Dues & Payments
Dues and assessment bills are mailed four times a year. Residence and property dues are payable on the fifteenth (15) of February, April, June and August.
A $25.00 late fee is charged if payment is not received within fifteen days of the due date.
Please make checks payable to:
Lake Community P.O.A.
P.O. Box 995
Highland Lakes, NJ 07422
You may also bring payments to the office, or deposit them in the drop-box located next to the clubhouse entrance.
If you'd like to pay by credit/debit card, please contact the office. Please have your Barry Lakes account number ready.
2024 annual dues $821.00
(Senior / veteran discount $739.00)
2024 annual dues: $541.00
(Senior / veteran discount $487.00)
2024 annual dues $433.00
Fees & Discounts
Initiation Fee - A one-time initiation fee of $1,000.00 is charged to all new homeowners. Please have your attorney contact the office prior to any real estate closings for current dues and assessments information.
Senior Citizen Discount - At the age of sixty-two, Senior Citizens are entitled to a 10% discount on their Dues & Assessment bills. Proof of age must be provided to the office.
Military Discount - Military veterans and active personnel are eligible for a 10% discount on their Dues and Assessment bills. Proof of service through a military identification card or discharge forms are required. This discount shall not be applied if the account is currently receiving a 10% Senior Citizen Discount.
Returned Check Fee - A $50.00 fee charged for all returned checks.
Collections - Any member whose account is sent to an attorney or collection agency for non-payment will be required to pay reasonable attorney fees and court costs in addition to the outstanding balance.
Financial Hardship - Any member who is experiencing a temporary financial hardship can apply to the Trustees for a special payment option. The Trustees will work with the member to avoid late fees, not to reduce the Dues & Assessments owed.
Assessments
Special Assessments are not included in regular membership dues. The L.C.P.O.A. Board of Directors has the authority to impose special assessments to cover one-time expenses for any major repair or improvement.