Community Fees
Many of the neighborhoods in Hilton Head Island, Bluffton and the surrounding Lowcountry are privately owned communities, often referred to as Plantations or Resorts. As they are privately owned, each one pays for the community upkeep and maintenance, roads, staffing, review boards, and various other amenities such as bike paths, security, public pools, and fitness centers. As a result, each community may have its own set of fees for property owners. Such fees may include a combination of the following:
HOA (or POA) Fees
This is the overall fee for owning a property within a private community to cover the community’s annual operating budget. An HOA/POA may be differentiated between improved and unimproved properties. Generally, an improved property is a lot with a home built on it while an unimproved property is an undeveloped lot.
Capital Improvement Fees, Enhancement
Fees and Special Assessments
These are additional fees used to pay for community projects and enhancements such as a new clubhouse or major improvements and renovations. Capital Improvement fees are usually an upfront, one-time fee for new homeowners, and Enhancement Fees or Special assessments are generally approved by the board for a distinct period of time and are not permanent fees.
Transfer Fees
Many communities, developers, and towns have a transfer fee that is charged to the seller of a property when it is sold. Also known as reconveyance fees, recovery fees, capital recovery fees, or resale fees, a private transfer fee is a charge that is required to be paid to a developer, town, or HOA at closing each time a property is sold. The transfer fee is attached to the property as a covenant.
Initiation/Administrative Fees
An initiation fee is billed to the buyer of a property and is usually for administrative costs.
Membership Fees
Many communities have golf, tennis, club or social memberships available to residents. These fees pay for a multitude of amenities offers specifically by the club. Some communities require memberships while others make it optional.
Minimum Food and Beverage
Some communities with a club restaurant require a minimum food and beverage purchase.
Below is a list of most Community HOA/POA Fees along with any transfer and initiation fees*
| Community | POA Improved | POA Unimproved | Transfer/Other Fees | Last Updated | Website | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belfair | $17,645.00 annually (billed semi-annually May & Nov.) | $17,645.00 annually (billed semi-annually May & Nov.) + $500 annual mowing fee | $40,000 one-time initiation fee. | November 22, 2021 | www.belfair1811.com | 843-706-4604, Larry Ross, lross@belfair1811.com |
| Berkeley Hall | $19,476 annually | $19,476 annually plus $1,807 Capital Contribution | $40,000 one-time initiation fee.$6,935- National Golf Membership. | November 23, 2021 | https://berkeleyhallclub.com | 843-815-8423, Alex Medeiros, amadeiros@berkeleyhallclub.com |
| Callawassie | $2,172 annually | Villas are independent properties sharing a common side wall. Membership in the Heron Walk Association, at a fee of $480 per quarter, is required | $25,000 one-time initiation fee, plus a $822 monthly operating dues and $75 monthly debt service required. Unlimited Golf for an additional $330/month OR Pay-as-you-Play Golf for $70 per round. $3500 Dock Lease based on availability | November 1, 2021 | www.callawassieisland.com | 843-987-2125 |
| Colleton River | $21,805 annually, (billed semi-annually, June and Dec.) | $21,805 annually, (billed semi-annually, June and Dec.) | $35,000 one-time initiation fee. | January 25, 2021 | www.colletonriverclub.com | 843-836-4400 |
| Crescent | $1,932 annually | $1,932 annually | One time set-up fee $322 | November 23, 2021 | http://www.thecrescent.us | 843-837-2520 |
| Eagles Pointe | $1,400 annually, paid in quarterly installments of $350.00 per quarter . | Not applicable | $100 new owner fee. $48.00/Per Quarter for optional trash service | January 28, 2021 | eaglespointepoa.com | 843-524-2207, kathy@bundyinc.com |
