County recording office
Broward Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller
201 SE 6th St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 (opens in Google Maps)
Counting the neighborhood votes
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.
Miramar solid-waste collection is zone-based across a geographically wide city. Gated communities sometimes use private vendors for bulkier common-area waste — distinguish city cart service from association contracts when writing owner notices.
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
Many associations cannot assess late fees until accounts are at least 30 days past due and proper notice has been sent. You entered 15 days past due.
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A volunteer board guide for Miramar: 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
Miramar's western Broward growth corridor is packed with gated HOAs built since the 1990s, so boards here focus on gate access, guest parking, and rental terms as much as city zoning. Confirm Miramar's business-tax and fence rules in the municipal code before ACC decisions under Florida Chapter 720.
Late fees (Florida): Max $25 or 5%. Confirm against your declaration and current statute.
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Miramar expanded rapidly toward the Everglades buffer, creating large amenity-rich associations that still feel new compared with eastern Broward condo stock. That growth pattern means many boards are mid-declarant-transition or early reserve-funding — different problems than a 1970s beach condo regime.
Local rules board members use
City-specific answers for Miramar — sourced to municipal code and official city pages. Educational, not legal advice.
Miramar's HOA-heavy west side means most short-stay fights happen inside recorded declarations rather than at city hall. Still confirm whether a local business tax receipt or zoning clearance is required before listing, and layer Florida DBPR vacation-rental licensing when the stay is transient. Do not assume Hollywood or Fort Lauderdale coastal STR practices apply in Miramar's gated suburbs.
Primary source: Miramar municipal code / city ordinances
Miramar land-development standards regulate fences inside master-planned pods that already carry private wall and material rules. Confirm city height/setback tables and whether your lot backs to a preserve, lake, or arterial — those edges often add design constraints beyond a standard side-yard fence.
Primary source: Miramar municipal code / city ordinances
Miramar solid-waste collection is zone-based across a geographically wide city. Gated communities sometimes use private vendors for bulkier common-area waste — distinguish city cart service from association contracts when writing owner notices.
Primary source: Miramar municipal code / city ordinances
Miramar Building Services issues permits for roofs, pools, and exterior structural work common in newer HOAs. Require city permits with ACC approval; wind-load documentation matters even inland of the coast.
Primary source: Miramar municipal code / city ordinances
Miramar's western Broward location means freshwater lake drainage, summer thunderstorms, and hurricane wind without the same storm-surge profile as the barrier islands. Liens record with Broward County.
Primary source: Miramar municipal code / city ordinances
Summaries below are for board orientation. Verify requirements in the official Miramar municipal code (opens in a new tab).
Miramar municipal code
Miramar's HOA-heavy west side means most short-stay fights happen inside recorded declarations rather than at city hall. Still confirm whether a local business tax receipt or zoning clearance is required before listing, and layer Florida DBPR vacation-rental licensing when the stay is transient. Do not assume Hollywood or Fort Lauderdale coastal STR practices apply in Miramar's gated suburbs.
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
Miramar land-development standards regulate fences inside master-planned pods that already carry private wall and material rules. Confirm city height/setback tables and whether your lot backs to a preserve, lake, or arterial — those edges often add design constraints beyond a standard side-yard fence.
Permit thresholds
Miramar Building Services issues permits for roofs, pools, and exterior structural work common in newer HOAs. Require city permits with ACC approval; wind-load documentation matters even inland of 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
Miramar's HOA-heavy west side means most short-stay fights happen inside recorded declarations rather than at city hall. Still confirm whether a local business tax receipt or zoning clearance is required before listing, and layer Florida DBPR vacation-rental licensing when the stay is transient. Do not assume Hollywood or Fort Lauderdale coastal STR practices apply in Miramar's gated suburbs.
Miramar land-development standards regulate fences inside master-planned pods that already carry private wall and material rules. Confirm city height/setback tables and whether your lot backs to a preserve, lake, or arterial — those edges often add design constraints beyond a standard side-yard fence.
Miramar solid-waste collection is zone-based across a geographically wide city. Gated communities sometimes use private vendors for bulkier common-area waste — distinguish city cart service from association contracts when writing owner notices.
Miramar Building Services issues permits for roofs, pools, and exterior structural work common in newer HOAs. Require city permits with ACC approval; wind-load documentation matters even inland of 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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