HOA Board Candidate Statement
Write your HOA board candidate statement in the fields below, then check it against your election notice for length, format and the submission deadline. It is free and needs no account: copy the finished letter or download it as a Word file.
Candidate: [Candidate Name], [Property Address or Unit]
Why I am running
I have lived in [Community Name] for [Years In Community] and I am running for the Board of Directors because [Reason For Running].
What I bring
[Relevant Experience, for example "I have worked as an accountant for X years" or "I served on the landscape committee for X years"]. I understand that board service means [Board Duty Understanding].
My priorities
- [Priority One]
- [Priority Two]
- [Priority Three]
Disclosures
[Conflict Statement, for example "I have no financial relationship with the association or its vendors" or describe any relationship]
Contact
[Candidate Email] | [Candidate Phone]
Thank you for your consideration and your vote.
What this statement does
A candidate statement is a short introduction that members read when deciding how to vote. Voters want to know who you are, what you will do and whether you are fit to manage the community's money and rules. Write it for homeowners, not for the current board.
What to include
- A reason. Say what prompted you to run. A specific reason is more convincing than "to give back."
- Relevant experience. Finance, construction, law, property management, committee work or prior board service. State only what is true and be ready to be asked about it.
- Two or three priorities, concrete enough to check later (for example "publish a budget summary before the annual meeting").
- Disclosures. If you or a relative has a business relationship with the association or its vendors, say so. Many governing documents and state laws address conflicts of interest.
- Contact details, in the form the election allows.
Format and length
Your association's bylaws or election notice may limit length, require a photo or set a deadline, so follow them. Short and plain beats long and promotional.
Mistakes to avoid
- Attacking current directors or neighbors.
- Promises you cannot keep, such as cutting assessments without a plan.
- Claiming credentials you cannot document.
- Missing the deadline for submitting the statement.
Related letters
Use the letter of intent to run for the HOA board to declare your candidacy, or the nomination letter to nominate someone else. Boards seeking candidates can use the recruitment letter. The statement usually accompanies the annual meeting letter, and elected candidates can introduce themselves with the HOA board introduction letter. New directors should read HOA board member fiduciary duty.
Common questions
How long should a board candidate statement be?
As long as the election rules allow, and often one short page. Follow any word limit.
Should I mention my property or unit?
Often yes, so members can identify you. Check whether the election notice asks for it.
This page gives general information and sample wording. It is not legal advice, and requirements differ by state and by association.