Last Updated: January 29th, 2006

Welcome to the South Coast Homeowners Association Information Website. We will post items of current interest to members. Elsewhere, you will find a sample newsletter and a membership application.

Since the formation of South Coast in late 1988, we have seen a growth in board member awareness of the issues that must be addressed to operate your association more smoothly. These issues are addressed in our periodic newsletter. The newsletter seems to be the most popular feature of South Coast membership.

It has been the goal of South Coast Homeowners Association to provide quality educational forums on a regular basis as well as distribute timely information to its members in Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo Counties. During the past sixteen years, we have had meetings on such topics as new state legislation, collecting past due assessments, reserve studies and budgets, insurance considerations, board member training and maintenance issues. We have brought in speakers who are actively involved with homeowner associations both locally and throughout California.

Since 1989, over 135 associations have joined South Coast. This year’s renewal rate is over 90%. In 1990 members of South Coast were instrumental in lobbying the Goleta Water District for rates which did not discriminate against homeowner associations in favor of single-family homes. Many associations received refunds of excess water charges. In 1996-99, we lobbied against bills which would override CC&Rs with respect to pets and motorcycles. We have also distributed association publications to members at no additional cost such as the Condominium Bluebook, DRE publications and privately published books.

Regulation at the state level continues to expand. Association assets age and require more maintenance. It is imperative that boards of directors have access to as much information as possible and be aware of professionals who are available to provide services to them.

Your input continues to play an important role in the activities that South Coast becomes involved with. Like your boards of directors, those who are a part of South Coast are all volunteers. Your dues go to pay for newsletters, publications, postage and other out-of-pocket expenses. Thank you for your continued support.