Columbus Average HOA Fees (2026)

Columbus Metro · Data last updated 2026

7% below national average

Columbus's tech growth has expanded HOA adoption in newer developments on the outer ring.

Monthly HOA fee averages

Condo

$270/mo

National avg: $291/mo

$21 below avg

Single-Family Home

$120/mo

National avg: $170/mo

$50 below avg

Townhome

$180/mo

National avg: $215/mo

$35 below avg

Why HOA fees look the way they do in Columbus

Columbus HOA fees are modestly below national averages — a growing city with still-affordable housing fundamentals.

What HOA fees typically cover in Columbus

Landscaping
Pool maintenance
Common area insurance
Snow removal

Common amenities in Columbus HOAs

Pool
Clubhouse
Playground
Gym

Why do HOA fees vary within Columbus?

Even within the same city, fees can range from under $50/month to over $2,000/month depending on several factors:

Amenity level — communities with golf courses, full-time staff, or resort-style pools carry significantly higher fees than basic landscaping-only HOAs.
Building age — older buildings typically require higher reserve contributions and more frequent major repairs.
Reserve fund health — an underfunded HOA may have artificially low fees today but face a large special assessment in the future.
Property type — condos in high-rise buildings generally carry higher fees than detached SFH communities due to shared building system costs.

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Fee data represents estimates based on available market data and public HOA disclosures. Actual fees vary widely by community, amenities, building age, and reserve funding status. This page provides general reference information only — not financial or legal advice. Always request an HOA's current budget and reserve study before purchasing. Last updated: 2026.

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