5 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 4 cities in Palm Beach County, Florida.
Verified from official government sources
HOAs in Palm Beach County are governed by FL Chapter 720 (Homeowners Associations) and condominium associations by FL Chapter 718. Board meetings require 48 hours posted notice, must be open to members, and minutes must be maintained as official records.
HOA architectural review committees (ARCs) in Palm Beach County must follow procedures in the recorded declaration of covenants. FL §720.3035 limits ARC authority to standards specifically described in the declaration. ARC decisions must be in writing within 45 days of complete application.
Fla. Stat. § 720.3035
720.3035  Architectural control covenants; parcel owner improvements; rights and privileges. — (1)(a)  The authority of an association or any architectural, construction improvement, or other such similar committee of an association to review and approve plans and specifications for the location, size, type, or appearance of any structure or other improvement on a parcel, o...
HOA assessments in Palm Beach County are governed by FL §720.308. Annual budget and assessments require board approval; special assessments may require member vote per the declaration. Late fees capped at $25 or 5 percent, whichever is greater. Interest at the rate stated in declaration up to 18 percent.
Fla. Stat. § 720.3085
720.3085  Payment for assessments; lien claims. — (1)  When authorized by the governing documents, the association has a lien on each parcel to secure the payment of assessments and other amounts provided for by this section. Except as otherwise set forth in this section, the lien is effective from and shall relate back to the date on which the original declaration of the c...
HOA disputes in Palm Beach County must follow pre-suit mediation under FL §720.311 before litigation. Condominium disputes use mandatory non-binding arbitration through DBPR under FL §718.1255. Recall and election disputes have specific arbitration tracks.
Fla. Stat. § 720.311
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 as provided for in this section shall toll the applicable statut...
HOA covenants in Palm Beach County enforced under FL §720.305. Fines capped at $100 per violation, $1,000 aggregate (unless declaration sets higher), and cannot become a lien unless aggregate exceeds $1,000. 14-day notice and opportunity for hearing before fining committee required.
Fla. Stat. § 720.305
720.305  Obligations of members; remedies at law or in equity; levy of fines and suspension of use rights. — (1)  Each member and the member’s tenants, guests, and invitees, and each association, are governed by, and must comply with, this chapter, the governing documents of the community, and the rules of the association. Actions at law or in equity, or both, to redress al...
4 cities in Palm Beach County have their own hoa rules rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
5 verified rules • Architectural Review, Assessment & Dues
5 verified rules • Architectural Review, Assessment & Dues
5 verified rules • Architectural Review, Assessment & Dues
5 verified rules • Architectural Review, Assessment & Dues
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