Does my Phoenix HOA have to approve my remodel?
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Short answer
Roughly 60% of Phoenix metro homes fall under HOA jurisdiction. Your HOA's architectural review committee has independent approval authority over exterior materials, colors, roofing, driveways, paint, ADU placement, and most additions. HOA review runs parallel to City of Phoenix permit review, not in series. A denied HOA application does not stop a city permit, but it can still block your project via private civil enforcement.
In detail
Roughly 60% of Phoenix metro homes fall under HOA jurisdiction. Your HOA's architectural review committee has independent approval authority over exterior materials, colors, roofing, driveways, paint, ADU placement, and most additions. HOA review runs parallel to City of Phoenix permit review, not in series. A denied HOA application does not stop a city permit, but it can still block your project via private civil enforcement.
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