Pet waste left on common-area lawns, sidewalks and retention pond banks is a frequent source of resident complaints to HOA and condo boards. HOAs and condo associations in Florida and Texas respond by buying pet waste stations, scheduled emptying service, signage and, at larger communities, fenced dog parks with turf, benches and water. This page explains what associations buy, the local rules and water quality concerns that shape the purchase, who makes the decision, and how many boards can be reached.
What Associations Buy
- Pet waste station installation, including posts, bag dispensers, lidded receptacles and signs placed along walking routes and near entrances
- Scheduled station service, where a vendor empties receptacles, restocks bags and cleans stations on a weekly or twice-weekly route
- Common-area waste pickup on lawns, medians and pond banks
- Dog park construction, such as fencing, double-gate entries, synthetic turf or decomposed granite, shade, benches and water fountains
- Dog park maintenance, including turf sanitizing and deodorizing, infill top-ups, gate and fence repair, and drainage fixes
- Rules signage for leash, cleanup and dog park hours, often ordered with the stations
A station service agreement is a recurring line item, and the vendor on that route may be asked to quote dog park upgrades, extra stations and turf work when the board looks at amenity improvements.
Local Rules and Water Quality
Pet waste cleanup is generally set by city and county ordinances rather than by a single state statute in Florida or Texas, so the rules vary by location.
In Florida, Leon County Code Sec. 4-43 makes it unlawful for an animal owner to fail to remove feces deposited by the animal on public walks, recreation areas, public streets, or private property other than the owner’s premises. The section does not apply to disabled persons accompanied by a service animal.
In Texas, the Dallas Animal Services removal of pet waste page cites Chapter 7-4.8 of the Dallas City Code, under which a dog owner commits an offense by knowingly permitting, or by insufficient control allowing, a dog to defecate in the City of Dallas on private property or on property located in a public place.
Water quality is the other reason boards act. A pet care fact sheet in the U.S. EPA Nonpoint Source Outreach Toolbox states that animal waste carries two main types of pollutants, nutrients and pathogens, and that it should never be put in a storm drain. Communities with retention ponds often place stations along pond paths for that reason. Rules differ by city and county and change over time. This summary is not legal advice.
Who Makes the Decision
Pet rules come from the association’s governing documents and board-adopted rules, and the board approves station purchases, service agreements and any dog park project. At a managed community, the manager usually logs complaints, collects proposals and oversees the route vendor once a contract is signed, and a landscape or amenities committee may recommend station locations. Some landscaping contractors add station service to their scope, so boards may compare a standalone pet waste vendor against an add-on price. At a self-managed community, board members handle the process directly. Self-managed associations are listed by county on the Florida and Texas self-managed pages.
How Many Boards Can Be Reached?
The figures below were taken from the HOA Contact Lists database on October 7, 2026. Only associations with at least one current, verified board member contact are counted.
| Associations | Board contacts | 50+ units | 100+ units | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida HOAs | 27,424 | 112,491 | 15,266 | 10,208 |
| Florida condo associations | 22,638 | 91,035 | 8,961 | 4,984 |
| Texas HOAs and POAs | 16,482 | 44,541 | 6,610 | 4,672 |
| Texas condo associations | 7,428 | 15,412 | 1,040 | 602 |
Larger communities have more common area, more walking paths and more stations to service. Across both states, 31,877 associations with 50 or more units carry 131,424 current board contacts, and 20,466 associations have 100 or more units.
Where the Larger Florida Associations Are
| County | Associations (50+ units) | Board contacts |
|---|---|---|
| Miami-Dade | 2,621 | 11,032 |
| Palm Beach | 2,418 | 11,928 |
| Broward | 2,291 | 10,734 |
| Orange | 1,583 | 6,440 |
| Hillsborough | 1,311 | 5,572 |
| Lee | 1,201 | 5,636 |
| Pinellas | 1,169 | 5,547 |
| Collier | 919 | 4,409 |
| Sarasota | 876 | 4,397 |
| Polk | 833 | 3,555 |
| Brevard | 705 | 3,199 |
| Duval | 703 | 2,714 |
Where the Larger Texas Associations Are
| County | Associations (50+ units) | Board contacts |
|---|---|---|
| Harris | 1,358 | 3,793 |
| Dallas | 1,143 | 3,548 |
| Travis | 1,017 | 3,066 |
| Collin | 954 | 2,957 |
| Bexar | 762 | 2,262 |
| Tarrant | 306 | 903 |
| Hidalgo | 245 | 636 |
| Williamson | 199 | 526 |
| Montgomery | 159 | 460 |
| Denton | 148 | 427 |
How Lists Are Built for Pet Waste and Dog Park Companies
- Association type. Single-family HOAs with walking paths and open space for station routes, plus condo and townhome communities with shared lawns.
- Unit floor. 50 units and up for station service, or 100 and up for dog park construction, where amenity budgets are larger.
- Service area. Counties, cities or ZIP codes that fit a weekly route, since station service is priced on route density.
- Board roles. Presidents first, with other officers added for reach.
What a signed association contract could be worth, once connect and win rates are factored in, can be estimated with the free HOA Vendor Revenue Calculator.
Counts are free to run in the HOA Contact Lists search, and new accounts receive 5 free credits. Custom counts can be requested at support@hoacontactlists.com.
Related Resources
- Lake, pond and stormwater management companies: Florida and Texas HOA board contacts
- Waste hauling and valet trash companies: Florida and Texas HOA and condo board contacts
- How landscaping companies win HOA and condo contracts in Florida
- Florida HOA database and Texas HOA database
Frequently Asked Questions
What do HOAs buy from pet waste station companies?
Associations buy station installation, scheduled emptying and bag restocking, common-area waste pickup, rules signage, and dog park construction and maintenance, including fencing, turf and turf sanitizing.
Is there a Florida or Texas law requiring dog owners to pick up pet waste?
Cleanup rules are generally set by local ordinance. For example, Leon County Code Sec. 4-43 in Florida and Chapter 7-4.8 of the Dallas City Code in Texas address dog waste. Rules vary by city and county. This summary is not legal advice.
Why do associations care about pet waste near ponds?
A pet care fact sheet in the EPA Nonpoint Source Outreach Toolbox states that animal waste carries nutrients and pathogens that harm local waters, so communities with retention ponds often add stations along pond paths.
Who approves a pet waste station or dog park contract at an HOA?
The board approves it. At managed communities, the manager usually collects proposals and oversees the vendor, and a landscape or amenities committee may recommend locations.
How many Florida and Texas associations with 50 or more units can be reached?
As of October 7, 2026, 31,877 associations with 50 or more units have a verified board contact in the HOA Contact Lists database, with 131,424 board contacts between them.