Fewer Than 2,500 Parcels
4 Hours
Each director must complete at least 4 hours of continuing education annually.
Florida condominium and HOA directors have different ongoing education requirements. Use this guide to identify the annual hours that apply after initial board member certification.
| Board Type | Annual Education Requirement | When It Begins |
|---|---|---|
| Residential condominium director | At least 1 hour on recent Chapter 718 and related rule changes | One year after the most recent certification, then annually |
| HOA director — fewer than 2,500 parcels | At least 4 hours | Annually, in addition to initial director education |
| HOA director — 2,500 parcels or more | At least 8 hours | Annually, in addition to initial director education |
Beginning one year after the most recent written certification and education certificate, a residential condominium director must complete at least 1 hour of continuing education each year.
The education must relate to recent changes to Chapter 718 and its related administrative rules during the preceding year.
For HOA directors, the annual requirement is based on the number of parcels in the association.
Each director must complete at least 4 hours of continuing education annually.
Each director must complete at least 8 hours of continuing education annually.
Directors should submit completion certificates to the association secretary and retain personal copies. The association is responsible for maintaining education records for inspection.
For condominiums, the association must retain the director’s written certification and education certificate for 7 years after election or for the duration of uninterrupted tenure, whichever is longer. For HOAs, the association retains each director’s educational certificate for 5 years after election.
Choose condominium legislative education or the appropriate 4-hour or 8-hour HOA CE option.
Yes. One year after the most recent certification, and annually thereafter, a residential condominium director must complete at least 1 hour covering recent changes to Chapter 718 and related administrative rules.
An HOA director needs at least 4 hours annually if the association has fewer than 2,500 parcels, or at least 8 hours annually if the association has 2,500 parcels or more.
No. Initial certification applies to newly elected or appointed directors. Annual CE is an additional ongoing requirement.
The director should provide the certificate to the association secretary and keep a personal copy. The association must retain education records for the statutory period.
Educational summary only. Confirm the current statute, association parcel count, and course approval before enrollment.