This page has been developed in an effort to both educate you about the role of your home owner's association and to assist you with your home improvement ideas. Please read all of your community documents linked at the bottom of the homepage before starting any exterior project. Your neighborhood requires that you submit a completed application below prior to starting any changes to your home exterior and/ or landscaping. Before mistakenly assuming that your project is "too minor" to require an application, please take the time to send an e-mail click here to confirm that your assumption is correct.
Plot Plans & Other Documents: An application shall include competently developed drawings to include plans, elevations, construction details, etc. as necessary to fully describe the proposed project. It shall provide specifications of all materials, finishes, colors, and warranties included in the proposed project. Dimensions shall describe the size of all pertinent elements. Drawings on a plot map are preferred to reflect the location of the proposed change in relation to your property lines. You should have a plot plan with your closing documents or search your address on the Durham County website. Photos and brochures are great additions as well so you may attach these to the form below, fax them to (919) 882-8739, or mail them to the PO Box address you use for your home owner assessment payments.
Inform Your Neighbors: Your neighbors have the right to know of your future plans. Please speak with all property owners having common lot lines with your property along with property owners who may reasonably view the improvement from their property. This discussion is not for approval or denial of any application. It is simply acknowledgment of the changes you are proposing and they may click here if they wish to submit any concerns to the HOA.