Cohousing-L Mailing List: How to assess HOA fees?

[karen kitchen (grcamom]

Hi All,
Our community, Bozeman Cohousing, is in the process of deciding the best way to 
allocate HOA dues to each unit. We have heard that some communities base HOA 
dues on square footage while others have a flat rate for each unit.
We are wondering what basis other Cohousing communities use to determine HOA 
dues? If you have reasons for choosing a certain method? And, if you have run 
into any problems with the way HOA dues are distributed between units?
We will have 18 3-bedroom units, 22 2-bedroom units, and 3 studio units. The 
largest homes are about 1,450 sq ft. and the studios are under 600 sq ft.
Thanks in advance for any insight into allocating HOA dues!
Karen KitchenBozeman Cohousing