| The Farm at Buckwalter | $896.80 annually ($448.40 semi-annually) | Not applicable. | One-time transfer fee of 2.5 % of sales price. | January 26, 2021 | https://www.imchhi.com/the-farm-at-buckwalter | 843-785-4775, ext. 201 |
| Forest Beach | Optional, $100 annually. | Optional, $100 annually. | None. | January 25, 2021 | ||
| Hampton Hall | $4,392 annually, paid in monthly installments of $366 | One-time social membership fee of $12,000. One-time capital fund contribution fee of $1,096. | November 1, 2021 | https://www.hamptonhallclubsc.com/ | (843) 815-8730 | |
| Hampton Lake | $3,763.19 annually. | $3,763.19 | One-time capital contribution fee of $2,750. $150 Admin Fee per transaction. Please note, Hampton Lake has 3 separate areas Prices may very based on community area. Transfer Fee-$2,750 | February 2, 2021 | https://hamptonlake.com/ | (843) 836-7463 |
| Hampton Pointe | $1,068 annually. Billed $89.00/monthly | $1,068 annually. Billed $89.00/monthly | One-time capital contribution fee of $2000. One-time transfer fee of $4,000. One-time processing fee of $35. One-time fee for Resale Certificate is about $250, but can vary. Carriage Homes have additional one-time initial maintenance fee equal to two months of the exterior landscape maintenance fee of $95 per month. Villa homes have an additional one-time initial regime fee equal to two months of the regime fee at $252 per month and a $35.00 processing fee. . All fees are due at closing. | January 28, 2021 | https://www.imchhi.com/hampton-pointe-poa | 843-815-2567 |
| The Haven at New Riverside | $2,508 annually | Not applicable. | One-time transfer fee of 1/3 of 1% on sale price of re-sales, or $1000 one-time transfer fee for new homes. | February 10, 2021 | http://www.thehavennow.com/ | (866) 932-2463 |
| Hilton Head Lakes | $1668 annually | $1668 annually | $286.66 one-time fee for Capital Reserve Fund – Paid at closing | November 23, 2021 | https://www.hiltonheadlakes.com/ | 843-784-5253 |
| Hilton Head Plantation | $1,145 annually | $687 annually | One-time transfer fee of 1/4 of 1% of sale price with a cap at 6288.40 | November 23, 2021 | www.hiltonheadplantation.com | (843) 681-8800 |
| Indigo Run | Golden Bear: $2043; The Golf Club: $2243; Broad Pointe: $3349; River Club: $3293. | Golden Bear: $1736; The Golf Club: $2136; Broad Pointe: $3042; River Club: $2986 | One-time initiation/transfer fee is$4,336 for Homes and $3,722 for Lots | January 28, 2021 | http://www.indigoruncoa.org | |
| Island West | $1,375 annually | Not applicable | One-time transfer fee of 1/4 of 1% of sales price, paid to POA by seller. | February 1, 2021 | http://islandwesthoa.com | 843-785-4775, ext. 201 |
| Lawton Station | $1,160 annually ($290 quarterly) | Not applicable | $290 one-time working capital fee | February 8, 2021 | https://villageparkhomes.com | 843-706-9550 |
| Leamington | $3,232 annually (Villas $923 Annually-no transfer fee ) | $3,232 annually | Residential Enhancement Fee – ½ of 1%, of purchase price, maximum $9,177 | February 2, 2021 | https://www.leamingtonpoa.org/ | 843-785-3275 |
| Long Cove | $15,333 annually | $15,333 annually | $20,000 one-time initiation fee | January 3, 2022 | https://longcoveclub.com/ | (843) 686-1070 |
| Cypress Ridge at Mill Creek | Single Family Homes: $1,476 annually OR $123/month; Townhomes: $2448 annuallyOR $204/month.Townhome fee Includes landscaping and yearly power washing. | Not applicable | One-time transfer fee of 1/2 of 1% of sales price. | February 3, 2021 | www.superiormanagementsc.com | 843-800-8945 |
| Moss Creek | $6,330-annually | $5,244 annually | $23,000 Membership Certificate/initiation fee. Optional $1,250 activity fee or pay per activity | February 2, 2021 | mosscreek@mosscreek-hiltonhead.com | 843-836-6116 |
