Ontario vs Victorville
How do assessment & dues rules compare between Ontario, CA and Victorville, CA?
Victorville has fewer restrictions than Ontario.
Ontario, CA
San Bernardino County
Ontario HOA assessments follow Civil Code 5600 through 5740. Regular dues and special assessments are capped, must be disclosed in writing, and must follow strict collection and lien procedures.
View full Ontario rules →Victorville, CA
San Bernardino County
Victorville HOAs cannot raise regular dues more than 20 percent or levy special assessments over 5 percent of budget without member approval under Civil Code 5605. Delinquency triggers a strict collection timeline.
View full Victorville rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Ontario | Victorville |
|---|---|---|
| Governing sections | Civil Code 5600 to 5740 | - |
| Regular dues cap | 20% without member vote | - |
| Special assessment cap | 5% without member vote | - |
| Pre-lien notice | 30 days certified mail | - |
| Foreclosure threshold | $1,800 or 12 months | - |
| Statute | - | Civil Code 5600-5740 |
| Regular cap | - | 20 percent without member vote |
| Special cap | - | 5 percent of budget without vote |
| Late fee | - | Up to 10 percent or 10 dollars |
| Foreclosure floor | - | 1,800 or 12 months delinquent |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Ontario FAQ
Can my Ontario HOA raise dues more than 20% in one year?
Not without a member vote. Civil Code 5605 caps non-vote dues increases at 20 percent per year and one-time special assessments at 5 percent of the budget.
Can the HOA foreclose on my home for unpaid dues?
Only if the balance exceeds 1,800 dollars or is 12 months delinquent, and only after statutory notices, payment plan offers, and ADR opportunities.
Victorville FAQ
Can my Victorville HOA raise dues 30 percent without a vote?
No. Any regular-assessment increase above 20 percent requires approval by a majority of a quorum of owners under Civil Code 5605.
When can the HOA foreclose for unpaid dues?
Only when the delinquent assessments total at least 1,800 dollars or are more than 12 months past due, per Civil Code 5720.
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