California Homeowners' Associations (HOAs) can now take advantage of electronic voting, providing a modern, secure, and efficient way to conduct elections. Under Civil Code Section 5110(c), electronic voting is authorized for HOA elections, offering a streamlined and user-friendly alternative to traditional paper ballots.
Online voting, often known as electronic voting, allows voters to vote from any location as long as they have internet access.
Online voting eliminates the need for paper ballots, reduces administrative costs, and makes the election process faster and more efficient.
Voting is made easier for homeowners, encouraging greater involvement and higher voter turnout.
No more postage, printing, or physical ballots – online voting cuts down on unnecessary election expenses.
Electronic voting systems must adhere to strict standards to ensure fairness, security, and accessibility:
Secure platform features protect your election's integrity.
Ensures that each member’s vote is kept confidential.
Allows members to confirm that their vote has been received and counted.
Robust encryption and verification methods protect election integrity.
Platforms should be usable by everyone, including those with disabilities.
To implement electronic voting, HOAs must update their Election Rules to permit online voting. This change aligns with California’s Civil Code Section 5110(c)
