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2026 monthly dues

To help fund projects such as large branch trimming and fascia painting, the monthly dues will raise 10% in 2026.

Dear Homeowner,

The Robin Meadows Homeowner’s Association is responsible for maintaining the exterior of the homes, landscaping, roads and pathways, and the common areas. This responsibility may only be fulfilled with the help of HOA dues.

As costs for materials, labor, and insurance continue to rise—and with important projects projected for 2026, including large-branch tree trimming and fascia painting—the Board of Directors voted at its November 3, 2025 meeting to approve a dues increase of 10% or $27 per month. This brings the new total to $297 per month, effective January 1, 2026.

We understand that no one enjoys seeing expenses go up, and we want to assure you that this decision was made carefully and thoughtfully. The increase is necessary to keep up with inflation and to maintain the quality and upkeep of our shared property.

It should be noted that additional increases or special assessments may be necessary in the future, depending on the needs of the HOA and external economic conditions. However, we are actively looking for ways to minimize those additional increases, but we need your input! Please read the, “Long Term Funding for Robin Meadows” post for more information.

The new monthly dues will be effective beginning with the new year in January of 2026.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.

Sincerely,
The Board of Directors

IMPORTANT LINKS

2026_Robin_Meadows_BudgetDownload

Long-term funding for Robin Meadows

A presentation on ways to fund the HOA for the long term.

The information below was presented during November’s board meeting, where we discussed ways to fund the HOA for the long term. This information should be read within the context of the following posts: “We Need Your Input: Planning for Robin Meadows’ Financial Future” and “Understanding Our Dues and Future Obligations.”

Proposal 1 – Keep the CC&Rs the same

Proposal 2 – Change the CC&Rs; HOA performs gutter cleaning once a year, moss out once a year, and power washing every four years

Proposal 3 – Change the CC&Rs; HOA provides no exterior home maintenace

Here is a spreadsheet that compares the costs of the three proposals broken down by maintenance, reserves, and total –https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Ix-JUqZ_SsJBum9N9o2a353A5WgiPF5GMLAM2Kxm42o/edit?usp=sharing

Long-term funding proposals explainerDownload
Long-Term Funding for Robin MeadowsDownload