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 | $22,916 annually (billed semi-annually May and Nov.) | $22,916 annually (billed semi-annually May and Nov.) + $525 annual mowing fee | $100,000 one-time initiation fee. | February 25, 2025 | |
| Berkeley Hall | $25,418 annually | $25,418 annually | $90,000 one-time initiation fee. | February 25, 2025 | |
| Callawassie | $2,863 annually plus $1,280 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 $416/month OR Pay-as-you-Play Golf for $105 per round. $3900 Dock Lease based on availability. | February 25, 2025 | |
| Colleton River | "Full Membership $30,466.00 annually, Limited Lifestyle Membership $19,104.00 annually (billed semi-annually, June and Dec.) " | "Full Membership $30,466.00 annually, Limited Lifestyle Membership $19,104.00 annually (billed semi-annually, June and Dec.) " | $125,000 one-time initiation fee. | February 25, 2025 | |
| Crescent | $2,727 annually | $2,727 annually | February 25, 2025 | ||
| Eagles Pointe | $1,508 annually, paid in quarterly installments of $377.00 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 | $5,970 annually, paid in monthly installments of $497.50 | One-time social membership fee of $23,000. One-time capital fund contribution fee of $1,400. | February 25,2025 | ||
| 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 | $3,048 annually at $254 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. | February, 25, 2025 | |
| Hilton Head Lakes | $1965 annually + $180 monthly irrigation fee | $1,965 annnually | $286.66 one-time fee for Capital Reserve Fund - Paid at closing | February, 25, 2025 | |
| Hilton Head Plantation | $1,328 annually | $797 annually | One-time transfer fee of 1/4 of 1% of sale price with a cap at $10,921 | February, 25, 2025 | |
| 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 | $3,465 annually (Villas $990 Annually-no transfer fee ) | $3,465 annually | Residential Enhancement Fee - 3/4 of 1%, of purchase price | February 26, 2025 | |
| Long Cove | $19,515 annually | $19,515 annually | $50,000 one-time initiation fee starting October 23, 2023 | February 26, 2025 | |
| Mill Creek at Cypress Ridge | Single Family Homes: $1,585.44 annually OR $132.12/month; Townhomes: $2520 annually OR $210/month. New Townhomes: $2801.28 annually OR $233.44/month. Townhome fee Includes landscaping and yearly power washing. | Not applicable | $1500 Working Capital Fee + $50 Transfer Fee | February 26, 2025 | |
| Moss Creek | $8,112-annually or $676 per month | $6,726 annually or $560.50 per month | $40,000 Membership Certificate/initiation fee. Optional $1,500 activity fee or pay per activity | February 26, 2025 | |
| Oldfield | $12,593.80 billed quarterly | $12,593.80 billed quarterly | Club & Association Initiation Fee $41,500 Additional Golf Membership, $18,500 initiation fee and monthly dues at $585 (annually $7,020) Young Executive Golf rates are available. | February 26, 2025 | |
| Palmetto Bluff | $5,315 annually | $40,000 one-time initiation fee plus working capital of 1/4 annual trust fee plus 3/4% or 1% of sales price. Optional Club fee: $8,745; Initiation Fee will be $50,000 starting April 2025. | February 26, 2025 | ||
| 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 | $2,080 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 | $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. | February 26, 2025 | |
| Port Royal | $2,180 annually + annual beach house assessment | $1,700 annually | Transfer fee: 1/2 of 1% of sales price | February 26, 2025 | |
| Riverton Pointe | $900 initial fee, then $183 per month | $900 initial fee, then $183 per month | Social fee $4000, then $220 per month, Golf fee $5500, then $580 per month. | February 26, 2025 | |
| Rose Dhu Creek | $2,100 annually | $2,100 annually | $5000 Transfer Fee | February 26, 2025 | |
| Rose Hill | $2800 annually (Payable Quarterly - $700 each) | $1,864 annually (Payable Quarterly-$466 each) | $4200 Transfer fee, plus $300 administrative fee for resales Community Enhancement Fee - $1654 | February 26, 2025 | |
| Sea Pines | $2,005 annually | $1,197 annually | No Transfer Fee. Please note that some subdivisions of Sea Pines may have additional fees for private amenities, maintenance, etc. | February 26, 2025 | |
| Shell Hall | $1,928 annually | Not applicable | $3500 Initiation fee; $400 capital contribution for new developer homes | February 26, 2025 | |
| 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 | $1165 annually | $1165 annually | Enhancement Fee is 1/2 of 1% of sales price to be paid by Seller | February 26, 2025 | |
| Spanish Wells | $2,200 annually | $1,425 annually | None | May 16, 2024 | |
| Spring Island | $7698 Annually | $24,150 Clubhouse fees and $150,000 Initiation fee. $500 Capital fee. 1% Trust fee for improved lots, 1.5% homesites. | February 26, 2025 | ||
| Sun City | $2,688 base annually ($672/quarter), Note annual neighborhood assessment may apply. Some neighborhoods may also charge for required landscaping maintenance. Sun City West: $3,540/year with dues billed quarterly at $295/month. (Sun City North Location Includes Lawn Maintenance) Sun City West Duets: $4,536 | 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 | February 26, 2025 | |
| University Park | $1,560 annually, paid in monthly installments of $125. | Not applicable | 1/2 of sales price | February 26, 2025 | |
| 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 $22,004 payable quarterly at $5,501* provides property owners all-inclusive use of the community amenities.)...See Schedule of Fees | $22,004 annually paid quarterly at $5,501.00 | Initiation fee of $70,000 for homes, $35,000 for lots. Food and beverage minimum for all properies is $1,350 annually. | February 26, 2025 | |
| Windmill Harbour | $3,152 annually. $788.00 per quarter | $1,528 annually. Annual vacant lot maintenance fee is $364. | Boat-slips are $764 annually. Additional fees may apply | February 26, 2025 | |
| Paddocks on Jarvis Creek | $1,725 annually. | $2,150 annually | Transfer fee of $1,000 for Capital Reserve | May 16, 2024 | |
| Riverbend | $2,592/annually (same as Sun City), $648/quarterly. Annual neighborhood assessment may also apply. | $2,592 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, $300 Administrative Transfer Fee | February 26, 2025 | |
| Hilton Head Harbour RV Resort | $3,516 annually/$879 Quarterly | $3,516 annually/$879 Quarterly | None | February 26, 2025 | |
| Hilton Head Island MotorCoach Resort | $875 Quarterly | $875 Quarterly | $1000 Transfer Fee + $125 waiver fee | February 26, 2025 | |
| The Gatherings | No POA Fee | N/A | Transfer Fee-1/4 of 1% of sales price | February 26, 2025 | |
| Haig Point Club | $20,745 annually. $5,186.25 quarterly. Plus Membership Fees | See Documents for Fee Schedules | $65,000 one-time initiation fee | February 26, 2025 | |
| Woodbridge | 700 annually | February 26, 2025 | |||
| Four Seasons at Carolina Oaks | $2880 Annually at $240 per month | N/A | $1,000 Capital Contribution plus $400, Resales: 1/3% Transfer fees | February 26, 2025 |