General FAQs

Hills Ranch development consists of 12 single family custom homes, 17 duplex buildings, as well as undeveloped 2 single family lots, and 3 townhome lots. 

There are no amenities in Hills Ranch (clubhouse, pools, etc...).  The development has common areas throughout the community in which are landscaped and maintained by the HOA, plus private roads and a sewer lift station. 

The development was established in June 1985.  

FY 2026-2027 the HOA Dues for all homeowners (single family & townhomes) are $460.01 and for Lot Owners it's $159.01

Owners hold title to their Lots as described in their deeds. Because all Lots are of varying sizes and configurations, the location and dimensions of each Lot can be found on their deeds recorded by the County of Mendocino. 

 

A: No. The HOA does not communicate directly with prospective buyers, real estate agents, contractors, vendors, or other third parties regarding an individual homeowner’s property, account, or Association matters.

All questions, requests, or inquiries must be submitted through the current homeowner. The homeowner is responsible for communicating HOA-related information to prospective buyers, their representatives, or any vendors they have engaged.

 

A: Any emails, text messages, or phone calls received from prospective buyers, realtors, vendors, or other unauthorized third parties will not be returned or responded to. These inquiries must be directed to the homeowner, who may then contact the HOA as needed.

 

A: No. The HOA does not coordinate directly with realtors, vendors, or other third parties unless the homeowner has completed the appropriate authorization process and the request is submitted through the HOA’s established procedures.

 

A: This process protects homeowner privacy, ensures accurate and consistent communication, and prevents unauthorized disclosure of Association, property, or account-related information.

 

The HOA provides an 18-foot Landscape Easement (which is still common areas) is measured outward from each Owner's lot line, for homeowners to use for gardening. Where the distance between adjacent lot lines is less than 18 feet, the available landscape area is shared equally between the adjoining lot owners.

 

Note: Trees within the Landscape Easement are maintained by the HOA, as are trees located throughout the remaining common areas.

The Assessments cover the Operational Expenses & Building Maintenance, including the maintenance, repairs and replacement of: 

Note: Water fees are not included in this assessment.

 

Homeowners are responsible for their own doors, garage doors, windows and decks

Hills Ranch is connected to the Mendocino Community Sewer.  More information can be found at www.mccsd.com/sewer-system-management

Water is provided by the Hills Ranch Mutual Water Corporation which serves all of Hills Ranch homes. 

Each owner and/or resident of Hills Ranch is responsible for coordinating and purchasing their own general utilities. This includes, but is not limited to, general utilities such as: Telephone,  Propane,  Electricity,  Internet,  Television

Homeowners/tenants are allowed 2 uncaged pets

No short term rentals are allowed. A homeowner may not rent or lease their property for less than 30 days.  The HOA requires a copy of the lease, along with proper insurance. 

The Hills Ranch HOA carries a group policy for property and liability insurance which covers all but the interior contents of a home.  Homeowners are encouraged to obtain their own "walls in" coverage, aka HO6 policy.  Check with your own insurance company on the details for that type of coverage. 

Yes, Trash service is available to homeowners, at their expense and picked up every week. 

Each homeowner has the governing documents and minutes of board meetings. The HOA does not provided documents to prospective buyers until such time they are ordered by the title company once the buyer is in escrow.  

No, windows, doors and decks are the responsibility of the homeowner to maintain and replace any doors, windows, garage doors, and deck on their structure.