SALT LAKE CITY — Utah homeowners now have a new resource to help navigate the sometimes complicated world of community associations.

The Utah Department of Commerce recently announced the launch of the Office of the Homeowners’ Association Ombudsman, created under HB217 during the 2025 legislative session. The office is designed to serve as a neutral party in resolving issues with homeowners’ associations and to provide education on the rights and responsibilities of both residents and HOA boards.

“The launch of our HOA Ombudsman Office represents a significant step forward for our state and a true commitment to strengthening trust between Utah’s homeowners and community associations,” said Margaret Woolley Busse, executive director of the Department of Commerce.

The office will be led

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