Announcement - Important Update Regarding Buckhorn HOA Dues and Community Programs

Dear Buckhorn Neighbors,

At the Buckhorn HOA 2026 Annual Membership Meeting held on April 18, residents discussed the HOA’s programs, operating costs, and annual budget. Following discussion from the floor, approximately 95% of attending members voted in favor of increasing annual HOA dues from $35 to $50 per year, effective immediately.

The increase amounts to approximately $1.25 per month per household and is necessary to help offset rising operating costs, insurance, printing, security expenses, storage, and community programming costs that have increased significantly due to inflation.

Updated dues information:

• Annual dues: $50

• Two-year payment option: $95 (includes a $5 discount)

• Online payments require a $2 credit card processing fee

• Late Fee of $3

  
  

One of the goals of the Buckhorn HOA is to provide residents with a strong sense of community while helping preserve and improve our neighborhood. Even with the increase, Buckhorn HOA dues remain substantially lower than many nearby communities:

• Buckhorn Preserve — $345

• Buckhorn Run — $240

• Lithia Oaks — $240

• Bloomingdale Cove — $480

• Buckhorn Oaks — $240

• Twin Lakes — $1,140

• River Hills — $2,600

• Bloomingdale Ridge — $276

• Valencia Lakes — $600

In addition to maintaining neighborhood standards and supporting community safety initiatives, Buckhorn HOA provides a wide variety of events, activities, and neighborhood improvements for residents and families.

Current and Past Community Programs and Events Include:

• Award-winning Neighborhood Crime Watch

• Kona Ice community events at Buckhorn Park

• Neighborhood street socials

• Community email updates and neighborhood website

• Improvements and recreational additions at Buckhorn County Park

• Santa Parade and Santa at the Park

• Holiday decorating contests with prizes

• Community garage sales twice annually

• Easter Egg Hunts and family activities

• Memorial Day and Veterans Day flag displays

• Halloween events and costume contests

• Advocacy with local government regarding roads, sidewalks, and development concerns

• Deed restriction enforcement to help maintain neighborhood appearance and property values

Potential Future Community-Building Activities Being Considered:

•  Veterans’ coffee gatherings and social meetups

• Senior appreciation coffee mornings

•  Men’s monthly coffee gatherings

• Women’s and moms’ social groups

• Gardening club and landscaping discussions

• Community social nights at local restaurants and venues

• Volunteer and community recognition programs

• Teen volunteer and community service hours program

• Kids scavenger hunts and family activities

• Children’s entrepreneur market days featuring crafts, baked goods, lemonade stands, and other small business ideas

2025 HOA Budget Summary

Income:

• HOA Dues Collected: $12,507

Expenses:

• Insurance: $4,511

• Website, postage, software, and P.O. Box: $1,646

• Printing invoices, letters, and newsletters: $2,003

• Neighborhood Watch security expenses: $2,250

• Security phone, mileage, volunteer shirts, etc.: $650

• Storage unit for signs, files, and event supplies: $1,611

• Other overhead and operational expenses: $1,812

Total Expenses: $14,488

As costs continue to rise for families and businesses alike, the HOA must also adjust in order to continue operating effectively and providing programs and services that benefit the community.

We appreciate your continued support as we work to keep Buckhorn a safe, attractive, and welcoming neighborhood for current and future residents.

If you have questions, ideas, or would like to volunteer, please contact us at BEHA@Buckhorn.Us.

Volunteers and future board members are always welcome and appreciated.

Respectfully,

Buckhorn Homeowners Association & Buckhorn Neighborhood Crime Watch