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HOA Rules in Hillsborough County, FL (2026)

2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 3 cities in Hillsborough County, Florida.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Hillsborough County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.

Dispute Resolution

FL 720.311 requires pre-suit mediation for most HOA disputes between owner and association. Covenant and restriction disputes require mandatory mediation before litigation. DBPR handles election and recall arbitration.

Hoa: Dispute Resolution

Some Restrictions

Fla. Stat. § 720.311

F.S. 720.311 720.000000000000 Homeowners' associations 2023.00000000000 I 0720.311 311 720.311 Dispute resolution. — (1) The Legislature finds that alternative dispute resolution has made progress in reducing court dockets and trials and in offering a more efficient, cost-effective option to litigation. The filing of any petition for arbitration or the serving of a demand for presuit mediation ...

CC&R Enforcement

FL 720.305 allows HOAs to enforce CC&Rs via fines up to 100/day (1,000 aggregate cap), suspension of common area privileges, and liens for fines over 1,000. 14-day hearing notice before fines imposed.

Hoa: Ccr Enforcement

Heavy Restrictions

Fla. Stat. § 720.305

(b) A member; (c) Any director or officer of an association who willfully and knowingly fails to comply with these provisions; and (d) Any tenants, guests, or invitees occupying a parcel or using the common areas. The prevailing party in any such litigation is entitled to recover reasonable attorney fees and costs as provided in paragraph (2)(e). A member prevailing in an action between the ass...

HOA Rules by City in Hillsborough County

3 cities in Hillsborough County have their own hoa rules rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.

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