Hayward, CA HOA Rules: Assessment & Dues (2026)
Key Facts
- Regular cap
- 20 percent per year
- Special cap
- 5 percent of budget
- Higher increase
- Member vote required
- Late fee interest
- Up to 12 percent
- Foreclosure threshold
- 1,800 dollars or 12 months
Summary
Hayward HOAs assess dues under Davis-Stirling Act limits: regular increases capped at 20 percent and special assessments at 5 percent of annual budget without 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.
(c) (1) (A) For an association that records its original declaration on or after January 1, 2025, notwithstanding more restrictive limitations placed on the board by the governing documents, except as provided in paragraph (3), the board shall not impose a regular assessment against an owner of a deed-restricted affordable housing unit that is more than 5 percent plus the percentage change in the cost of living, not to exceed 10 percent greater than the preceding regular assessment.
Full Breakdown
Under California Civil Code 5605, Hayward HOA boards can raise regular assessments by up to 20 percent per fiscal year without a member vote, and impose special assessments up to 5 percent of the budgeted gross expenses for that year without a vote. Increases beyond these limits require approval by a majority of owners at a meeting with a quorum of more than 50 percent. Boards must distribute an annual budget and reserve funding disclosure at least 30 days before the start of the fiscal year. Delinquent assessments accrue interest up to 12 percent, late fees, and collection costs. HOAs can record liens and pursue foreclosure for unpaid assessments over 1,800 dollars or delinquent more than 12 months.
Frequently Asked Questions
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