There are important differences between a
homeowner association
A homeowner association (or homeowners' association, abbreviated HOA, sometimes referred to as a property owners' association or POA), or a homeowner community, is a private association-like entity often formed either ''ipso jure'' in a building ...
(HOA) and a civic association.
General comparison
The following table compares HOAs and civic associations for a selection of topics.
Neighborhood associations
Community development
Community organizations
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