Sandestin HOA Rules and Regulations for Golf Carts
Sandestin, like Seaside, Prominence, WaterColor, and many other luxurious Emerald Coast communities, has strict rules and regulations regarding golf cart ownership. If you wish to purchase a golf cart for your property in Sandestin, whether for personal leisure or to boost income from your rental property, it is essential to first understand the rules and regulations set by the Sandestin Owners Association (SOA) board for golf carts.
All golf carts owned by individuals or companies and operated in Sandestin (excluding those operated and used by Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, Sandestin service vehicles, or other commercially approved Golf Carts) must be registered with the Sandestin Owners Association (SOA). Before you ever consider buying a Golf Cart for your Sandestin Property make sure to familirize yourself with all of Sandestin’s Rules and Regulations for Golf Cart ownership.
General Requirements for Owning and Operating a Golf Cart in Sandestin
- The SOA permits only electric golf carts
- In order to register with SOA the Golf Cart must be insured
- Golf Cart must be registered to SOA
- Each registered SOA member is limited to 2 golf carts within the community, regardless of the number of Sandestin properties owned
- Properties owned by LLCs or other entities that wish to purchase and register a golf cart must do so under the name of the registered agent of the LLC, adhering to the same 2-cart limit
Your Golf Cart Will 100% Fail SOA Inspection If
- If it is Gas
- Not insured
- Golf Cart is NOT in good working condition
- Golf Cart doesn’t include necessary safety features such as:
- Windshield
- Operable Brakes
- Headlights
- Brake Lights
- Reliable Steering Wheel
- Safe Tires
- Rear View Mirror
- Golf Cart floor surface height is greater than 18″ from the ground (Sandestin will not register super lifted Golf Carts)
- Property Owners who are delinquent in any SOA dues, fines, liens, or assessments are barred from registering a Golf Cart with the SOA
- Already at the Sandestin’s 2 registered Golf Cart cap