The North Carolina Planned Community Act, Chapter 47F of the North Carolina General Statutes, is a statute that governs the creation, operation, and destruction of a planned community in the state of North Carolina. According to the Homeowners Association of North Carolina, presently in the state there are over 18,000 homeowner associations accounting for roughly 53% of households. The statute consists of three articles, which respectively cover general provisions, development, and management of planned communities.