Frequently Asked Questions
Dues
When Do We Pay Annual Dues?
Dues are assessed each year on April 1st and are due within 30 days. After 30 days, late fees and interest will apply.
How Do We Pay Annual Dues?
Annual dues can be paid through an online portal,Â
AppFolio - Owner's Portal: AppFolio
There is no charge to have a homeowner portal in AppFolio. However, in order for this to work, members MUST send their email addresses to the HOA at info@swshoa.com so that we can link them to the property address. The email address must be a working address set up to accept emails from AppFolio and the HOA.
Creating an account in the portal without first getting an invitation from the HOA is impossible. Please make sure that the HOA has your current email address.Â
Where Does the Money Go?
Annual dues pay for all HOA expenses, such as landscaping, pond maintenance, general maintenance, office supplies, postage, property management, etc. Everything left over goes into reserves for future community projects.
Dues
As of 2025, there are no intentions to raise the existing HOA dues, which currently stand at $414.72 per residential household.
Corporate Governance
HOA Board Members
President - Kim McCumber
Vice President - Phyllis Tucker
Secretary - Sharon Poindexter
Treasure - Robbyn Sims
Jonna Vaugh - ARC Chair and Parliamentarian
Ben Harley - Board Member
Bruce Carrington - Board Member
General Information
Sweetwater Station is a registered non-profit corporation in the state of Georgia. All owners of residential lots in the community are members of the HOA.
The HOA is governed by (in order of precedence):
- Georgia State Law
- The covenants for the community
- The corporate By-Laws
- Actions of the membership
- Actions of the board of directors
Similar to most other corporations, the business activity is guided by a board of directors.
How is the Board of Directors Selected?
Per the By-Laws of the HOA, there are 9 directors. The directors are elected by the members at the annual meeting in February each year. Directors serve 2-year terms. Those terms are staggered, with 5 elected in even-numbered years and 4 elected in odd-numbered years.
The years listed indicate the beginning of each board member's two-year term.
How Are the Officers Selected?
At the first board meeting after the annual meeting, the new group of directors determines who will hold which offices for the next year.
What Does the Board Do?
Currently, the directors volunteer their time to manage the day-to-day business of the HOA in an effort to save money for the amenities project (see below). Directors answer questions from the members, deal with the vendors, manage the A/P and A/R and general accounting, and handle all requests for information from closing attorneys for new sales and transfers. Some directors also chair other committees, such as welcome/social, architectural review, and covenants review. Most recently, a significant amount of time has been spent on improvements repairs, and maintenance. This includes gathering bids and working with vendors to get the services needed by the HOA.
The board of directors meets monthly to consider all current business activity.
City Enforcement
What Can the HOA Do About the Streets, Parking, and Speeding?
The HOA is currently working on expanding our guidelines for the community. These will include street parking, speeding, ARC reviews, and much more. While the HOA does not own the streets, the residents do have a say on how we can handle them. We have no authority to do anything with the streets. At this time, we are dependent upon the City of Savannah. For these issues, please call the police or call 311 to report maintenance issues. At the same time, notify your neighbors and the board of directors. The more of us that call, the quicker these issues get addressed.
What About Trash Bins Left on the Side of the Street?
Trash and recycling also fall to the City of Savannah. The HOA has no rules regarding where the cans go, when they go out, or where they are placed. The City of Savannah does have rules regarding when those cans can be at the curb. If there is a problem, please report it to the City of Savannah by calling 311.