Best Practices Report: Reserve Funding

Effective reserve planning helps community associations prepare for major repairs and replacements, protect shared assets, and make informed financial decisions. The Foundation’s updated Best Practices: Reserve Funding report offers practical guidance for boards, managers, and other community association professionals. The report covers:

• Preparing, reviewing, and using a reserve study
• Understanding federal and state requirements
• Communicating funding needs to homeowners
• Responding to emerging trends in reserve funding and management

Real-world case studies show how associations have addressed funding shortfalls, updated their plans, and used reserve studies to guide decisions. Read the report below.