Home

Hillsborough County is offering a program to help homeowners with minor sidewalk repairs. Applications are open until June 30 or the funding is expended. All applications and photos must be submitted online. Homeowners can receive funding once every three years. To be eligible for repairs, the raised sidewalk must be a trip hazard with more than ¼” between panels, inclines of more than 3”, or sunken areas with active pooling of water of more than ½”.
 
Click the link to see all the criteria and to submit your application online.
https://hcfl.gov/residents/property-owners-and-renters/roads-and-sidewalks/sidewalk-repair-partnership-program 

Our management company, McNeil Management, has a new Homeowner Portal for all owners to access on their website. To pay your dues, submit alteration applications, submit an Enforcement Request Form, change your mailing address, and more, please register to access your account at https://mcneilmsi.com/. 

Pet owners, please remember to always carry a small plastic bag with you when out walking your pet to pick up pet waste immediately. Hillsborough County Animal Ordinance 00-26, Section 14, requires immediate removal of waste from all public areas and private property of owners.  First offense fines are $50, and a second offense is $100. Your HOA Board thanks all our responsible pet owners!

 

Chestnut Forest is home to a variety of wildlife, including potentially dangerous creatures like water moccasins, alligators, and coyotes. Here are a few facts and safety tips to keep you and your family safe:

• Water moccasins (aka cottonmouth snakes): They often burrow near the edge of water. They sun themselves during the day, but are the most active at night.
• Alligators: Never feed alligators on land or by throwing scraps in the water. Alligators are most active between dusk and dawn.
• Coyotes: They’re active year round. Coyotes play an important role in the ecosystem by helping to keep rodent populations under control. However, they can prey on domestic cats and small dogs.

Click here to read more about the benefits and use of mulch in landscape areas, as well as where you can buy mulch from the county. 

Hillsborough County is reminding homeowners to follow lawn watering schedules and to use other water conservation tips. Click here to read their recommendations. 

Our HOA governing documents prohibit parking on the grass, easements or sidewalks associated with any lot or common area. Any vehicle parked on HOA common area is at risk of being towed at the owner’s expense. Commercial vehicles are only allowed on a temporary, short-term basis while vendors perform services for homeowners. Street parking should be used as a last resort. When parking on the street, always ensure that there’s enough room for an emergency vehicle to safely pass.