Duck Key is a small island community in the Florida Keys at mile marker 61, featuring residential homes alongside Hawks Cay Resort. The primary community organization is the voluntary Duck Key Property Owners Association (DKPOA), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit focused on island maintenance, beautification, canal projects, and liaison with Monroe County. Specific subdivisions like Village at Hawks Cay have their own mandatory HOAs.
HOA Fees and Financial Obligations DKPOA membership is voluntary with annual dues supporting projects like breakwall restoration and palm plantings; exact fees not publicly detailed but tied to 2025-2026 membership drives. Village at Hawks Cay and similar villa communities report monthly HOA fees around $500-$600, covering maintenance, insurance, and amenities. Club Duck Key may involve separate membership or access fees for residents.
Rules and Regulations DKPOA emphasizes quiet enjoyment, landscaping standards, and waterway usability. Specific HOAs enforce rules on rentals, grilling, pest control, and hurricane preparedness. Club Duck Key has pool, tennis, and general conduct rules.
Community Amenities and Lifestyle Residents enjoy waterfront living with canal access, proximity to Hawks Cay Resort's pools, marina, tennis, and dining. Club Duck Key provides on-island recreation including a heated pool, jacuzzi, Har-Tru tennis courts, pickleball, and social spaces.
Notable Aspects The community is family-friendly with ongoing capital projects like bridge replacements and water quality monitoring. It blends private island living with resort access in a scenic Keys location.
Management Company: Duck Key Property Owners Association (DKPOA) / Club Duck Key Phone: (305) 743-3488 (Club Duck Key) Email: dkresident@gmail.com Website: https://www.duckkeypoa.com/ ; http://www.clubduckkey.com/ Address: 100 San Juan Street, Duck Key, FL 33050