The Homestead Homeowners Association

What The Homestead Homeowners Association's governing documents say

The Homestead is a single-family residential community in Eagle County, Colorado, governed by a homeowners association (HOA). These guidelines apply to all property owners and residents, covering community standards, site development, landscaping, architectural design, and the design review process. They are intended to protect property values and maintain a consistent, natural, mountain-oriented character.

• Architectural review: All exterior changes—including paint, additions, landscaping, fences, and accessory structures—require prior approval from the Design Review Committee (DRC). New construction requires a preliminary and final application with fees ($300 plus $0.25 per gross square foot). The DRC meets monthly and must approve or deny within 30 days.
• Exterior maintenance: Owners must maintain their homes and lots, including regular painting/staining and landscaping. Failure to do so can result in the association making repairs and charging the owner the cost plus a 50% administrative surcharge, which may become a lien.
• Parking & vehicles: Each residence must have at least four off-street parking spaces, with two in a garage. Recreational vehicles, boats, trailers, and trucks larger than 1 ton cannot be parked on lots or streets except temporarily, unless stored in a closed garage. Emergency vehicles under 10,000 lbs may be parked if owned by a volunteer firefighter or emergency worker.
• Pets: Pet owners must follow Eagle County leash laws and clean up pet waste. No specific limit on number of pets is stated in this document.
• Landscaping & yards: At least 80% of uncovered lot area must have formal landscaping (sod, shrubs, trees) unless approved otherwise. Minimum plant quantities are specified (e.g., 6 evergreen trees, 8 deciduous trees). Lawns must be kept under 4 inches, and weeds controlled. Native and wildflower areas are allowed as alternatives under certain conditions.
• Fences & outbuildings: Privacy fences are not permitted. Fences in front yards are discouraged; split-rail or log fences up to 4 feet high are generally approved. Outbuildings are generally prohibited except on designated horse properties; accessory structures like sheds and playsets need DRC approval and are limited to two per lot.
• Lighting & signs: Exterior lights must be low-wattage (40 watts or less) and shielded to minimize light pollution. Holiday lighting is allowed from Thanksgiving to April 15. Real estate signs must be attached to the house and no larger than 9 square feet. Political signs are allowed 45 days before an election and must be removed within 3 days after.
• What this document doesn't cover: This is a set of design and community standards, not the full CC&Rs. It does not include details on HOA fees, assessments, or the association's financial structure. It also does not address leasing or rental restrictions, age restrictions, or rules for common areas beyond what is mentioned.

Plain-language summary generated from the governing documents on file for this community. It may be incomplete and is not legal advice — read the full documents below or consult the official recorded versions.