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Several bills related to homeowners’ associations (HOAs) are under consideration in the Florida Legislature.

🏠 House Bill 983 (2025) – Homeowners’ Associations

Sponsor: Rep. Juan Carlos Porras (R), with co-sponsor Rep. Weinberger

Status: Filed on January 10, 2025; referred to the Housing, Agriculture & Tourism Subcommittee. 
Summary: This bill aims to create an Office of the Homeowners’ Association Ombudsman within the Department of Business and Professional Regulation. The ombudsman would be appointed by the Governor and would oversee HOA elections and address homeowner complaints.

🏛️ Senate Bill 120 (2025) – Homeowners’ Association Ombudsman

Sponsor: Sen. Danny Burgess (R)

Status: Introduced on December 20, 2024; referred to the Regulated Industries Committee. 
Summary: This bill is identical to HB 137 and proposes the establishment of an HOA Ombudsman Office to enhance oversight and provide a resource for homeowners regarding HOA governance.

In addition to the previously discussed legislation, Florida has introduced several other bills in 2025 that impact homeowners’ associations (HOAs) and condominium associations. Here’s an overview of these bills, their sponsors, and current statuses:

 

🏠 House Bill 59 (2024) – HOA Transparency

Sponsor: Rep. Vicki Lopez (R)

Status: Enacted; effective July 1, 2024. 
Key Provisions:

Requires HOAs to provide digital or printed copies of rules and covenants to all members. 
Mandates posting of governing documents online and notifying members of their availability via email or postal mail. 

Goal: Enhance transparency by ensuring easy access to community rules and amendments.  

 

🌀 House Bill 293 (2024) – Hurricane Protections

Sponsor: Rep. Vicki Lopez (R)

Status: Enacted; effective May 28, 2024.
Key Provisions:

Mandates HOA standards for hurricane protection products to align with Florida building codes. 
Prohibits associations from denying homeowner applications for compliant upgrades. 

Goal: Enhance safety and resilience statewide through uniform guidelines.  

 

🏗️ Senate Bill 690 (2025) – Structural Integrity Reserve Studies Height Requirement

Sponsor: Sen. Jennifer Bradley (R)

Status: Introduced; under committee review.
Key Provisions:

Proposes increasing the height requirement for mandatory structural integrity reserve studies from three to six stories. 

Goal: Ease financial burdens for smaller condo communities while addressing maintenance challenges.  

 

💸 Senate Bill 696 / House Bill 675 (2025) – Low-Income Homeowner Assessment Relief

Sponsors:

SB 696: Sen. Alexis Calatayud (R)
HB 675: Rep. Vicki Lopez (R) 

Status: Introduced; under committee review.
Key Provisions:

Provides grants of up to $2,500 to assist low-income senior condo owners in paying special assessments for reserve accounts. 

Goal: Offer financial relief to vulnerable homeowners facing increased assessments.

 

🌊 Senate Bill 948 / House Bill 1015 (2025) – Flood Risk Disclosure Requirements

Sponsors:

SB 948: Sen. Jason Pizzo (D)
HB 1015: Rep. Christine Hunschofsky (D)

Status: Introduced; under committee review.
Key Provisions:

Requires disclosure of flood risks to prospective tenants and buyers, including past flood damage and related insurance claims, before closing on a sale. 

Goal: Enhance consumer protection by informing buyers and tenants of potential flood risks.