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2025 Regular Session Introduced by Jordan Bridges and 9 co-sponsors

Requires HOA fee disclosures in residential real estate ads and MLS listings, detailing the nature and cost of HOA fees to boost upfront buyer transparency.

To House Government Adminstration

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Purpose / Intent

HB 3186 would add a transparency requirement to Illinois real estate advertising rules: when residential property that is part of a homeowner's association (HOA) is advertised, the ad (including any MLS listing used in the advertising) must disclose information about the nature and cost of the HOA fees. The overall intent is to ensure potential buyers see HOA fee information up front in online and other marketing materials.

Key provisions

Amends Section 10‑30 of the Real Estate License Act of 2000 (225 ILCS 454/10‑30).

Requires that advertising for residential real estate belonging to a homeowner's association include information about:

the nature of the homeowner's association fees (type/purpose), and
the cost of those fees.

Requires the required HOA fee disclosure to appear in any Multiple Listing Service (MLS) entry used for the advertising.

Leaves in place existing advertising rules in Section 10‑30 (prohibitions on misleading or blind ads, disclosure of licensee interests, broker naming requirements, team-name restrictions, supervisory rules for sponsored licensees, etc.). The amendment specifically adds the HOA‑disclosure requirement to those provisions.

Section 10‑30 is noted as scheduled for repeal on January 1, 2030 (per current statutory sequencing).

Who would be affected

Real estate licensees and brokers in Illinois: responsible for including HOA fee information in ads and MLS listings.

MLS providers/operators: may need to ensure fields and display accommodate the statutory disclosure.

Sellers of residential properties that are part of an HOA: their property listings will carry HOA fee details.

Prospective buyers/consumers: will receive more upfront information about recurring HOA costs.

Homeowner associations: fee information will be more broadly disclosed in marketing materials.

Enforcement / Implementation

The bill incorporates the disclosure requirement into the existing Real Estate License Act framework; enforcement would follow existing disciplinary and compliance mechanisms under that Act.

The bill text does not specify the exact format, timing, or minimum detail required beyond "information about the nature and cost" of fees; those implementation details may be addressed by administrative rule, MLS policy, or later legislation.

Legislative status and timeline

Introduced/Filed: February 18–21, 2025 (Rep. Dagmara Avelar).

Committee activity: Referred to multiple committees (Rules; Judiciary — Civil; Higher Education; Transportation at various points). Public hearing (5/7/2025) and work session (5/21/2025) held. Recommended "Do pass with amendments" by one committee and referred to Ways and Means (5/27/2025).

Current status: In committee upon adjournment (as of 2025‑06‑28).

Companion bill: SB 1068.

Practical impact

If enacted, HB 3186 would increase upfront transparency about HOA obligations in listings and ads, likely reducing buyer surprises and complaints about recurring fees. It will require brokers and MLSs to adjust listing practices and could generate compliance questions about what constitutes adequate disclosure (e.g., monthly vs. annual amounts, special assessments, fee variability).

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