Avon Lakes Village
Homeowners Association · Rochester Hills, MI
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Quick answers to what residents ask most: dues, requests, rules, and getting settled in Avon Lakes Village.

Quick answers to the questions we hear most. Click any question to expand. For anything not covered here, reach the board through the Contact the Board.

What is Avon Lakes Village?

Avon Lakes Village is a lakeside homeowners association in Rochester Hills, Michigan, governed by an elected volunteer Board of Directors. Residents share several lakes, parks, and a full calendar of community events.

How much are HOA dues, and how do I pay?

Annual dues for the 2026 calendar year are $272.00, due no later than April 1, 2026. Payment is accepted by check or Zelle. For the payee or Zelle details, reach the board treasurer through the Contact the Board (choose “Finance”).

How do I request an exterior or architectural change?

Before starting any exterior or architectural change to your home or property, submit a request to the board’s architectural contact for review and approval. The quickest way is the Contact the Board form, then choose “Architectural / Property” and your request routes to the right board member.

How do I reserve a boat slip, park, or pavilion?

Paddle-boat slips: There are two boat slips at each of the Avon Lakes Village parks (Mackwood Park and South Shore Park) for homeowners without lakefront property. They’re first-come, first-served, and can be requested by emailing the HOA Board starting January 1 of the year you’d like to use one. Boats must be removed from the parks by November 15.

Parks & pavilions: For current reservation availability and process, please contact the board. Full details coming soon.

How do I report a concern or possible violation?

Use the Contact the Board and choose the topic that fits; your message routes directly to the right board member. For urgent safety or emergency issues, contact local authorities first.

What are the lake and boating rules?

The board maintains guidelines for the safe, respectful use of our lakes. We’re finalizing the full rules (watercraft, wake and speed, fishing, and swimming areas) for this page. In the meantime, please reach the board through the Contact the Board with any questions.

Where do I find the Boat Launch Agreement?

Homeowners using a neighborhood boat launch must sign the association’s Boat Launch Agreement. Review and download it here: Boat Launch Agreement (PDF).

What is the Solar Energy Policy?

Installation, maintenance, and use of solar energy systems within the subdivision are governed by the association’s Solar Energy Policy Statement: Solar Energy Policy Statement (PDF).

What are the mailbox standards?

Avon Lakes Village has two HOA-approved mailbox options (the HOA no longer assists with installation):

Option 1: Salisbury Industries · 18300 Central Avenue, Carson, CA 90746-4008 · 800-624-5269
Heavy Duty Rural Mailbox – Bronze (#4850 BRZ); Standard Mailbox Post, In-Ground Mounted – Bronze (#4895BRZ); Spreader, 2-wide (#4882BRZ).

Option 2: Gaines Mfg, Inc. · 12200 Kirkham Rd., Poway, CA 92064 · 858-486-7100
Bronze mailbox with Antique Bronze Eagle (#KS-20A-XX); Keystone Double Deluxe Post – Bronze (#KDD-BRO); Keystone Address Plaque – Bronze (#KSAP-BRO).

If you’re maintaining an older wood mailbox, please paint it a shade of brown.

What is the trash and recycling schedule?

Trash and recycling are collected by Priority Waste, with curbside pickup every Thursday. Please have carts out by 7:00 a.m. on Thursday. For holiday delays or bulk/yard-waste questions, contact Priority Waste directly or reach the board through the Contact the Board form.

When are board and annual meetings?

The Annual Homeowners Meeting is held each spring. The 2026 meeting took place on April 22, 2026. Documents from the annual meeting (board listing, minutes, treasurer’s reports, and the social calendar) are posted in the . For the schedule of regular board meetings, contact the board.

Who do I contact for what?

Our Board of Directors members each cover an area of responsibility (the full roster is in the residents-only Residents Hub): lake, events, architectural, finance, and communications. The easiest way to reach the right person is the Contact the Board, which routes your message automatically.

New resident checklist

Welcome to the neighborhood! A few steps to get settled:

  • Read the Bylaws & Guidelines.
  • Pay your annual dues ($272.00 for 2026, due April 1) by check or Zelle.
  • Check the approved mailbox standards before replacing a mailbox.
  • Submit any exterior or architectural changes for board approval before starting.
  • Save the Contact the Board to reach the right board member.
  • Ask the board for the access code to the residents-only .
  • Browse upcoming community events.
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