The Phoenix New Times shared some of the best neighborhoods in Metro Phoenix for holiday decorations. Could your neighborhood make the list?
While you can't expect everyone in your community to put up holiday decor, you can set the tone this holiday season. From decorating common areas to creating neighborhood incentives, you can make this the year for unforgettable HOA holiday decorating.
Are you ready to get into the festive mood? Read on as we share our top HOA community decoration tips that will put your neighborhood on the map.
Create a Cohesive Plan for Common Areas
To kickstart the season, don't hesitate to decorate common areas like your neighborhood parks and pool house. Consider adding decorations along public sidewalks and lampposts to keep the cheer going on every street.
Before you start putting up decor, make sure you plan a cohesive design. Consider picking a new theme each year or selecting timeless decorations that you can use again.
Encourage Neighbors to Join a Friendly Competition
Looking for ways to increase community engagement during the holiday season? Give your community members a reason to embrace the festivities and decorate their own yards. Host a friendly neighborhood competition with prizes like:
- Gift cards to local restaurants
- Themed gift baskets
- Tickets to a local event
You can also encourage community members to participate in the voting process. For example, while the HOA board might choose the grand prize winner, you could offer a second-place prize to the winner of the children's top choice.
Communicate Holiday Decor Guidelines Early
Chances are, your HOA bylaws will impact the choices your members can make when decorating their yards. For example, bylaws may limit:
- The size of outdoor decorations
- The type of outdoor decorations (e.g., prohibiting inflatables)
- The times of day when outdoor lights can be on
It's important to maintain your HOA's professional edge during the holiday season. Send out reminders about your holiday decor guidelines before your members start decorating.
Plan Some Holiday Activities
In addition to planning your HOA holiday decorating, it's time to start thinking about HOA celebration ideas. For example, you may want to plan:
- A holiday parade
- A neighborhood mixer
- Holiday caroling
Keep in mind that other winter holidays exist besides Christmas. According to Pew Research, an estimated 7% of Phoenix-area residents are members of non-Christian faiths. Make sure at least some of your neighborhood festivities have a neutral winter theme or encourage neighbors to incorporate their own holiday traditions into the event.
Get a Jumpstart on HOA Holiday Decorating
It may seem like we just left Halloween behind, but the winter holidays will be here before you know it. Get a jumpstart on HOA holiday decorating and start making plans now! If you're not sure if you have time to add more to your HOA board duties, it may be time to hire an association manager.
At PMI PHX SW, we stand out from the rest of the Phoenix-area property managers. We focus entirely on HOA management and have unparalleled expertise to bring to your community. Contact us to boost your HOA success.
