How much notice must a Florida cooperative give for the annual meeting?

At least 14 days before the meeting, and the notice is posted conspicuously on the cooperative property for 14 continuous days (§719.106(1)(d)).

When does a Florida cooperative send the first notice of election?

At least 60 days before the election under §719.106(1)(d). That 60-day deadline is a statutory minimum — your bylaws set the method of calling meetings and may impose stricter requirements, but they cannot shorten it on their own; only an affirmative vote of a majority of all voting interests can adopt a different election procedure (§719.106(1)(d)).

Does a Florida cooperative election mirror the condo timeline?

On the front end, largely yes — §719.106(1)(d) tracks the condominium model: first notice 60 days out, candidate notice of intent 40 days out, candidate information sheets 35 days out. But unlike condominiums, Chapter 719 sets no 34-day outer limit on the second notice — the official ballot goes out with the annual meeting notice at least 14 days before the election (a floor, not a 14-to-34-day window).

Does the condominium 14-to-34-day second-notice window apply to cooperatives?

No. The 14-to-34-day second-notice mailing window is a condominium-only construct under §718.112(2)(d)5.a. Chapter 719 does not impose a 34-day outer limit on a cooperative's second notice — it requires only that the second notice and ballot be delivered at least 14 days before the election, together with the annual meeting notice.

Florida statute · Chapter 719

§719.106

Florida Cooperative Election & Meeting Notice Schedule (Chapter 719)

This page provides general information about the Florida statutes governing cooperative meetings and elections, current as of 2026-05-16. It is not legal advice and does not account for your association's specific governing documents or recent amendments. Confirm how these deadlines apply to your association with your association's counsel.

A Florida cooperative gives notice of the annual meeting at least 14 days in advance and posts it conspicuously on the property for 14 continuous days (§719.106(1)(d)). The cooperative election notice schedule sets statutory minimums — first notice of election at least 60 days before, candidate notice of intent at least 40 days before, candidate information sheets at least 35 days before, and the second notice with the official ballot at least 14 days before, delivered together with the annual meeting notice. Unlike condominiums, Chapter 719 imposes no 34-day outer limit on the second notice. Your bylaws set the method of calling meetings and may add stricter requirements, but they cannot shorten these minimums on their own; only an affirmative vote of a majority of all voting interests can adopt a different election procedure (§719.106(1)(d)).

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What is the Florida cooperative election notice schedule?

Chapter 719 sets the deadlines below as statutory minimums under §719.106(1)(d). Your bylaws set the method of calling meetings and may add stricter requirements, but they cannot shorten these minimums on their own; only an affirmative vote of a majority of all voting interests can adopt a different election procedure. The 14-to-34-day second-notice window some sources cite is a condominium-only rule (§718.112(2)(d)5.a) and does not apply to cooperatives.

Florida cooperative election notice milestones, statutory minimum deadline, and governing statute
Milestone	When	Statute
First Notice of Election	At least 60 days before	§719.106(1)(d)
Candidate notice of intent	At least 40 days before	§719.106(1)(d)
Candidate information sheets	At least 35 days before	§719.106(1)(d)
Second Notice + official ballot (with the annual meeting notice)	At least 14 days before — no 34-day ceiling	§719.106(1)(d)
Annual meeting notice + 14-day conspicuous posting	At least 14 days before	§719.106(1)(d)

Can Florida cooperative members vote by proxy in a board election?

No — proxies may not be used to elect directors in a cooperative (§719.106(1)(b)2); the election is by secret written ballot, as in a condominium.

Is there a 20% participation requirement for a cooperative election?

Yes. Like a condominium, a cooperative has a 20% participation floor: at least 20% of the eligible voters must cast a ballot or the election is not valid (§719.106(1)(d), Florida Statutes); the incumbent directors then hold over until a successor is elected (§617.0806). Chapter 719 states there is no quorum requirement, but this 20% turnout minimum is mandatory.

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This free tool dates the §719.106 statutory minimums from your election date and flags each deadline so you can confirm whether your bylaws impose anything stricter. RecordGuards, the platform it comes from, is designed to mail the notices, generate the ballots, and keep an append-only record — while your association's counsel confirms how the bylaws apply.

Common questions

How much notice must a Florida cooperative give for the annual meeting?: At least 14 days before the meeting, and the notice is posted conspicuously on the cooperative property for 14 continuous days (§719.106(1)(d)).
When does a Florida cooperative send the first notice of election?: At least 60 days before the election under §719.106(1)(d). That 60-day deadline is a statutory minimum — your bylaws set the method of calling meetings and may impose stricter requirements, but they cannot shorten it on their own; only an affirmative vote of a majority of all voting interests can adopt a different election procedure (§719.106(1)(d)).
Does a Florida cooperative election mirror the condo timeline?: On the front end, largely yes — §719.106(1)(d) tracks the condominium model: first notice 60 days out, candidate notice of intent 40 days out, candidate information sheets 35 days out. But unlike condominiums, Chapter 719 sets no 34-day outer limit on the second notice — the official ballot goes out with the annual meeting notice at least 14 days before the election (a floor, not a 14-to-34-day window).
Does the condominium 14-to-34-day second-notice window apply to cooperatives?: No. The 14-to-34-day second-notice mailing window is a condominium-only construct under §718.112(2)(d)5.a. Chapter 719 does not impose a 34-day outer limit on a cooperative's second notice — it requires only that the second notice and ballot be delivered at least 14 days before the election, together with the annual meeting notice.
Can Florida cooperative members vote by proxy in a board election?: No. Proxies may not be used to elect directors in a cooperative (§719.106(1)(b)2). The election is by secret written ballot, as in a condominium.
Is there a 20% participation requirement for a cooperative election?: Yes. A cooperative election has the same 20% participation floor as a condominium: at least 20% of the eligible voters must cast a ballot or the election is not valid (§719.106(1)(d), Florida Statutes); the incumbent directors then hold over until a successor is elected (§617.0806). Chapter 719 states there is no quorum requirement, but this 20% turnout minimum is mandatory.

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