| Oldfield | Club Dues: Resident $6,680/Yr ( $1,670/Qtr) Non-Resident $6,230/Yr ($1,557.50/Qtr) Equity Golf: Resident: * $6,300/Yr ($525/M) Non-Resident: * $5,200/Yr ($433.33/M) * Club Membership Contribution: one-time $15,000 initiation fee that shall be paid at closing. | If the purchase is of an undeveloped property, the Membership Contribution is $5,000 upon taking title of the property with the balance of $10,000 due six months following approval of the final home plans by Oldfield’s Architectural Review Committee. The total membership contribution of $15,000 is due within three years of taking title to the property whether developed or undeveloped. The Membership Contribution is nonrefundable. | Oldfield Community Association (OCA) dues $2,720 – total is $6,680 Club + $2,720 OCA = $9,400. Paid by the purchaser at closing. | August 20, 2021 | http://oldfield1732.com | 843-645-4600 |
| Palmetto Bluff | $9,343 annually, plus an annual neighborhood assessment fee. | $20,000 one-time initiation fee | November 5, 2021 | https://www.palmettobluff.com/ | 800.501.7405 | |
| Palmetto Dunes | $1,800 annually | $1,800 annually | Community Enhancement Fee: 1/2 of 1% of sales price plus $200 transfer fee from seller | February 2, 2021 | https://pdpoa.org/ | 843-785-1109 |
| Palmetto Hall | $1,740 annually, plus social or golf membership is required for an additional Fee. | $1,305 annually, plus social or golf membership is required for an additional Fee | $125 paperwork and processing fee for homes and homesites. | February 3, 2021 | http://www.palmettohallhhi.com/ | 843-682-4182 |
| Port Royal | $1,817 annually + annual beach house assessment | $1,545 annually | Transfer fee: 1/2 of 1% of sales price | February 2, 2021 | http://www.portroyalplantation.net/ | 843-681-5114 |
| Rose Dhu Creek | $1,850 annually | $1,850 annually (Non-Equestrian), $2,500 annually (Equestrian) | None | February 2, 2021 | http://rosedhucreekplantation.com | trustee1@rosedhucreekplantation.com |
| Rose Hill | $2400 annually (Payable Quarterly – $600 each) | $1,600 annually (Payable Quarterly-$400 each | $2400 Transfer fee, plus $200 administrative fee for resales | February 3, 2021 | http://rosehillplantation.net/ | 843-757-2450 |
| Sea Pines | $1,110 annually | $661 annually | No Transfer Fee. Please note that some subdivisions of Sea Pines may have additional fees for private amenities, maintenance, etc. | February 9, 2021 | https://www.seapinesliving.com | 843-671-1343 |
| Shell Hall | $1,600 annually | Not applicable | $1,500 Transfer fee; $400 capital contribution for new developer homes | February 3, 2021 | https://www.sentrymgt.com/offices/bluffton/ | 843-605-4244 |
| Shelter Cove | $1,228 annually | Not applicable | 1/2 of 1% of Sales Price Transfer Fee & $200 Processing Fee for each sale; Most individual Villa Communities have additional regime fees. | February 10, 2021 | https://pdpoa.org/ | |
| Shipyard | $995 annually | $995 annually | Enhancement Fee is 1/2 of 1% of sales price to be paid by Seller | February 3, 2021 | www.shipyardhhi.com | 843-785-3383 |
| Spanish Wells | $1,906 annually | $1,221 annually | None | February 15, 2021 | www.spanishwellsplantation.com | 843-686-4052 |
| Sun City | $2,352 base annually, plus annual neighborhood assessment may apply. Some neigborhoods may also charge for required landscaping maintenance. $588/quarter | Not applicable to Sun City proper. See Riverbend for unimproved POA fees in that Sun City community. | 1/3 of 1% of the selling price. – New Member Fee – resales only, $2,000 Community Enhancement fee resale – resales only, $300 Administrative Transfer Fee | February 2, 2022 | https://www.suncityhiltonhead.org | 843-705-4000 |
| University Park | $1,500 annually, paid in monthly installments of $125. | Not applicable | 1/2 of 1% of sales price | February 3, 2021 | https://www.imchhi.com/university-park | 843-605-4244 |
| Westbury Park | $1,618 annually, or pay quarterly installments of $404.50 | Not applicable | 1/4 of 1% of sales price – Admin Fee $150.00 | January 28, 2021 | https://www.imchhi.com/westbury-park-ra | 843-785-4775, ext. 201 |
| Wexford | The Regular Assessments Total of $16,625 payable quarterly at $4,156.25* provides property owners all-inclusive use of the community amenities.)…See Schedule of Fees | Initiation fee of $20,800 for homes, $10,400 for lots. Food and beverage minimum for all properies is $1,350 annually. | February 3, 2021 | https://www.wexfordplantation.com | (843) 686-8810 | |
