REVIEW OF SIMONTON LAKE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION

Not all homeowners Associations are alike


In the case of the Simonton Lake Homeowners Association, you may be hard-pressed to find a more unique and dedicated organization when it comes to homes and neighborhoods.


The Association's purpose is to maintain property values, which is similar to all HOAs. However, they also strive to protect the wildlife in the area, the surrounding environment as well as support local law enforcement. It is important to keep all visitors and residents safe.


To do all of this the Association has created 4 committees to oversee all of these duties.


The Committees


There are 4 committees established by this Homeowner’s Association to help spread the responsibilities around as well as to ensure smooth operation.


These committees are:


#1. Communication- publishes the Simonton Says newsletter as well as maintains the Association website and Facebook page.


#2. Safety- maintains the navigational buoys in the lake as well as helps replace them. Then they send out Lake Alerts to warn residents of any crime in the neighborhood


#3. Environmental- this is exactly as it sounds. It is a committee that works hard to preserve the local environment.


#4. Membership- sends out gift bags to new residents, oversees the annual membership drive as well as hosts a variety of events, and so on.


It seems that this Association is well-managed and very organized. They also seem to cover all the bases so that nothing in the neighborhood is not looked after.


What is unique about this HOA


Besides protecting the environment and supporting local law enforcement, this Association has gone non-profit. It is an interesting move and it has held this status since May of 2019.


According to their revenue and expense reports, the association has had its share of ups and downs with the major revenue windfall taking place in 2017 and the most expensive paid out in 2019.


There are still $140,000 in assets with no liabilities held against it in their last reports. It does seem that the association does manage its affairs very well


Simonton Lake Homeowners Association support


There are three ways to support this Association. One is to make sure you pay your dues on time or in a timely manner. The second is to volunteer your services. You can do this either by joining a committee or participating in any of the events the Association holds or sponsors.


The third way is to make a donation to The Simonton Lake Preservation Trust and these donations are tax deductible.


Overview of the HOA


Overall, this Homeowners Association seems to be well managed and they have their priorities straight. Their effort to protect the environment and its residents should be praised


Their membership fees seem to be reasonable not charging more than $30 per year for those people under 70 years of age and only $20 for those in their seventies. 80 and above are considered honorary members.


It may be worth checking out to see if you fit with the current members of this Association.