Highland Lakes Country Club & Community Association
Homeowners association in Vernon, Sussex County, NJ.
Verification: Not yet verified.
Rental rules & HOA facts
| Rentals allowed | Yes |
|---|---|
| Rental cap | None found in public records |
| Wait period before renting | 2 years for SHORT-TERM rentals; long-term rentals allowed immediately after title transfer |
| Ownership holding period | 2 years (short-term rentals only) |
| Rental fees | $2,000 Initiation Fee on title transfer; rental-related fees exist per Club Rental Policy but are on the member portal, not published |
| Age restriction | Not yet verified |
| Ownership type | Fee-simple HOA (private lake country club) |
| HOA dues | $120/mo ($1,440/yr 2026 dues per hlcc.org; lot owners $912/yr) |
| HOA dues cover | 32-mile private road network, lake monitoring/maintenance, insurance, real estate taxes, club facilities, utilities, security patrol, dam management, lifeguards and swim lessons, fish stocking (per hlcc.org) |
| Community address | PO Box 578, 2240 Lakeside Dr W, Highland Lakes, NJ 07422 |
| HOA phone | (973) 764-4366 |
| HOA website | https://hlcc.org |
| Last verified | 2026-10-01 |
Private lake community of ~1,975 homes + 190 vacant lots in Vernon Twp. Official 'Before You Buy' page (hlcc.org): owners may rent on a LONG-TERM basis immediately after transfer of title; SHORT-TERM rentals are permissible only after the owner has held title for TWO years. The Club's Rental Policy (member portal only) and Vernon Township rental ordinances (973-764-4055) also apply. 2017/18 community history notes strict fines equal to one year's dues for members who fail to register tenants. $2,000 Initiation Fee is due to the Club on any title transfer (including family/trust transfers). Managed via FirstService Residential portal.
Data compiled from public records, MLS remarks, and HOA/management sources. Rules change — confirm directly with the HOA before buying or leasing.
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