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About

HOA Central is a cloud platform that puts every key homeowners association task into one secure workspace. Boards and managers collect assessments, fines, and amenity fees online, then auto-sync them to QuickBooks while real-time dashboards track budgets and delinquencies. Mobile tools let staff snap photos, issue violations, and log corrective actions in seconds. Custom workflows route maintenance work order, violations and architectural change submissions with SLA timers and status updates. Residents use a branded web portal and mobile app to pay, submit requests, RSVP to events, and receive instant email, SMS, or push alerts. Built-in e-voting and proxy collection meet state statutes and display live results during virtual meetings. Unlimited document storage keeps bylaws, minutes, and resale packages organized with version control.

About

portea is a cloud property and community management platform for residential buildings and gated communities. It connects residents, administrators and lobby or security staff through mobile and web workflows. Residents can register visitors, issue QR invitations or entry codes, receive delivery notices, reserve shared facilities, read community announcements, submit requests and participate in virtual meetings. Front-desk teams can validate arrivals, record parcels and vehicle entries, and review digital activity logs. Administrators manage resident records, access permissions, communications, requests, amenities and assembly workflows through a web console. The platform also supports payment collection and connection to compatible intercom, access-control and gate equipment, helping communities coordinate operations and entry management. Resident and staff functions are available through mobile apps.

Platforms Supported

Windows Not Supported
Mac Not Supported
Linux Not Supported
Cloud Supported
On-Premises Not Supported
iPhone Supported
iPad Supported
Android Supported
Chromebook Not Supported

Platforms Supported

Windows Not Supported
Mac Not Supported
Linux Not Supported
Cloud Supported
On-Premises Not Supported
iPhone Supported
iPad Supported
Android Supported
Chromebook Not Supported

Audience

Homeowner associations

Audience

portea is built for residential communities: gated complexes, condominiums and apartment buildings run by an owners’ association (HOA). In Colombia these are called “propiedad horizontal”. The main buyers are property administrators, professional property management companies and the communities’ boards of directors. Every day it’s used by residents, doormen, concierges and security staff. It also helps security companies and access control integrators that serve these buildings, as well as real estate developers who want to hand over new projects with digital access from day one. We start in Colombia, and the product fits any Latin American market with gated communities, such as Mexico and Chile.

Support

Phone Support Supported
24/7 Live Support Supported
Online Supported

Support

Phone Support Supported
24/7 Live Support Supported
Online Supported

API

Offers API Supported

API

Offers API Not Supported

Screenshots and Videos

Screenshots and Videos

Pricing

$0
Free Version Supported
Free Trial Not Supported

Pricing

COP 2,737,000/year
Colombia: Esencial COP 2,737,000/year for up to 50 apartments; Estándar COP 4,284,000/year for 51–150; Pro COP 5,474,000/year for 151–300; Enterprise COP 2,000/apartment/month above 300. Mexico: US$1,000, US$1,499 and US$1,999/year for the corresponding apartment tiers; Enterprise is US$0.80/apartment/month above 300. Plans are billed annually, include IVA and have no minimum-term commitment. Hardware and installation are quoted separately; implementation has no fee. Optional remote concierge Arturo IA, which includes the platform, starts at COP 4,570,000/month in Colombia. Assemblies are separately priced from COP 850,000 each.
Free Version Not Supported
Free Trial Not Supported

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 5.0 / 5
ease 4.8 / 5
features 4.9 / 5
design 4.9 / 5
support 4.9 / 5

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 0.0 / 5
ease 0.0 / 5
features 0.0 / 5
design 0.0 / 5
support 0.0 / 5

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Pros & Cons from Real Users

Pros

  • The workflow for architectural change requests is streamlined, with documents, approvals, and communications in one place. Both residents and the board save significant time.
  • The e-voting feature is secure, accessible, and ensures that residents can participate without physical presence. The platform tracks participation seamlessly.
  • Visitor and parking permit requests are handled entirely online, eliminating paper forms and confusion. Residents love the convenience of submitting requests from their phones and receiving instant confirmation.
  • The resident dashboard is clean and very intuitive, showing dues, events, announcements, and requests all in one snapshot. This transparency reduces back-and-forth calls and emails.
  • The events module makes it very easy to schedule community activities, send reminders, and even manage RSVPs. It helps us keep residents informed and ensures that no one misses important meetings.

Cons

  • Sometimes the request attachments take longer to upload if they are large image files.
  • Would be nice to have more visual reports showing voter turnout trends.
  • At peak times, the approval notifications can take a few minutes longer than expected.
  • It could use more customization options for the dashboard layout to fit each community’s priorities.
  • The event notifications sometimes overlap with other announcements, which can be confusing for residents.

Training

Documentation Supported
Webinars Supported
Live Online Supported
In Person Not Supported

Training

Documentation Supported
Webinars Not Supported
Live Online Supported
In Person Supported

Company Information

HOA Central
Founded: 2008
United States
hoacentral.com

Company Information

portea
Founded: 2026
Colombia
www.portea.com.co

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Categories

HOA Supported

Categories

HOA Features

Calendar Management Supported
Committee Management Supported
Document Management Supported
Event Management Supported
Member Communities Supported
Member Directory Supported
Online Payment Processing Supported
Property Database Supported
Website Management Supported
Work Order Management Supported

Integrations

ButterflyMX Supported
Condo Manager Supported
Enumerate Supported
Intelligent Security Systems (ISS) Supported
Proptia Supported
QuickBooks Desktop Premier Supported
QuickBooks Desktop Pro Supported
QuickBooks Online Supported
QuickBooks Online Advanced Supported
Shiftsuite Supported
Stripe Supported
Village Management Software Supported
WhatsApp Not Supported
Yardi Breeze Supported
Zego (Powered by PayLease) Supported

Integrations

ButterflyMX Not Supported
Condo Manager Not Supported
Enumerate Not Supported
Intelligent Security Systems (ISS) Not Supported
Proptia Not Supported
QuickBooks Desktop Premier Not Supported
QuickBooks Desktop Pro Not Supported
QuickBooks Online Not Supported
QuickBooks Online Advanced Not Supported
Shiftsuite Not Supported
Stripe Not Supported
Village Management Software Not Supported
WhatsApp Supported
Yardi Breeze Not Supported
Zego (Powered by PayLease) Not Supported
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