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 | $21,752 annually (billed semi-annually May and Nov.) | $21,752 annually (billed semi-annually May and Nov.) + $525 annual mowing fee | $70,000 one-time initiation fee. | December 29, 2023 | |
| Berkeley Hall | $25,418 annually | $25,418 annually | $80,000 one-time initiation fee. | May 16, 2024 | |
| Callawassie | $2,621 annually plus $1,108 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 $540 per quarter, is required | $50,000 one-time initiation fee. Unlimited Golf for an additional $375/month OR Pay-as-you-Play Golf for $85 per round. $3900 Dock Lease based on availability. | October 2, 2024 | |
| Colleton River | "Full Membership $28,385.00 annually, Limited Lifestyle Membership $19,104.00 annually (billed semi-annually, June and Dec.) " | "Full Membership $28,385.00 annually, Limited Lifestyle Membership $19,104.00 annually (billed semi-annually, June and Dec.) " | $90,000 one-time initiation fee. | January 5th 2024 | |
| Crescent | $2,502 annually | $2,502 annually | January 19, 2024 | ||
| Eagles Pointe | $1,580 annually, paid in quarterly installments of $395.00 per quarter . | Not applicable | $100 new owner fee. $48.00/Per Quarter for optional trash service | January 19, 2024 | |
| Farm at Buckwalter | $1,014.98 annually ($507.49 semi-annually) | Not applicable. | One-time transfer fee of 2.5 % of sales price. | January 19, 2024 | |
| Forest Beach | Optional, $125 annually. | Optional, $125 annually. | None. | June 1, 2023 | |
| Folly Field | Optional, $125 annually | Optional, $125 annually | None. | October 5, 2023 | |
| Hampton Hall | $5,597 annually, paid in monthly installments of $466.43 | One-time social membership fee of $23,000. One-time capital fund contribution fee of $1,400. | January 2, 2024 | ||
| Hampton Lake | $4,602.31 annually | $4,602.31 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. | January 19, 2024 | |
| The Haven at New Riverside | $2,880 annually at $240 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. | January 19, 2024 | |
| Hilton Head Lakes | $1965 annually + monthly irrigation fee | $1,965 annnually | $286.66 one-time fee for Capital Reserve Fund - Paid at closing | May 16, 2024 | |
| Hilton Head Plantation | $1,261 annually | $757 annually | One-time transfer fee of 1/4 of 1% of sale price with a cap at 6288.40 | January 12, 2024 | |
| Indigo Run | Golden Bear: $2416; The Golf Club: $2616; Broad Pointe: $3810; River Club: $3907. | Golden Bear: $2053; The Golf Club: $2453; Broad Pointe: $3447; River Club: $3544 | One-time initiation/transfer fee is $5082 for Homes and $4356 for Lots River Club $2982 | January 19, 2024 | |
| Island West | $1,661 annually | Not applicable | One-time transfer fee of 1/4 of 1% of sales price, paid to POA by seller. | October 5, 2023 | |
| Lawton Station | $1,404 annually | Not applicable | $250 one-time working capital fee | May 16, 2024 | |
| 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 | $17,434 annually | $17,434 annually | $50,000 one-time initiation fee starting October 23, 2023 | December 18, 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 | $1500 Working Capital Fee + $50 Transfer Fee | May 16, 2024 | |
| Moss Creek | $7,512-annually or $626 per month | $6,228 annually or $519 per month | $30,000 Membership Certificate/initiation fee. Optional $1,500 activity fee or pay per activity | January 10, 2024 | |
| Oldfield | $11,472 billed quarterly | $11,472 billed quarterly | Club & Association Initiation Fee $34,000 Additional Golf Membership, $16,000 initiation fee and monthly dues at $585 (annually $7,020) Young Executive Golf rates are available. | April 18, 2024 | |
| Palmetto Bluff | $14,244 annually | $40,000 one-time initiation fee plus working capital of 1/4 annual trust fee plus 3/4% or 1% of sales price. | May 16, 2024 | ||
| 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, 2024 | |
