Illinois HOA & Condo Association Laws
Illinois — home to one of the largest condo markets in the U.S. — governs condominiums under the Condominium Property Act and non-condo communities under CICAA. Chicago layers its own ordinance on top, and the Condominium and Common Interest Community Ombudsperson Act provides a state complaint resource.
Which statutes apply in Illinois?
- Condominiums
- Illinois Condominium Property Act (765 ILCS 605)
- HOAs / planned communities
- Common Interest Community Association Act — CICAA (765 ILCS 160)
Key compliance rules for Illinois boards and managers
- Boards must maintain reasonable reserves (765 ILCS 605/9(c)) and adopt budgets with owner notice
- Owners may inspect records; 2022 amendments tightened production deadlines (10 business days)
- Special assessments above statutory thresholds can be challenged by owner petition
- Chicago’s municipal code adds disclosure duties (§ 13-72) for units within the city
- Section 22.1 disclosures are mandatory on resale
Resale and disclosure requirements
Resales require the Section 22.1 disclosure (765 ILCS 605/22.1): declaration, bylaws, rules, financial statements, reserves, litigation, and anticipated capital expenditures; fees to produce it are capped at reasonable cost.
Running associations in Illinois?
Portier369 handles the operational side of Illinois compliance — official records, owner and board notices, reserve and budget tracking, violation due process, and document packages — in one platform built for community association managers.
Frequently asked questions
What law governs condo associations in Illinois?
Condominiums in Illinois are governed by the Illinois Condominium Property Act (765 ILCS 605). Homeowners associations and planned communities fall under the Common Interest Community Association Act — CICAA (765 ILCS 160).
Are resale disclosures required in Illinois?
Resales require the Section 22.1 disclosure (765 ILCS 605/22.1): declaration, bylaws, rules, financial statements, reserves, litigation, and anticipated capital expenditures; fees to produce it are capped at reasonable cost.
What software helps Illinois associations stay compliant?
Association management software like Portier369 supports the operational side of Illinois compliance: maintaining official records, distributing meeting notices, tracking reserves and budgets, running violation due process with notices and hearings, and assembling resale document packages.
Nearby state guides
This guide is an educational summary, not legal advice. Statutes are amended regularly — confirm current law with an attorney licensed in Illinois before acting.