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Indiana HOA and condo electronic voting law
Can a homeowners or condominium association in Indiana hold its vote online? Here is what state law says and what it means for your board.
State law does not clearly allow it
Main law: IC 32-25.5-3, 23-17-10 (HEA 1115, effective Jul 1, 2026).
Reviewed September 16, 2026. A summary of state law, not legal advice. Confirm with your association's attorney before a binding vote.
The rules at a glance
| Legal status | No clear authority |
|---|---|
| Main statute | IC 32-25.5-3, 23-17-10 (HEA 1115, effective Jul 1, 2026) |
| How electronic voting gets authorized | Remote attendance added. No express e-ballot |
| Secret ballot and counting | Borrowing votes counted at public meeting |
| Paper ballot option | Paper ballot required for borrowing votes |
| Ballot retention | 2 years for association communications |
No statute clearly authorizes owner electronic voting. Before a binding online vote, have your attorney confirm authority. A bylaw amendment or board resolution, owner opt-in consent and a paper ballot option give the vote the firmest footing.
Running a Indiana vote with VoteStead
Available now, with attorney sign-off
VoteStead runs Indiana elections with a Indiana rule pack. Before a binding vote, the board confirms the state's required steps in the admin console. Until VoteStead's review of Indiana law is complete, a binding vote also needs a sign-off letter from your association's attorney. Test elections run without it.
Features Indiana law turns off or changes
- Homeowner associations: Borrowing votes run on paper. Indiana requires a paper ballot for votes to borrow money (IC 32-25.5-3, HEA 1115, effective Jul 1, 2026). Run this vote on paper.
What every VoteStead election includes
- Ballots sealed on the owner's device and stored with no name attached
- A 2-of-3 key split, so nobody opens ballots before voting closes
- Email and text invitations, plus mailed notices with access codes
- Quorum tracking and automatic reminders to owners who have not voted
- A tracker code so each owner confirms their ballot counted
Indiana questions
Can an HOA or condo association in Indiana vote online?
State law does not clearly allow it. How it gets authorized: Remote attendance added. No express e-ballot. Main law: IC 32-25.5-3, 23-17-10 (HEA 1115, effective Jul 1, 2026). Reviewed September 16, 2026. This is a summary, not legal advice.
What are the Indiana secret ballot and vote counting rules?
Indiana rule on secrecy and counting: Borrowing votes counted at public meeting. VoteStead seals every ballot on the owner's device and stores it with no name attached.
Do owners in Indiana keep a paper ballot option?
Indiana rule: Paper ballot required for borrowing votes. VoteStead supports mailed voting notices with access codes for owners who get their mail on paper.
How long must a Indiana association keep ballots?
Indiana retention rule: 2 years for association communications. VoteStead keeps sealed ballots for 1 year after voting closes by default, and a legal hold keeps them longer.
Is VoteStead available for Indiana associations?
Yes. VoteStead runs Indiana elections with a Indiana rule pack. Features the state does not allow are turned off. Until VoteStead's review of Indiana law is complete, a binding vote needs a sign-off letter from the association's attorney. Test elections run without it.