Regulatory Council of Community Association Managers

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Important Information (Hot Topics)

Licensing requirement for Community Association Management Firms

Effective Jan. 1, 2009, all Community Association Management (CAM) Firms responsible for the management of more than 10 units or a budget of $100,000 or greater, must be licensed by the department to provide association management services. Although the law became effective at the first of the year, as of November we are seeing that many CAM Firms have not yet applied for licensure. Applications are available on the Web site.

The new CAM firm licenses will be renewed on Sept. 30 of odd-numbered years. Management firms that were previously registered with the department must be licensed if they are currently providing CAM services.  

A CAM Firm that is operating without a license will be considered to be conducting unlicensed activity and the department will take appropriate regulatory action. The penalty range is a minimum of $1,000 to a maximum of $5,000. Additionally, each management firm seeking licensure with the department must designate at least one Community Association Manager (CAM) who will respond to inquiries from and investigations by the department. If the management firm does not employ at least one licensed CAM, the management firm’s license will be invalid during that time period. The consequence for operating an unlicensed CAM firm can result in a monetary fine, reprimand, or revocation of the license. You may review frequently asked questions relative to the licensing of management firms at the following link: http://www.myflorida.com/dbpr/pro/cam/faq.html.

New reporting requirement for criminal convictions

During the 2009 Legislative Session, the Florida Legislature passed House Bill 425, which became law on October 1, 2009.  Beginning October 1, 2009, House Bill 425 requires all professional licensees to report to the department within 30 days of being convicted or found guilty of, or having plead nolo contendere or guilty to a crime in any jurisdiction. House Bill 425 also requires that any conviction prior to October 1, 2009 be reported by November 1, 2009. A licensee who fails to report that information may be subject to disciplinary action, including fines, suspension or license revocation. To report this information, complete the criminal self-reporting document and mail to the department as provided on the form.

Profession at-a-glance

Council Information

The Regulatory Council of Community Association Managers consists of 7 members: 5 community association managers (one of whom shall be employed by a timeshare managing entity) and 2 consumer members.

If you're interested in serving on the Council, download the application form and return it to the Governor's Appointments Office at PL01 The Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida, 32399-0001, for consideration.
The Council currently has the following openings: 1 community association manager.

Council Meeting Information

License Information

Definition of Occupation and Class Codes

License Categories:
Community Association Manager
Community Association Management Firm

Methods of Licensure:
By Endorsement - No
By Examination - Yes
By Reciprocity - No
Business Entity - Yes

Applicant Information

Application/Licensure Fees
A breakdown of application and licensure fees is provided with application packets.

Examination Information
The Bureau of Education and Testing is responsible for examination development, administration, review and grades.  Below are shortcuts to their examination pages.
Candidate Information Booklets
Computer Based Testing
Special Accommodations for Testing - ADA

Refer to Community Association Managers Pre-licensure Providers under Education Provider Information section.

Information for Licensees

Biennial License Renewal Fee
Community Association Manager = $105
Community Association Management Firm = $105

Continuing Education Requirement
Completion of 20 hours during each biennium prior to the license renewal date. The courses required are in the following areas: 4 hours of legal update seminars; 4 hours on insurance and financial management topics relating to community association management; 4 hours on the operation of the association’s physical property; 4 hours on human resources topics relating to community association management - topics may include, but are not limited to, disaster preparedness, employee relations, and communications skills for effectively dealing with residents and vendors; and 4 hours of additional instruction in any area described in Rule 61-20.508(3)(b), (c) or (d) Florida Administrative Code or any course or courses directly related to the management or administration of community associations.

Education Provider Information
The Bureau of Education and Testing is responsible for  the management of continuing education providers and courses.  Below are shortcuts to their continuing education pages.
Continuing education main page
Continuing education policy
List of approved continuing education providers and courses
Community Association Managers Pre-licensure Providers
Information for providers / instructors

Enforcement

The Division of Regulation is responsible for enforcement of professions and related businesses licensed by DBPR under the Division of Professions to ensure that the laws, rules and standards set by the legislature are followed. To file a complaint visit MyFloridaLicense.com.

Links and Resources

None.