Sunnyvale, CA HOA Rules: Assessment & Dues (2026)
Key Facts
- Regular Increase Cap
- 20 percent without vote
- Special Assessment
- 5 percent of budget
- Delinquency Interest
- 12 percent
- Foreclosure Floor
- 1800 dollars or 12 months
- State Law
- Civil Code 5600
Summary
HOAs in Sunnyvale levy regular and special assessments under Civil Code 5600. Annual increases over 20 percent or special assessments over 5 percent require member approval.
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 January 1, 2013. Operative January 1, 2014, by Sec. 3 of Ch. 180.)
Full Breakdown
Under Davis-Stirling Civil Code 5600 through 5740, HOAs must levy regular and special assessments sufficient to perform obligations. Civil Code 5605 caps board-approved regular assessment increases at 20 percent of the prior year, and board-approved special assessments at 5 percent of annual budgeted gross expenses, absent member approval. Annual pro forma operating budget and reserve study disclosures are required (Civil Code 5300). Delinquent assessments accrue 12 percent interest (Civil Code 5650). Foreclosure for delinquent assessments is allowed only once the balance reaches 1800 dollars or 12 months delinquent (Civil Code 5720). Sunnyvale does not cap HOA fees.
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