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Maryland HOA & condo management — independent directory

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The industry at a glance

Maryland's HOA and condo management sector, by the numbers

How we count
127 HOA management firms Independent research
26 AAMC-accredited companies Credential research
43 Firms with Google ratings Google Maps
18 Maryland counties As of August 24, 2026

More than 7,100 community associations govern approximately 406,100 homes and 1,062,000 residents across Maryland, making the state one of the Mid-Atlantic's most association-dense housing markets. CAI Maryland 2026 End of Legislative Session Report ↗

Most-reviewed firms

Maryland's most-reviewed HOA and condo management companies

Ranked by review volume on verified Google Business listings.

All 127 firms
Company
Location
Reviews
Prince George's MD
876
Google reviews
Profile
Cecil MD
307
Google reviews
Profile
SI

Sentry Management, Inc.

Upper Marlboro
Prince George's MD
264
Google reviews
Profile
Montgomery MD
219
Google reviews
Profile
Frederick MD
175
Google reviews
Profile
UM
Carroll MD
174
Google reviews
Profile
Anne Arundel MD
146
Google reviews
Profile
Montgomery MD
124
Google reviews
Profile

Maryland does not maintain a state-level HOA or condominium association registry, and does not require community association managers to hold a state license. Firms in this directory were identified through independent research across publicly available industry records, professional-credential registries, and company websites. Rankings reflect review volume on verified Google Business listings — not portfolio size.

Market overview

HOA management in Maryland

Market size & character

Maryland's community association sector is anchored in the densely developed suburbs stretching from Montgomery and Prince George's counties near Washington, D.C. through Howard, Anne Arundel, and Baltimore counties toward the city of Baltimore. More than 7,100 associations govern upward of 406,100 homes and roughly 1,062,000 residents statewide — a concentration driven by decades of planned-community development and condominium construction in the I-270 and I-95 corridors. The state's mix leans heavily toward townhome communities and mid-rise condominiums rather than large master-planned single-family subdivisions.

Legal framework

Two primary statutes frame association governance. The Maryland Homeowners' Association Act (Real Property §§ 11B-101 through 11B-118) governs formation, powers, budget processes, reserve funding, records access, and dispute procedures for HOAs. The Maryland Condominium Act (Real Property §§ 11-101 through 11-143) imposes parallel obligations on condo councils of unit owners. Under Title 11B, associations must prepare an itemized annual budget covering operations, reserves, and capital expenses; present it at an open meeting; and complete an independent reserve study at least every five years (§§ 11B-112.2 and 11B-112.3). Both acts also require advance notice and a hearing opportunity before fines are imposed.

Manager licensing & oversight

Maryland has no statewide license or registration requirement for community association managers. The legislature has considered manager-licensing bills repeatedly — most recently in 2025 — but none has become law. In the absence of a state credential, boards rely on nationally recognized designations such as the CMCA (Certified Manager of Community Associations) and the CAI-issued AMS and PCAM credentials when evaluating candidates. Two counties have filled part of the gap: Montgomery County (Chapter 10B of the County Code) and Prince George's County (CB-49-2015) each require annual registration of common ownership communities with a local Commission on Common Ownership Communities (CCOC), which also mediates resident-association disputes. A 2023 state law (HB 844) directed the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development to compile and publish information about all such local programs.

Registry data vs. industry estimates

The the firms in this directory represent the full range of independently researched management companies operating in Maryland — a figure drawn from professional-credential registries, company websites, and publicly available industry records rather than any single government registry. Because Maryland maintains no statewide roster of HOA management firms or licensed community association managers, no official count exists for direct comparison. The county-level CCOC registration systems in Montgomery and Prince George's counties cover associations, not management companies, and their rolls reflect only communities within those jurisdictions. Industry estimates of total associations — such as CAI's figure of 7,100-plus — capture all forms of common-interest communities statewide and are broader than any local registry in scope.

Primary sources: CAI Maryland 2026 End of Legislative Session Report · Montgomery County DHCA — Common Ownership Community Registration · Maryland DHCD — Common Ownership Communities (HB 0844) · Prince George's County — Common Ownership Communities

Common questions

Maryland HOA management FAQs

Do HOA management companies in Maryland need a license?

Maryland does not require a state license specifically for HOA or community association managers. Look for national credentials (CMCA, AMS, PCAM) held by the firm's managers.

How many homeowners associations are there in Maryland?

More than 7,100 community associations govern approximately 406,100 homes and 1,062,000 residents across Maryland, making the state one of the Mid-Atlantic's most association-dense housing markets. (Source: CAI Maryland 2026 End of Legislative Session Report.)

How many HOA management companies serve Maryland?

This directory compares 127 HOA and condo management companies operating in Maryland, identified through independent research and verified Google Business data.

What is a community association management company?

Community association management (CAM) is the industry term for the professional management of HOAs, condominium associations, townhome associations, and co-ops. The Maryland companies in this directory provide community association management services — from assessments, budgets, and reserve planning to vendor oversight and covenant enforcement — whether your community is a single-family HOA or a condominium association.

How do I choose an HOA management company in Maryland?

Start with verified basics: portfolio size in your county, Google reviews across offices, and how long the firm has operated. Browse your county page for a like-for-like comparison, then request proposals from three or more firms.

New to hiring a manager? Read the Maryland HOA management guide — registries, credentials, and what to check before you sign.

Provenance

Where every figure comes from

No proprietary scoring, no editorial guesses. Every number links back to an underlying state record.

Professional credentials
Firms holding the AAMC (Accredited Association Management Company) designation — the only company-level industry credential — and firms employing individual credential holders (PCAM, AMS, CMCA), identified through independent research of publicly available credential records.
Independent directory research
Maryland HOA management companies identified through independent research across publicly available industry listings, national brand office locations, and company websites. Maryland does not maintain a state HOA registry or require CAM licensing.
Google Business ratings
Ratings and review counts from verified Google Business listings, matched and geographically corroborated before display. Unverified listings are never shown.

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Maryland does not require a state license specifically for HOA or community association managers. Look for national credentials (CMCA, AMS, PCAM) held by the firm's managers.