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HOA Rules in San Bernardino County, CA (2026)

2 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.

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

Few 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...

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...

HOA Rules by City in San Bernardino County

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

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