Where can I see the most recent information about Lakewood? Visit our Facebook page at Lakewood HOA—Gilmer, Texas.

How much are the monthly dues? Currently, the monthly dues rate is $40.00, which is billed out quarterly.

Can I pay online? Yes. Please navigate to About>Homeowners and click the payment button.

Where do I send my payment to if I mail it? You will send your payment to: Lakewood Homeowners Association, 6790 Maplewood, Gilmer, Texas 7564​5

Can I set my payments on auto-draft? Yes. Please navigate to About>Documents and complete the Bank Draft form or you can complete the Credit / Debit Card draft form.  

Can I pay all of my dues for the year at the beginning of the year?  Absolutely!! 

What is the entrance fee for new homeowners? The entrance fee is $750.00. New homeowners are also required to pay three (3) months' dues upfront, $120.00. This is usually taken care of at closing, and the total is sent to the Lakewood Homeowners Association from the Title company. You will begin paying normal dues on your own after the first three (3) months have passed.

What if I purchased a property through a tax lien? You are still responsible for the $750.00 entrance fee and the first three (3) months dues. You will continue to pay quarterly dues as long as you own the property.  All new home/property owners are REQUIRED to pay an entrance fee, no matter how you obtained the property.  (except inherited properties)

What does the entrance fee cover? These funds are put into a savings account. Together with the monthly dues, they are used to fund community events, the community pool (and maintenance), lake maintenance, lake surveys, park maintenance, repairs, improvements, unforeseen expenses, insurance, office staff salary, taxes, etc. 

Will the monthly dues ever increase, and how much will they increase? Dependent upon additions and improvements, yes, in time. 

What happens if I don't pay my HOA dues? Unfortunately, if you do not pay your HOA dues, we will be forced to place a lien on your property until the dues are current. We fully understand that unforeseen financial circumstances can happen. If you ever experience a hardship, please let the office know so that we can work with you. The Association does not like having to place a lien against anyone.   

Can I view my statement and invoices online? We do not currently have that option, but we are working on it. Call the office for an email of your invoices.

Are there Members' Meetings? Yes. We host a Quarterly Members' Meeting on the second Saturday of the second month in each quarter at 2 pm. These meetings are held at the Clubhouse and include light refreshments. (The quarters are as follows: 1st Quarter is January, February, and March. 2nd Quarter is April, May, and June. 3rd Quarter is July, August, and September. 4th Quarter is October, November, and December.

If I purchase a lot, can I put a mobile home on the property? No. We do not allow mobile or modular homes. The homes must be site-built within six (6) months of starting. All home plans must be approved by the Board of Directors and be a minimum of 1,500 square feet.

Can I put an RV on my site until my home is built? No. RVs cannot be lived on any property in the Lakewood Homeowners Association. 

Can I put a fence on my property? Yes, but it must be approved by the Board of Directors prior to installation. 

Can I shoot fireworks? Yes.  But we ask that you use common sense only to shoot them on holidays and over the lakes.  Do not shoot fireworks if there is a burn ban. There are two parks: one is at the Clubhouse on the North Lake, and the other is at the corner of Lakewood and Parkwood (West Lake). You are welcome to use the West Lake Dam. Please keep in mind that we do have homeowners who have pets who will get severe anxiety at the sound of fireworks or large explosions.  We also have Veterans with PTSD. Let's be considerate of all our neighbors.  For safety reasons, do not use tannerite or cannons.  

Do you have a Facebook page? Yes, we do. Lakewood HOA—Gilmer, Texas. We are always posting updates on Facebook, which is the best way to keep up with current events. 

Can I volunteer on community projects? Yes. We always need all of the help that we can get. We usually post any upcoming events on Facebook or in the newsletter. If you are interested in helping, please reach out to us, and we'll put together a plan.

Do you have community events throughout the year? Yes, we have several events throughout the year. For the latest information, check out our Facebook page Lakewood HOA—Gilmer, Texas.

Can I rent the clubhouse? Yes.  The Clubhouse is first come, first serve. Please see the "CLUBHOUSE" tab for more information. 

What kind of fish are in the lakes? Please navigate to Fishing at Lakewood for more information.