Board Member Requirements Reminder
DBPR has developed a free 4-hour Board Member Certification Program that meets new statutory requirements for condominium and HOA board members.
Please note that the course material linked above has been made available as a resource only and reading it does not satisfy the Board Member Certification (“BMC”) course requirements under Florida Statute. To register to complete the BMC through the Department, please visit our online calendar.
Requirements for Condominium Association Board Members
Condominium directors appointed or elected on or after July 1, 2024, must complete a four-hour certification within 90 days after being elected or appointed that covers the following topics: milestone inspections, structural integrity reserve studies, elections, recordkeeping, financial literacy and transparency, levying of fines, and notice and meeting requirements.
Condominium directors appointed or elected prior to July 1, 2024, have until June 30, 2025, to complete the four-hour certification requirement.
The certification is valid for seven years and does not have to be retaken during the seven-year period if the director serves without interruption. If the director serves for more than seven years, the certification must be retaken upon expiration of the seventh year.
In addition to the certification, and within one year thereof and annually thereafter, directors must take a one-hour continuing education course relating to any changes during the past year to chapter 718, F.S. and the related administrative rules.
Requirements for HOA Board Members
HOA directors appointed or elected on or after July 1, 2024, must complete education for new board members within 90 days after being elected or appointed.
HOA directors appointed or elected prior to July 1, 2024, must complete education for new board members within four years if the director serves on the board without interruption during the four-year period.
The new board member education is valid for four years and does not have to be retaken during the four-year period if the director serves without interruption. If the director serves for more than four years, the certification must be retaken upon expiration of the fourth year.
In addition to the new board member education, a director of an HOA association with fewer than 2,500 parcels must complete at least four hours of continuing education annually. A director of an HOA association with 2,500 or more parcels must complete at least eight hours of continuing education annually.
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