What is the primary governing body for Pelican Bay?
The Pelican Bay Foundation serves as the master HOA managing community-wide amenities, covenants, and common areas.
Pelican Bay is a master-planned coastal community in Naples, FL 34108, governed primarily by the Pelican Bay Foundation (master HOA) with approximately 95 sub-associations and supported by the voluntary Pelican Bay Property Owners Association (PBPOA). It features nearly 3 miles of private beach, tram access, racquets facilities, fitness center, and community center across 2,300+ acres. Foundation annual assessment is $3,295 per unit for FY2026 with a $10,000 resale fee; sub-association fees vary and specific rules require individual review.
Pelican Bay is a large master-planned coastal community in Naples, FL, governed by the Pelican Bay Foundation as the master HOA, which manages common areas, amenities, and covenants across approximately 95 sub-associations. The Pelican Bay Property Owners Association (PBPOA) operates as a voluntary resident advocacy group.
The Pelican Bay Foundation annual assessment is $3,295 per assessable unit for FY2026 (billed quarterly); a $10,000 resale capital assessment applies at closing (increasing to $15,000 after October 1, 2026). Additional fees from individual sub-associations vary widely and a Pelican Bay Services Division assessment appears on tax bills. Specific details for sub-associations are unavailable without property-specific review.
The Foundation enforces community-wide covenants, architectural guidelines, and rules covering design review, leasing restrictions, and general standards. Detailed rules and regulations are available via the Foundation website. Information on specific sub-association rules is unavailable in public master documents.
Amenities managed by the Foundation include private beaches with attendant service, tram transportation, beachfront dining, racquets facilities (tennis and pickleball), fitness center and wellness studio, community center with event spaces, parks, and water sports equipment on Clam Bay. Club Pelican Bay golf is a separate private membership.
Residents enjoy a coastal, active lifestyle centered on private beach access, racquets sports, fitness programming, and social events within a preserved mangrove and estuary setting.
Pelican Bay Foundation: 6251 Pelican Bay Boulevard, Naples, FL 34108; Phone (239) 597-8081; Email pelicanbayfoundation@pelicanbay.org; Website pelicanbay.org. PBPOA: Mailing address 8805 Tamiami Trail N., Ste. 129, Naples, FL 34108; Phone (239) 566-9707; Website pbpoa.org. Office hours and additional details available on respective sites.
Pelican Bay features nearly 3 miles of private beach, a tram system, 500+ acres of protected land, and proximity to Waterside Shops and Artis-Naples. It spans over 2,300 acres with 6,500+ residences.
Pelican Bay offers a premier master-planned coastal lifestyle through its Foundation-managed amenities and governance structure, supported by voluntary resident advocacy.
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Public sources checked include official Pelican Bay Foundation website (pelicanbay.org), PBPOA site (pbpoa.org), Sunbiz corporate records, real estate listing summaries, and community guides from 2024-2026. Gaps remain in sub-association-specific fees, rules, and contact details, which are not uniformly published and require property-specific verification.
The Pelican Bay Foundation serves as the master HOA managing community-wide amenities, covenants, and common areas.
Residents have access to nearly 3 miles of private Gulf beach via two locations with attendant service, tram transportation, and beachfront dining.
Yes, the community offers 18+ Har-Tru tennis courts and 20 pickleball courts across multiple locations with pro shops and programming.
$3,295 per assessable unit for FY2026, with additional sub-association fees varying by property.
No, PBPOA is a voluntary advocacy organization; membership is optional for residents.