HOA / Maintenance Fee
HOA fee (cuota de mantenimiento in Spanish) is the recurring payment by condominium or development owners to cover shared expenses such as security, pool maintenance, landscaping, insurance, common utilities and staff. In Quintana Roo, the ordinary fee is defined as the monetary amount set by the Assembly to cover administration, maintenance, operation and non-individualized common services.
By Daniel Ortega · Last reviewed 12 November 2026
How it works
In the Riviera Maya, HOA fees are commonly quoted per square meter per month and billed according to each unit's indiviso percentage (ownership share) stated in the deed. Typical monthly fees range from USD 100 to 500 for standard condos, or approximately 5 to 78 MXN per m² depending on amenities and unit count. The Asamblea de Condóminos (owners' assembly) approves the annual budget and sets ordinary and extraordinary fees. Common expenses include 24-hour security, pool service, landscaping, common-area insurance, cleaning staff, utilities for shared spaces and a reserve fund. Under Quintana Roo Condominium Law, fees are imprescriptible (no expiration) and the condominium may pursue executive collection after three unpaid ordinary fees or one unpaid extraordinary assessment. Buyers must obtain a constancia de no adeudo (certificate of no debt) showing all fees are current before the notary will close the sale.