Propty vs PayHOA
PayHOA is a solid self-managed HOA platform — but it wasn't built for California's unique compliance requirements. Here's how it compares to Propty for California HOA communities.
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
How Propty and PayHOA compare for HOA management in California.
| ProptyRecommended | PayHOA | |
|---|---|---|
| Core HOA Management | ||
| Resident Portal | ||
| Board Member Portal | ||
| Maintenance Requests | ||
| Amenity Reservations | Coming soon | |
| Document Management | ||
| Financial Reporting | ||
| California Compliance | ||
| Davis-Stirling Act Compliance | ||
| AB 2159 Electronic Notices | ||
| Electronic Voting (SB 323) | ||
| Board Meeting Management | ||
| Communication & Features | ||
| Email Announcements | ||
| SMS / Text Messaging | ||
| Violation Tracking | ||
| Mobile App | ||
| Pricing & Value | ||
| Pricing | $5/unit/mo | $49–$275/mo |
| Per-Unit Pricing | ||
| Payment Processing Fees | None | $2.45/ACH + 3.5% CC |
| Free Incoming ACH | ||
ProptyRecommended
Core HOA Management
California Compliance
Communication & Features
Pricing & Value
PayHOA
Core HOA Management
California Compliance
Communication & Features
Pricing & Value
Why California HOAs Choose Propty Over PayHOA
California Compliance Built In
PayHOA has no California-specific compliance features — no Davis-Stirling workflows, no AB 2159 electronic notices, no SB 323 electronic voting. Propty was built for California HOAs and includes all of these out of the box.
No Per-Transaction Payment Fees
PayHOA charges $2.45 per ACH payment and 3.5% + $0.50 per credit card transaction. Whether the HOA absorbs these or passes them to homeowners, someone pays. Propty includes payment processing with no per-transaction fees.
Simpler Pricing That Scales Better
PayHOA uses flat tiers that get expensive as your community grows — a 200-unit community pays $169–$186/month. With Propty at $5/unit, you get predictable pricing and every feature included regardless of community size.
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