Fremont, CA HOA Rules: Assessment & Dues (2026)
Key Facts
- Regular cap
- 20 percent annual increase without vote
- Special assessments
- 5 percent of budget triggers vote
- Late fees
- Up to 10 percent or 10 dollars
- Interest
- Up to 12 percent per year
- Foreclosure floor
- 1,800 dollars or 12 months
Summary
Fremont HOAs must follow Civil Code 5600-5740 for regular and special assessments, with a 20 percent annual increase cap without membership approval.
(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
Full Breakdown
Under California Civil Code sections 5600 through 5740, HOA boards in Fremont can impose regular assessments without member vote so long as annual increases do not exceed 20 percent of the prior year without membership approval. Special assessments totaling more than 5 percent of annual budgeted gross expenses in a fiscal year also require membership approval, except for emergencies defined in CC 5610. Delinquent assessments accrue late fees up to 10 percent or 10 dollars (whichever is greater), interest up to 12 percent per year beginning 30 days after the due date, and collection costs. Before recording a lien under CC 5675, the association must give 30 days pre-lien notice and comply with the alternative dispute resolution (IDR/ADR) offer requirement. Foreclosure is limited to delinquencies of at least 1,800 dollars or 12 months under CC 5720.
Frequently Asked Questions
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