A vote threshold higher than simple majority — often two-thirds or three-fourths — required for major decisions.
A supermajority is any voting threshold above a simple majority. Common supermajority thresholds in HOA governing documents include two-thirds (67%) and three-fourths (75%) of all members or of members voting. Supermajority requirements are applied to the most consequential decisions — amending the CC&Rs or bylaws, dissolving the HOA, approving very large capital expenditures, or making changes that materially affect owner rights. The purpose is to prevent a bare majority from forcing major changes on a significant minority. Reaching a supermajority is difficult in communities with low meeting participation, which is one reason why many governing documents also allow vote-by-mail or electronic ballot for such decisions.
Supermajority requirements create a high bar for significant governance changes. Boards and members attempting amendments should plan carefully for the petition and voting process well in advance.
Majority Vote
A vote in which more than half of those voting (or present) support a motion for it to pass.
Amendment
A formal change to the HOA's governing documents, requiring a member vote to ratify.
CC&Rs
Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions — the primary deed-recorded document governing what owners can and cannot do.
Bylaws
The document governing the HOA's internal operations — meetings, elections, officer duties, and board procedures.
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Start 14-Day Free TrialThis page provides general information only — not legal or financial advice. HOA laws vary by state and community. Always consult your governing documents and an HOA attorney for guidance specific to your situation.