Most HOA management companies charge about $10 to $35 per unit per month for full service, and add on fees for extra meetings, violation letters and paperwork can push the real cost higher. Skybridge charges a flat $30 per unit per month with no onboarding fee and no monthly minimum, so a 40 unit association pays $1,200 a month.
If your board is comparing management proposals, the monthly rate is only part of the picture. Here is how HOA management is priced in Southern California, what the fee should cover, and the extra charges worth asking about before you sign.
How HOA management is priced
Almost every company quotes a fee per unit (also called per door) per month. Industry guides put full service management at roughly $10 to $35 per unit, with amenity heavy communities sometimes higher (Access Management, 2026). Smaller associations often pay more per unit, and many companies set a monthly minimum that prices small communities out.
Our pricing is simple: $30 per unit per month, flat. We do not have a monthly minimum, because small associations with tight budgets deserve good management too.
| Association size | Skybridge monthly fee | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| 12 units | $360 | $4,320 |
| 40 units | $1,200 | $14,400 |
| 65 units | $1,950 | $23,400 |
What the monthly fee should include
A full service fee should cover the core work of running the association. Ours includes:
- Financial and accounting: monthly financial reports, budget preparation and reserve tracking
- Assessment collection: collecting dues and following up on late accounts
- Banking and controls: association funds kept in accounts in the association’s own name, never mixed with anyone else’s money, with reserves under board control
- Paying bills: utilities, vendors and contractors paid from association funds
- Meetings: one regular board meeting per quarter plus the annual meeting, with agendas and minutes
- Communication: a 24 to 48 hour response standard for the board and homeowners
- Vendors and maintenance: bids, scheduling and supervision of the work
- Records and compliance: keeping the association organized under California’s Davis-Stirling Act
Extra fees to ask about
This is where proposals that look cheap can get expensive. Before you sign with anyone, ask what each of these costs:
- Setup or transition fees (ours: $0)
- Meetings beyond what the contract includes
- Violation letters and hearings
- Resale and escrow paperwork, and whether the selling owner or the association pays
- Late fee processing, and whether it is charged to the late owner or the association
- Postage, copies, portal or software fees
- Project oversight for large repairs
At Skybridge, the delinquency admin fee and the resale disclosure fee are charged to the owner involved, not to the association.
How to compare proposals fairly
- Put every proposal on the same page: monthly fee times your unit count, plus the add ons your association actually uses.
- Ask who your day to day manager will be and how many associations they handle.
- Ask how fast they respond, and get it in writing.
- Ask how funds are held and who can move money.
- Ask what the notice period is if the board wants to leave.
Frequently asked questions
How much does HOA management cost in California?
Most companies charge a fee per unit per month. Industry guides put full service management at roughly $10 to $35 per unit, with amenity heavy communities sometimes higher.
What does Skybridge charge for HOA management?
A flat $30 per unit per month, with no monthly minimum and no onboarding fee.
Is there a minimum monthly fee for small associations?
Not with Skybridge. Many companies set a monthly minimum that prices small communities out. We do not.
What should the monthly HOA management fee include?
At minimum: collecting dues, paying utilities and vendors, a monthly financial package, meeting minutes and owner communication. Ask every company for a written list of what costs extra.
Get a proposal for your association
Tell us your association’s name, city and number of units, and we will send a clear proposal with one flat price. Call (909) 610-9780. When you call, a real person picks up. Already have a manager? Read how to switch HOA management companies.
Industry ranges are from published 2026 guides and vary by community. Skybridge pricing is current as of November 2026.
