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§720.3033 · Florida Statutes
720.3033 — HOA director education, certification, and conflicts (2026)
Section 720.3033 sets who can serve on a Florida HOA board — initial certification within 90 days, continuing education each year, and disclosure of conflicts at least 14 days before any vote or contract.
Last reviewed 2026-05-14 · Read on flsenate.gov ↗
What the statute requires
Obligations
Complete department-approved director education within 90 days of being elected or appointed; the certificate is valid for up to 4 years.
§720.3033 · within 90 days of election
Renew director education every 4 years to keep the certificate valid.
§720.3033
Complete continuing education each year — at least 4 hours for associations with fewer than 2,500 parcels, at least 8 hours for associations with 2,500 or more parcels.
§720.3033 · annually
Disclose any conflict of interest at least 14 days before voting on or contracting around the conflicted matter.
§720.3033 · at least 14 days before
Developer-appointed directors disclose their relationship to the developer annually.
§720.3033
Officers, directors, and managers may not solicit, offer to accept, or accept any thing or service of value for which consideration has not been provided — including kickbacks, rebates, commissions, or undisclosed financial arrangements — in connection with association operations.
§720.3033(3)
Any person who controls or disburses association funds must be bonded or insured under a fidelity bond or insurance policy in an amount at least equal to the maximum amount of funds in the custody of the person at any one time.
§720.3033(5)
Consequences of non-compliance
Penalties
A director who fails to file the required certificate is suspended from service until the filing is current.
§720.3033
An officer, director, or manager who solicits or accepts kickbacks is guilty of a felony of the third degree under §775.082, §775.083, or §775.084.
§720.3033(3)
Directors and officers charged with ballot forgery, theft or embezzlement of association funds, destruction or obstruction of official records, obstruction of justice, or other §720 criminal violations are immediately removed and barred from any HOA position until the charge resolves.
§720.3033
See also
Related sections
- §720.303 — Director acknowledgments and education certificates are official records under §720.303(4).
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