Cohousing-L Mailing List: Re: Seeking input on compassionate HOA calculation

[Mac Thomson (mac]

Our HOA dues have a 50% fixed component and 50% variable based on  
number of people in a household.  The monthly range ends up being from  
about $100 (household of 1) to about $200 (household of 6) per month.   
I think this formula has generally served us well.

We also have a voluntary humanitarian fund.  Members pledge a monthly  
donation and it shows up on their HOA bill.  That money is then  
available for households in need.

For details see our Budget and Assessments agreement:
http://www.heartwoodcohousing.com/AGREEMENTS/BUDASS.html


Cheers,
Mac

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Mac Thomson

Heartwood Cohousing
Southwest Colorado
http://www.heartwoodcohousing.com


"It is better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak and  
remove all doubt."
      - Abraham Lincoln
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On Dec 7, 2007, at 3:53 PM, cohousing-l-request [at] cohousing.org wrote:

> Message: 7
> Date: Fri, 7 Dec 2007 15:41:15 -0700
> From: "Christine Sizer" <christinesizer [at] gmail.com>
> Subject: [C-L]_ Seeking input on compassionate HOA calculation
> To: cohousing-L [at] cohousing.org
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> Hi all -
> I'm researching the concept of adding a compassionate component to the
> calculation of our cohousing HOA fees.
>
> I've heard of cohousing HOA fees that include an income level  
> component, but
> I've never seen any examples.
>
> Also, does anyone know of an equation that takes into account the  
> buy-in
> price or home value?
>
> I'm also curious to learn how other communities calculate their HOAs.
>
> Thanks.
>
> Cheers,
> Christine
> Highline Crossing