Region Specific Memberships
Automatically verify member addresses and assign voting vs non-voting status. Draw boundaries on a map and let Communal handle verification.
Why automate geographic verification?
Save time and ensure accurate membership classification
Draw Boundaries Visually
Use an interactive map to define exactly which addresses qualify for voting membership.
Instant Verification
Addresses are verified in real-time during registration. No manual checking needed.
HOA & Association Ready
Built for community associations, HOAs, and neighborhood leagues with geographic requirements.
Multi-Zone Support
Define multiple zones with different membership tiers for complex community structures.
Automatically verify voting vs. non-voting members
Community associations and HOAs spend hours manually verifying member addresses to determine voting eligibility. Communal automates this entirely. When someone registers, their address is instantly checked against your boundaries and the correct membership type is assigned.
- Instant address verification during registration
- Automatic voting/non-voting status assignment
- No manual address checking required
- Audit trail of all address verifications
Define community boundaries on an interactive map
Draw your community's exact boundaries on a Google Maps interface. Whether you have one neighborhood or multiple zones with different membership tiers, Communal supports complex boundary configurations for any community structure.
- Point-and-click boundary drawing on Google Maps
- Support for multiple zones with different rules
- Import existing boundary data if available
- Update boundaries anytime as your community grows
Members get the right price automatically
Members enter their address during registration and instantly see the correct membership type and pricing. Residents within your boundaries see voting member pricing. Those outside see non-voting or guest options. No confusion, no back-and-forth.
- Address autocomplete for fast entry
- Instant boundary check and pricing display
- Clear messaging for non-residents
- Option to offer guest memberships to anyone
Powering 500+ community organizations
Frequently asked questions
In your admin dashboard, navigate to Membership Settings and select Geographic Boundaries. Use the interactive Google Maps interface to draw your community boundaries by clicking points to create a polygon. You can create multiple zones if needed for different membership tiers.
When an address falls outside your defined boundaries, Communal can either show them non-voting membership options, guest membership options, or display a message explaining they don't qualify for membership. You control the experience based on your bylaws.
Yes, members can update their address from their portal. When they do, Communal automatically re-verifies their eligibility and updates their membership type if necessary. You'll receive a notification of any status changes.
Absolutely! You can create multiple boundary zones with different membership rules. For example, Zone A might get full voting membership at one price, while Zone B gets associate membership at a different price. Each zone can have its own rules.
Communal uses Google Maps address verification, which is highly accurate. The system uses address autocomplete to ensure members enter valid, standardized addresses that can be precisely matched against your boundaries.
Yes, you can export a complete list of members with their verified addresses, boundary zone, and membership status. This is useful for board meetings, audits, or verifying compliance with your community's governing documents.
Your data is stored in a secure database that is not accessible to anyone. Users' credit card information is not stored on our platform. We utilize Stripe to process payments, learn more about how they store their data here.
You can! Our team is happy to help migrate data from an excel spreadsheet or an existing platform you utilize today. Contact us for more questions.
Communal directly deposits into your bank account. We do not hold any funds on our platform.
Yes, Communal is fully PCI-DSS compliant as we partner with Stripe as our payment processor. Stripe has been audited by an independent PCI Qualified Security Assessor (QSA) and is certified as a PCI Level 1 Service Provider. Communal does not have access to see or store any credit card data as all transactions are sent directly to Stripe.
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