diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/task.yml b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/task.yml
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+name: Task
+description: For staff only - Create a task
+type: Task
+body:
+  - type: markdown
+    attributes:
+      value: |
+        ## ⚠️ RESTRICTED ACCESS
+
+        **This form is restricted to Open Home Foundation staff and authorized contributors only.**
+
+        If you are a community member wanting to contribute, please:
+        - For bug reports: Use the [bug report form](https://github.com/home-assistant/frontend/issues/new?template=bug_report.yml)
+        - For feature requests: Submit to [Feature Requests](https://github.com/orgs/home-assistant/discussions)
+
+        ---
+
+        ### For authorized contributors
+
+        Use this form to create tasks for development work, improvements, or other actionable items that need to be tracked.
+  - type: textarea
+    id: description
+    attributes:
+      label: Description
+      description: |
+        Provide a clear and detailed description of the task that needs to be accomplished.
+
+        Be specific about what needs to be done, why it's important, and any constraints or requirements.
+      placeholder: |
+        Describe the task, including:
+        - What needs to be done
+        - Why this task is needed
+        - Expected outcome
+        - Any constraints or requirements
+    validations:
+      required: true
+  - type: textarea
+    id: additional_context
+    attributes:
+      label: Additional context
+      description: |
+        Any additional information, links, research, or context that would be helpful.
+
+        Include links to related issues, research, prototypes, roadmap opportunities etc.
+      placeholder: |
+        - Roadmap opportunity: [link]
+        - Epic: [link]
+        - Feature request: [link]
+        - Technical design documents: [link]
+        - Prototype/mockup: [link]
+        - Dependencies: [links]
+    validations:
+      required: false
diff --git a/.github/workflows/restrict-task-creation.yml b/.github/workflows/restrict-task-creation.yml
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+name: Restrict task creation
+
+# yamllint disable-line rule:truthy
+on:
+  issues:
+    types: [opened]
+
+jobs:
+  check-authorization:
+    runs-on: ubuntu-latest
+    # Only run if this is a Task issue type (from the issue form)
+    if: github.event.issue.issue_type == 'Task'
+    steps:
+      - name: Check if user is authorized
+        uses: actions/github-script@v7
+        with:
+          script: |
+            const issueAuthor = context.payload.issue.user.login;
+
+            // Check if user is an organization member
+            try {
+              await github.rest.orgs.checkMembershipForUser({
+                org: 'home-assistant',
+                username: issueAuthor
+              });
+              console.log(`✅ ${issueAuthor} is an organization member`);
+              return; // Authorized
+            } catch (error) {
+              console.log(`❌ ${issueAuthor} is not authorized to create Task issues`);
+            }
+
+            // Close the issue with a comment
+            await github.rest.issues.createComment({
+              owner: context.repo.owner,
+              repo: context.repo.repo,
+              issue_number: context.issue.number,
+              body: `Hi @${issueAuthor}, thank you for your contribution!\n\n` +
+                    `Task issues are restricted to Open Home Foundation staff and authorized contributors.\n\n` +
+                    `If you would like to:\n` +
+                    `- Report a bug: Please use the [bug report form](https://github.com/home-assistant/frontend/issues/new?template=bug_report.yml)\n` +
+                    `- Request a feature: Please submit to [Feature Requests](https://github.com/orgs/home-assistant/discussions)\n\n` +
+                    `If you believe you should have access to create Task issues, please contact the maintainers.`
+            });
+
+            await github.rest.issues.update({
+              owner: context.repo.owner,
+              repo: context.repo.repo,
+              issue_number: context.issue.number,
+              state: 'closed'
+            });
+
+            // Add a label to indicate this was auto-closed
+            await github.rest.issues.addLabels({
+              owner: context.repo.owner,
+              repo: context.repo.repo,
+              issue_number: context.issue.number,
+              labels: ['auto-closed']
+            });