Why Our Neighborhoods

Don't Need HOAs

Say ‘HOA,’ and most people groan (or worse). Endless rules about mailbox colors. Petty fines for grass an inch too tall. Power trips dressed up as “community standards.”

 

At Little Haven, we believe in a better way. Our neighborhoods don’t need HOAs because we’ve built something stronger — Community Covenants that protect dignity, affordability, and inclusion without all the baggage.

 

What’s wrong with HOAs?

 

HOAs are often about control, not community. They focus on appearances, not people. They can drive up costs, shut out diversity, and leave residents feeling policed in their own homes.

 

What makes Community Covenants different?

 

Our covenants aren’t about micromanaging — they’re about protecting what matters. From day one, they’re written into every neighborhood, not tacked on later. Instead of telling you what color to paint your door, they safeguard what matters most:

 

•  Affordability — homes must remain within reach for future buyers.

•  Accessibility — noise and design standards that respect people with disabilities.

•  Belonging — owner-occupancy rules that keep investors from pricing out neighbors.

 

Why it matters

 

At Little Haven, we’re not building neighborhoods that look good on paper but feel hollow in real life. We’re building places where people thrive — and where dignity is protected long after the ribbon-cutting.

 

HOAs enforce appearances. Our covenants protect people. That’s the difference.