County recording office
Broward Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller
201 SE 6th St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 (opens in Google Maps)
Dusting off the minutes
Florida owner portal law applies here
HOAs with 100+ parcels follow § 720.303 (Jan 1, 2025). Condos with 25+ units follow § 718.111 (Jan 1, 2026). Password-protected portals, statutory documents, and meeting notice deadlines.
County recording office
Broward Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller
201 SE 6th St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 (opens in Google Maps)
Florida HOAs (100+ parcels) and condos (25+ units) must maintain password-protected owner portals with statutory documents and meeting notices posted on time.
Board checklist
Municipal trash schedules, curb placement, and code enforcement pathways.
Hollywood solid-waste routes differ between beach, midtown, and west Hollywood zones. Use the city's collection lookup rather than assuming a single citywide day. Condo associations often contract private haulers for dumpsters that city cart rules do not cover.
Mediation, courts, and state resources when board actions are challenged.
Florida disputes may go to county court, arbitration if required by covenants, or DBPR Division of Condominiums, Timeshares, and Mobile Homes for certain condominium disputes. Small claims limits follow Florida Statute §34.01—verify with the Broward County clerk.
Florida HOAs with 100 or more parcels must maintain a password-protected owner portal under Fla. Stat. § 720.303(4)(b) (effective Jan 1, 2025). Condominiums with 25 or more units follow § 718.111(12)(g) (effective Jan 1, 2026), including a 30-day posting rule for required records. See kindhoa.com/compliance/florida and the KindHOA blog guides for Chapter 720 and Chapter 718. Educational, not legal advice.
State-level guidance — confirm current city ordinances with local officials.
Late fee estimator
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Estimated legal ceiling
$25.00
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A volunteer board guide for Hollywood: understand where municipal code ends, where your HOA covenants begin, and how to comply with Florida Statutes Chapters 720 (HOAs) & 718 (condominiums).
The quick answer
Hollywood regulates vacation rentals under Code Chapter 119 with a city license for transient lodging, while beach vs west-of-I-95 HOAs face different practical enforcement patterns. Confirm licensing, fence heights (Sec. 155.12), and Florida Chapter 718/720 portal duties as separate tracks.
Late fees (Florida): Max $25 or 5%. Confirm against your declaration and current statute.
Reviewed by the KindHOA Editorial Team · Last reviewed July 25, 2026
Hollywood's HOA landscape is split by geography: oceanfront and Intracoastal condominiums face tourist and storm-surge issues, while western neighborhoods look more like classic Broward suburban associations. That split is why boards here ask different questions depending on which side of I-95 a community sits on.
Local rules board members use
City-specific answers for Hollywood — sourced to municipal code and official city pages. Educational, not legal advice.
Hollywood Code Chapter 119 (Vacation Rentals) requires a vacation rental license for transient lodging (commonly under 30 days / one month, more than three times/year). License materials include solid-waste rules such as Sec. 119.33 screening/side-door pickup requirements. Layer Florida DBPR vacation-rental licensing and Broward tourist tax when stays are transient; condo declarations east of Federal Highway often restrict rentals more tightly than the city.
Primary source: Hollywood municipal code / city ordinances
Hollywood Code Sec. 155.12 generally caps residential front fences at 4 feet and side/rear fences at 6 feet (rear/interior side adjacent to nonresidential uses may go to 8 feet). Confirm the American Legal text and any waterfront/historic overlays before ACC approval.
Primary source: Hollywood municipal code / city ordinances
Hollywood solid-waste routes differ between beach, midtown, and west Hollywood zones. Use the city's collection lookup rather than assuming a single citywide day. Condo associations often contract private haulers for dumpsters that city cart rules do not cover.
Primary source: Hollywood municipal code / city ordinances
Hollywood Building Division issues permits for structural work, seawalls, and many exterior changes under South Florida wind and flood rules. Require city permits alongside condo/HOA architectural review — especially for impact windows and roofing near the coast.
