HOA Dues FAQ

This document covers the most Frequently Asked Questions regarding the Bridgewood 3 & 4 Homeowners Association Dues.

1.  Are HOA Dues voluntary or mandatory for each residence?

Answer: HOA Dues are mandatory for each residence of the Bridgewood 3&4 subdivision.

2. How are homeowners notified of upcoming dues?

Answer: An HOA Dues bill is mailed to each homeowner (see example at end of FAQ section)

3.  How much are the HOA dues?

Answer: The current amount for the annual dues (2025 Fiscal year) is $60.00.

4.  When are dues collected?

Answer: The due collection period happens in the month of September each year.

5.  How often are dues collected?

Answer: Dues are collected once per year in September.

6.  What is the time period that the paid dues cover, is it based on calendar year?

Answer: The fiscal period for the HOA runs from October 1st through September 30th. Dues match the fiscal year period, not the calendar year (January through December).

7.  How are dues paid?

Answer: Dues can be paid online via Zelle (see Answer to next question), or via check, which allows for a trackable receipt method.  Checks can either be mailed to the Treasurer or dropped off at the secure HOA Dues drop box - located at 39831 Coalport Drive (see pic of Drop Box at bottom of the page).

8.  Is there an electronic payment method available?

Answer: YES - We now have an online Dues payment option on our HOA website - Pay Dues Online FAQ using Zelle (an online payment system partnering with 100’s of banks).  Information regarding Zelle and the process to pay your HOA Dues (including instructional video and step by step instructions) are available at our HOA website. There is a link to find out how to pay your dues right on the Homepage under the welcome banner and also under the Documents section – Pay Dues Online FAQ. 

Note: If you are paying online via Zelle, you need to make sure you include your Street Address and Last Name in the comment section of the payment so we can credit the correct homeowner.

9.  How are the monies collected from dues used for the subdivision?

Answer: The monies are primarily used for the upkeep and beautification of the subdivision entrance (berms on 17 Mile and boulevard on Baroque) which typically consist of lawn and fertilization services, occasional tree services, lighting, subdivision sign, Christmas light display and sprinkler usage and maintenance.  Monies are also used for the annual snow removal contract and any subdivision wide social events (Halloween parade – Cider and Donuts, Sub-wide block party).

10.  Do the Dues cover any individual Homeowner utility costs (water, sewer, trash, etc)?

Answer: No, the Dues do not cover any individual Homeowner utilities.  Each homeowner pays for Water, Sewer and Trash through Clinton Township on a monthly basis. Electric and Gas are also both individually paid utilities by each Homeowner. 

11.  Is there any Special Assessment included in the Dues? 

Answer: No, there are currently no Special Assessment costs included in the Dues.

12. What happens if I don’t pay my dues?

Answer: If dues are not collected in September, a $20 late fee is assessed on November 1st.  

• An additional $10 is assessed if dues are not paid by January 1st.

• An additional $10 is assessed if dues are not paid by April 1st.

• After April 1st a lien is placed on the property by the HOA’s attorney for the aggregate dues and late fee assessments ($60+$20+10+10=$100) along with filing and attorney fees (currently $30 and $50 respectively).

13.  How does a Title Company / Real Estate Broker verify if a homeowner's due are current for a home up for sale?

Answer: The representative can fill out the HOA Dues Inquiry Form which contacts the HOA President, Vice President and Treasurer via Email.  The Treasurer is the overseer of which houses have unpaid dues and/or liens associated with the property.