A quorum is the minimum number of members who must be present at a meeting for an association to legally conduct business. Without a quorum, any decisions made — including votes, financial approvals, or board elections — may be invalid.

Why Does Quorum Matter?

HOA governing documents (bylaws or CC&Rs) usually define the quorum percentage. For example, if your HOA has 100 members and the quorum is set at 25%, then at least 25 homeowners must attend (in person or by proxy) to meet quorum.

What Happens if There’s No Quorum?

If a meeting does not meet quorum:

• It may be adjourned and rescheduled.
• Certain decisions (like elections or bylaw changes) may be postponed.
• The board may not be allowed to vote on key issues.

Tips for Meeting Quorum:

• Send reminders early and often.
• Encourage use of proxy voting.
• Offer virtual attendance options, if allowed.

Without quorum, your HOA’s governance can be stalled — so participation matters!