Why We Must Keep the HOA
How our shared cluster mailbox unit (CBU) is maintained, who pays for repairs, and what changes if the HOA continues or dissolves.
Harvest Creek uses a shared community mailbox. No homes have individual mailboxes, so the cluster box unit (CBU) is the single delivery point for every resident in the neighborhood.
The U.S. Postal Service delivers mail to the unit — but it does not repair, replace, or maintain the mailbox structure itself. That responsibility falls to our community.
The Postal Service's role is limited to mail service — not the physical unit.
As long as the HOA exists, the mailbox is covered.
While the HOA is in place, it is responsible for keeping the community mailbox functional and compliant:
Because repairs are paid for through shared dues and coordinated by the board, the mailbox stays working — and no single homeowner is stuck with the bill or the hassle.
The mailbox still requires maintenance. Responsibility would have to shift to one of these options.
A legally recorded agreement among all homeowners.
An informal, non-binding group of residents.
Residents install their own mailboxes (USPS approval required).
The mailbox is a shared physical asset that must be maintained regardless of HOA status. Without a clear structure in place, repairs could become:
This is a key factor in evaluating the future of the HOA.