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HOA Architectural Request Form

Collect proposed exterior changes, property details, materials, project dates, contractor information and supporting plans for a documented HOA review.

A ready-to-use real estate & property form for agents, lettings teams and property managers: 24 questions, 3 pages, 2 conditional rules.

Questions
24
Pages
3
Layouts
classic · card
Time to complete
≈ 9 min
Conditional rules
2
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Page 1 of 3 — Parties and scope

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Project type

This template runs as a straight sequence — no branching rules.

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  • Legal text not required — passingThis template collects neither health nor regulated financial information.
  • Question labels unique — passingLogic and exports address questions by label, so duplicates are ambiguous.

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Who this template is for

HOA Architectural Request Form is built for agents, lettings teams and property managers who need to pre-qualify enquiries and gather documents up front.

  • Agents, lettings teams and property managers working in real estate & property.
  • Teams who need to pre-qualify enquiries and gather documents up front without writing code or paying for a custom build.
  • Anyone replacing viewings booked with people who were never eligible with one structured record per enquiry.
  • Respondents are buyers, renters and landlords — the form asks them 24 questions across 3 screens.
  • Mobile-heavy audiences, thanks to the one-question-per-screen card layout.

Why this form is useful

It removes the cost of viewings booked with people who were never eligible and turns each submission into a record your team can act on immediately.

  • 18 questions are required, so submissions arrive complete instead of needing a follow-up email.
  • It collects a verified email address so replies and confirmations land.
  • It captures a phone number for urgent follow-up.
  • It accepts a document or photo upload as evidence.
  • It records a signature you can keep as proof of agreement.
  • It pins the request to a specific date.
  • It captures a full postal address.
  • Conditional logic hides 2 questions until they are relevant — shorter forms convert better than long ones.

How to use this template

From copy to live form is a few minutes of work, and every step is reversible.

  1. 1Press “Use this template” — a fresh copy of HOA Architectural Request Form lands in your workspace, ready to edit.
  2. 2Rename or delete any question, and change what is required. Nothing here is fixed.
  3. 3Open Notifications and add the email addresses that should be alerted on each submission; add an auto-reply to the respondent if the form collects an email address.
  4. 4Check the upload limits on the file question so respondents can attach what you actually need.
  5. 5Publish it, then either share the link directly or paste the embed snippet into your site — the embedded form resizes to fit and loads no marketing or advertising trackers.
  6. 6Watch responses land in Submissions, where you can filter, label and export them to CSV or PDF.

Logic and conditions blueprint

Exactly how this form behaves as it is answered — 2 conditional rules ship with it.

  • Features conditional validation: if “Contractor involved?” is Yes, “Contractor business and contact details” becomes mandatory before the form can be sent.
  • Features conditional validation: if “Boundary or shared-area impact?” is Yes, “Boundary explanation and site-plan reference” becomes mandatory before the form can be sent.
  • All 2 rules are editable in the Logic tab, and the built-in checker warns about rules that contradict each other.

About this template

An architectural request should give reviewers enough information to evaluate a proposal without suggesting that submission itself grants permission to build. This form identifies the association, owner and property, then asks for a clear description of the exterior change and its location. Paint, fencing, landscaping and structural alterations can all be described through materials, dimensions and visible finishes rather than a vague project nickname. Supporting plans and photographs help the review team understand existing conditions and the proposed result. A contractor question requests business and contact information when outside help is involved. A boundary-impact question asks for a site plan and clarification when a project may affect shared areas or neighboring property. Proposed dates are collected as planning information, not an approved construction schedule. Permit status is recorded without treating association review as a substitute for government approval. Community managers can route the completed request, record an application reference and communicate a decision through the association's established process. The owner's signature confirms the submission and acknowledges that work must await any required written approvals. This is an application for review, not a construction contract, a permit or a statement of property rights. Adapt it to the governing documents, protect submitted personal information and keep formal decisions in a separate authorized record.

What this form asks

Every question is editable — rename it, make it optional, or delete it entirely.

