07/30/2024
Condominium and Homeowners Association Board Member Education
This year, House Bill 1021 and House Bill 1203 were signed into law, changing the educational requirements for Condominium and Homeowners Association (HOA) Board Members beginning July 1, 2024. The educational requirements for board members are outlined below.
The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) is committed to helping board members understand their rights and responsibilities. To assist, DBPR developed a free 4-hour Board Member Certification Program that meets the new statutory requirements for both Condominium and HOA board members. The course will be available on our website by August 15, 2024, and you will receive an email notification that the course is available.
DBPR is also engaged in the rulemaking process to implement several facets of the new legislation, including education provider requirements. The Department looks forward to releasing guidance this fall regarding the process for providers to educate Condominium and HOA board members. For information and updates regarding the Department’s rulemaking, visit the Florida Administrative Register.
Requirements for Condominium Association Board Members:
Condominium Directors appointed or elected prior to July 1, 2024, have until June 30, 2025, to meet the new educational curriculum requirement.
Condominium Directors appointed or elected on or after July 1, 2024, must complete an educational curriculum that is at least 4 hours long within 90 days after being elected or appointed.
Requirements for HOA Board Members:
HOA Directors elected or appointed prior to July 1, 2024, must complete an educational curriculum within four years, as long as the director serves on the board without interruption during the 4-year period.
HOA Directors appointed or elected on or after July 1, 2024, must complete an educational curriculum within 90 days after being elected or appointed.