HOA-Approved Painting for East Valley Communities

Navigating HOA Painting Requirements in the East Valley

Living in a master-planned community in the Phoenix East Valley comes with many advantages - well-maintained neighborhoods, consistent property values, and shared amenities. It also comes with rules, and when it’s time to paint your home’s exterior, those rules matter. Homeowner Association CC&Rs (Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions) govern everything from color choices to application timelines, and failing to follow the process can result in fines, mandatory repainting, and unnecessary stress.

At John Claude Painting, we’ve painted homes in dozens of HOA communities throughout Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, Tempe, Scottsdale, Queen Creek, and the broader East Valley. We understand the approval process inside and out, and we make it as painless as possible. From researching your community’s approved color palettes to preparing submission materials for the architectural review committee, we handle the process so you can focus on choosing colors you love.

Understanding the HOA Approval Process

Most East Valley HOAs require homeowners to submit a formal application to the Architectural Review Committee (ARC) before making any exterior changes, including painting. This application typically requires your proposed color scheme - body, trim, accent, and front door colors - along with paint chips or manufacturer color codes. Some committees request a mock-up or digital rendering showing the proposed colors on your home.

Review committees meet on a regular schedule, typically monthly, and provide written approval or denial within 2-4 weeks. Approval is usually valid for 60-90 days, meaning you need to complete the painting within that window. We build these timelines into our scheduling so your project stays on track.

Our HOA Painting Process

Our service goes well beyond the actual painting. We start by researching your specific community’s CC&Rs and approved color guidelines. Many HOAs maintain pre-approved color palettes from manufacturers like Dunn-Edwards, Sherwin-Williams, or Behr. We obtain these palettes and use them as our starting point for color recommendations.

We then work with you to select a color combination that complies with your HOA requirements while reflecting your personal taste. We prepare physical color samples painted on boards that you can hold against your home and view in Arizona’s unique light conditions. This is far more accurate than choosing from small paper chips under indoor lighting.

Once you’re happy with the selection, we prepare the submission materials for your ARC. We include precise color names and manufacturer codes, sample boards, and a description of the scope of work. Our submissions have a high first-pass approval rate because we ensure every detail aligns with community guidelines.

Common East Valley HOA Requirements

While every community is different, we see several common requirements across East Valley HOAs. Most require that the body color be a neutral earth tone - tans, browns, warm grays, and desert-inspired colors are almost universally accepted. Trim colors are typically limited to whites, creams, and lighter neutrals. Accent and front door colors usually offer more flexibility but must complement the overall scheme.

Many communities restrict the total number of colors to three or four: body, trim, accent, and optionally the garage door or front door. Some HOAs require that the garage door match either the body or trim color. A few communities mandate specific paint brands or even specific color names from approved lists.

Handling HOA Violation Notices

If you’ve received a violation notice for peeling paint, faded colors, or an unauthorized paint job, time is critical. Violation notices typically include a deadline for compliance, and missing that deadline means escalating fines. We prioritize violation response projects and can fast-track the approval and painting process to meet your deadline.

Our typical violation response timeline is: week one for color selection and ARC submission, weeks two to three for committee review, and one to two weeks for painting after approval. We communicate with your HOA management company throughout the process to demonstrate that corrective action is underway.

Quality That Lasts Between Repaints

Because HOA painting projects involve a formal approval process, you want the finished result to last as long as possible before the next repaint cycle. We use premium UV-resistant exterior coatings specifically chosen for the Arizona climate. Proper surface preparation - power washing, stucco repair, caulking, and priming - ensures the new paint adheres correctly and performs for years. Most of our HOA exterior paint jobs last 6-8 years before needing attention, compared to 3-5 years for budget painting jobs.

Contact John Claude Painting today for a free estimate and HOA color consultation for your East Valley home.