HOA Fees in Miami Luxury Condos: How to Compare True Carrying Cost

Miami and Miami Beach luxury condominiums deliver resort-level services, but the HOA fee behind that lifestyle is now one of the highest recurring costs of ownership. For high-rise buildings in Miami Dade, average monthly assessments have climbed to levels that can rival a mortgage payment, and fees in ultra-boutique or hotel-branded towers can be substantially higher. This MILLION Luxury editorial explains what HOA fees actually fund, why they have risen so sharply, how to compare buildings on a cost-per-square-foot basis, and how to translate those numbers into an accurate view of long-term carrying cost.

Top 7 Ultra-Luxury Condo Lobbies in Miami That Impress Residents and Guests

For Miami’s most discerning buyers, the lobby sets the tone for everything that follows. In a city defined by branded residences and resort living, the finest towers now treat their lobby as a private salon, gallery and concierge hub in one. This article profiles seven extraordinary Miami condo lobbies, from Karl Lagerfeld’s couture vision at The Estates at Acqualina to the sculptural minimalism of One Thousand Museum and the art driven calm of Oceana Bal Harbour. Beyond design, it explains what these spaces reveal about privacy, service and long term value for buyers who expect every arrival to feel effortless.