Hilton Head Island, Bluffton, & The Surrounding SC Lowcountry
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 up-keep 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:
Below is a list of most Community HOA/POA Fees along with any transfer and initiation fees*:
[notification type=”alert-warning” close=”false” ]MOBILE VIEWERS: Please turn phone in landscape mode (sideways) to view table below.[/notification]| Community | POA Improved | POA Unimproved | Transfer/Other Fees | Last Updated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belfair | $20,588 annually (billed semi-annually May and Nov.) | $20,588 annually (billed semi-annually May and Nov.) + $500 annual mowing fee | $70,000 one-time initiation fee. | April 6, 2023 | |
| Berkeley Hall | $24,320 annually | $24,320 annually | $65,000 one-time initiation fee. $6,935- National Golf Membership. | February 9, 2023 | |
| Callawassie | $2,418 annually plus $931 monthly operating dues and capital contribution and $75 monthly debt service required. | Villas are independent properties sharing a common side wall. Membership in the Heron Walk Association, at a fee of $480 per quarter, is required | $35,000 one-time initiation fee. Unlimited Golf for an additional $330/month OR Pay-as-you-Play Golf for $70 per round. $3500 Dock Lease based on availability. Initiation fee will increase to $50,000 in October | April 6, 2023 | |
| Colleton River | "Full Membership $27,125.00 annually, Limited Lifestyle Membership $18,264.00 annually (billed semi-annually, June and Dec.) " | "Full Membership $27,125.00 annually, Limited Lifestyle Membership $18,264.00 annually (billed semi-annually, June and Dec.) " | $90,000 one-time initiation fee. | January 16th 2023 | |
| Crescent | $2,295 annually | $2,295 annually | June 1, 2023 | ||
| Eagles Pointe | $1,508 annually, paid in quarterly installments of $377.00 per quarter . | Not applicable | $100 new owner fee. $42.00/Per Quarter for optional trash service | July 5, 2023 | |
| Farm at Buckwalter | $988.71 annually ($494.36 semi-annually) | Not applicable. | One-time transfer fee of 2.5 % of sales price. | July 5, 2023 | |
| Forest Beach | Optional, $125 annually. | Optional, $125 annually. | None. | June 1, 2023 | |
| Four Seasons at Carolina Oaks | $2400 Annually | N/A | $1,000 Capital Contribution plus $400, Resales: 1/3% Transfer fees | October 5, 2022 | |
| Hampton Hall | $5,098 annually, paid in monthly installments of $424.80 | One-time social membership fee of $23,000. One-time capital fund contribution fee of $1,275. | January 4, 2023 | ||
| Hampton Lake | $4,222 annually | $4,222 annually | One-time capital contribution fee of 0.5% of the unit's gross selling price. $150 Admin Fee per transaction. Please note, Hampton Lake has 3 separate areas Prices may very based on community area. | April 24, 2023 | |
| The Haven at New Riverside | $2,616 annually at $218 per month | 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. | May 24, 2023 | |
| Hilton Head Lakes | $2440 annually | $1,720 annnually | $286.66 one-time fee for Capital Reserve Fund - Paid at closing | November 9, 2022 | |
| Hilton Head Plantation | $1,286 annually | $728 annually | One-time transfer fee of 1/4 of 1% of sale price with a cap at 6288.40 | February 16, 2023 | |
| Indigo Run | Golden Bear: $2281; The Golf Club: $2281; Broad Pointe: $3675; River Club: $3719. | Golden Bear: $1820; The Golf Club: $2220; Broad Pointe: $3167; River Club: $3070 | One-time initiation/transfer fee is$3.890 for Homes and $3,306 for Lots; $250 is added as a one-time processing fee. | February 9, 2023 | |
| Island West | $1,510 annually | Not applicable | One-time transfer fee of 1/4 of 1% of sales price, paid to POA by seller. | August 8, 2022 | |
| Lawton Station | $1,726 annually | Not applicable | $290 one-time working capital fee | August 8, 2022 | |
| Leamington | $3,232 annually (Villas $923 Annually-no transfer fee ) | $3,232 annually | Residential Enhancement Fee - ½ of 1%, of purchase price, maximum $10,600 | July 5, 2023 | |
| Long Cove | $16,458 annually | $16,458 annually | $50,000 one-time initiation fee starting October 23, 2023 | August 30, 2023 | |
| Mill Creek at Cypress Ridge | Single Family Homes: $1,392 annually OR $116/month; Townhomes: $2520 annually OR $210/month. New Townhomes: $2820 annually OR $235/month. Townhome fee Includes landscaping and yearly power washing. | Not applicable | One-time transfer fee of 1/2 of 1% of sales price. | April 3, 2023 | |
| Moss Creek | $7,032-annually or $586 per month | $5,832 annually or $486 per month | $30,000 Membership Certificate/initiation fee. Optional $1,500 activity fee or pay per activity | March 29, 2023 | |
