This page summarizes publicly available information about the Southbridge Homeowners Association (SBHOA) to help buyers and agents prepare for Georgia’s Community Association Disclosure Exhibit. Always confirm current figures directly with the association before closing. See our full HOA Information list for other communities.
Overview
Southbridge is a 1,400-acre master-planned community in unincorporated Chatham County, created in 1987 by Hall Development, Inc. as a planned unit development. By 2004 it had grown to more than 1,650 home sites. In 2008 the developer turned control over to the Southbridge Homeowners Association, Inc. (SBHOA), a Georgia non-profit corporation. All Southbridge property owners are automatically members of the SBHOA, which owns and maintains the community’s common areas and enforces its covenants and architectural standards. This is a mandatory membership HOA/POA.
Association Contact Information
| Association Name | Southbridge Homeowners Association, Inc. (SBHOA) |
| Mailing Address | 5710 Ogeechee Road, Suite 200, Box 225, Savannah, GA 31405 |
| Website | southbridgehomeowners.org |
| Billing / Dues Email | hoasouthbridge@gmail.com |
| General / Covenants Email | secretary@southbridgehomeowners.org |
| Maintenance Email | propertymanager@southbridgehomeowners.org |
| Architectural Review Email | ARC@southbridgehomeowners.org |
| Online Payment Portal | Vantaca, via the Keystone payment portal (home.thekeymanagers.com) |
| Governance | 5-member volunteer Board of Directors, staggered 2-year terms, elected each November |
Annual Assessments (Dues) & Payment Schedule
Per SBHOA covenants effective January 1, 2024, annual assessments are $500/year for lots with a dwelling or living unit and $250/year for vacant lots. Invoices are mailed in December and are payable in full by January 31 of the following year (Annual payment schedule). Late fees are assessed monthly beginning February 1 on unpaid balances. Dues should be pro-rated between buyer and seller at closing. The Board may raise dues up to 10% per year without a membership vote.
Important: Layered HOA Structure
Southbridge has more than one layer of association depending on where a home is located:
| Section | Additional Association | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Southbridge at Berwick | Berwick Plantation POA (not affiliated with SBHOA) | Separate additional annual fee; mandatory for this section |
| Canterbury Park (townhomes) | Own separate HOA | Additional monthly dues on top of SBHOA annual dues |
| Jayd Forest (condominiums) | Own separate HOA | Additional monthly dues on top of SBHOA annual dues |
| Steeple Run (townhomes) | Own separate HOA | Additional monthly dues on top of SBHOA annual dues |
| Villas on the Green (condominiums) | Own separate HOA | Additional monthly dues on top of SBHOA annual dues |
| The Woodlands (gated condos/townhomes) | Own separate HOA | Additional monthly dues on top of SBHOA annual dues |
If a specific address falls within one of these sections, budget for both the SBHOA annual dues above and the sub-association’s own dues. Confirm the exact sub-association fee with SBHOA or the relevant sub-HOA before writing an offer.
Special Assessments
Not publicly published as of August 2026. Verify with SBHOA or its management contact whether any special assessments are pending or have been adopted.
Transfer, Initiation & Administrative Fees
Not publicly published. Southbridge does publish an Architectural Review Committee fee schedule for construction/renovation approvals; confirm any transfer, resale, or administrative fee amount with SBHOA or your closing attorney.
What’s Included in SBHOA Dues
SBHOA dues fund maintenance of HOA-owned common areas (including recreational areas and many of the lagoons), extra-duty security patrols, payments to contractors and vendors, contributions to the reserve fund, and general community management. SBHOA dues do not include utilities or access to privately owned amenities.
Utilities & Other Expenses Billed Separately
Water/sewer: City of Savannah Utility Services for most of Southbridge; Consolidated Utilities for the Berwick section. Trash: not provided by the HOA or county; residents individually contract a private hauler (the county provides weekly yard-waste and monthly bulky-item pickup directly). Fire protection: SBHOA covenants require a Chatham Emergency Services (CES) subscription, billed separately and annually by CES based on home value.
Private, Non-HOA Amenities
These amenities are privately owned and require a separate membership, not included in SBHOA dues: Southbridge Golf Club, Southbridge Racquet Club (Chatham Racquet Club), and the Grand Lake Club.
Litigation
Not publicly available. Litigation status is transaction-specific and must be disclosed by the seller and/or HOA on the official Community Association Disclosure Exhibit at the time of listing.
Violations
Not publicly available. Violation history is transaction-specific and must be disclosed by the seller and/or HOA on the official Community Association Disclosure Exhibit at the time of listing.
Information on this page reflects the most recently published sources available as of August 2026 (SBHOA’s official website and governing documents) and is subject to change. It is provided to help estimate costs and prepare disclosure paperwork — it is not a substitute for the association’s current, certified disclosure. Always verify dues, fees, special assessments, litigation, and violations directly with SBHOA before closing.
