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HOA Fee Impact Calculator

How much buying power does your HOA eat? Converts monthly HOA to loan-amount equivalent at today’s rates.

Updated April 2026
Equivalent loan reduction (lost buying power)
$48,850

Lenders count HOA dues in your DTI, so a $325/mo HOA is roughly equivalent to giving up $48,850 of mortgage you could otherwise qualify for at 7.00% over 30 years.

Annual HOA cost
$3,900
30-year HOA cost
$117,000
What $325/mo typically buys you
  • Landscaping & common grounds$72/mo (22%)
  • Reserve fund (future repairs)$65/mo (20%)
  • Trash, water, sewer, utilities$49/mo (15%)
  • Insurance (master policy)$39/mo (12%)
  • Management company fees$33/mo (10%)
  • Amenities (pool, gym, clubhouse)$36/mo (11%)
  • Security & pest control$20/mo (6%)
  • Admin, legal, accounting$13/mo (4%)

Allocations are rough industry averages — your HOA’s audited budget is the only source of truth. High reserve contributions are usually a good sign.

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What it does

A $300/month HOA is the same as about $45k less house you can afford. This tool makes the tradeoff explicit.

Runs entirely in your browser — no upload, no account, no watermark. For more tools in this category see the full tools index.

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How to use it

  1. Enter monthly HOA.
  2. Enter mortgage rate and term.
  3. Read equivalent loan reduction.

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