Florida HOA Fine Laws
Last reviewed 2025 · F.S. § 720.305
$100/violation
Daily accrual: $100/day for continuing violations
$100 per day per violation, maximum $1,000 aggregate per violation, unless the declaration authorizes higher fines
14 days
14 days notice to request a hearing before a fine takes effect; fining committee must ratify the fine
A fining/grievance committee (not the board) must meet and ratify the fine. If no committee, fine may not be imposed.
Key rules for Florida HOAs
- Fine cap: $100/day per violation, maximum $1,000 aggregate
- 14 days to request a hearing before a fine is effective
- A fining committee (separate from the board) must ratify fines — not the board alone
- If the association has no fining committee, fines cannot be imposed
- Declaration may authorize higher fines
- Fines that are not ratified by the fining committee are not collectible as assessments
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