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 | Card 3.5% + $0.50 · ACH 1% (max $5.95) | $2.45/ACH + 3.5% CC |
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.
Transparent Payment Fees
PayHOA charges $2.45 per ACH payment and 3.5% + $0.50 per credit card transaction. Propty’s card rate is the same 3.5% + $0.50; bank transfers are 1%, capped at $5.95. Either way the board decides whether the resident pays the fee or the association absorbs it, and the rate is shown at checkout before the resident confirms.
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.
Propty vs PayHOA: Frequently Asked Questions
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