--- description: Review of PayHOA Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs on Software Advice New Zealand. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: PayHOA | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice NZ --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Property Management Accounting Software](/directory/125/accounting-software/software) > [PayHOA](/software/61833/PayHOA) # PayHOA Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/61833/PayHOA Page: 1 / 30\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/61833/PayHOA?page=2) > PayHOA is a cloud-based software designed to simplify homeowners association management. It is used by self-managed HOA boards and property management companies overseeing communities of various sizes. The platform centralizes administrative tasks to reduce reliance on multiple systems or manual processes. The software includes financial management tools such as automated invoicing for dues and fees, online payment options with autopay functionality, and accounting features for both cash and accrual reporting. Communication tools allow administrators to send texts, emails, and phone calls to community members for updates or emergencies. Other features include violation tracking for CCR enforcement, digital request workflows, secure document storage, online voting, and homeowner portals for centralized access to information. PayHOA connects with banking systems to reduce manual transaction entry and uses advanced security measures to protect association data. Board members can access reporting tools, manage vendors, and create community websites. The software also supports bookkeeping tasks tailored to homeowners associations. > > Verdict: Rated **4.7/5** by 726 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.7/5** | 726 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.7/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.7/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Pay HOA - **Location**: Lexington,, US - **Founded**: 2008 ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: US$54.00 - **Pricing model**: Other (Free Trial) - **Pricing Details**: Choose the plan that works for you: -Monthly: Flexible, cancel anytime -Annual: Pay once a year and get 10% off - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: Canada, United States ## Features - API - Access Controls/Permissions - Accounting - Accounts Payable - Accounts Receivable - Activity Dashboard - Activity Tracking - Alerts/Notifications - Application Management - Bank Reconciliation - Billing & Invoicing - Budgeting/Forecasting - Calendar Management - Cash Flow Management - Committee Management - Communication Management - Contact Management - Credit Card Processing - Customisable Branding - Customisable Reports ## Integrations (8 total) - Google Calendar - Lob - Payabli - Plaid - SendGrid - Stripe - Twilio - Weebly ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - Chat ## Category - [Property Management Accounting Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/125/accounting-software/software) ## Related Categories - [Property Management Accounting Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/125/accounting-software/software) - [HOA Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/132/community-hoa-software/software) - [Online Property Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/151/web-based-property-management-software/software) - [Property Management Apps Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/1662/management-apps/software) - [Rental Property Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/150/rental-property-management-software/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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If your HOA is self- managed, the features offered will make you seem like a professional organization ----- ### "High Value HOA Management SAAS" — 5.0/5 > **Joshua** | *13 September 2026* | Real Estate | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Pay HOA is a very good value for the money. Their tiered pricing system was ideal for our small community. The tool is very easy to use, but when you need support, the Customer Support team is very responsive. There are a lot of features, including transaction classification, budgeting, data reporting, invoicing, payable management, a voting module, an API with a bank (AAB), 1099 processing support (extra fee), accounting support (extra fee), a voting module, and more. > > **Cons**: There are some minor user interface bugs, especially with newer modules (e.g., voting), but the team is good about addressing these quickly, and over time they reside. The Pay HOA team needs to improve the security measures and automation features related to their direct bank API with Alliance Association Bank (AAB). The current processes for opening new bank accounts with AAB (via PayHOA’s API setup) are not handled via software-based work flows; it’s all over email, which feels unprofessional in the modern banking environment. In addition, some information that is handled by email should not be; they need to use encrypted networks for the transfer of sensitive information. I have honestly been quite shocked by the AAB API process. Everything with PayHOA seems secure, smooth and seemless, but not the AAB API account setup process. It needs improvement to meet the high bar of modern banking. Once accounts are setup, it’s smooth, but the account setup process and account data exchange process needs work. There also needs to be an automatic password reset option for the AAB accounts. I should not have to email someone to reset my password. I find this unacceptable. > > I’ve had a great experience with Pay HOA; the software is reliable, and the staff is good at what they do, and the price is reasonable. That’s about all you can ask for. ----- ### "PayHOA Update" — 4.0/5 > **Daniel** | *2 August 2026* | Real Estate | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: The software enables our association to to communicate easily with our members. We also are using their partnership with Western Alliance Bank. > > **Cons**: Customer support is sometimes slow to respond to requests for assistance with accounting and banking issues. > > Overall our experience has been positive. Our members have expressed appreciation for increased transparency in our operations, ----- ### "We went with PayHOA for our homeowners association and never looked back" — 5.0/5 > **Mitch** | *15 July 2026* | Real Estate | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: PayHOA greatly simplifies our homeowner association's financial management process. We used QuickBooks in the past, but it was overengineered and complicated for what we needed. It also limited who could serve on the board as the Treasurer. PayHOA is a much simpler interface that anyone on our board can use to manage finances or create reports. I also appreciate that the PayHOA team assigns someone who helped get us up and running. > > **Cons**: PayHOA provides a solid foundation, but is still building its platform to full functionality. On the plus side, there are lots of updates and new features arriving all the time. On the downside, sometimes adding one feature has broken another or changes where to find something. > > We are glad we made the switch to PayHOA. The functionality aligns better with what we were previously using as an organization (a combination of QuickBooks, Google Drive, and email communications). When we have had questions or issues, PayHOA's customer support has been responsive and helpful. ----- ### "Simple, speedy, great value" — 5.0/5 > **Matthew** | *13 August 2026* | Real Estate | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: The system hits a sweet spot for self managed associations. While they recently are branching out to embrace management companies, they are staying focused on their core customers, which means keeping things as simple as possible. The interface is quick and responsive, but also a little on the simplistic side. This can be a bug or a feature, but I have warmed to it being a feature. There is basic Google Calendar read integration, limited to a single calendar. I'd love to have more robust support, but I totally understand how that quickly complicates things, too. Before you know it, feature creep can ruin simplicity, and I think the PayHOA design people understand this. All of this comes at a very low price. Yet the onboarding support is excellent. Documentation and Knowledge Base articles are robust, and maturing AI features are very helpful. > > **Cons**: The documents interface is klunky. Again, is it a bug or a feature? It is a formal records storage facility and really isn't intended as a collaboration platform. Even so, only a short list of file types and name extensions are allowed, which is frustrating to a techie. Lastly, there is a 100 MB limit on the file size, too small for Board meeting video files, which in our state are part of the official Association record. > > Of course no software will manage your HOA or Condo Association for you. You must know your state's laws and regulations, have some familiarity with record keeping, bookkeeping, and management principles. If you at least have a mental framework for these thing, PayHOA will serve you well. ----- Page: 1 / 30\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/61833/PayHOA?page=2) ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/61833/PayHOA) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | en | | | en-AU | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | ----- ## Structured Data