| Windmill Harbour | $2,912 annually. $728.00 per quarter | $1,456 annually. Annual vacant lot maintenance fee is $364. | Boat-slips are $728 annually. Additional fees may apply | February 3, 2021 | https://windmillharbour.org/ | 843-785-4775 |
| Paddocks on Jarvis Creek | $1,880 annually. | $1,550 annually | Transfer fee of $1,000 for Capital Reserve | February 4, 2021 | Managed by GW Services, Inc. | 843-686-4052 |
| Riverbend | $3,092/annually (same as Sun City), $573/quarterly. Annual neighborhood assessment may also apply. | $2,100 annually, plus annual neighborhood assessment may apply. Some neigborhoods may also charge for required landscaping maintenance. | 1/3 of 1% of sales price – New Member Fee – resales only, $1,500 Community Enhancement fee – resales only, $300 Administrative Transfer Fee | November 1, 2021 | https://www.suncityhiltonhead.org | 843-705-4000 |
| Hilton Head Island RV Resort | $3,000 annually/$750 Quarterly | $3,000 annually/$750 Quarterly | None | February 4, 2021 | 843-785-4018 | |
| Hilton Head Island MotorCoach Resort | $3,000 annually/$750 Quarterly | 950 transfer fee + $125 waiver fee | February 5, 2021 | http://www.hhimotorcoachresort.com/ | 843-422-6068 – Jim Skillet (sp?) | |
| Melrose | $1,000 annually | $800 annually | Improved lots include trash pickup at the property. | January 28, 2021 | Todd Norris – POA Treasurer | 703-623-9008 |
| Haig Point Club | $23,500 annually. $5,875 quarterly. | See Documents for Fee Schedules | $20,000 one-time initiation fee | January 21, 2021 | https://haigpoint.com/ | Maria Sawyer |
| Bloody Point | $1,380 annually | $1,150 annually | January 28, 2021 | Rich Silver, Treasurer | rasilver47@gmail.com | |
| Woodbridge | $637.46 annually | NA | No Transfer Fee | |||
| Southern Oaks at New Riverside | $750.20 annually Single Family, $1,851.21 annually Townhomes | NA | 1x quarterly POA | February 10, 2021 | GW Services: chelsea@wgserviceshhi.com | 843-686-4052 |
| Bluffton Park | $669 annually Cottages, $1,294 annually Townhomes | NA | No Transfer Fee | February 10, 2021 | Association Manager: Dave Lewellen | 843-785-4775 ext. 207 |
| Edgefield | $600 annually | NA | Transfer fee-1/4 of 1% | February 21, 2020 | Association Manager: Tasha Ard, | 843-785-4775 ext. 204 |
| The Heritage at New Riverside | $1020 annually | NA | Transfer Fee-1/3 of 1% | February 21, 2020 | Superior Mang. Joy Smith | 843-800-8945 |
| The Haven at New Riverside | $2,508 annually | NA | No Transfer Fee | February 10, 2021 | The Haven Community Association, manager@thehavennow.com | 843-706-0680 |
| The Village at Palmetto Pointe | $670 annually/ $335 billed bi-annually | NA | No Transfer Fee | February 11, 2021 | Atlantic States Management, lborn@atlanticstatesmanagement.com | 843-837-2520 |
| Parkside at Baynard Park | $1,172.76 annually | NA | .5 of 1% of total purchase price | February 10, 2021 | Atlantic States Management-Judy Mason | 843-368-1950 |
| Baynard Park | $1720 annually | NA | Admin. Processing Fee-.5 of 1% | February 10, 2021 | Atlantic States Management-Judy Mason | 843-368-1950 |
| Lake Linden | $620 annually | NA | No Transfer Fee | February 10, 2021 | Atlantic States Management – Wendy Tillman | 843-837-2520, ext. 2003 |
| Fern Lakes | $1092 annually | NA | road assement $200 year until 3/2023. No transfer fee | February 21, 2020 | Association Manager: Stacie Jacobs | (843)785-4775 ext. 202 |
| Palmetto Point Townes | $780 annually single family, $1,800 annually Townhomes | NA | Transfer Fee-$1800 | February 5, 2021 | Association Manager: Dave Lewellen, | 843-785-4775 ext. 207 |
| Alston Park | $1032 annually/$86 monthly | NA | Transfer Fee-1x quarterly dues | February 4, 2021 | GW Services-Sarah | 843-686-4055 |
| Hidden Lakes | $824 annually/$206 quarterly | NA | No Transfer Fee | February 11, 2021 | Association Services,Inc. Heather Houck, hhouck@asihhi.com | 843-785-7070 |