| Palmetto Hall | $1,980 annually, plus social or golf membership is required for an additional Fee. | $1,485 annually, plus social or golf membership is required for an additional Fee | $3500 Capital Reserve Fee (CRF) for homes and two payments of $1500 for lots, one as a down payment and one when home construction commences. | January 22, 2024 | |
| Port Royal | $2,060 annually + annual beach house assessment | $1,751 annually | Transfer fee: 1/2 of 1% of sales price | January 23, 2024 | |
| Riverton Pointe | $900 initial fee, then $178 per month | $900 initial fee, then $178 per month | Social fee $4000, then $200 per month, Golf fee $5500, then $550 per month. | January 16, 2024 | |
| Rose Dhu Creek | $1,850 annually | $1,850 annually | $3500 Transfer Fee | July 5, 2023 | |
| Rose Hill | $2800 annually (Payable Quarterly - $700 each) | $1,864 annually (Payable Quarterly-$466 each) | $3750 Transfer fee, plus $200 administrative fee for resales Community Enhancement Fee - $1500 | January 24, 2024 | |
| Sea Pines | $1,957 annually | $1,169 annually | No Transfer Fee. Please note that some subdivisions of Sea Pines may have additional fees for private amenities, maintenance, etc. | January 24, 2024 | |
| Shell Hall | $1,756 annually | Not applicable | $3500 Initiation fee; $400 capital contribution for new developer homes | January 24, 2024 | |
| Shelter Cove | $1,354 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 25, 2024 | |
| Shipyard | $1120 annually | $1120 annually | Enhancement Fee is 1/2 of 1% of sales price to be paid by Seller | January 25, 2024 | |
| Spanish Wells | $2,200 annually | $1,425 annually | None | May 16, 2024 | |
| Spring Island | $7576 Annually | $22,340 Clubhouse fees and $150,000 Initiation fee. $500 Capital fee. 1% Trust fee for improved lots, 1.5% homesites. | May 13, 2024 | ||
| Sun City | $2,592 base annually ($648/quarter), Note annual neighborhood assessment may apply. Some neighborhoods may also charge for required landscaping maintenance. Sun City North: $3,297/year with dues billed quarterly at $274.75/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. | 2/3 of 1% of the selling price. - New Member Fee - resales only, $3,500 Community Enhancement fee resale - resales only, $300 Administrative Transfer Fee | January 25, 2024 | |
| University Park | $1,500 annually, paid in monthly installments of $125. | Not applicable | 1/2 of sales price | January 25, 2024 | |
| Westbury Park | $1764 annually, or pay quarterly installments of $441 | Not applicable | 1/2 of sales price | January 25, 2024 | |
| Wexford | The Regular Assessments Total of $20,560 payable quarterly at $5,140* provides property owners all-inclusive use of the community amenities.)...See Schedule of Fees | $20,560 annually paid quarterly at $5,140.00 | Initiation fee of $50,000 for homes, $25,000 for lots. Food and beverage minimum for all properies is $1,350 annually. | January 25, 2024 | |
| Windmill Harbour | $3,056 annually. $764.00 per quarter | $1,528 annually. Annual vacant lot maintenance fee is $364. | Boat-slips are $764 annually. Additional fees may apply | January 25, 2024 | |
| Paddocks on Jarvis Creek | $1,725 annually. | $2,150 annually | Transfer fee of $1,000 for Capital Reserve | May 16, 2024 | |
| 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 | $850 Quarterly | $850 Quarterly | $1000 Transfer Fee + $125 waiver fee | January 25, 2024 | |
| Melrose | $1000 annually | $800 annually | Improved lots include trash pickup at the property. | February 5. 2022 | |
| Haig Point Club | $18,861 annually. $4,715.25 quarterly. | See Documents for Fee Schedules | $50,000 one-time initiation fee | January 25, 2024 | |
| Bloody Point | $1380 annually | $1,150 annually | February 5, 2022 | ||
| Four Seasons at Carolina Oaks | $2520 Annually at $210 per month | N/A | $1,000 Capital Contribution plus $400, Resales: 1/3% Transfer fees | January 24, 2024 |