AB 1892: Which HOA Election Notices Change in 2027
AB 1892 (Chapter 169, Statutes of 2026) was signed August 31, 2026 and takes effect January 1, 2027. It changes the timing of the two acclamation notices under Civil Code §5103 and narrows who receives the electronic voting notice under Civil Code §5105. Every other notice in the election cycle stays the same. Notices delivered before January 1, 2027 follow the current rules.
Notice by notice
| Notice | Through Dec 31, 2026 | Starting Jan 1, 2027 | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial acclamation notice | At least 90 days before the nomination deadline | At least 30 days before the nomination deadline | §5103 |
| Acclamation reminder notice | 7 to 30 days before the nomination deadline | Not less than 10 days before the nomination deadline | §5103 |
| Electronic voting notice (voting instructions) | Individual notice to members no later than 30 days before the election | Individual notice only to members voting electronically, no later than 30 days before the election | §5105 |
| Call for candidates / nomination procedures | At least 30 days before the nomination deadline | No change | §5115(a) |
| Pre-ballot general notice | At least 30 days before ballots are distributed | No change | §5115 |
| Ballot package | At least 30 days before the voting deadline | No change | §5115(c) |
| Election results notice | Within 15 days of the election | No change | §5120 |
What the acclamation notices still have to say
AB 1892 changes when the acclamation notices go out, not what they contain. Each notice still states the number of board positions to be filled, the nomination deadline, how to nominate yourself or someone else, and that the board may seat candidates by acclamation if qualified candidates do not exceed open seats. The reminder still lists the qualified candidates nominated so far. The association still has to acknowledge each nomination and give a qualification decision within seven business days, hold a regular election at least once every three years, and vote at a board meeting whose agenda names the candidates to be seated.
Planning the reminder
Ten days is the minimum, not the target. If members nominate by mail, send the reminder on a business day closer to two weeks out so a mailed nomination can arrive before the deadline.
Notices that cross January 1, 2027
A 2027 election date does not let a notice delivered in 2026 use the shorter window. If your nomination period opens before January 1, 2027, plan on the current 90-day and 7 to 30 day timing, and confirm any cycle that spans the effective date with association counsel.
Related California Civil Code
California Civil Code §5103
Election by acclamation
Describes the conditions under which an association may seat candidates without a ballot when the number of qualified candidates does not exceed the number of open seats.
California Civil Code §5105
Election rules and candidate qualifications
Addresses the content of an association's election rules, including nomination procedures, candidate qualifications, disqualification standards and access to media and common areas.
California Civil Code §5115
Election notices and ballot procedures
Sets the core deadlines: 30 days' notice before the nomination deadline, a general notice 30 days before ballots are distributed, ballots mailed 30 days before the voting deadline, and reconvened meeting rules when quorum fails.
California Civil Code §5120
Ballot counting and tabulation
Requires votes to be counted in public at a properly noticed open meeting, makes a received ballot irrevocable, and requires general notice of the tabulated results within 15 days of the election.
Last reviewed: October 5, 2026
Frequently asked questions
January 1, 2027.
The initial acclamation notice, the acclamation reminder notice, and who receives the electronic voting notice. The other election notices keep their current timing.
Yes. Thirty days is the new minimum.
Members who are voting electronically, no later than 30 days before the election.
General information, not legal advice. Source: AB 1892, Chapter 169, Statutes of 2026.