As of January of 2024, homeowners in the Hellgate Meadows subdivision owe $378 in dues per year, which are paid in two bi-annual installments of $189.
Read the July 1, 2024 dues letter here.
Dues are subject to change based on budget decisions outlined below. Your dues are used for Hellgate Meadows neighborhood maintenance. This includes things like common area irrigation and lawn mowing, alley snow removal, boulevard tree trimming, and other required neighborhood maintenance. These contributions are vital to the value of our homes as well as to our enjoyment of the community.
The following information outlines how dues amounts are determined, billed, and collected. For more information on how your dues are used, see the financial statements.
Read the July 1, 2024 dues letter here.
Dues are subject to change based on budget decisions outlined below. Your dues are used for Hellgate Meadows neighborhood maintenance. This includes things like common area irrigation and lawn mowing, alley snow removal, boulevard tree trimming, and other required neighborhood maintenance. These contributions are vital to the value of our homes as well as to our enjoyment of the community.
The following information outlines how dues amounts are determined, billed, and collected. For more information on how your dues are used, see the financial statements.
Budgeting
During the 4th quarter of every year, the HMRNA board, or its designated subcommittee, will evaluate association past expenses and forecast next year’s expenses to develop a budget for the following year. As part of the budget process, each vendor providing services will be evaluated for performance and value, and replacement vendors will be evaluated for those found to be unsatisfactory. For any service category exceeding $1,000 a year in expenses, the HMRNA board will, at least once every 3 years, evaluate 2 or more alternative providers to check for better vendor choices.
Billing
HMRNA invoices owners for dues bi-annually with target mailing date of January 1st and July 1st. Each invoice is for ½ of the annual dues determined through the HMRNA budget process. Invoices are due 30 days from the date of mailing, as displayed on the invoice. Dues can be paid by check mailed to the official HMRNA address (2625 Dublin Street, Missoula, MT 50908) or can be paid electronically if the owner requests an emailed invoice (see information here.)
Transfer Fees
The HMRNA Declaration of Easements, Covenants, and Restrictions section 10.6 Capital Contribution; Transfer Fee, part (b) Subsequent Closings requires that at each closing and transfer of title, the new Owner must pay five hundred dollars ($500) to the HMRNA as a transfer fee. If the transfer fee is not paid at the time of closing, it will be invoiced as soon as HMRNA becomes aware of the title transfer.
Dues Collection Process
The HMRNA takes seriously the obligation of each homeowner to pay their dues for the benefit of all in the neighborhood, and has adopted a Budgeting and Dues Policy that includes reminders, late fees, liens, and, in some cases, permission to spread payments out over several months to avoid penalties. We encourage you to read the entire policy.
| Budgeting and Dues Policy (Updated July 2024) |