Port Pine Heights Property Owners Association (PPHPOA)
Port Pine Heights is a residential subdivision located on the Gulf side of Big Pine Key near mile marker 29 in the Florida Keys. The community features canal-front and residential properties in a quiet, nature-oriented setting with access to local waterways.
HOA Fees and Financial Obligations The Port Pine Heights Property Owners Association operates as a voluntary organization rather than a mandatory HOA. Annual membership dues are $25 per household (full or associate membership), unchanged for over 20 years as of the latest available information. Full membership provides voting rights for property owners; associate membership is available for renters or lot owners without voting rights. Dues support community activities, equipment maintenance (including a pontoon boat for canal trimming), newsletter production, and upkeep of common areas like Key Deer Park. Property owners are individually responsible for maintaining adjacent canals per Monroe County codes to avoid navigational hazards and potential fines. No mandatory monthly or annual HOA fees beyond the voluntary dues appear to apply based on real estate listings and association details.
Rules and Regulations As a voluntary association, formal covenants and restrictions are limited. Emphasis is placed on canal maintenance to comply with Monroe County Waterways codes (Sec. 26-4), prohibiting vegetation that interferes with vessel navigation. Residents are encouraged to participate in community events and report issues. The association advocates for neighborhood interests but does not enforce strict architectural or landscaping rules typical of mandatory HOAs. Some properties are listed with "No HOA" or voluntary/social association notes.
Community Amenities and Lifestyle The lifestyle is relaxed and focused on nature, with proximity to the National Key Deer Refuge, canals for boating/fishing, and community gatherings. Key Deer Park serves as a central gathering spot with a tiki hut. The association organizes social events like holiday parties, yard sales, pig roasts, and general meetings. Canal trimming assistance is offered to members using association equipment. The setting appeals to those seeking a quiet, wildlife-friendly environment in the Lower Keys.
Notable Aspects Established in 1977, the PPHPOA is a not-for-profit corporation (registered with Florida Division of Corporations). It includes residents from adjacent areas like Seaview and Kyle-Dyer. The community emphasizes volunteerism, environmental stewardship (e.g., canal health, Key deer habitat), and neighborly support. Recent real estate activity shows median listing prices around $850,000, with many canal-front homes.
Management Company/Association: Port Pine Heights Property Owners Association, Inc. Phone: 305-394-7251 (membership inquiries, per 2019 newsletter); additional contacts like 305-872-2170 noted in past communications Email: pphpoa@bellsouth.net; portpineheights@gmail.com Website: None publicly listed; newsletters hosted at bigpinekey.com Address: PO Box 430043, Big Pine Key, FL 33043
Note: Contact details primarily from 2019 association newsletter; verify current status as information may have updated.