Dues

Yearly Dues 

$900 a year and are paid quarterly $225.

Paid 

Quarterly at $225 per dwelling

Payable To 

Checks are made payable to "Pine Trails Homeowners Association" and can be mailed using the P.O. box listed below. There are plans to have digital automatic bill pay options but for now this is the only method of payment.

Mailing Address

P.O. Box 631, Nisswa, MN 56468

Q: Why are the dues what they are?

A: The dues take into consideration -

• Commons Area - Maintenance of our commons area, weeds, tree rot, tree fall (leaves, needles), play equipment, patio etc.

• Well Houses - The community has seven well houses which require maintenance electricity to pump water all of the homes. Construction of each well house was upwards of $13,000 each and requires maintenance and reserve funds in case of needing to handle the failure of a well house and other incidents

• Lake Shore Access - Maintenance goes to clearing weeds in the lakeshore, keeping up trails, weeds on the trail

• Dead Tree Out-lot Removal - Trees that become safety hazards in out lots not directly on resident property go to addressing. Trees on resident properties are responsibility of the homeowner.

• Insurance - We have an insurance policy which covers the commons area, lake shore, certain aspects of the well houses and other miscellaneous items

• Administrative Costs - CPA for yearly taxes, our bookkeeper, Quickbooks (Accounting), Google Workspaces (Volunteer organization, this site you're viewing) and more.

The dues are intentionally and considerably low for a SFH development. We are considered a "mid-range" HOA. 

The board maintains importance and dual focus in controlling costs and keeping dues low.

* See below for typical SFH HOA rates in Minnesota.

To give homeowners a frame of reference, here is data on typical SFH HOA rates for for single-family home (SFH) developments in Minnesota and they vary widely based on the community’s location, size, and amenities. 

On average, homeowners can expect to pay:

1. Basic HOA: $300 to $600 per year for communities with minimal amenities and services.

2. Mid-range HOA: $600 to $1,200 per year for communities with moderate amenities such as pools, clubhouses, and common area maintenance.

3. High-end HOA: $1,200 to $3,000+ per year for communities with extensive amenities, including security, landscaping, and recreational facilities.

These rates are estimates and can vary significantly based on the specific features and services provided by the HOA.