2027 Budget Planning Survey Now Open
Published: August 10, 2026
Category: Financial & Community Planning
Posted By: Devonshire HOA Board of Trustees
As we head toward the final quarter of the year, the Devonshire Board of Trustees is beginning the annual financial planning process for the 2027 fiscal year.
Because Devonshire is a close-knit, self-managed community, every dollar budgeted directly impacts our shared neighborhood environment, long-term property values, and assessment stability. Before we finalize our draft operating figures and review multi-year capital project priorities, we are seeking direct feedback from all homeowners through our 2027 Budget Planning Survey.
Key Areas Covered in the Survey
The survey takes less than 5 minutes to complete and focuses on three primary areas:
Operating Service Priorities: Feedback on contractor services, including weekly turf maintenance, seasonal grounds treatments, and snow removal trigger depths along shared driveways and cul-de-sacs.
Capital Projects & Reserve Fund Allocation: Input on upcoming infrastructure planning, such as private roadway sealcoating cycles, entrance monument masonry upkeep, and perimeter drainage enhancements.
Community Amenities & Common Upgrades: Resident interest in small-scale aesthetic improvements, including additional low-voltage landscape lighting or native pollinator beds along common buffer zones.
Why Homeowner Input Matters
Our annual budget balance is split into two essential funds:
The Operating Fund: Covers recurring daily operations—landscape mowing, entrance electricity, municipal storm drain maintenance, insurance policies, and winter snow clearing.
The Reserve Fund: Restricted savings dedicated to repairing and replacing major common capital assets over time, protecting homeowners from unexpected special assessments.
Understanding the community’s priorities allows the board to weigh discretionary enhancements against non-negotiable reserve contributions while keeping monthly assessments predictable.
Survey Timeline & Next Steps
| Milestone | Date / Target |
| Survey Launch | August 10, 2026 |
| Survey Closes | Friday, September 4, 2026 (at 5:00 PM) |
| Board Review & Workshop | Mid-September Board Planning Session |
| Draft Budget Presentation | October Regular Board Meeting |
How to Complete the Survey
Homeowners can complete the survey digitally via the link sent to your registered email address or access it directly through the Documents & Forms section of the website.
Paper copies are also available upon request for any residents who prefer a physical form. If you have questions about the budgeting timeline, please reach out through the Contact the Board page.