HOA Inspector of Elections in Sacramento County
HOA Ballot Services is an independent Inspector of Elections serving homeowners associations throughout Sacramento County. We support communities in Elk Grove, Folsom, Galt, Rancho Cordova, Citrus Heights, and the City of Sacramento, providing fully compliant election administration under California Civil Code. We also support neighboring communities including Roseville, Lincoln, Rocklin, Granite Bay, Antelope, Loomis and more.
Communities we serve
Choose a community on the map or in the list. California sets the rules for every HOA election in the state, so what applies is the same in each one.
Pick a community
Tap a dot on the map or a name in the list to see what applies to an HOA election there and how to get a proposal.
Lincoln
Placer County, just over the Sacramento County line
California sets the rules for every HOA election in Lincoln; no city or county adds its own. The ones that shape yours:
- § 5110(b)We are an independent third-party election inspector
- § 5120Ballots must be counted in public at an open meeting
- 90 daysMinimum timeline for a compliant election (§ 5115)
- 1 yearTo challenge a result (§ 5145)
We attend your meeting in Lincoln in person or by video conference, whichever the board prefers.
Loomis
Placer County, just over the Sacramento County line
California sets the rules for every HOA election in Loomis; no city or county adds its own. The ones that shape yours:
- § 5110(b)We are an independent third-party election inspector
- § 5120Ballots must be counted in public at an open meeting
- 90 daysMinimum timeline for a compliant election (§ 5115)
- 1 yearTo challenge a result (§ 5145)
We attend your meeting in Loomis in person or by video conference, whichever the board prefers.
Rocklin
Placer County, just over the Sacramento County line
California sets the rules for every HOA election in Rocklin; no city or county adds its own. The ones that shape yours:
- § 5110(b)We are an independent third-party election inspector
- § 5120Ballots must be counted in public at an open meeting
- 90 daysMinimum timeline for a compliant election (§ 5115)
- 1 yearTo challenge a result (§ 5145)
We attend your meeting in Rocklin in person or by video conference, whichever the board prefers.
Granite Bay
Placer County, just over the Sacramento County line
California sets the rules for every HOA election in Granite Bay; no city or county adds its own. The ones that shape yours:
- § 5110(b)We are an independent third-party election inspector
- § 5120Ballots must be counted in public at an open meeting
- 90 daysMinimum timeline for a compliant election (§ 5115)
- 1 yearTo challenge a result (§ 5145)
We attend your meeting in Granite Bay in person or by video conference, whichever the board prefers.
Roseville
Placer County, just over the Sacramento County line
California sets the rules for every HOA election in Roseville; no city or county adds its own. The ones that shape yours:
- § 5110(b)We are an independent third-party election inspector
- § 5120Ballots must be counted in public at an open meeting
- 90 daysMinimum timeline for a compliant election (§ 5115)
- 1 yearTo challenge a result (§ 5145)
We attend your meeting in Roseville in person or by video conference, whichever the board prefers.
Antelope
Sacramento County
California sets the rules for every HOA election in Antelope; no city or county adds its own. The ones that shape yours:
- § 5110(b)We are an independent third-party election inspector
- § 5120Ballots must be counted in public at an open meeting
- 90 daysMinimum timeline for a compliant election (§ 5115)
- 1 yearTo challenge a result (§ 5145)
We attend your meeting in Antelope in person or by video conference, whichever the board prefers.
Citrus Heights
Sacramento County
California sets the rules for every HOA election in Citrus Heights; no city or county adds its own. The ones that shape yours:
- § 5110(b)We are an independent third-party election inspector
- § 5120Ballots must be counted in public at an open meeting
- 90 daysMinimum timeline for a compliant election (§ 5115)
- 1 yearTo challenge a result (§ 5145)
We attend your meeting in Citrus Heights in person or by video conference, whichever the board prefers.
El Dorado Hills
El Dorado County, just over the Sacramento County line
California sets the rules for every HOA election in El Dorado Hills; no city or county adds its own. The ones that shape yours:
- § 5110(b)We are an independent third-party election inspector
- § 5120Ballots must be counted in public at an open meeting
- 90 daysMinimum timeline for a compliant election (§ 5115)
- 1 yearTo challenge a result (§ 5145)
We attend your meeting in El Dorado Hills in person or by video conference, whichever the board prefers.
