Florida’s 2026 Legislative Session: Important Info For HOA, COA, and Property Management Boards

Florida’s 2026 regular session wrapped up March 13, without a budget (a special session will decide that). However, plenty of legislation moved through that directly affects community associations and property management across the Daytona Beach, Ormond Beach, and Brevard County area. We’ve broken down the key points.

HOA Dissolution Bill Is Down — But Not Out 

House Bill 657 was a big focus for association boards, which would have allowed owners of an HOA to vote on dissolution. This bill passed the House but had no Senate companion, so it went nowhere. This legislation would have also created a state-funded court process for condo and HOA disputes, as well as updates to governing documents with the enactment of any new state law. Although it didn’t pass, winning the House means this conversation is far from over. Look for more proposals like this in upcoming sessions.

Stronger Property Fraud Protections 

SB 1293 passed, making it a felony to occupy a rental using forged documents or false identity, with provisions for landlords to quickly remove fraudulent occupants. This greatly expands the legal toolbox of property management companies managing rental and commercial properties in Volusia and Brevard counties.

Insurance and Funding Programs to Watch

Local associations care about budget items heading into the special session. Both chambers propose continuing My Safe Florida Home (up to $444 million in reverted funds) and My Safe Florida Condo ($30 million These remain a top priority for coastal communities wrestling with how to achieve hurricane hardening and make insurance affordable. Commercial property managers will want to keep an eye on the other bill that passed — a Citizens commercial clearinghouse bill (SB 1028) just passed, moving commercial risk policies toward the private market.

No Property Tax Relief Yet

Eight property tax relief bills were introduced; the only one to pass full House was HB 203. It was put forth as a constitutional amendment that would have removed non-school property taxes on homestead properties, but it didn’t make it out of the Senate. A potential special session on tax relief later this year has been indicated by lawmakers—one to keep an eye if your association is budgeting assessments.

The Takeaway for Local Boards

For local boards, the 2026 session further cements a trend that has already become crystal clear: the legislature is holding the purse strings when it comes to how associations operate, fund reserves and give back to homeowners. The difference between a seamless governance structure and an expensive compliance scramble is staying one step ahead of these shifts.