Kentucky Statewide Rule

Kentucky HOA Board Meetings, Records & Elections

Few RestrictionsApplies statewide across Kentucky (2026)

Most Kentucky HOAs are nonprofit corporations governed by KRS Chapter 273, which requires books, minutes, and a member record, and gives members an inspection right under KRS 273.233. Planned communities formed after June 29, 2023 add statutory rules: open board meetings and a 51% quorum (KRS 381.793) and owner record examination (KRS 381.795).

Key Facts

Governing law: KRS Chapter 273 (nonprofit corporations)
Record inspection: Members may inspect for 'any proper purpose' (KRS 273.233)
Inspection limit: Right may be limited by articles or bylaws
Open meetings (post-2023 PC): Open to owners except executive session (KRS 381.793)
Board quorum (post-2023 PC): 51% of directors unless bylaws set higher

Last verified: 2026-06-27

Full Breakdown

Because Kentucky HOAs are usually nonprofit corporations, governance defaults to KRS Chapter 273. KRS 273.233 requires the corporation to keep books, 'minutes of the proceedings of its members, board of directors and committees,' and a record of members, and provides that 'all books and records ... may be inspected and copied by any member ... for any proper purpose at any reasonable time,' though that right 'may be abolished or limited by the ... articles of incorporation or bylaws.' Planned communities formed after June 29, 2023 also get KRS 381.793: a quorum is 51% of directors, and 'board meetings shall be open to the owners except during executive sessions.' KRS 381.795 adds an owner record-examination right, with exemptions.

Violations & Penalties

No specific statutory penalty. A member denied records may sue to enforce the KRS 273.233 inspection right (subject to any bylaw limits) or, in a post-2023 planned community, the open-meeting and examination rights in KRS 381.793 and 381.795.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are Kentucky HOA board meetings open to members?

For planned communities formed after June 29, 2023, yes: KRS 381.793 says board meetings 'shall be open to the owners except during executive sessions.' Older HOAs follow their bylaws and KRS Chapter 273, which does not mandate open meetings.

Can I inspect my Kentucky HOA's records?

Yes, if the HOA is a nonprofit corporation. KRS 273.233 lets any member inspect and copy the books and records 'for any proper purpose at any reasonable time,' though the articles or bylaws can limit that right. Post-2023 planned communities also have KRS 381.795.

How are Kentucky HOA boards elected?

Under the Nonprofit Corporation Act (KRS Chapter 273) and the association's own bylaws, which set director terms, voting, and quorum. For post-2023 planned communities, KRS 381.793 sets a default 51% board quorum unless the bylaws require more.

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