{"id":1030,"date":"2022-03-14T08:00:10","date_gmt":"2022-03-14T08:00:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/michaelphelpsswimspa.com\/blog\/?p=1030"},"modified":"2026-03-11T18:27:01","modified_gmt":"2026-03-11T18:27:01","slug":"hoas-and-swim-spas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/michaelphelpsswimspa.com\/blog\/hoas-and-swim-spas\/","title":{"rendered":"HOAs and swim spas: What you need to know"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Living in a neighborhood that has a homeowners association often means that properties will be well-maintained and the neighbors are invested in the community. People who live in an HOA community often enjoy neighborhood events and access to amenities like trails and pools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, if you choose to move into an HOA neighborhood, you are held accountable to deed restrictions. To maintain property values and the look of the community, HOA restrictions might control the number of pets, color choices, and parking. Some communities might also ban above-ground pools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But what does that mean if you want to install a hot tub or Michael Phelps Signature Swim Spa?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a homeowner, you might face hurdles with your HOA. However, you can overcome the challenges and transform your backyard into an oasis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Depending on where you live, your HOA might not allow pools. However, it’s important to make the distinction that a swim spa is not a pool.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

HOA and swim spa talking points<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Homeowners associations were first introduced in the early 1900s in California, and the first planned community was built in the 1940s. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since then, they continue to grow. Statistics show that more than half of recently built homes are a part of an HOAs. Eighty percent of homes in new additions are in an HOA. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The rules vary from community to community. Some might allow pools, while others have strict rules. But you can often work with your HOA to install a swim spa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s important to understand what they are looking for and what they need so they can say yes to you \u2014 and your Michael Phelps swim spa installation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your local retailer can help you navigate most rules so that you can install a Michael Phelps swim spa. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

These talking points are also important as you navigate the process:<\/p>\n\n\n\n