Zero-Based Budgeting

Definition: Zero-Based Budgeting (ZBB) is a budgeting method in which every expense must be justified for each new period, starting from a “zero base.” Instead of using the previous year’s budget as a baseline, all expenses are analyzed and approved based on current needs and goals. This approach ensures that resources are allocated efficiently and that unnecessary or outdated expenditures are eliminated.

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Zero-Based Budgeting

ZBB: every expense justified from zero each period. RE: property managers and HOAs. Each line item reviewed independently vs. incremental (prior year adjusted). FL HOAs (Chapter 720): annual budget required, 14 days notice. ZBB categories: landscaping, insurance, maintenance, management, reserves. Advantages: eliminates waste, aligns spending, accountability. Disadvantages: time-intensive, data-heavy, potential under-budgeting.

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