San Leandro, CA HOA Rules: Assessment & Dues (2026)
Key Facts
- Regular Cap
- 20 percent without vote
- Special Cap
- 5 percent without vote
- Statute
- Civ Code 5605
- Budget Notice
- 30-90 days (Civ 5300)
- Delinquency
- Lien possible (Civ 5650)
Summary
HOA assessment increases in San Leandro are capped at 20 percent annually and special assessments at 5 percent without member vote under Civil Code 5605.
5605. (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 Civil Code 5605, HOA boards cannot increase regular assessments more than 20 percent over the prior year, nor levy special assessments exceeding 5 percent of the annual budgeted gross expenses, without approval by a majority of members at a meeting with quorum. Emergency assessments for life/safety or court judgments are exempt. Annual budget and policy disclosures must be distributed 30-90 days before fiscal year end under Civil Code 5300. Delinquent assessments accrue interest and may result in liens under Civil Code 5650.
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