notice of the time and place of the meeting.
(2) If a nonemergency board meeting is held solely in executive session, the association shall give notice of the time and place of the meeting at least two days prior to the meeting.
(3) If the association’s governing documents require a longer period of notice than is required by this section, the association shall comply with the period stated in its governing documents.
Full Breakdown
Homeowners associations in unincorporated Sacramento County are governed by the California Davis-Stirling Common Interest Development Act (Civil Code Sections 4000-6150). Boards must provide at least 4 days notice of open meetings and 2 days notice of executive sessions under Civil Code 4920. Agendas must be posted. Minutes must be available to members within 30 days. Elections must follow Civil Code 5100-5145 using secret ballot and Inspector of Elections. Board members owe fiduciary duties under Civil Code 5800. The county does not regulate HOAs directly.
Violations & Fines
Davis-Stirling violations are enforced through civil action by members. Small claims or superior court remedies available.
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