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New York HOA and condo electronic voting law
Can a homeowners or condominium association in New York 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: RPL 339-v, N-PCL 603, 614.
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 | RPL 339-v, N-PCL 603, 614 |
| How electronic voting gets authorized | Online vote tied to a noticed remote or hybrid meeting (N-PCL 603). Votes outside meetings need unanimous consent (614) unless the certificate allows less. Co-ops: BCL 602 internet voting |
| Secret ballot and counting | Inspectors on member request |
| Paper ballot option | Not required |
| Ballot retention | State law does not set a period |
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 New York vote with VoteStead
Available now, with attorney sign-off
VoteStead runs New York elections with a New York rule pack. Before a binding vote, the board confirms the state's required steps in the admin console. Until VoteStead's review of New York law is complete, a binding vote also needs a sign-off letter from your association's attorney. Test elections run without it.
Features New York law turns off or changes
- Homeowner associations: Voting is tied to an owner meeting. New York ties online votes to a noticed remote or hybrid meeting (N-PCL 603). Votes outside a meeting need unanimous written consent (N-PCL 614).
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
New York questions
Can an HOA or condo association in New York vote online?
State law does not clearly allow it. How it gets authorized: Online vote tied to a noticed remote or hybrid meeting (N-PCL 603). Votes outside meetings need unanimous consent (614) unless the certificate allows less. Co-ops: BCL 602 internet voting. Main law: RPL 339-v, N-PCL 603, 614. Reviewed September 16, 2026. This is a summary, not legal advice.
What are the New York secret ballot and vote counting rules?
New York rule on secrecy and counting: Inspectors on member request. VoteStead seals every ballot on the owner's device and stores it with no name attached.
Do owners in New York keep a paper ballot option?
New York rule: Not required. VoteStead supports mailed voting notices with access codes for owners who get their mail on paper.
How long must a New York association keep ballots?
New York law does not set a period for these ballots. VoteStead keeps sealed ballots for 1 year after voting closes by default.
Is VoteStead available for New York associations?
Yes. VoteStead runs New York elections with a New York rule pack. Features the state does not allow are turned off. Until VoteStead's review of New York law is complete, a binding vote needs a sign-off letter from the association's attorney. Test elections run without it.