If you’re planning on moving to South Florida with your pets be sure that you limit your home search to communities that will accept your fur babies. Be careful when browsing “pet-friendly” listings. A listing might say that a community is pet-friendly, but that doesn’t mean the association will allow multiple pets, large dogs, or specific breeds.
If you’re looking to purchase in a 55+ community, visit Pet Friendly 55 Plus Communities in Florida to review detailed policies including the number of pets, type of pets, weight limits, and breed restrictions in all pet-friendly active adult communities in Broward and Palm Beach Counties. For detailed pet policies in South Florida all-age communities, visit our Featured Cities page to find detailed pet policies under HOA information for communities within each city.
Once you find the home of your dreams and get your offer accepted, be sure to get an updated copy of the HOA or COA docs as soon as possible. Association pet policies change from time to time and you will want to ensure that your fur babies will be welcomed into your new community. Don’t worry if pet policies change after you purchase, you will be grandfathered in. In most cases, you will need to provide details about your pet(s) along with a picture and vaccination records with your Association application. Be careful with weight restrictions for dogs, it’s not uncommon for the Association to require proof of your dog’s weight in order to obtain approval. You might also be required to submit a DNA test for your dog to prove that he/she is not on the aggressive breed list for the Association’s insurance company.
Now that you have found a community that will welcome your fur babies, it’s important to know the pet registration requirements and animal ordinances in your new county. Before moving to South Florida with pets, be sure all vaccinations are up to date, and get a copy of your fur baby’s veterinary records. Scroll down for more information on pet licensing in Broward and Palm Beach Counties.
