Neighborhood Priorities Discussed with the Board | August 31st 2026
Hi everyone,
Several Board members met this morning to discuss a few items affecting the neighborhood. Here's a summary:
Covenant Amendments
Jake suggested that we start looking at Covenant amendments in 2027. More details will follow as this develops.
Enforcement Going Forward
We'll be increasing enforcement on a few items that affect the overall look and feel of the neighborhood, including:
- Consistent yard maintenance
- Trash cans not being visible from the street
- Speeding on neighborhood streets
We wanted to let everyone know ahead of time that we'll be enforcing these issues going forward, and why: keeping up these standards improves the overall beauty of the neighborhood and helps protect home values for all of us.
Short-Term Rentals
The Board also discussed short-term rentals (VRBO, Airbnb, etc.) in the neighborhood. More to come on this topic.
Other Items
- Rosebushes around the neighborhood need trimming.
- We're looking into the bus stop and transformer near 2538 Sophia Court.
Thanks everyone, and have a great week!
Budget Update & Outstanding Dues Collection | August 12th 2026
Hi everyone,
I met with Brian on Monday to go through our budget for the rest of the year. Here's where things stand:
Current Budget
- We currently have $42,000 in the bank.
- We estimate about $25,000 in remaining expenses for 2026 ($19,000 expected, plus a $6,000 buffer in case we estimated low).
- That leaves an expected $17,000 surplus for the rest of the year.
- We want to keep at least $15,000 in reserves to carry into next year.
- That leaves us with about $2,000 available to work with right now.
Outstanding Dues
There is currently $21,000 in outstanding, unpaid dues. If we can collect that money, we could fund a good chunk of landscaping before the end of the year.
Brian and I will be going door to door next week to collect these outstanding balances — wish us luck! 😊 We'll keep you posted on our progress. If we can collect most of it in August or September, we should still have time to complete some landscaping work before the end of 2026.
Dues Due Date Change (Starting 2028)
I also let Brian know that, before next March, I'd like to notify residents that beginning in 2028, we plan to move dues back to being due by January 31st each year. This will make planning and budgeting much easier for the HOA.
Thank you all, and have a great week!
Landscaping Work On Hold Until Dues Are Collected | August 4th 2026
Hey everyone, hope you're having a great day!
Just a note to let everyone know that landscaping work has not yet started, as we're waiting to collect some of the remaining outstanding dues first. Brian and I will be meeting in a couple of weeks to map out our finances for the rest of the year and figure out what we'll be able to take on for landscaping.
Y'all have a great weekend!
Landscaping Project Planning Update | June 2026
Hi everyone,
Thank you to Ryan and Jake for putting together a detailed plan for us. We are very excited to get started on this journey. Thank you also to Gorham, Deepak, and Candace for attending the meeting today.
For those who could not attend, please review the attached documents and the notes below, then share any thoughts or feedback with the group.
We met today in Gorham’s building on campus and talked through the attached documents. Below are the meeting notes. If anything was missed, please feel free to respond and add to them.
Timeline
- The Board needs to discuss the current project and decide which items we want R&R to move forward with.
- Once this is settled, we will let R&R know and they will begin.
- We would like to wait until fall or winter to begin planting because:
- Plants are dormant and transfer better during that time.
- We would avoid paying to water them throughout the summer while they are adapting to their new locations.
- December 31 is our ideal deadline, but this is not set in stone. Anytime before 2027 fees become due would be acceptable.
Current Focus
- The initial focus would be the entrance off Farmville Road and the area coming up Farmstone Ridge near the water tower.
- This would not extend all the way up to Tuscany Hills Drive yet.
- This would not include the detention ponds next to Farmville Road at this time.
- We do not currently have the funds for those additional areas.
- Proposed work for this phase:
- Prepare the ground, including tree and shrub removal, along Farmstone Ridge between Farmville Road and Tuscany Hills Drive.
- Install irrigation along the Farmstone Ridge plantings.
- We discussed whether to tee off from this station for future irrigation at the detention ponds, but that does not appear to make sense due to water pressure concerns.
- It may be better to install new meters at each detention pond area when those phases are reached.
- Install a new water meter at Farmville Road.
- Use a 110V powered controller rather than a battery-powered controller.
- Install electrical wiring for lighting.
- Lighting is an important part of the overall aesthetics and is desired as part of the new landscaping project.
- Power is also needed for the irrigation controller and solenoid valves.
- A transformer will be needed at the Farmville Road entrance.
- Plant a few trees.
- Install sod.
Future Focus
2027
- New stone entry sign at the Farmville Road entrance.
- Remaining trees and shrubs.
- Possible landscaping at the corner of Tuscany Hills Drive and Farmstone Ridge.
- Possible work around the detention ponds.
2028 and Beyond
- Future phases have not been discussed yet.
Budget
- Irrigation and electricity would be prioritized first.
- Estimated irrigation cost: $10,000
- Estimated electrical cost: approximately $5,000
- Groundwork, a few trees, and sod are estimated at approximately $20,000.
- The Board needs to speak with Brian Huddleston to confirm available funds for reserves and regular expenses before committing to the project.
- If there are not enough funds available, we will work with R&R to determine what can be completed within the current budget and move the remaining items to 2027 and beyond.
