California Common Area Grant Deed — Developer to HOA (Editable Word Template)

Convey common area from the developer to the homeowners association with a recorder-ready California grant deed. Editable Word template, current for 2026.

WHEN YOU NEED IT

Under California's subdivision regulations, common area that will belong to the association must be deeded to it no later than the first home sale (10 CCR § 2792.15). This deed does that: private streets, the pool and clubhouse lot, landscaped open space, shared driveways or parking.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

- Recorder-ready first page (Gov. Code § 27361.6)

- Documentary transfer tax and $75 SB 2 fee declarations

- Grant to the association as common area under your recorded CC&Rs and the Davis-Stirling Act

- "Subject to" terms and an optional developer easement reservation

- Acceptance by the association, with a board resolution reference

- Two California all-purpose notary acknowledgment pages

- Exhibit A legal description page

- Step-by-step instructions page (remove before recording)

WHO IT'S FOR

Developers and builders forming a new HOA, small projects with shared amenities, and associations fixing a common area lot that was never deeded over.

DELIVERY

Instant ZIP download containing an editable Word (.docx) file. Open in Microsoft Word or Google Docs. Includes 12 months of free updates.

Not legal advice. CalHOA Docs is not a law firm. Have a California real estate attorney or title company review the deed before it is signed and recorded.

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