| Oldfield | $10,744 annually | $10,744 annually | 1% flat fee of the Gross Selling Price of the Unit. The Community Enhancement and Marketing Fee on any Unit transfer shall not exceed $8,000. | February 9, 2023 | |
| Palmetto Bluff | $11,210 annually | $875 working capital. Transfer fee of 1% for unimproved and 3/4 of 1% for improved. | February 9, 2023 | ||
| Palmetto Dunes | $1,900 annually+ $98 Storm Reserve Assesment | $1,900 annually+ $98 Storm Reserve Assesment | Community Enhancement Fee: 1/2 of 1% of sales price plus $200 transfer fee from seller | February 16, 2023 | |
| Palmetto Hall | $1,915 annually, plus social or golf membership is required for an additional Fee. | $1,436 annually, plus social or golf membership is required for an additional Fee | $3000 Capital Reserve Fee (CRF) for homes and two payments of $1500 for lots, one as a down payment and one when home construction commences. | October 31, 2022, starting January 1, 2023 | |
| Port Royal | $2,000 annually + annual beach house assessment | $1,700 annually | Transfer fee: 1/2 of 1% of sales price | June 1, 2023 | |
| Riverton 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. | August 8, 2022 | |
| Rose Dhu Creek | $1,850 annually | $1,850 annually | $3500 Transfer Fee | July 5, 2023 | |
| Rose Hill | $2500 annually (Payable Quarterly - $625 each) | $1,664 annually (Payable Quarterly-$416 each) | $3750 Transfer fee, plus $200 administrative fee for resales Community Enhancement Fee - $1500 | March 31, 2023 | |
| Sea Pines | $1,887 annually | $686 annually | No Transfer Fee. Please note that some subdivisions of Sea Pines may have additional fees for private amenities, maintenance, etc. | June 1, 2023 | |
| Shell Hall | $1,756 annually | Not applicable | $1000 Initiation fee; $400 capital contribution for new developer homes | June 1, 2023 | |
| Shelter Cove | $1,289 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. | June 1, 2023 | |
| Shipyard | $1080 annually | $1080 annually | Enhancement Fee is 1/2 of 1% of sales price to be paid by Seller | June 5, 2023 | |
| Spanish Wells | $1,906 annually | $1,221 annually | None | February 16, 2023 | |
| Spring Island | $27,755 anually | $18,716 Clubhouse fees and $7,141 Maintenance Fees | February 9, 2023 | ||
| Sun City | $2,469 base annually ($617.25/quarter), Note annual neighborhood assessment may apply. Some neighborhoods may also charge for required landscaping maintenance. Sun City North: $3,164/year with dues billed quarterly at $263.67/month. (Sun City North Location Includes Lawn Maintenance) | 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, $1000 Community Enhancement fee resale - resales only, $200 Administrative Transfer Fee | February 6, 2023 | |
| University Park | $1,500 annually, paid in monthly installments of $125. | Not applicable | 1/2 of 1% of sales price | February 3, 2022 | |
| Westbury Park | $1764 annually, or pay quarterly installments of $441 | Not applicable | 1/4 of 1% of sales price - Admin Fee $150.00 | August 9, 2022 | |
| Wexford | The Regular Assessments Total of $18,860 payable quarterly at $4,715* provides property owners all-inclusive use of the community amenities.)...See Schedule of Fees | Initiation fee of $20,400 for homes, $10,200 for lots. Food and beverage minimum for all properies is $1,350 annually divided into semi-annual amounts of $675. | February 6, 2023 | ||
| Windmill Harbour | $3,056 annually. $764.00 per quarter | $1,456 annually. Annual vacant lot maintenance fee is $364. | Boat-slips are $764 annually. Additional fees may apply | February 9, 2023 | |
| Paddocks on Jarvis Creek | $1,675 annually. | $1,925 annually | Transfer fee of $1,000 for Capital Reserve | June 5, 2023 | |
| Riverbend | $2,352/annually (same as Sun City), $588/quarterly. Annual neighborhood assessment may also apply. | $2,352 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, $1250 Community Enhancement fee - resales only, $200 Administrative Transfer Fee | February 2022 | |
| Hilton Head Harbour RV Resort | $2,580 annually/$645 Quarterly | $2,580 annually/$645 Quarterly | None | August 9, 2022 | |
| Hilton Head Island MotorCoach Resort | $825 Quarterly | $825 Quarterly | $200 Transfer Fee+ 950 Closing fee + $125 waiver fee | June 5, 2023 | |
| Melrose | $1000 annually | $800 annually | Improved lots include trash pickup at the property. | February 5. 2022 | |
| Haig Point Club | $17,962 annually. $4,490.50 quarterly. | See Documents for Fee Schedules | $20,000 one-time initiation fee | February 9, 2023 | |
| Bloody Point | $1380 annually | $1,150 annually | February 5, 2022 |