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HB 406UTAHSession 2026State Billdead
Did Not Advance

Utah HB 406 Modifies Homeowners' and Condominium Association Regulations

Original title: Homeowners' Association Modifications

Last action · March 6, 2026: House/ filedSponsor: Neil Walter

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What This Bill Proposed

Utah HB 406 updates regulations for homeowners' and condominium associations, capping association transfer fees at $200, establishing annual budget requirements, and setting new rules for the Office of the Homeowners' Association Ombudsman beginning May 6, 2026.

Why it matters

Property owners and community associations face new statutory limits on transfer and reinvestment fees, stricter budget adoption timelines, and expanded document inspection rights with statutory penalties for noncompliance.

Who It Would Have Affected

Groups the bill's text would have affected, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

lot owners

Lot owners gain clearer access to association records, limits on transfer fees, and new procedures for requesting advisory opinions from the ombudsman.

Directly affected

unit owners

Unit owners are subject to annual budget adoption requirements and gain statutory rights to inspect association documents within specific timelines.

Directly affected

associations of unit owners

Associations must adhere to new budget presentation rules, publish advisory opinions, cap transfer fees at $200, and comply with strict document request deadlines.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the maximum amount an association can charge for a transfer fee?
An association transfer fee may not exceed $200.
Are advisory opinions from the Homeowners' Association Ombudsman binding?
No, an advisory opinion issued by the office is neither binding on any party nor admissible as evidence in a dispute, except under specific qualifying conditions where an issue is subsequently litigated and a court rules in favor of the same party.
How long does an association have to fulfill a request to inspect or copy documents?
An association must comply with a document inspection or copying request within 10 business days after receiving the request.

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Where This Stands

This bill did not become law - Died at adjournment · introduced in the House.

Procedural history

15 actions
  1. Mar 6, 2026House
    House/ filed
  2. Mar 6, 2026House
    House/ strike enacting clause
  3. Feb 11, 2026Released
    LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for HB0406S01
  4. Feb 11, 2026Version Sponsor
    LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for HB0406S01
  5. Feb 8, 2026Legislative Fiscal Agency
    LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for HB0406S01
  6. Feb 8, 2026Legislative Fiscal Analyst
    LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for HB0406S01
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  1. Feb 2, 2026House
    House/ received fiscal note from Fiscal Analyst
  2. Jan 30, 2026Released
    LFA/ fiscal note publicly available for HB0406
  3. Jan 30, 2026Version Sponsor
    LFA/ fiscal note sent to sponsor for HB0406
  4. Jan 28, 2026HouseIntroduced
    House/ 1st reading (Introduced)
  5. Jan 28, 2026House
    House/ received bill from Legislative Research
  6. Jan 27, 2026Legislative Fiscal Agency
    LFA/ bill sent to agencies for fiscal input for HB0406
  7. Jan 27, 2026Legislative Fiscal Analyst
    LFA/ bill assigned to staff for fiscal analysis for HB0406
  8. Jan 27, 2026Legislative Research and General Counsel
    Numbered Bill Publicly Distributed
  9. Jan 27, 2026Legislative Research and General Counsel
    Bill Numbered but not Distributed

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Lobbying Activity

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Sponsors

Neil WalterHouse · District 74RepublicanPrimary sponsor

Discoveries

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policy shift95% confidence

Standardization of Association Oversight

The bill systematically amends multiple sections across Utah Code Titles 10, 13, 17, and 57 to align condominium and community association statutes regarding budgets, record availability, and ombudsman powers.

Office of the Homeowners' Association OmbudsmanDepartment of Commerce

Connected Entities

R. Neil Walter, Office of the Homeowners' Association Ombudsman, Department of Commerce
PersonR. Neil Walter“Chief Sponsor of HB 406”Map →
OrganizationOffice of the Homeowners' Association Ombudsman“Office tasked with analyzing complaints and issuing advisory opinions”Map →
OrganizationDepartment of Commerce“State department handling association registrations and educational materials”Map →

Sources

Open source document

le.utah.gov

Analysis Score

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    Lowered because this bill did not pass (its text scored 75)
  • Controversy35
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