Dear Members of the COA,
As we navigate the complexities of managing our community, we want to take a moment to emphasize why your ongoing engagement as homeowners is not just welcome—it is essential. This is not merely a place we live; it is a collective investment in our safety, property values, and quality of life.
Responsible leadership, however, means we cannot always choose the easiest path today. Sometimes, we must make difficult, forward-looking decisions to protect this community tomorrow. We know that topics like deferred maintenance, rising operational costs, stricter insurance requirements, and the stark realities of reserve funding are not exciting dinner-table conversations. But ignoring them is not an option—they will eventually catch up with every association, often with a much heftier price tag than if we had acted proactively. That is why we are committed to clear communication and radical transparency. We don’t want to simply hand down decisions; we want to walk you through the why behind every vote and every dollar spent. By helping you understand the financial and structural pressures we face, we hope to build trust and shared purpose. We are not asking for blind agreement—we are asking for your eyes, your questions, and your partnership. Because when we all understand the roadmap, the tough turns become a little easier to navigate together.
Thank you for your trust and your voice.
Sincerely,
Jupiter Lakes Villas Board of Directors
2026 COA Fees:
- Quarterly $1064.08
- Monthly Fees: $354.69
Reserves Total (End of Year):
- 2025 – $639,141.00
- 2026 – $841,909.00 – projected
- 2027 – $1,064,677.00 – projected
- 2025 Budget Total: $604,384.00
- 2026 Budget Total: $658,858.93 (increase $54,474.93 – that is 8.34%.)
- 2027 Budget Total: $697,556.85 – projected (increase $38,697.92 – that is 5.59%.)
Reserves Itemized (Current August 2026):
- Reserves – Interest: $32,000 (estimated for year’s end)
- Reserves – Roof: $122,000 (by end of year: $181,000) project date 2041
- Reserves – Painting: $188,000 (by end of year: $233,000) project date 2029
- Reserves – Road: $150,000 (by end of year: $184,000) project date 2035
- Reserves – Parking Lots: $24,000 (by end of year: $36,000) project date 2041
- Reserves – Lake Reserves: $34,000 (by end of year: $49,000)
- Reserves – Contingency: $291,000 (by end of year: $363.000)
Total Operating Fund Balance: $106,000.00 (Suggested balance: $72,000)