Citrus Heights, CA HOA Rules: Assessment & Dues (2026)
Key Facts
- Regular Increase Cap
- 20% without vote
- Special Assessment Cap
- 5% of budget without vote
- Late Fee Cap
- 10% or $10
- Foreclosure Threshold
- $1,800 or 12 months
- State Law
- CC §5600-5740
Summary
HOA assessments in Citrus Heights are regulated by California Civil Code §5600-5740 under Davis-Stirling. Boards can increase regular assessments up to 20% annually without member vote; larger increases and special assessments over 5% of budget require a majority member vote.
(a) Annual increases in regular assessments for any fiscal year shall not be imposed unless the board has complied with paragraphs (1), (2), (4), (5), (6), (7), and (8) of subdivision (b) of Section 5300 with respect to that fiscal year, or has obtained the approval of a majority of a quorum of members, pursuant to Section 4070, at a member meeting or election. (b) Notwithstanding more restrictive limitations placed on the board by the governing documents, the board may not impose a regular assessment that is more than 20 percent greater than the regular assessment for the association's preceding fiscal year or impose special assessments which in the aggregate exceed 5 percent of the budgeted gross expenses of the association for that fiscal year without the approval of a majority of a quorum of members, pursuant to Section 4070, at a member meeting or election.
Full Breakdown
Davis-Stirling imposes strict rules on HOA assessments. Under Civil Code §5605, a board may impose a regular assessment increase of up to 20% over the prior year and special assessments up to 5% of the current year's budgeted gross expenses without a membership vote. Larger increases require approval by a majority of a quorum of members. Civil Code §5650-5690 governs delinquency, late fees (up to 10% or $10, whichever is greater), interest (up to 12% per year), and lien/foreclosure procedures. Before lien recording, associations must provide required pre-lien notice and offer payment plan options per Civil Code §5665. Foreclosure for delinquent assessments is permitted only for amounts exceeding $1,800 or delinquency over 12 months per Civil Code §5720. Members have a right to a reserve study every 3 years and annual budget disclosure (Civil Code §5550, §5300). Emergency assessments for immediate safety or unforeseen repairs are permitted outside normal limits.
Violations & Fines
Over-limit assessments without vote: void. Improper lien/foreclosure: legal liability to the association and possible reversal.
Frequently Asked Questions
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