Rule 61B-78.001 Amendment Proposed: Alignment with Chapter 719 Fee and Address Requirements

Rule 61B-78.001 Amendment Proposed: Alignment with Chapter 719 Fee and Address Requirements

A proposed amendment to Rule 61B-78.001 has been published for public comment. The amendment is designed to align administrative rules with statutory requirements governing association fees, mailing addresses, and retrofitting obligations under Chapter 719, Florida Statutes.

What the Proposed Amendment Addresses

The proposed rule amendment updates 61B-78.001 to comport with Section 719.501(1)(f), Florida Statutes, and implements the requirements of Sections 719.1055(5) and (6) and 719.501(1) and (2), Florida Statutes. The notice indicates the amendment will address three substantive areas: association fees, mailing addresses, and retrofitting. However, the published notice does not disclose the specific text of the proposed changes, making detailed analysis of the amendments unavailable at this stage.

Who Is Affected

The proposed rule applies to unit owner controlled associations subject to Chapter 719, Florida Statutes. This includes condominium associations and other residential communities operating under Florida's condominium law. Board members and CAMs managing these associations should monitor this rulemaking for compliance implications once the specific language is available.

Public Comment Period and Next Steps

The public comment period opened on April 20, 2026 and remains open through May 11, 2026—a 21-day window for stakeholder input. An effective date for the rule has not yet been specified. Interested parties, including association boards, CAMs, and unit owners, may submit comments through the Florida Administrative Register notice.

The specific text of the proposed amendments is not detailed in the available notice. Stakeholders seeking to comment or understand the specific changes should review the full notice and contact the appropriate regulatory body for the complete rule language.

Bottom Line

A proposed amendment to Rule 61B-78.001 is now open for public comment through May 11, 2026. The amendment will update the rule to align with statutory provisions governing association fees, mailing addresses, and retrofitting under Chapter 719. Unit owner controlled associations and their managers should review the notice and consider whether to submit comments during the public comment period. An effective date will be announced once the rulemaking process concludes.