Arizona passed SB1182, a heat-safety law allowing construction to start earlier during triple-digit months. But some HOAs are pushing back, arguing the law doesn’t apply to private communities. Construction crews report being turned away and even met by police when attempting to work during the new legal hours.
Key points:
- SB1182 requires cities and counties to allow construction to start 5 a.m. weekdays and 7 a.m. Saturdays between May 1–Oct 15.
- Concrete work may start one hour earlier than general construction.
- Crews say some HOAs block access, insisting the law doesn’t govern private communities.
- An attorney states one Scottsdale HOA, Grayhawk, even called police on a 5 a.m. work crew.
- The HOA’s attorney argues SB1182 only applies to municipalities, not HOAs.
- Legislators may amend the law next year to explicitly include HOAs.
- Construction groups want clarity but are hesitant to sue, fearing damage to relationships with homebuilders.
Why this matters to Arizona investors:
- HOA power can directly affect construction timelines, renovation schedules, and labor availability during hot months.
- Delays can raise renovation costs—the #1 pain point in the Property Management Trends Report (maintenance/repairs).
- Clarifying authority between state law and HOAs impacts property rights, a major concern for independent landlords.