HOA fine laws in Nevada
NRS § 116.31031, § 116.3116 · reviewed 2026-08-22
Nevada caps most fines at $100, requires a hearing, and bars foreclosure over fines.
Your first move in Nevada
Nevada caps most fines at $100 per violation, reserving the $1,000 tier for genuine health, safety or welfare hazards. If your citation is cosmetic and priced above $100, that misclassification is your argument.
How Nevada differs
Nevada is the only state with a two-tier cap keyed to whether the violation is a real hazard, and fines are excluded from the foreclosure lien.
Nevada HOA fine rules at a glance
- Written notice required
- Written notice specifying the violation and the proposed fine
- Right to cure
- Owner must be given a reasonable opportunity to cure before a fine
- Hearing rights
- Owner has the right to a hearing before the executive board
- Fine caps
- $100 per violation; up to $1,000 per violation for a health, safety or welfare hazard
- Liens from unpaid fines
- Fines are not part of the assessment lien for foreclosure purposes
- Foreclosure limits
- Foreclosure for fines alone is prohibited
- Where to complain
- Nevada Real Estate Division, Ombudsman for Common-Interest Communities — (877) 829-9907
- Small claims limit
- $10,000
Common questions
Can an HOA in Nevada fine me without notice?
Written notice specifying the violation and the proposed fine Owner must be given a reasonable opportunity to cure before a fine
Is there a limit on HOA fines in Nevada?
$100 per violation; up to $1,000 per violation for a health, safety or welfare hazard
Do I get a hearing before an HOA fine in Nevada?
Owner has the right to a hearing before the executive board
Can an unpaid HOA fine become a lien on my home in Nevada?
Fines are not part of the assessment lien for foreclosure purposes Foreclosure for fines alone is prohibited
Next steps
This platform provides general information and community-organizing tools, not legal advice. Laws vary by state and by governing document. If you are facing a significant fine, a lien, or foreclosure risk, talk to a licensed attorney in your state.