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Herald Shield
What Herald Shield is
Herald Shield is HomeHerald software for self-managed HOA boards that need to handle resident requests and community-rule complaints. It sorts incoming requests into four types and can ask up to three follow-up questions before passing them to the board. The intake also covers architectural review, neighborhood, and maintenance requests. For complaints, it reads uploaded CC&Rs, bylaws, and rules, then gives a violation, no-violation, or unclear result with the relevant sections cited. Boards set the steps for repeat offenses and the fine amounts, and choose whether fines are applied automatically or sent for administrative review. The system links prior violation history by property address. Board members can approve, adjust, or override each AI result; overrides are recorded in the violation record. Complaints are visible only to board admins, and complainant identities are not shared with accused residents unless the board decides to disclose them. Herald Shield is available on web, Android, and iOS, with photo attachments, automated notices, and fine tracking. It is included in HomeHerald's Automate plan without an add-on or per-violation fee. Pricing starts at $49/mo, and a 14-day trial is available.
Who it suits
Herald Shield suits self-managed HOA boards that handle resident requests, architectural reviews, and rule complaints. It is aimed at volunteer boards that want violation work organized while retaining control over decisions and overrides.
What it does well
- Sorts resident requests into four types and can ask up to three questions.
- Analyzes uploaded governing documents and cites relevant sections.
- Boards configure offense steps, fine amounts, and review or automatic fines.
- Tracks repeat violations by property address.
- Includes photo attachments, automated notices, and fine tracking.
- Available on web, Android, and iOS.
What to know first
- There is no free plan.
- Pricing starts at $49/mo.
- The listed unit limit is 105 units.
Limits
Herald Shield has no free plan. The published Automate tier is $500 a month and covers up to 1,000 properties; larger communities are priced by inquiry. A separate listed unit limit is 105 units.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Automate | $500 per month · Up to 1,000 properties · Herald Shield included | $500 a month |
As homeherald.ai lists them, read 8 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Getting started
- Visit the HomeHerald Herald Shield website.
- Choose a HomeHerald plan; Herald Shield is included in Automate.
- Start the 14-day free trial without a card.
- Use the web, Android, or iOS platform.
Verdict
Self-managed HOA boards should consider Herald Shield for its request triage, cited document analysis, and configurable violation escalation. Boards that want a free plan or need to account for the listed 105-unit limit should weigh those terms before choosing it.
Questions
Is Herald Shield free?
No. It has no free plan, but every community can start a 14-day trial without a card. Adding a card starts a fresh 30-day trial, for up to 44 free days.
How much does Herald Shield cost?
Pricing starts at $49/mo. The listed Automate plan costs $500 a month and includes Herald Shield, with coverage for up to 1,000 properties.
Which platforms does it support?
Herald Shield is available on the web, Android, and iOS.
What happens to complaint information?
Complaints are visible only to board admins. Complainant identities are not shared with accused residents unless the board chooses to disclose them.
Can a board review the AI's complaint decisions?
Yes. The board can approve, adjust, or override each verdict, and overrides are recorded in the violation record.
What does the trial require?
Communities can begin the 14-day trial without a card. Adding a card starts a fresh 30-day trial, allowing up to 44 free days.
Facts from Herald Shield's own pages
- AI service
- The privacy policy identifies Google's Gemini as the AI service used for violation analysis and document extraction, and says it does not authorize Google to use data to train AI models. · homeherald.ai, 8 Oct 2026
- ARC and neighborhood requests
- The intake system also handles architectural review and neighborhood or maintenance requests. · homeherald.ai, 8 Oct 2026
- Board control
- The board can approve, adjust, or override each AI verdict, and overrides are recorded in the violation record. · homeherald.ai, 8 Oct 2026
- Covenant analysis
- For complaints, it reads uploaded CC&Rs, bylaws, and rules and returns a violation, no-violation, or unclear verdict with cited sections. · homeherald.ai, 8 Oct 2026
- Escalation
- Boards configure offense steps, fine amounts, and whether fines are applied automatically or sent for admin review. · homeherald.ai, 8 Oct 2026
- Intended users
- HomeHerald describes its product as software for self-managed HOA boards, and says Herald Shield handles violation work so volunteers can focus on decisions requiring human judgment. · homeherald.ai, 8 Oct 2026
- Limits and fees
- Herald Shield is included in Automate with no separate add-on or per-violation fee; the published Automate tiers cover up to 1,000 properties, with larger communities priced by inquiry. · homeherald.ai, 8 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- The product page says violation complaints are visible only to board admins and complainant identities are not shared with accused residents unless the board chooses to disclose them. · homeherald.ai, 8 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Herald Shield triages resident requests, analyzes complaints against community rules, and automates configurable violation escalation. · homeherald.ai, 8 Oct 2026
- Repeat violations
- The escalation ladder tracks prior violations by property address and links the violation history. · homeherald.ai, 8 Oct 2026
- Request intake
- It classifies requests into four types and can ask up to three clarifying questions before sending them to the board. · homeherald.ai, 8 Oct 2026
- Security
- HomeHerald's privacy policy says data is stored using Google Firebase, encrypted in transit and at rest, and AI features require explicit consent. · homeherald.ai, 8 Oct 2026
- Support
- The product page says HomeHerald typically responds to support requests within a few hours. · homeherald.ai, 8 Oct 2026
- Trial
- Every community can start with a 14-day free trial without a card; adding a card starts a fresh 30-day trial, for up to 44 free days. · homeherald.ai, 8 Oct 2026