A clearer picture of community payments
Keep community payments organized and visible to the right people.
Community billing needs a workflow that is clear for both residents and administrators. Commonground helps communities issue payment notices, monitor pending and paid balances, and keep payment information organized alongside the rest of the community’s work.
Built for the work communities do every day.
Bill homes and units automatically on a monthly, quarterly, or annual schedule.
Send payment reminders, mark late balances overdue, and apply late fees automatically.
Let residents pay online by card or bank transfer, with funds going straight to your community’s own Stripe account (Professional plan).
How it works
A simpler path from task to outcome.
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Issue charges
Schedule recurring charges for homes and units, or issue a one-time charge or special assessment.
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Track payment status
Review pending, paid, overdue, and waived balances without maintaining a separate spreadsheet.
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Keep records accessible
Residents can view their balance and payment history while administrators retain a clear community-wide view.
Frequently asked questions
Questions about community payments software.
Can administrators bill the whole community?
Yes. Charges are billed per home or unit, either on a recurring schedule or as a one-time notice to the whole community or a single home or unit.
Can residents pay online?
On the Professional plan, residents pay by card or bank transfer from the portal. Payments settle to your community’s own Stripe account and are marked paid automatically.
Are late fees automatic?
Yes. Set a late fee and grace period once; overdue balances are flagged and the fee is added automatically.
Which payment statuses can be tracked?
Commonground tracks pending, paid, overdue, and waived balances.
Can residents view their payment information?
Residents can view their balance and payment history in the community portal.
Ready to make community management easier?
Start a 14-day free trial, or explore Commonground with a free demo.