Florida Condo & HOA Website Compliance FAQ
Clear answers for property managers, LCAMs, and board members — covering Florida condominium (Chapter 718) and homeowners' association (Chapter 720) website requirements, owner portals, and how appHOA helps you launch and maintain a compliant association site.
Informational only — not legal advice. Consult your association's attorney for guidance specific to your community.
Florida compliance
Does my Florida condominium association need a website?
Does my Florida condominium association need a website?
Yes — if your association manages a condominium with 25 or more units that are not timeshare units. Florida Statute § 718.111(12)(g) under Chapter 718 requires those condominium associations to maintain a website or mobile application with digital access to specified official records. The requirement took effect January 1, 2026. Condominium associations with fewer than 25 units are not subject to this Chapter 718 website requirement. Homeowners' associations are governed separately under Chapter 720.
Does my Florida homeowners' association (HOA) need a website?
Does my Florida homeowners' association (HOA) need a website?
Yes — if your association is a homeowners' association with 100 or more parcels. Section 720.303(4)(b)1. of the Florida Homeowners' Association Act (Chapter 720) requires those associations to have a website operational by January 1, 2025. Chapter 720 requirements are separate from Chapter 718 condominium rules and should not be treated as interchangeable. Consult your association counsel to confirm whether your HOA meets the threshold and what posting obligations apply.
When is the deadline to comply with Florida's condominium website law?
When is the deadline to comply with Florida's condominium website law?
January 1, 2026. Florida HB 1021 lowered the unit threshold from 150 to 25 units and set this effective date. Associations that meet the threshold should have a compliant website or app with a password-protected owner section in place by that date.
What documents must be posted on a Florida condominium association website?
What documents must be posted on a Florida condominium association website?
Florida law requires digital copies of specified official records, including: the current annual budget and any proposed budget; the annual financial report and monthly income or expense statements considered at a meeting; director certifications; notices and agendas for unit owner meetings (posted at least 14 days before the meeting, with supporting documents at least 7 days in advance); board meeting notices, agendas, and related documents as required by § 718.112(2)(c); governing documents; executory contracts; bids over $500; structural integrity reserve studies; and other records listed in § 718.111(12)(g)2. Consult association counsel for your association's full posting obligations.
How quickly must we post documents after receiving them?
How quickly must we post documents after receiving them?
Unless a shorter period applies — such as meeting notice timelines — each document listed in § 718.111(12)(g)2 must be posted within 30 days after the association receives or creates the official record.
Does our association website need a password-protected section for owners?
Does our association website need a password-protected section for owners?
Yes. The platform must be accessible on the Internet and include a protected area that is not accessible to the general public. That section is for unit owners and association employees. Unit owners must be able to receive a username and password upon written request to access private records.
Can we use a third-party platform like appHOA instead of building our own website?
Can we use a third-party platform like appHOA instead of building our own website?
Yes. Florida law allows either an independent website or mobile app wholly owned and operated by the association, or a third-party provider's platform dedicated to the association's activities — as long as required documents and notices are posted and a password-protected owner portal is included. appHOA is built for this purpose.
Do board meeting notices and agendas have to be posted on the website?
Do board meeting notices and agendas have to be posted on the website?
Yes. Notices of board meetings and membership meetings must be posted no later than the general statutory notice requirement. For example, notice of regular board meetings must be posted at least 48 hours before the meeting, and any document required to accompany the notice — such as a proposed budget — must be posted with it.
What's the difference between Florida HOA (Chapter 720) and condominium (Chapter 718) website requirements?
What's the difference between Florida HOA (Chapter 720) and condominium (Chapter 718) website requirements?
Chapter 718 governs condominium associations. The website requirement applies to condos with 25+ non-timeshare units (effective January 1, 2026). Chapter 720 governs many homeowner associations and has separate digital-records rules — for example, certain HOAs with 100 or more parcels must have a website operational by January 1, 2025 under § 720.303(4)(b)1. The statutes are not interchangeable and posting requirements differ. appHOA supports both condominium and homeowners' association websites. See our Condominium Website Law page (Chapter 718) and HOA Website Law page (Chapter 720) for detailed requirements.
Getting started with appHOA
How quickly can we launch a Florida-compliant association website?
How quickly can we launch a Florida-compliant association website?
With appHOA, you can generate a personalized proposal in minutes, approve it, complete payment, and activate your association website the same day. You can upload governing documents, customize your community site, and invite residents immediately — without waiting weeks for a custom design project.
Do board members or property managers need technical or design skills?
Do board members or property managers need technical or design skills?
No. appHOA is a fully managed software platform — nothing to install, no code to write, and no design tools to learn. Upload a PDF, post a meeting notice, or approve a resident from the admin dashboard. If you can attach a file to an email, you have the skills you need. Support is available by email and appointment when you want help.
Day-to-day management
We manage a community with multiple buildings — does each association need its own website?
We manage a community with multiple buildings — does each association need its own website?
If each building is a separate condominium association with 25 or more units, each association generally needs its own compliant website and document library under § 718. Property managers and LCAMs can manage every qualifying association from one appHOA account while keeping each building's documents, residents, and private records securely separated.
How do unit owners get access to private documents on the website?
How do unit owners get access to private documents on the website?
Owners complete the association's online access request form, verify their email address, and wait for administrator approval. The board or property manager receives the request, reviews it in the admin dashboard, and activates approved accounts. Once approved, the owner receives a welcome email and signs in with the username and password they created during signup.
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