Primary source: Hollywood municipal code / city ordinances
Hollywood's Atlantic exposure and canal grid mean hurricane wind, storm surge, and salt-air corrosion dominate coastal covenants, while western communities focus more on drainage and landscaping. Liens record with the Broward County Records Division.
Primary source: Hollywood municipal code / city ordinances
Summaries below are for board orientation. Verify requirements in the official Hollywood municipal code (opens in a new tab).
Hollywood municipal code
Hollywood Code Chapter 119 (Vacation Rentals) requires a vacation rental license for transient lodging (commonly under 30 days / one month, more than three times/year). License materials include solid-waste rules such as Sec. 119.33 screening/side-door pickup requirements. Layer Florida DBPR vacation-rental licensing and Broward tourist tax when stays are transient; condo declarations east of Federal Highway often restrict rentals more tightly than the city.
HOA governing documents
HOAs enforce recorded use restrictions (minimum lease terms, guest limits, parking) when consistent with applicable city licensure and state law. Covenant enforcement requires notice, cure periods, and uniform application.
Zoning & building code
Hollywood Code Sec. 155.12 generally caps residential front fences at 4 feet and side/rear fences at 6 feet (rear/interior side adjacent to nonresidential uses may go to 8 feet). Confirm the American Legal text and any waterfront/historic overlays before ACC approval.
Permit thresholds
Hollywood Building Division issues permits for structural work, seawalls, and many exterior changes under South Florida wind and flood rules. Require city permits alongside condo/HOA architectural review — especially for impact windows and roofing near the coast.
HOA architectural control
HOAs review fences and additions through architectural committees under CC&Rs. Municipal compliance alone does not satisfy HOA design or notice requirements.
State / local protections
Florida Statute §163.04 prohibits deed restrictions that prohibit solar equipment, though reasonable location rules may apply. Xeriscaping and Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ standards are encouraged; HOAs should not ban drought-tolerant plants that meet municipal water rules.
What HOAs may still regulate
HOAs may adopt reasonable design rules that meet statutory tests (location, color, timeline). Associations cannot impose outright bans where state law voids them.
Florida associations need pre-season communication plans, vendor contacts, and post-storm architectural guidance.
Board checklist
Milestone inspections and reserve studies affect long-term assessments. Document findings and funding plans clearly.
Board checklist
Communities near waterways need clear drainage maintenance duties and FEMA disclosure workflows for resales.
Board checklist
Hollywood Code Chapter 119 (Vacation Rentals) requires a vacation rental license for transient lodging (commonly under 30 days / one month, more than three times/year). License materials include solid-waste rules such as Sec. 119.33 screening/side-door pickup requirements. Layer Florida DBPR vacation-rental licensing and Broward tourist tax when stays are transient; condo declarations east of Federal Highway often restrict rentals more tightly than the city.
Hollywood Code Sec. 155.12 generally caps residential front fences at 4 feet and side/rear fences at 6 feet (rear/interior side adjacent to nonresidential uses may go to 8 feet). Confirm the American Legal text and any waterfront/historic overlays before ACC approval.
Hollywood solid-waste routes differ between beach, midtown, and west Hollywood zones. Use the city's collection lookup rather than assuming a single citywide day. Condo associations often contract private haulers for dumpsters that city cart rules do not cover.
Hollywood Building Division issues permits for structural work, seawalls, and many exterior changes under South Florida wind and flood rules. Require city permits alongside condo/HOA architectural review — especially for impact windows and roofing near the coast.
Florida Statute §163.04 prohibits deed restrictions that prohibit solar equipment, though reasonable location rules may apply. Xeriscaping and Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ standards are encouraged; HOAs should not ban drought-tolerant plants that meet municipal water rules.
Florida disputes may go to county court, arbitration if required by covenants, or DBPR Division of Condominiums, Timeshares, and Mobile Homes for certain condominium disputes. Small claims limits follow Florida Statute §34.01—verify with the Broward County clerk.
Sources
KindHOA is educational software for self-managed boards, not a law firm, and this guide is not legal advice. State statutes, local ordinances, and your community’s recorded CC&Rs control and change over time — confirm liens, amendments, and enforcement with association counsel and the official sources above.
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