What is a Homeowners Association?

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An HOA is a private organization that enforces and amends rules for a planned community with the aim of preserving and enhancing the community's property values. Often, rules are appearance-driven, and deal with cleanliness, condition, repair and maintaining a uniform appearance for the community.

An HOA is governed by a Board of Directors.

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What are the responsibilities of the Board of Directors?

The FHOA is run by a volunteer Board of Directors who have been elected by Members or appointed by the Board. The Board of directors works to oversee and protect real and intangible common assets; run business affairs; enforce and set rules; create helpful committees; levy assessments; impose fines for noncompliance; manage the HOA’s finances; and works to enforce all governing documents.

In other words, the Board provides leadership, structure and support to a community in their efforts to protect and enhance property values. For a list of the Fairways Board and Committee Chairs, please click on the "Board of Directors" tab on this website.

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As a potential buyer, how can I make sure that living in an HOA is right for me?

Fairways is a deed restricted community. This means that when you purchase a home within Fairways you become a mandatory Member of the FHOA and will have specific responsibilities:

• You have entered into a legal contract and agree to abide by the Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&R),   Articles of Incorporation, By-Laws and any other FHOA governing documents at all times.

• You must pay assessments to the FHOA.

• Please read and become familiar with your responsibilities before you purchase property as all rules will apply to all homeowners at all times. All applicable documents can be found under Governing Documents on this website.

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How can I contact the Board of Directors?

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You may contact the Board using the "Contact FHOA Board of Directors" form on this website or you may email bfairwayshoa@gmail.com.  You can usually expect a response from the Board within 48 hours.

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How much are annual dues?

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FHOA Dues are currently $364.00 annually (subject to change) and are due January 1st each year. Your payment is considered late after February 28th and interest will be charged at the highest lawful rate in addition to an administrative fee (not to exceed $25 or 5%) of the delinquent assessment, per the Covenants. Please mail your check or money order made payable to Fairways Homeowners Association:

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Fairways Homeowners Association, Inc.

4140 Longwood Circle

Gulf Breeze, FL 32563

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Where can I get information about Board meetings and events in our community?

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Create a member account on this website and sign up to receive notification by email and/or text message. The "Information Board" will also be posted at the front entrance to Fairways.

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I would like to make exterior changes to my home or property. What should I do first?

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First, please read the “Architectural Guidelines” located under "Architectural Control Committee" (ACC) on this website. Then, you may contact the ACC through the “ACC Requests” page on this website. Or, you may email the Board at gbfairwayshoa@gmail.com . Section 8 of the Covenants require a 30 day notice prior to starting external property changes.

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Please include the nature of your changes (landscaping, paint, pool, fence, adding trees, removing trees, etc.), include all drawings or surveys provided by your contractor. The ACC will review your request and ensure it complies with the FHOA Architectural Guidelines, the Covenants and the appropriate state, county or city requirements. You may not begin any work until you receive ACC approval. You can usually expect to be contacted by the ACC Chair within 48 hours.

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Can I put a fence on my property?

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The Covenants permit a privacy fence of not more than 6 feet in height and must be unstained and of natural wood. We strongly recommend that neighbors contiguous to your property be consulted before installing or replacing of such privacy fences.

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I received a “Friendly Reminder” letter about a violation on my property. What do I do now?

 

If you have any questions about correspondence received from the Board of Directors, immediately contact them at gbfairwayshoa.com. If you receive a violation notice and make no effort to correct it and / or work with the Board to remedy that violation within the specified period of time, then the Board has the right to levy fines on the homeowner as laid out in Florida Statute 720.305. Information about fines: Florida Statute 720 allows for fines to be levied if covenant violations are not corrected in a timely manner. The maximum fine allowed is $100 per day for each violation, with a maximum of $1000 per violation. Please address the notification of covenant violations promptly and notify the Board when corrected.

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Who do I contact to report a broken street light?

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Please contact the board through the "contact" form on this website or you may email the Board at gbfairwayshoa@gmail.com

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How do I report a violation like parking in the street, storing a boat in a yard, trashcans not put away, or unkempt yard or pool?

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First, please try to talk to your neighbor. If that doesn’t work, you may contact the Board using the "contact" form on this website or email them at gbfairwayshoa@gmail.com and include the address of violation, the nature of the violation and what action you may have taken. All correspondence between Lot owners/residents and the FHOA Board of Directors will remain confidential.

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There is no room for my guests to park in the driveway. Can they park in the street?

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Per the Covenants, Section 13.8(a) – Parking: No vehicles may be parked on any lawns and No vehicles may be parked on the street or street right of way between the hours of 12:00 Midnight and & 7:00 A.M. During the day and early evening, street parking should be limited as much as possible. If it is absolutely necessary to park on the street during these hours, then vehicles should be parked so as to avoid blocking the vision or access of neighbors who might be trying to enter or exit their driveways. No vehicle should be parked directly across the street from another driveway.

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Do I have to get approval to rent my property?

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No, however your tenants are required to abide by the Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CC&Rs), Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws and all other governing documents at all times. Please ensure your tenants read and become familiar with these responsibilities before they move in as the rules will still apply, and the responsibility will fall on you as the Lot owner. 

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Do I have to use the trash pickup service or can I contract with another?

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Fairways uses Waste Pro exclusively per a Community vote in November 2022. Since we have a private drive there is a benefit to Fairways in that we can limit the number of heavy trucks using the pavement for which we are responsible.

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What is the trash pickup schedule?  (See Website “Trash Pickup” tab for schedules)

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Waste Pro picks up trash only on Fridays (gray can). 

They pick up yard waste (brown can) and recycles (blue)(optional for a fee) on Thursdays.

Cans should be placed at the curb by 7:00 A.M. on scheduled pick-up days. 

Please keep your cans in the garage or out of sight except for pick up days. Please try to avoid leaving cans out overnight since we have bears and coyotes that sometimes visit our neighborhood.

 

I’m a new neighbor. How do I get trash, yard waste, and recycle bins?

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If you are new in the neighborhood, call (850) 365-1900 to have your trash and recycle cans delivered.  Recycle pickup is optional at $9.00 a month.

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Will Waste Pro pick up large household junk and yard waste?

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Yard waste is picked up at the curb every Thursday (See Trash Pick Up tab on the FHOA website for schedule).  Yard waste should be bagged or tied in bundles not exceeding 50 pounds, or placed in yard waste receptacle.

Special pickups can be scheduled for larger household junk by calling Waste Pro at (850) 365-1900.