Page 1 — Parties and scope

  • Association namerequired
  • Property owner namerequired
  • Email addressrequired
  • Phone numberrequired
  • Mailing address
  • Project property address
  • Lot or unit numberrequired
  • Application reference
  • Proposed alteration and exact locationrequired
  • Project typerequired

Page 2 — Service details and charges

  • Dimensions, materials and colorsrequired
  • Plans, photographs and product specificationsrequired
  • Contractor involved?required
  • Contractor business and contact details
  • Boundary or shared-area impact?required
  • Boundary explanation and site-plan reference
  • Proposed start daterequired
  • Proposed completion daterequired
  • Permit status or separate approvals neededrequired

Page 3 — Review and acceptance

  • Site access and construction impact notes
  • Association review contactrequired
  • Agreementrequired
  • Property owner signaturerequired
  • Date signedrequired

24 questions in total.

How the form changes as it's filled in

This template ships with 2 conditional rules, grouped into 2 behaviours driven by 2 questions. Everything below is already set up — edit or delete any rule once the template is in your workspace.

Driven by “Contractor involved?”

  • Makes answers required

    If “Contractor involved?” is Yes, “Contractor business and contact details” becomes required before the form can be submitted.

Driven by “Boundary or shared-area impact?”

  • Makes answers required

    If “Boundary or shared-area impact?” is Yes, “Boundary explanation and site-plan reference” becomes required before the form can be submitted.

Set it up step by step

  1. 1

    Align with governing documents

    Replace generic prompts with the association’s actual submission requirements.

  2. 2

    Prepare a visible proposal

    Attach current photos, dimensions and finish specifications that reviewers can compare.

  3. 3

    Check completeness before routing

    Resolve missing contractor and boundary information before committee review.

  4. 4

    Issue a separate decision

    Record the authorized outcome and conditions outside the homeowner’s application.

Mistakes to avoid

  • Treating a proposed start date as approved scheduling.
  • Submitting color names without product references or samples.
  • Confusing association approval with a building permit.

What it pairs with

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What to do with the responses

Log the request, route it to the authorized reviewers and send a separate written decision with any conditions and required follow-up.

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Frequently asked questions

Does submitting this authorize work?

No. The owner must follow the association’s written decision process and obtain other required approvals.

Must every project have a contractor?

No. The contractor branch collects those details only when a contractor is involved.

Can rental properties use this?

An owner can submit a request for a rental property, but Vacation Rental Agreement addresses guest stays rather than architectural permission.

Where should the committee decision be recorded?

Use the association’s controlled decision record so the application cannot be mistaken for an approval letter.

Is the HOA Architectural Request Form template free to use?

Yes. You can preview and test HOA Architectural Request Form on this page without an account, and take a copy into your own HelloForms workspace on the free plan. There is nothing to install and no card required to publish it.

What does the HOA Architectural Request Form template ask for?

It asks 24 questions across 3 pages, 18 of which are required. Every question is listed in full further down this page, and each one can be renamed, reordered, made optional or deleted after you copy the template.

Can I edit the HOA Architectural Request Form form after copying it?

Yes — the copy is entirely yours. Change wording, add or remove questions, switch between the classic and card layouts, restyle it to match your brand, and set who gets notified on each submission.

How does the conditional logic in this real estate & property form work?

2 conditional rules ship with the template: Features conditional validation: if “Contractor involved?” is Yes, “Contractor business and contact details” becomes mandatory before the form can be sent. Features conditional validation: if “Boundary or shared-area impact?” is Yes, “Boundary explanation and site-plan reference” becomes mandatory before the form can be sent. All 2 rules are editable in the Logic tab, and the built-in checker warns about rules that contradict each other. All rules are editable in the Logic tab.

Where do responses to the HOA Architectural Request Form form go?

Submissions land in your workspace under Submissions, where you can search, filter, label and export them to CSV or PDF. You can also email a notification to your team on every submission and send the respondent an auto-reply.

Can I embed the HOA Architectural Request Form form on my own website?

Yes. Publish the form and paste the embed snippet into any page or share the direct link. The embedded form resizes to fit its container and loads no advertising or marketing trackers inside the iframe.

Can respondents upload files?

Yes. This template includes a file upload question, so respondents can attach documents or photos with their answers. You can adjust the accepted file types and size limits on that question.

Is the signature on this form legally usable?

The template captures a drawn signature and stores it with the submission, along with the timestamp, so you keep evidence of who agreed and when. Whether that is sufficient depends on your jurisdiction and the agreement itself.

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