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 | $17,645.00 annually (billed semi-annually May & Nov.) | $17,645.00 annually (billed semi-annually May & Nov.) + annual mowing fee | $22,500 one-time initiation fee. | November 22, 2021 |
| Berkeley Hall | $19,476 annually. | $19,476 annually. | $23,000 one-time initiation fee. $19,100 Annual Equity Membership, $6,935- National Golf Membership fee | November 23, 2021 |
| Callawassie | $2,129 annually | Villas are independent properties sharing a common side wall. Membership in the Heron Walk Association, at a fee of $460 per quarter, is required | $18,000 one-time initiation fee, plus a $847monthly membership fee required. Unlimited Golf for an additional $330/month OR Pay-as-you-Play Golf for $70 per round | February 4, 2020 |
| Colleton River | $20,975 annually | $20,975 annually | $30,000 capitol contribution | January 28, 2020 |
| Crescent | $1772 annually | $1772 annually | One-time $225 closing processing fee (Homewise Docs additional fees may apply), with additional $50 fee for shortsales or foreclosures. One-time mailbox fee of $75. AND One-time $40 Gate transmitter fee | February 3, 2020 |
| Eagles Pointe | $1,340 annually, paid in quarterly installments of $335.00 per quarter . | Not applicable | $100 new owner fee. $42.00/Per Quarter for optional trash service | January 31, 2020 |
| Farm at Buckwalter | $896.80 annually ($448.40 semi-annually) | Not applicable. | One-time transfer fee of 2.5 % of sales price. | January 30, 2020 |
| Forest Beach | Optional, $100 annually. | Optional, $100 annually. | None. | January 31, 2020 |
| Hampton Hall | $4,200 annually, paid in monthly installments of $350 | $3,348 annually, paid in monthly installments of $279 | One-time social membership fee of $6,000. One-time partial fund contribution fee of $810. | January 30, 2020 |
| Hampton Lake | $3,689.40 annually. | $3,689.40 annually. | 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. | January 28, 2020 |
| 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. | February 4, 2020 |
| Haven | $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. | January 31, 2020 |
| Hilton Head Lakes | $1668 ($139 per month, $30 unlimited irrigation. One time $207 administration fee.) | $1668 ($139 per month, $30 unlimited irrigation. One time $207 administration fee.) | $278 one-time fee for Capital Reserve Fund - Paid at closing | January 30, 2020 |
| Hilton Head Plantation | $1,276 annually | $766 annually | One-time transfer fee of 1/4 of 1% of sale price with a cap at 6288.40 | February 5, 2020 |
| Indigo Run | $1945 annually for HOMES; plus an annual neigborhood assessment: Golden Bear: $0; The Golf Club: $200; Board Pointe: $1,277.34; River Club: $1250. | $1653 annually for Lot, Golden Bear: $0; The Golf Club: $200; Board Pointe: $1,277.34; River Club: $1250. | One-time initiation/transfer fee is$3.890 for Homes and $3,306 for Lots; $250 is added as a one-time processing fee. | January 31, 2020 |
| Island West | $1,425 annually | Not applicable | One-time transfer fee of 1/4 of 1% of sales price, paid to POA by seller. | February 4, 2020 |
| Lawton Station | $960 annually | Not applicable | $240 one-time working capital fee | February 3, 2020 |
| 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 4, 2020 |
| Long Cove | $12,865 annually | $12,865 annually | $20,000 one-time initiation fee | January 28, 2020 |
| 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 4, 2020 |
| Moss Creek | $5,961-annually | $4,935 annually | $23,000 Membership Certificate/initiation fee. Optional $1,000 activity fee or pay per activity | January 28, 2020 |
| Oldfield | $9030 annually, plus an annual neighborhood assessment may apply. Golf Membership Contribution is $15,000. Equity Golf Annual Dues are $500 monthly (Young Executive [until age 44] Annual Dues are $270) | $2,270 annually, plus an annual neighborhood assessment may apply. Golf Membership Contribution is $15,000. Equity Golf Annual Dues are $500 monthly (Young Executive [until age 44] Annual Dues are $270) | 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 4, 2020 |
