HOA & Financials
Homeowners Association (HOA)
The Highlands is the place to live whether you are still working or enjoying full-time retirement. In addition to championship golf, we offer pickleball, tennis, pop tennis, a heated pool and spa, a fitness center, classroom instruction, and personal fitness training. Our craft room provides excellent space to gather and work on the hobby of your choice.
The Highlands is a self-governed and managed community with strong capital reserve plans and funding to ensure the success and beauty of our community for many years to come. An elected Board of Directors, whose members serve 3-year staggered terms, governs the community. They are trustees representing the entire community. The powers and duties of the Board of Directors are specifically described in the Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CCRs) and the Bylaws. Standing committees serve in a policy advisory role to the Board of Directors.
An employee team manages the day-to-day operations under the direction of our professional Community Manager, Mark Oswald. The staff receives support from resident volunteers, who help in operational roles throughout the organization. There are many opportunities to serve the community as a volunteer.
The Highlands at Dove Mountain is a self-managed, active adult gated community of 1297 homes in Marana, Arizona. While US Home / Lennar built and managed our community, it is now fully controlled by the homeowners.
Financials
Our HOA prides itself on strong, stable, and consistent financial performance while staying competitive as one of the premier Active Adult communities. The HOA assumed control from the builder in 2007.
Some of the financial highlights for The Highlands include:
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The HOA has a current budget of approximately $8 million per year and a staff of 75 full-time equivalent positions.
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The average annual increase of homeowner’s dues has been 4.7% over 10 years. The monthly HOA fee in 2026 is $291.
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Total operating expenses over five years have increased only 4.9% per year.
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The total cash on hand is $10.6 million. Of this, $8.6 million is in the 30-year Reserve Fund for maintenance and replacement of community assets.
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The Association also maintains an Association Improvement Fund to develop new amenities such as our Golf Short Game Practice Area and four Pickleball courts.
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Golf Revenues have increased 26.1% over the past five years. In recent years, The Highlands golf course has been able to operate on golf revenues without an operating subsidy from HOA dues. A portion of monthly dues supplements the golf course's capital expenditures.
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Restaurant Food and Beverage revenue increased 23.7% compared to five years ago, with total gross revenues currently at $2.7 million. The Highlands Bar and Grille has been able to operate on revenues without an operating subsidy from HOA dues. A portion of monthly dues supplements Grille's capital expenditures.
