HOA Election Cost Calculator
Find out how much your next election will cost. Compare traditional paper ballot expenses against verified digital voting, and see how much you could save.
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Cost Comparison
Paper Ballots
$683.50
- Printing (150 ballots)$225.00
- Envelopes$112.50
- Postage (send + return)$246.00
- Manual counting$100.00
Postage uses the USPS retail one-ounce First-Class letter rate effective July 12, 2026. See the USPS source. Printing, envelope, labor, and inspector figures are illustrative planning assumptions, not quotes; replace them with your vendor costs before budgeting.
vote.direct
$19.99
- Flat election price (Small tier)$19.99
- Instant results, no counting
- Full audit trail included
- No printing, postage, or envelopes
You Save
$663.51
That's 97% less than paper ballots
What you get with vote.direct
Voter Notifications
Automatic email or SMS invitations, reminders, and result notifications.
Identity Verification
Email checks are included at every size, SMS with paid tiers. Government ID verification is optional.
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