A new bill filed by State Rep. Frank Iler in the North Carolina House seeks to establish organizational and reporting standards for lot and unit owners’ associations, according to the North Carolina State House.
The bill, filed as HB 993 on April 10 during the 2025 regular session, was formally listed with the short title: ‘HOA Organization and Reporting Act.’
The following is our breakdown, based on the actual bill text, and may include interpretation to clarify its provisions.
In essence, the bill mandates that lot and unit owners’ associations in North Carolina organize as corporations or limited liability companies and submit annual reports to the Secretary of State, starting with reports due by April 15, 2027. Associations engaging in certain activities, such as collecting member assessments or enforcing architectural guidelines, must comply. Reports must include details like the association’s name, address, executive board information, and management contact details. A delinquent report could result in suspended powers, including the ability to collect assessments. The Attorney General is authorized to take action against associations violating these requirements. The law takes effect Oct. 1, 2026.
Of the three sponsors of this bill, Laura Budd proposed the most bills (17) during the 2025 regular session.
Bills in North Carolina follow a multi-step process before becoming law. A lawmaker starts by filing a bill, which is assigned to a committee for review. The bill must be read three times in each chamber. If one chamber changes the bill after the other passes it, both must agree on the final version. Once both chambers approve the same bill, it goes to the governor, who has 10 days (or 30 if the legislature is not in session) to sign, veto, or let it become law without a signature.
You can read more about the bills and other measures here.
Ller graduated from Campbell University with a BA.
Ller, a Republican, was elected to the North Carolina State House in 2009 to represent the state’s 17th House district, replacing previous state representative Bonner Stiller.
| Authors | Bill Number | Date Filed | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frank Iler, Laura Budd, and Ya Liu | HB 993 | 04/10/2025 | HOA Organization and Reporting Act. |
| Frank Iler, Erin Paré, Jake Johnson, and Steve Tyson | HB 837 | 04/08/2025 | Study Alternative Methods for Highway Funding. |
| Frank Iler, Diane Wheatley, Hugh Blackwell, and Phil Shepard | HB 741 | 04/02/2025 | Veterans Registration Plate Modifications. |
| Frank Iler, Allen Chesser, Jeffrey C. McNeely, and Phil Shepard | HB 652 | 04/01/2025 | Transportation Goods Unit Pricing Cost. |
| Frank Iler, Diane Wheatley, Robert T. Reives, II, and Ted Davis, Jr. | HB 569 | 03/27/2025 | PFAS Pollution and Polluter Liability. |
| Frank Iler, Allen Buansi, Renée A. Price, and Tricia Ann Cotham | HB 513 | 03/25/2025 | Strengthen Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program. |
| Frank Iler and Ya Liu | HB 444 | 03/18/2025 | Homeowners Association Reform Bill. |
| Frank Iler | HB 394 | 03/13/2025 | Distracted Driving/Children and Animals. |
| Frank Iler, Brenden H. Jones, Karl E. Gillespie, and Steve Tyson | HB 295 | 03/05/2025 | Req. DOT to Install Prop. Corner Markers. |
| Frank Iler and Charles W. Miller | HB 140 | 02/17/2025 | Authorize Gullah Geechee Heritage Trail. |
| Frank Iler | HB 117 | 02/12/2025 | Ocean Isle Beach/Sunset Beach/Parking Fees. |
