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HOA services in Illinois

Illinois is one of many places communities run HOAcrew. The platform is available to communities nationwide — this page covers what service work looks like here.

Chicago-area associations range from high-rise condominium to large suburban townhome and single-family communities. Older building stock makes reserve planning and capital projects a recurring board focus.

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The rules where you are

What governs a Illinois association

Every link below goes to the source, not to us. Read it yourself before you rely on it.

Primary association statute

Illinois Common Interest Community Association Act, 765 ILCS 160

Governs non-condominium common-interest communities, including budgets, meetings, and records.

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Condominium statute

Illinois Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605

The state’s detailed condominium statute, including reserve and records provisions.

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Reserves, budgets & bidding

765 ILCS 605/9(c)(2)

Directs condominium associations to provide for reasonable reserves for capital expenditures and deferred maintenance in the annual budget.

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Contractor licensing

Municipal licensing, with state roofing and plumbing licensure through Illinois agencies

Illinois issues no statewide general-contractor license; general contracting is licensed by municipality.

Pool regulation

Illinois Department of Public Health

Public swimming facility permitting, design review, and inspection.

This is a starting point, not legal advice. Statutes are amended, and your declaration and bylaws may impose stricter requirements than the state does — verify against the current code and your association’s counsel before acting.

The season here

What the year looks like

A hard freeze-thaw cycle drives pavement, drainage, and pool closing work, and snow contracts are a major budget line. The growing season is compressed but intense, with heavy spring and early-summer turf demand.

Pool CleaningTwice-weekly cleaning, balanced water chemistry, and safety checks for community pools and spas.LandscapingMowing, edging, trimming, irrigation checks, and seasonal color for HOA common areas, entrances, and medians.Porter ServicesClubhouse cleaning, trash and common-area pickup, restroom detailing, and light upkeep across shared amenities.Amenity StaffingCertified pool attendants, lifeguards, gate and front-desk staff, and event coverage for community amenities.

Illinois markets we've written up

Local conditions differ inside a state as much as they do between states. These pages cover what changes.

Guides from the HOAcrew library

Governance

How to Run an HOA Vendor RFP: A Step-by-Step Guide for Boards

A step-by-step guide to running a fair, apples-to-apples vendor RFP for your HOA — how to write the scope, what to ask for, and how to compare bids without getting fooled by the lowest number.

Vendor Management

How to Switch HOA Vendors Without Disrupting Your Community

A step-by-step plan for replacing an underperforming HOA vendor cleanly — checking your contract, timing the handoff, and avoiding a gap in service residents will notice.

Landscaping

How to Write HOA Landscaping Standards Homeowners Will Actually Follow

A practical guide to writing clear, enforceable HOA landscaping standards for homeowner lots — specific enough to enforce fairly, reasonable enough to earn compliance.

Illinois HOA services — questions, answered

Which statute governs HOAs in Illinois?+
Illinois Common Interest Community Association Act, 765 ILCS 160. Governs non-condominium common-interest communities, including budgets, meetings, and records. Condominiums are covered separately by Illinois Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605. Your own declaration and bylaws sit on top of it and may be stricter.
Are there reserve or bidding rules Illinois boards need to know?+
765 ILCS 605/9(c)(2): Directs condominium associations to provide for reasonable reserves for capital expenditures and deferred maintenance in the annual budget.
Who licenses the contractors an association hires in Illinois?+
Municipal licensing, with state roofing and plumbing licensure through Illinois agencies — Illinois issues no statewide general-contractor license; general contracting is licensed by municipality. Every vendor’s insurance and trade credentials are collected, verified, and stored with their expiry dates, and held to a stated renewal window — 30 days for insurance, none for a competency certification. Once that window closes, the vendor cannot bid for or be awarded new work until it is current again.
Who regulates community pools in Illinois?+
Illinois Department of Public Health — public swimming facility permitting, design review, and inspection. That is why pool scope on HOAcrew includes water-quality records and operator credentials, not just cleaning visits.
Is HOAcrew available here?+
Available to communities nationwide. Bring your own vendors anywhere; our vetted network is growing market by market.
Do you have vendors near me?+
Two ways it works. Invite the vendors you already use — they get credentialed and onboarded here, anywhere in the US. And where our vetted network has reached, additional vetted vendors can submit proposals too. Our network is growing market by market, so bringing your own vendor is always the fastest path.

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