FAQ
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chevron_rightWhat is the Huntington Hills Property Owners Corporation (HHPOC)?
Huntington Hills Property Owners Corporation (HHPOC) is the New York not-for-profit corporation established to represent the shared interests of property owners covered by the Huntington Hills governing documents. The Declaration dates to 1964, and the Corporation was formed in 1974. HHPOC is the organization’s legal name; it serves the property-owner association function for the community.
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chevron_rightWhat is the purpose of HHPOC?
HHPOC was created to protect and promote the common interests of Huntington Hills property owners. Its governing purposes include helping preserve property values, maintaining the neighborhood’s natural beauty and harmonious residential character, administering applicable community covenants, and supporting the common benefit and enjoyment of owners. Its current work is focused primarily on maintaining and improving the community entrances and keeping property owners informed.
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chevron_rightWho is a member of HHPOC?
The governing documents state that the owner of each covered Huntington Hills building site is a member of HHPOC. Membership is tied to ownership of the property rather than to a separate voluntary enrollment. The documents generally provide one vote for each covered building site, subject to the requirements and procedures in the Declaration and Bylaws.
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chevron_rightWhy might a nearby property not be part of HHPOC?
HHPOC membership is based on whether a property is included in the recorded Huntington Hills subdivision and governing documents, not simply on physical proximity or a Huntington Station or Dix Hills mailing address. Nearby properties may be part of Old Forge, Strathmore, or another development. If you are unsure whether a specific property is covered, please contact the Board so the parcel can be checked against the Association’s records.
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chevron_rightWhat benefits does HHPOC provide to the community?
HHPOC coordinates work that benefits the neighborhood as a whole. This includes care and improvement of the community entrances, tree and landscaping work, signage and related projects, communication about community matters, responsible management of Association funds, and opportunities for owners to participate in meetings and decisions governed by the Declaration and Bylaws.
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chevron_rightHow does HHPOC support property owners?
HHPOC organizes and pays for approved community work, communicates project and financial information, maintains property and membership records, collects properly established dues, and provides a forum for owners to ask questions and participate. The Board’s role is to administer the Corporation for the common benefit of the covered properties under the governing documents.
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chevron_rightHow is HHPOC governed?
HHPOC is governed by its recorded Declaration, Certificate of Incorporation, Bylaws, and any valid amendments, together with applicable New York law. A Board of Directors conducts the Corporation’s business, while members elect directors and vote on matters when member approval is required. Meeting notices, voting, assessments, and other formal actions must follow the applicable governing procedures.
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chevron_rightWhat are the current annual dues? Annual HHPOC dues are currently $30 per covered property per year. Dues provide operating funds for the Corporation’s responsibilities, including entrance maintenance, tree and landscaping work, signage, administrative costs, communications, and other properly approved community needs.
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chevron_rightWhy are dues for 2024, 2025, and 2026 being billed together? The last regular invoices were sent in November 2023, and annual invoices were not issued afterward. The Association is therefore billing $30 for each of 2024, 2025, and 2026, for a total of $90 for properties that otherwise had no prior balance. The goal is to bring accounts current and resume regular annual billing beginning in 2027.
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chevron_rightHow is the cap on older account balances being applied? The Board determined that unpaid amounts recorded through December 31, 2023, will be capped at $240 per property. After adding $30 for each of 2024, 2025, and 2026, the maximum amount required to bring a property fully current through December 31, 2026, is $330. If the actual amount due is lower, the property will be billed only for that lower amount.
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chevron_rightWhat should I do if I believe my account balance is incorrect? Please contact the Board with the property address and a brief explanation of the issue. If available, include copies of canceled checks, receipts, prior statements, or other relevant records. Historical Association records are limited, so questions will be reviewed individually and reasonable corrections will be documented before the account is finalized.
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chevron_rightHow can I pay my HHPOC invoice? Follow the payment instructions shown on your individual invoice or in the member area of the website. Online payments are processed securely through Stripe. Please do not email credit-card or bank-account information to the Board. Additional payment instructions will be provided with the upcoming billing.
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chevron_rightHow do I update my member profile or contact information? Sign in to the member area and review the contact information associated with your property. Please keep your email address, phone number, and mailing address current so you receive invoices and community notices. For an ownership change or a correction to the property record, contact the Board so the administrative record can be reviewed and updated.
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chevron_rightWhat is the status of the entrance renewal project? Tree work at both community entrances has been completed as the first phase. The Board is reviewing proposals for new entrance features, monument signs, gates, landscaping, lighting, and related improvements. Because of the scope and cost, the work is expected to proceed in phases, with plans and financial information shared with property owners as decisions are made.
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chevron_rightAre the proposed entrance renderings the final approved design? No. The images displayed for the Beaumont Drive and Roundtree Drive entrances are conceptual renderings. Final design, dimensions, materials, landscaping, lighting, scope, schedule, and cost remain subject to review, available funding, any required approvals, and final agreements with contractors.
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chevron_rightHow can I stay informed and participate? Visit www.hhpoc.org for community updates, meeting information, project news, governing documents, and contact options. Property owners are encouraged to attend community meetings, review notices, ask questions, submit suggestions, keep their member profiles current, and participate in votes when member action is required.
