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title: Is an Alternate Budget Required?
description: Are HOA boards legally required to present an alternate budget when introducing the annual budget to members?
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# [Is an Alternate Budget Required?](https://www.condoassociation.com/blog/hoa-alternate-budget-requirement)

 Written by [CondoAssociation.com](https://www.condoassociation.com/blog/author/condoassociationcom) | Tue, Jan 13, 2026 @ 04:00 PM

*This question was submitted by Edward H. of Florida *

When a board presents the annual budget, is it legally required to also present an alternate budget? 

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