| Palmetto Bluff | $4,520/year (Plus 5% SC State and 2.5% County Admissions Tax = $339) This includes access to non-golf amenities including the Wilson Lawn and Racquet Club, Club pools and workout facilities, exclusive members-only programming, Moreland restaurants and facilities and more. | $4,254/year This includes basic POA functions like common area maintenance, trash pickup, security, etc. | $875 working capital. Transfer fee of 1% for unimproved and 3/4 of 1% for improved. | January 31, 2020 |
| Palmetto Dunes | $1,800 annually+ $98 Storm Reserve Assesment | $1,800 annually+ $98 Storm Reserve Assesment | Community Enhancement Fee: 1/2 of 1% of sales price plus $200 transfer fee from seller | January 31, 2020 |
| Palmetto Hall | $1,640 annually, plus social or golf membership is required for an additional Fee. | $1,268 annually, plus social or golf membership is required for an additional Fee | $125 paperwork and processing fee for homes and homesites. | January 31, 2020 |
| Port Royal | $1,791 annually + annual beach house assessment | $1,522 annually | Transfer fee: 1/2 of 1% of sales price | January 31, 2020 |
| Rose Dhu Creek | $1,850 annually | $1,850 annually | None | January 30, 2020 |
| Rose Hill | $2300 annually (Payable Quarterly - $575 each) | $1,540 annually (Payable Quarterly-$385 each) | $2300 Transfer fee, plus $200 administrative fee for resales | January 30, 2020 |
| Sea Pines | $1,095 annually | $652 annually | No Transfer Fee. Please note that some subdivisions of Sea Pines may have additional fees for private amenities, maintenance, etc. | February 5, 2020 |
| Shell Hall | $1,600 annually | Not applicable | $1000 Initiation fee; $400 capital contribution for new developer homes | February 3, 2020 |
| Shelter Cove | $1,800 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. | January 30, 2020 |
| Shipyard | $975 annually | $975 annually | Enhancement Fee is 1/2 of 1% of sales price to be paid by Seller | January 30, 2020 |
| Spanish Wells | $1,749 annually | $1,120 annually | None | February 5, 2020 |
| Sun City | $2268 base annually, plus annual neighborhood assessment may apply. Some neigborhoods may also charge for required landscaping maintenance. $567/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, $1000 Community Enhancement fee resale - resales only, $200 Administrative Transfer Fee | January 30, 2020 |
| University Park | $1,260 annually, paid in monthly installments of $105. | Not applicable | 1/2 of 1% of sales price | February 3, 2020 |
| 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 | February 3, 2020 |
| Wexford | The Regular Assessments Total of $16,325 payable quarterly at $4,081.25* 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. | January 28, 2020 | |
| Windmill Harbour | $2,912 annually. $728.00 per quarter | $1,410 annually. Annual vacant lot maintenance fee is $320. | Boat-slips are $728 annually. Additional fees may apply | February 4, 2020 |
| Paddocks on Jarvis Creek | $1,750 annually. | $1,500 annually | Transfer fee of $1,000 for Capital Reserve | February 5, 2020 |
| Riverbend | $2,268 annually, plus annual neighborhood assessment may apply. Some neigborhoods may also charge for required landscaping maintenance. | $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, $1250 Community Enhancement fee - resales only, $200 Administrative Transfer Fee | February 2020 |
| Hilton Head Island RV Resort | $645 Quarterly | $645 Quarterly | None | February 5, 2020 |
| Hilton Head Island MotorCoach Resort | $600 Quarterly | $600 Quarterly | $200 Transfer Fee+ 950 Closing fee + $125 waiver fee | January 31. 2020 |
| Melrose | $1000 annually | $800 annually | Improved lots include trash pickup at the property. | February 5. 2020 |
| Haig Point Club | $23,024 annually | See Documents for Fee Schedules | $20,000 one-time initiation fee | February 5, 2020 |
| Bloody Point | $1380 annually | $1,150 annually | February 5, 2020 |