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SB 908FLORIDA · STATEWIDESession 2026dead

New Annual Fee and Legal Standing Rules for Homeowners' Associations

Original title: Fees/Homeowners’ Associations

March 13, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

The bill directly impacts the legal rights and financial obligations of Florida HOAs, as failure to pay the new state fee results in a loss of the association's ability to participate in court proceedings.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Homeowners' associations

They are required to pay an annual fee of $4 per parcel and face legal standing restrictions for non-payment.

What changed

Last recorded activity March 13, 2026.

What's next

Introduced.

Background

  • This bill was introduced during the 2026 legislative session and failed to pass the committee process. context

Summary

This bill requires homeowners' associations (HOAs) with more than two s to pay an annual fee of $4 per residential parcel to the state. Associations that fail to pay by March 1 will face a 10% penalty and lose their legal to sue or defend themselves in court until the debt is settled.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much will my HOA have to pay?
The bill sets an annual fee of $4 for each residential operated by the association.
What happens if my HOA misses the payment deadline?
If the fee is not paid by March 1, the association is assessed a 10% penalty and loses its legal to sue or defend in court until the balance is paid.

Why It Matters

The bill directly impacts the legal rights and financial obligations of Florida HOAs, as failure to pay the new state fee results in a loss of the association's ability to participate in court proceedings.

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