New Florida HOA & Condo Website Law: Requirements & Checklist

(New Update As Of: Tuesday, October 22nd, 2024)

The 2024 modification to Florida Law 720 (Senate Bill 1203) mandates that any Association comprising 100 Residential Units or more must establish a Community Website by the 1st of January, 2025.

These Associations are obligated to publish digital files on their Community Websites. Certain files need to be accessible in the private Resident Portal, while other files need to be visible and public to all.

We’ve compiled a list of the must-haves to be compliant with the new Florida HOA Website requirements. 

Florida Condo Website Requirements – 2024

Below we’ve provided a summary checklist of the recent Florida state statutes regarding Condo website requirements. However, please note that laws can change, and this information is based on available information as of July 2024.

Florida Statute 718 Website Requirements

QUICK HOA & CONDO WEBSITE REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST:

Looking for an easy-to-digest breakdown of the Condo Website Requirements as of 2024?

The system, files, and feature requirements for Florida Community Websites? We’ve created a Fact Sheet with everything you need. 

Summary of Florida HOA Website Requirements:

Applicability:

• Applies to homeowners’ associations with 150 or more parcels
• Applies to condominium associations with 100 or more units

Website Requirement:

• Must maintain a website or web portal accessible to all association members

Content Requirements:

1. Association’s governing documents (declaration, bylaws, articles of incorporation)
2. Rules and regulations
3. Management or other contracts or documents related to the operation of the Association
4. Annual budget and financial reports
5. Summaries of bids for materials, equipment, or services exceeding $500
6. Board meeting notices and agendas
7. Approved meeting minutes

Access:

• The website must be accessible through the internet
• A protected section of the website must be accessible only to owners with a login and password

Updates:

• Required documents must be posted in a timely manner and updated regularly

Privacy Protection:

• The website must not disclose personal identifying information of owners

Compliance Timeline:

• Associations were required to comply by a specific date (January 1st, 2019) which has now passed, in order to comply with the original condo website requirement law. Now, the new deadline is January 1st, 2025 for the most recent Florida HOA Website Requirements. 

Exceptions:

• Certain documents may be exempt from posting if they contain information that’s protected under law

Remember, while these requirements are extensive, they’re designed to promote transparency and ease of access to important Association information for members.

Looking for a more comprehensive, deep-dive version of the Condo Law Update? Click Here for the full article. 

Since 2016, PropertyPop Community Websites has been partnering with Florida Condos and HOAs to provide easy-to-use, modern, legally compliant Association Websites.

The Community Websites we develop are fully compatible with both the original and latest updates regarding State Statutes 718 and 720 (a.k.a. Florida’s Condominium Act).

WHAT YOU CAN DO:

If you are a Florida Association Board Member or Property Manager with questions about this and the impact to your Community Association, we’d be happy to chat with you about establishing a Community Website for your Association that is compliant with all state statutes. PropertyPop can work with your Association to implement a new community website that is fully compliant with the law.

To more thoroughly understand all of the details, the link here can take you directly to the entire, comprehensive breakdown: HB 59 – Provision Of Homeowners’ Association Rules and Covenants

– myfloridahouse.gov

Disclaimer:

It’s always best to consult with a legal professional or check the official Florida Statutes for the most up-to-date information. This is a general summary and may not cover all details or recent changes. For the most accurate and current information, it’s advisable to consult the Florida Statutes directly or speak with a legal professional specializing in HOA and condo law.