Questions & Answers

Is anyone EXEMPT from completing the Florida CAM Continuing Education requirements?

Yes, but it is limited to just two (2) scenarios.

A Florida CAM (Community Association Manager) license holder is EXEMPT from continuing education requirement:

  1. During your first license renewal period:
    • CAM licensees are EXEMPT from the CE requirement during their first renewal period.
    • If you received your CAM license during the period of October 1, 2024 and September 30, 2026, you DO NOT need any continuing education for your first license renewal.
  2. If you meet ALL the following requirements:
    • the license must be currently active and in good standing with the state
    • no discipline has been imposed against the license
    • the licensee has held their Florida CAM license continuously for at least 10 years

How often do I need to renew my license?

All community association managers’ licenses expire September 30 of every even-numbered year. The next license renewal date is September 30, 2026.

I received my license on or after October 1, 2024. Do I need to complete any continuing education prior to September 30, 2026?

No. If you are licensed during the period of October 1, 2024 and September 30, 2026, you DO NOT need any continuing education for your first license renewal.

My license expired two or more years ago, and is now null and void. How do I become a licensed community association manager again?

You may petition for reinstatement of a null and void license if you failed to renew your license due to unusual hardship or illness. If the council denies reinstatement, you will be required to reapply for licensure as a new applicant, including pre-licensure education. You are not, however, required to take the state examination again.

I am not using my community association manager license. Can I place my license in an inactive status?

Yes, you may place your license in an inactive status. You may do this at renewal time for an inactive renewal fee of $50; or you may submit a request, at any time other than the renewal period, along with your original license and a change of status fee of $15.00.

How can I reactivate my inactive license?

If you did not renew your license during the previous renewal cycle, you must complete 15 hours of continuing education and pay $25 fee.

I have just received my community association manager license. Will I be required to comply with the continuing education requirements for my first license renewal?

All licensees who are licensed as a CAM for more than 24 months at renewal time will be required to complete the full continuing education requirements. The term "more than 24 months" means being licensed 24 months plus one day. Licensees who are licensed for 24 months or less at renewal time are exempt from CE renewal requirements until the end of the next renewal cycle.

What are the continuing education requirements for renewal?

All Florida CAM licensees must complete 15 hours of CAM Continuing Education during each license renewal period. The next deadline for completing the 15 Hours of CAM Continuing Education is September 30, 2026.

The required CE topics are as follows:

  • 3 hours Legal Update (LU)
  • 3 hours Insurance and Financial Management (IFM)
  • 3 hours Operation of the Association’s Physical Property (OPP)
  • 3 hours Human Resources (HR)
  • 3 hours of Elective* (ELE)
    • CAMs who provide services to homeowner associations (HOAs) must complete 5 hours of CE that pertains specifically to HOAs, 3 hours of which must relate to the topic of recordkeeping.
    • Our ELECTIVE topic provides a total of 5 hours of CE credit:
      • 3 CE hours of HOA Recordkeeping, and
      • 2 CE hours of Additional HOA Topics

*At Larson Educational Services, you can complete all the required CE hours, even those who provide services to HOAs, with the purchase of our CAM CE course package.

Renewal Requirements

If I provide CAM services to an HOA, how do I update my DBPR account to reflect this information?

Florida CAM licensees providing community association management services to homeowners’ associations (HOAs)* must update their DBPR online account to reflect this information by checking the box located on their profile page.

  • See the DBPR's Tutorial on how to update your online account to reflect this information

At Larson Educational Services, you can complete all the required CE hours, even those who provide services to HOAs, with the purchase of our CAM CE course package.

Update DBPR Account Tutorial

What is the cost to renew my Florida CAM License?

  • Community Association Manager = $105
  • Community Association Management Firm = $105