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West Palm Beach, FL HOA Rules: Board Procedures (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

State Law
FL §720.303 (HOA), §718 (condo)
Meeting Notice
48 hours minimum
Budget Notice
14 days posted
Open Meetings
Members may attend
Records
7-year retention

Summary

HOA boards in West Palm Beach must follow FL Chapter 720 (HOAs) or Chapter 718 (condominiums) requirements for elections, meetings, notice, and record-keeping. Annual member meetings, 14-day notice for board meetings, and open meetings to all members are required by state law.

(2) BOARD MEETINGS. (a) Members of the board of administration may use e-mail as a means of communication but may not cast a vote on an association matter via e-mail. A meeting of the board of directors of an association occurs whenever a quorum of the board gathers to conduct association business. Meetings of the board must be open to all members, except for meetings between the board and its attorney with respect to proposed or pending litigation where the contents of the discussion would otherwise be governed by the attorney-client privilege. A meeting of the board must be held at a location that is accessible to a physically handicapped person if requested by a physically handicapped person who has a right to attend the meeting. (b) Members have the right to attend all meetings of the board. The right to attend such meetings includes the right to speak at such meetings with reference to all designated items. The association may adopt written reasonable rules expanding the right of members to speak and governing the frequency, duration, and other manner of member statements, which rules must be consistent with this paragraph and may include a sign-up sheet for members wishing to speak. (c) The bylaws shall provide the following for giving notice to parcel owners and members of all board meetings and, if they do not do so, shall be deemed to include the following: 1. Notices of all board meetings must specifically identify agenda items for the meetings and must be posted in a conspicuous place in the community at least 48 hours in advance of a meeting, except in an emergency.

Source: FL Statute 720.303 - HOA Powers and DutiesView official code

Full Breakdown

FL §720.303 requires HOA boards to hold open meetings with 48-hour posted notice (14 days for budget adoption). Members have right to attend and speak. Annual member meeting required with election of directors. Board meetings to discuss attorney-client privileged matters or personnel may be closed. Minutes must be kept for 7 years. Condominiums under FL §718.112 face similar requirements with stricter notice (14 days for board meetings considering certain items). Recall procedures available to members under §720.303(10).

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