| Pine Ridge | $540 annually | NA | Transfer Fee-1/4 of 1% of the sales price | February 21, 2020 | Bundy Appraisal & Management,Kathy Bundy, kbundy@bundyinc.com | 843-524-2207 |
| Sandy Pointe | $708 annually | NA | No Transfer Fee | February 21, 2020 | Association Manager: Tasha Ard, | (843)785-4775 ext. 204 |
| May River Preserve | $2000 annually | NA | Road assessment $1,400 due in June 2021 | February 15, 2021 | Sentry Management, Karen MacMillan, kmacmillan@sentrymgt.com | 843-785-4775 ext. 207 |
| Wind Tree | No POA | NA | No Transfer Fee | February 15, 2021 | ||
| Victoria Bluff | $843 annually | NA | 1x Qtr Assessment | February 11, 2021 | Atlantic States Management-Judy Mason, jmason@atlanticstatesmanagement.com | 843-837-2520 |
| The Gatherings | No POA Fee | NA | Transfer Fee-1/4 of 1% of sales price | February 21, 2020 | High Tide Associates- Doug Skelly, dnskelly@aol.com | 843-681-6164 |
| Pine Forest Village | $786 annually | NA | No Transfer Fee | February 10, 2021 | Sentry Management, Laura Vreeland, lvreeland@sentrymgt.com | |
| Brighton Oaks | $672 annually | NA | No Transfer Fee | February 21, 2020 | IMC Resort Services, Jessica Powell,jpowell@imchhi.com | (843)785-4775 |
| Pinecrest | $900 annually | NA | 1/4 of 1% of sales price | February 21, 2020 | Association Manager: Tasha Ard, | (843)785-4775 ext. 204 |
| Traditions at Old Carolina | $985 annually | NA | 1/4 of 1% of sale price | February 10, 2021 | Sentry Mangement – Laura Vreeland, lvreeland@sentrymgt.com | 843-605-4244 |
| University Park | $1,500 annually | NA | 1/2 of 1% of sales price | February 21, 2020 | Association Manager: Tasha Ard, | 843-785-4775 ext. 204 |
| Stock Farm | $630 annually | NA | No Transfer Fee | February 15, 2021 | Stock Farm Management-Emmett McCracken | 843-757-8046 |
| Bartons Run | $1,300 annually | NA | 1x Quarterly POA fee | February 10, 2021 | Sentry Mangement – Laura Vreeland, lvreeland@sentrymgt.com | 843-605-4244 |
| Seagrass Station | $900 annually | NA | 2x Monthly Assessment. This does provide access to al of Seagrass Station Amenities.-$25 Admin Fee. | February 10, 2021 | AAM, LLC | 864.341.8001 |
| Gascoigne Bluff | $2000 annually | NA | No Transfer Fee | February 10, 2021 | Gascoigne Bluff Homeowners Association | |
| Meadows at New Riverside | $565.80 annually | NA | No Transfer Fee | February 15, 2021 | The Meadows At New Riverside POA | 843-706-3003 |
| Wellstone at Bluffton | $1,548 annually/ $129 billed montly | NA | Transfer Fee-$500.00 | February 11, 2021 | Atlantic States Management, Judy Mason, jmason@atlanticstatesmanagement.com | 843-837-2520 |
| The Colony at The Cresent | $1,932 annually | NA | Regime Fee is $500.19/mth includes NIC | February 10, 2021 | Atlantic States Management-Wendy, wtillman@atlanticstatesmanagement.com | 843-837-2520 |
| Latitude at MARGARITAVILLE | Latitude Singlefam $2,944.32, Latitude Vill Hm $3,508.80, Conch Cottage $3,210.36 | NA | 1/6th of Annual POA | February 10, 2021 | Latitude at Hilton Head Association Barbara Majorelle | 843-208-2296 |
| The Villas at Old South | $225.74 monthly | NA | 1/4 OF 1% TRANSFER FEE PAID BY THE BUYER AND A ONE TIME $250 ADMINISTRATIVE Fee | February 10, 2021 | Schaeffer Properties-Mark | 843-505-1422 |
| Victora Square | $122 Monthly | NA | 1x Quarterly Dues | February 11, 2021 | Atlantic States Management, hpratt@atlanticstatesmanagement.com | 843-785-3278 |
| Abbey Glen | $412.17 Monthly | NA | Transfer Fee: 2x Monthly Regime-Reg Fee Per Owner: $412.27 | February 21, 2020 | Terranova Group | 864-232-0406 |
| Allenwood | $1008 annually | NA | Transfer Fee-.25 of 1% | February 21, 2020 | Paul Thornton, allenwoodhoa@icloud.com | 843-686-7401 |
| Carolina Isles | $950 annually | NA | Town of HHI – .25 of 1% of purchase price | February 10, 2021 | IMC Services- Jennifer Meisel | 843-785-4775 |
| Ashton Cove | $1278 annually | NA | Transfer Fee .25 of 1% of purchase price | February 15, 2021 | IMC Resort Services, Savannah Hartzog, savannah@imchhi.com | 843-785-4775 |
| INFORMATION NOT GUARANTEED & ALL FEES AND FACTS SUBJECT TO VERIFICATION |