Folsom
Sacramento County
California sets the rules for every HOA election in Folsom; no city or county adds its own. The ones that shape yours:
- § 5110(b)We are an independent third-party election inspector
- § 5120Ballots must be counted in public at an open meeting
- 90 daysMinimum timeline for a compliant election (§ 5115)
- 1 yearTo challenge a result (§ 5145)
We attend your meeting in Folsom in person or by video conference, whichever the board prefers.
Fair Oaks
Sacramento County
California sets the rules for every HOA election in Fair Oaks; no city or county adds its own. The ones that shape yours:
- § 5110(b)We are an independent third-party election inspector
- § 5120Ballots must be counted in public at an open meeting
- 90 daysMinimum timeline for a compliant election (§ 5115)
- 1 yearTo challenge a result (§ 5145)
We attend your meeting in Fair Oaks in person or by video conference, whichever the board prefers.
Rancho Cordova
Sacramento County
California sets the rules for every HOA election in Rancho Cordova; no city or county adds its own. The ones that shape yours:
- § 5110(b)We are an independent third-party election inspector
- § 5120Ballots must be counted in public at an open meeting
- 90 daysMinimum timeline for a compliant election (§ 5115)
- 1 yearTo challenge a result (§ 5145)
We attend your meeting in Rancho Cordova in person or by video conference, whichever the board prefers.
Sacramento
Sacramento County
California sets the rules for every HOA election in Sacramento; no city or county adds its own. The ones that shape yours:
- § 5110(b)We are an independent third-party election inspector
- § 5120Ballots must be counted in public at an open meeting
- 90 daysMinimum timeline for a compliant election (§ 5115)
- 1 yearTo challenge a result (§ 5145)
We attend your meeting in Sacramento in person or by video conference, whichever the board prefers.
Elk Grove
Sacramento County
California sets the rules for every HOA election in Elk Grove; no city or county adds its own. The ones that shape yours:
- § 5110(b)We are an independent third-party election inspector
- § 5120Ballots must be counted in public at an open meeting
- 90 daysMinimum timeline for a compliant election (§ 5115)
- 1 yearTo challenge a result (§ 5145)
We attend your meeting in Elk Grove in person or by video conference, whichever the board prefers.
Galt
Sacramento County
California sets the rules for every HOA election in Galt; no city or county adds its own. The ones that shape yours:
- § 5110(b)We are an independent third-party election inspector
- § 5120Ballots must be counted in public at an open meeting
- 90 daysMinimum timeline for a compliant election (§ 5115)
- 1 yearTo challenge a result (§ 5145)
We attend your meeting in Galt in person or by video conference, whichever the board prefers.
Who can serve as inspector of elections for a Sacramento County HOA?
For Sacramento County associations, the inspector of elections must meet the independence requirements outlined in California Civil Code § 5110(b). The law focuses on status, not professional credentials. What matters is that the inspector is truly neutral. To qualify, an inspector must be an independent third party, someone who:
- Has no role in the association’s leadership
- Is not running for the board
- Has no family relationship with any candidate or director
- Is not providing any other paid service to the association
The statute allows a wide range of qualified individuals, including people with experience in regulated or impartial roles, such as county poll workers, licensed accountants, or notaries public. These examples illustrate the type of independence required, but the list is not limited to those professions.
Can our Sacramento HOA vote electronically?
Most Sacramento County HOAs can vote electronically, but only if the association’s election rules already authorize electronic voting. This requirement comes from AB 2159, which took effect on January 1, 2025. Election rules also cannot be amended within 90 days of an election, so associations must have electronic voting language in place well before their timeline begins. Two statutory limits matter for Sacramento associations:
- Civil Code § 5105(i): regular and special assessment votes cannot be conducted electronically under any circumstances.
- Civil Code § 5105(i)(1)(C)(i): a paper ballot must still be mailed to any member who opts out of electronic voting or does not have an email address on file.
Electronic voting can streamline participation, but Sacramento County HOAs must follow these strict statutory requirements to remain compliant.
How much does an HOA inspector of elections cost in Sacramento County?
Pricing depends on your association’s size, voting method (paper, electronic, or hybrid), and whether you need in-person attendance at the ballot count. We provide an exact, fixed price based on your association’s specific details: no ranges, no estimates, no surprises. Request a proposal today to receive your precise election cost.
Get started
Call (619) 289-7902. Email info@hoaballotservices.org.