HOA Inspector of Elections in San Diego County
HOA Ballot Services is an independent Inspector of Elections serving homeowners associations throughout San Diego County. We support communities in Carlsbad, Chula Vista, Coronado, Del Mar, El Cajon, Encinitas, Escondido, Imperial Beach, La Jolla, La Mesa, Lemon Grove, National City, Oceanside, Poway, San Marcos, Santee, Solana Beach, Vista and downtown San Diego, providing fully compliant election administration under California Civil Code. We also support neighboring communities including Bonsall, Fallbrook, Temecula, Valley Center 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.
Temecula
Riverside County, just over the San Diego County line
California sets the rules for every HOA election in Temecula; 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 Temecula in person or by video conference, whichever the board prefers.
Fallbrook
San Diego County
California sets the rules for every HOA election in Fallbrook; 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 Fallbrook in person or by video conference, whichever the board prefers.
Bonsall
San Diego County
California sets the rules for every HOA election in Bonsall; 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 Bonsall in person or by video conference, whichever the board prefers.
Valley Center
San Diego County
California sets the rules for every HOA election in Valley Center; 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 Valley Center in person or by video conference, whichever the board prefers.
Vista
San Diego County
California sets the rules for every HOA election in Vista; 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 Vista in person or by video conference, whichever the board prefers.
Oceanside
San Diego County
California sets the rules for every HOA election in Oceanside; 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 Oceanside in person or by video conference, whichever the board prefers.
Carlsbad
San Diego County
California sets the rules for every HOA election in Carlsbad; 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 Carlsbad in person or by video conference, whichever the board prefers.
San Marcos
San Diego County
California sets the rules for every HOA election in San Marcos; 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 San Marcos in person or by video conference, whichever the board prefers.
Escondido
San Diego County
California sets the rules for every HOA election in Escondido; 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 Escondido in person or by video conference, whichever the board prefers.
Encinitas
San Diego County
California sets the rules for every HOA election in Encinitas; 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 Encinitas in person or by video conference, whichever the board prefers.
Solana Beach
San Diego County
California sets the rules for every HOA election in Solana Beach; 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 Solana Beach in person or by video conference, whichever the board prefers.
Poway
San Diego County
California sets the rules for every HOA election in Poway; 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 Poway in person or by video conference, whichever the board prefers.
Del Mar
San Diego County
California sets the rules for every HOA election in Del Mar; 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 Del Mar in person or by video conference, whichever the board prefers.
Carmel Valley
San Diego County
California sets the rules for every HOA election in Carmel Valley; 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 Carmel Valley in person or by video conference, whichever the board prefers.
Santee
San Diego County
California sets the rules for every HOA election in Santee; 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 Santee in person or by video conference, whichever the board prefers.
La Jolla
San Diego County
California sets the rules for every HOA election in La Jolla; 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 La Jolla in person or by video conference, whichever the board prefers.
El Cajon
San Diego County
California sets the rules for every HOA election in El Cajon; 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 Cajon in person or by video conference, whichever the board prefers.
La Mesa
San Diego County
California sets the rules for every HOA election in La Mesa; 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 La Mesa in person or by video conference, whichever the board prefers.
Lemon Grove
San Diego County
California sets the rules for every HOA election in Lemon 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 Lemon Grove in person or by video conference, whichever the board prefers.
San Diego
San Diego County
California sets the rules for every HOA election in San Diego; 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 San Diego in person or by video conference, whichever the board prefers.
Coronado
San Diego County
California sets the rules for every HOA election in Coronado; 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 Coronado in person or by video conference, whichever the board prefers.
National City
San Diego County
California sets the rules for every HOA election in National City; 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 National City in person or by video conference, whichever the board prefers.
Chula Vista
San Diego County
California sets the rules for every HOA election in Chula Vista; 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 Chula Vista in person or by video conference, whichever the board prefers.
Imperial Beach
San Diego County
California sets the rules for every HOA election in Imperial Beach; 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 Imperial Beach in person or by video conference, whichever the board prefers.
Who can serve as inspector of elections for a San Diego County HOA?
For San Diego 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 San Diego HOA vote electronically?
Most San Diego 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 San Diego 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 San Diego County HOAs must follow these strict statutory requirements to remain compliant.
How much does an HOA inspector of elections cost in San Diego 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.