Resources for HOAs

Water Conservation Allotment
The state requires HOAs that irrigate more than 10 acres of turf with groundwater per community to follow a state-issued water-use allotment plan. If your HOA goes over the allotted amount, the state could fine you $375 for each acre foot of water you use per year over their set allocation. Learn more...

CAGRD Grants
The Central Arizona Groundwater Replenishment District (CAGRD) has grants of up to $5,000 for large water users committed to reducing groundwater use. For more information, call 623.869.2380 or visit their Web site: www.cagrd.com .

How can my HOA reduce water usage?
London Lacy, Surprise Water Conservation Analyst, is available to help large water users within the City's water service area, create a water budget plan, with an emphasis on conservation. She can be reached at 623.222.7023, or by email at

For many HOAs landscape irrigation accounts for 90 percent or more of all the water used in their communities’ common areas.  One of the easiest ways to save money and water is to adjust sprinkler timers. Learn more water-saving tips...	Find out who the contacts are managing your community…. Click here for the HOA Contact List
How to manage & budget an HOA, what’s new in code compliance?  Sign up for the HOA Academy. The HOA Connection offers a forum for creative and constructive dialogue between the City and HOAs. Click here for the latest meeting info... Settle disputes out of court….The Community Mediation Program provides trained volunteers who act as impartial facilitators between disputing parties. The Surprise Block Party Trailer comes filled with everything you need to have a great neighborhood party.	This section is the place to find out how to properly backwash your pool, see best practices for preventing all types of environmental pollution and view the latest county air quality report. Learn more….