House Bill 628 Summary

• Repeals Sections 45-810, 55-115, and 55-116 of Idaho Code and creates a new Chapter 32 in Title 55 establishing the Homeowner's Association Act.

• Requires homeowner's associations to hold at least one meeting annually, maintain meeting minutes, provide financial disclosures and account statements within 5 business days of request, and obtain majority member approval before increasing fees or assessments.

• Establishes due process protections including 30-day notice before imposing fines, prohibition on fines if members begin resolving violations in good faith, and court review of attorney's fees; prohibits using fine revenue to increase board member compensation.

• Permits homeowner's associations to record liens for unpaid assessments accrued within the previous 12 months, valid for up to 2 years total with recorded extensions.

• Prohibits associations from restricting installation of solar panels (with location flexibility), displaying U.S., Idaho, POW/MIA, or armed forces flags, or displaying political signs (except in common areas or those violating laws); prevents associations from adding rental restrictions unless expressly agreed by property owner in writing.

• Effective July 1, 2022.