Has there been a sudden fee hike in the HOA, creating trouble for low-income families? Well, you will know in a bit. You know, even though the worldview of America as a country has been that of a powerful country, they have major issues related to housing and homelessness.
A single mother of two in Kearns, Utah, is fighting to keep her home after being blindsided by a massive spike in homeowners association (HOA) fees, which increased from $20 to $200.
She and other residents in the Field of Dreams neighborhood, part of a Habitat for Humanity project, were shocked to see the increase in the fee. “It’s stressful as a single mother of two trying to finish school,” she told CBS affiliate KUTV. “It’s hard.”
The program was originally launched in 2015; the Habitat for Humanity initiative provided affordable housing to 18 families through low-income mortgages.
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As per The Sun, the homes were built on a two-acre parcel of land just 12 miles outside Salt Lake City and aimed to provide long-term stability and support to working families. But there are extra costs like landscaping, trash pickup, and snow removal.
Could add another $115 to $150 each month. Some families said they were told to expect $350 plus a $50 software fee, which gets it to $400 a month.
The mother, who chose to remain unnamed, said that the Field of Dreams neighborhood authorities informed the residents about the charges. Still, the promises haven’t been fulfilled properly. They were promised a green area, a playground, and a sports court, but residents say the services are not what they expected. “We don’t have a pool. The grass has died twice,” the mom said.
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Reportedly, the grass in the green areas died twice, so at this point, everyone is questioning whether the money they are paying is worth it. While the Field of Dreams neighborhood was once praised for its sleek design, efficiency and building a strong sense of community, the recent unexpected increase in prices has left people angry and afraid.
Meanwhile, Carin Crowe, CEO of Habitat for Humanity Greater Salt Lake Area, said that the residents signed agreements. At the same time, they were briefed about the HOA fees, which clearly stated that the fees would increase once construction was complete. “We’re proud to support the families as they step into empowered homeownership,” Crowe said. “We’re inspired by the growing sense of community at Field of Dreams.”
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Hence, some families are now questioning whether they can even afford to stay in the homes they worked so hard to own. Furthermore, with utility bills, inflation, and other everyday costs, the single mother asserted that no resident of the area would be able to afford the prices. Currently, what was once a hopeful step toward stability has become a daily source of stress, and for some, the fear of being priced out of their own home.
As of February 2025, reports suggest that inflation continued to rise in December for the third month in a row. Despite President Donald Trump’s return to the White House in January, the issue of inflation remains unsolved.
In fact, as per the outlet Mediaite, Tesla owner Elon Musk and Trump both appeared in a joint interview with Sean Hannity, where they made efforts to cut down on government spending and reduce the workforce through the newly founded Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and also discussed various claims made against the infamous duo, who are now great allies.
