HOA fees in Puerto Vallarta, explained
Updated · By Chase Jordan
HOA fees (cuotas de mantenimiento) pay for a building’s shared costs: security, cleaning, pools, gardens, common electricity and the reserve fund. In my current listings they run from about $2,000 to $11,000 MXN a month, and some buildings charge by the square metre. It is the ongoing cost that varies most between buildings.
Real examples from my listings
| Building | HOA fee |
|---|---|
| Mangle Living Home (Villa Las Flores) | m² × $57 MXN a month |
| Casa Santa Cruz (Marina Vallarta) | $10,000 MXN every 2 months |
| Los Pinos 16 (Amapas) | $2,047 MXN a month |
| Las Cañadas 5 (Conchas Chinas) | $4,667 MXN a month |
| Scala PB2 (Zona Romántica) | $7,136 MXN a month |
| Urban 5A (Zona Romántica) | $8,785 MXN a month |
How they are calculated
Some buildings charge a flat fee; others charge by m². At Mangle Living Home the 2026 fee is m² × $57 MXN a month, so a 65 m² condo pays about $3,700 MXN. Some buildings also offer an early-payment discount; budget for the full amount.
What to ask before you buy
- Is there a reserve fund, and how much is in it?
- Any special assessments planned or recently charged?
- Rental rules: are short-term rentals allowed?
- Is the seller up to date on fees? (Your notary checks.)
Your true monthly cost
Add HOA, property tax and the trust fee with the monthly cost calculator.
Frequently asked questions
Do HOA fees go up?
They can. The owners’ assembly approves the budget, usually once a year.
Is property tax included in HOA?
No. Property tax (predial) is paid separately to the municipality, and it is usually small.
My listings that fit
Sources
- Property tax and HOA figures: Chasing Vallarta listing records, October 2026
General information, not legal or tax advice. Prices and availability can change. Estimates are not a notary calculation.