HOA Rules in San Bernardino County, CA (2026)

5 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 5 cities in San Bernardino County, California.

Verified from official government sources

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

Board Procedures

HOAs in San Bernardino County follow California Davis-Stirling Common Interest Development Act (Civil Code 4000+) for board meetings, notice requirements, open meeting rules, and election procedures.

HOA Board Procedures in San Bernardino County

Some Restrictions

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Architectural Review

California Civil Code 4765 requires HOA architectural committees to use fair, reasonable procedures with written decisions, deadlines, and appeal rights, applying to San Bernardino County communities.

HOA Architectural Review in San Bernardino County

Some Restrictions

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Assessment & Dues

California Civil Code 5600-5740 governs HOA assessments in San Bernardino County, requiring annual budget disclosure, limits on increases without member vote, and specific collection procedures.

HOA Assessment Rules in San Bernardino County

Heavy Restrictions

California Civil Code Sections 5600-5615 (Common Interest Developments — Assessments)

5600. (a) Except as provided in Section 5605, the association shall levy regular and special assessments sufficient to perform its obligations under the governing documents and this act. (b) An association shall not impose or collect an assessment or fee that exceeds the amount necessary to defray the costs for which it is levied. (Added by Stats. 2012, Ch. 180, Sec. 2. (AB 805) Effective Janua...

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Dispute Resolution

California Civil Code 5900-5965 requires HOAs in San Bernardino County to offer internal dispute resolution (IDR) and alternative dispute resolution (ADR) before filing litigation over most disputes.

HOA Dispute Resolution in San Bernardino County

Some Restrictions

California Civil Code Sections 5850-5875 (Common Interest Developments — Internal Dispute Resolution)

5850. (a) If an association adopts or has adopted a policy imposing any monetary penalty, including any fee, on any association member for a violation of the governing documents, including any monetary penalty relating to the activities of a guest or tenant of the member, the board shall adopt and distribute to each member, in the annual policy statement prepared pursuant to Section 5310, a sch...

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CC&R Enforcement

CC&R enforcement by HOAs in San Bernardino County follows California Davis-Stirling Act procedures requiring written notice, hearing opportunity, and graduated discipline before fines or liens.