Tuscany Hills Phase I Landscape Packet (May 29, 2026)
Traffic Study at Farmstone Ridge & Tuscany Hills Drive | June 2026
We have received an update from the City of Auburn regarding the request to install a four-way stop at the intersection of Farmstone Ridge and Tuscany Hills Drive.
The City has confirmed that a traffic study will be conducted to determine whether a four-way stop is warranted. However, because traffic patterns are significantly affected when Auburn University and local schools are out of session, data collection will not begin until normal traffic resumes.
What to Expect
- Traffic data collection is scheduled to begin after Labor Day.
- Requests are reviewed in the order they are received.
- The City will provide an update once the study is complete.
Why the Delay?
The City needs accurate, representative traffic data to make a proper decision, and summer traffic conditions do not reflect typical volume.
We will continue to monitor this request and share updates as they become available.
Tuscany Hills Yard Biodiversity Study Project | 6/12/2026
Auburn University College of Forestry, Wildlife, & Environment is looking for homeowners in Tuscany Hills to allow them to put a wildlife camera in their yard for a week. Please see the two documents and the picture for more details.
Biodiversity Study Project
Expanded Grounds Maintenance Coming to Cantera Court | 5/27/2026
The HOA recently met with Mike Anacker, a TH resident, along with Outdoor Concepts to discuss expanding the grass-cutting maintenance coverage and schedule. The updated maintenance plan will now include areas along and around Cantera Court that have not received consistent attention in the past. At this time, the focus will be on maintaining the areas adjacent to the roadway and around the small detention pond. Work within the ravines and wooded areas is not currently planned and will be addressed during a future phase of the community’s overall groundskeeping improvement plan, which may still be several years away. The HOA appreciates everyone’s patience and support as efforts continue to enhance and maintain the community grounds.
Tree Care Plan for Common Area 🌳 | 5/6/2026
Hi everyone, After speaking with Brian Truitt from Outdoor Concepts, we’ve put together a simple plan to help keep the trees in the common area healthy. Based on his recommendation, the water bags will be filled twice a month, at a cost of about $105 per visit. Right now, there are only a few water spigots available, and putting in drip lines would require running hoses across the street, which isn’t ideal. This temporary approach should help keep the trees alive through 2026. We’ll plan to revisit a more permanent irrigation solution next year. Thanks for your support as we work to maintain our community spaces!
Street Light Outage | 4/3/2026
The board has reported the streetlights that are out on Tuscany Hills Drive to Alabama Power for repair.
2022 Financial Disclosure Documents
Listed below are the financial disclosure documents for the 2022 fiscal year.
Spending by Category Year End 2022
AAP Proposal to Manage Tuscany Hills HOA | May 13th 2022
Due to the expansion of the Tuscany Hills HOA, the board has voted to retain the services of Brian Huddleston and Auburn Area Properties to assist with day-to-day operations. The responsibilities of the management company are outlined in the document below.
AAP Proposal to Manage Tuscany Hills HOA
Annual Minutes and New Email Address | February 14th 2020
Thank you all for coming out and supporting our community at the annual meeting. If you were not able to attend, we've collected information about the meeting and uploaded it to the documents section.
Honestly, whether you were there or not, I suggest taking a glance in case you missed something.
One of the big highlights of the meeting was that we were able to bring up the new website
and let everyone know how to access it. We are doing our best to keep everyone as informed as possible. We also went over a few big projects that you will see taking place. They started
today! Mind the big machinery moving in and out of the neighborhood as they are doing some much-needed cleanup. And before anyone asks, we will most certainly be planting new grass and moving into
the maintenance stage soon after they are done.
Another big announcement, we have a new email address! I think we all know how confusing it has been with the website being one way and the email address the other. Well, now they are the same.
The website is tuscanyhillsauburn.com and the new email address is now tuscanyhillsauburn@gmail.com. All website contact forms have been updated to point to the new email address. You should
be receiving an email this evening from the new address so go ahead and save it to your contact list. The old email address, auburntuscanyhills@gmail.com, will forward to the new email address for 30 days
before being deactivated.
Let's make this a year of growth for our neighborhood and the residents. Thank you all for being a part of Tuscany Hills Auburn and helping it to be its best.
Unpaid Neighborhood HOA Dues | August 28th 2019
Hi, all. Just wanted to reach out and and let everyone know that we currently have a balance of close to $12,000 in unpaid homeowner dues. This hurts our community in not being able to pay upkeep, provide maintenance, and prevents us from adding wanted additions to the neighborhood. Please make sure to check that you are up-to-date and have paid your balance in full. If you have not please send your unpaid balance to the address listed below as soon as possible. If you are unsure of your balance you are welcome to contact us directly or submit an inquiry though the website. Thank you and have a wonderful day!
Tuscany Hills HOA
P.O. Box 2798
Auburn, AL 36831
Neighborhood Party! | June 14th 2019
New Website! | June 1st 2019
Thanks for taking some time to check out the new website! The new board has been working hard to get the website up and running. It now not only represents an information and communication portal for the homeowners, but the base site is now a representation of our entire community.
This allows us to advertise Tuscany Hills and to keep potential homeowners informed and up-to-date on our progress. If you have any questions, concerns, or submissions you would like to add please feel free to let us know!