Below you will find some of the frequently asked questions that others have asked and the respective answers. If you have a question that you feel should be added here, please contact us using our email form.
What types of Association fees are there?
The association dues are determined by the board on a yearly basis and announced at our annual meeting. They are currently set at $100.00 per year. The board may assess the homeowners during the year for a particular reason but, in general, no fees beyond the yearly dues are required.
What do my Association fees go towards?
Your association dues are used to maintain roughly 28 acres of open area land and detention basins in our neighborhood; as well as insurance on the open areas and maintaining the signage at Umbdenstock/Hopps and Cottonwood/Hopps.
What companies collect garbage in the neighborhood?
Garbage and recycling in our area is handled by The City of Elgin and Waste Management. The link below has information on items collected and items that will need garbage stickers.
https://www.cityofelgin.org/111/Garbage-Recycling
Do I need approval to make exterior changes to my home or property?
Any change made to property must be approved by the City of Elgin's code department. Homeowners should also consult the by-laws to see if their changes are in compliance.
https://www.cityofelgin.org/312/Current-Codes
https://www.cityofelgin.org/307/Permits
Who do I contact if I have an Association related question?
Please refer to the Contact Us page to ask us a question.
Who do I call if I need a paid assessment letter for closing when selling my house?
Please contact B&R Accounting, 1315 North LaFox, South Elgin, IL 60177 at 847-888-4494. They handle the collection and reporting of association assessments for the HOA.