Assessments
The Board of Directors has approved the 2026 Operating Budget, which includes a modest adjustment to the annual assessment. The yearly amount will increase from $314 to $326, a 3.8% change, or $12 more than last year. Rising insurance premiums and utilities continue to impact organizations statewide and nationwide, and homeowners’ associations are no exception. Even without any claims or incidents affecting us directly, increased insurance costs alone have created pressure on operating budgets.
At the same time, we are continuing proactive long-term maintenance of the greenbelt. Over the past new years, we have seen an increase in aging and hazardous trees within the corridor. In 2026, we will enter Phase 2 of our tree management plan, targeting the next group of dangerous or failing trees to keep our pathways safe and prevent future property damage.
We know weekday scheduling can be challenging, so to make in-person payments and assistance more accessible, the Association will also offer three Saturday office dates from 9 AM to 2 PM on December 20, January 17, and January 31.
We are sharing this information early so homeowners are not surprised when statements arrive in December. As a reminder, Association staff does not approve the budget. If you have questions or feedback, I encourage you to attend an upcoming Board meeting where “Member Voice” is on the agenda. Your Board members are residents as well, and they work hard to keep assessments as low as possible while ensuring the Association has the resources needed to maintain operations, facilities, and services.
Collection Process:
We want to inform you that statements for the 2026 annual assessments will be mailed out in the first week of December 2025. The assessment amount for 2026 is set at $326.00 and is due on January 1, 2026. There is a 30-day grace period to pay your assessments and avoid any penalties. To avoid collection costs, please ensure your account is paid in full or that you have entered into a payment plan agreement before 2 pm on January 31st, 2026.
Important Notes:
Every year, in December, the annual statement is mailed to the homeowner address on file. In February, March, and throughout the year, delinquent notices are mailed. In addition, Great Northwest’s staff may attempt to contact homeowners by email or telephone. Therefore, it is important and the responsibility of homeowners to notify Great Northwest of any contact changes including address changes.
How to Pay Your 2026 Assessments:
The Great Northwest office will not accept cash payments under any circumstances. Please see the list below for the acceptable payment methods and for Vantaca portal sign up information.
(We Do Not Accept Cash)
· Online—Visit owners.greatnorthwest.org to login. All scheduled E-Check payments are processed free of charge. However, a $2.25 fee is applied for one-time eCheck payments and a $3 or 3% fee is applied for debit or credit card payments. First-time users must Sign Up to Vantaca Portal, please see below.
· Auto Payments—To set up auto payments in the Vantaca Portal, click on “Online Payment” in the Dashboard Screen. This will direct you to the First Citizens Bank payment processing application. Click “Yes” to agree to the terms, then click “Sign Up.” Once you’ve signed up, you’ll be able to schedule payments at your convenience.
· Telephone—Contact the main office at 210-681-2983 to make a payment over the telephone using a credit or debit card. Please note that a $3 or 3% service fee applies for all transactions.
(The Options Below May Delay Payment Processing)
· Drop Off Box— Drop-off your check payment or money order with your statement coupon in a sealed envelope at any time. The white drop box is located outside the front door of our office building at 8809 Timberwilde (across the street from Timberwilde Elementary School).
· Mail—To make a payment by mail, detach the remittance coupon at the bottom of your annual statement and mail it with your check or money order to the P.O. Box stated below.
Great Northwest CIA
PO Box 52374
Phoenix, AZ 85072-2374
· In office—Visit our office Monday through Friday from 9 AM to 6 PM if you require a receipt or need to set up a payment plan.
TO SIGN UP TO VANTACA PORTAL:
Visit owners.greatnorthwest.org, click on "Sign up" under the Log In button and complete the information requested. First time users should, click on "Don’t have an account number or registration key?", complete the information requested and click on “Request.” Afterwards, you will receive a registration key by email.
Payment Plan Agreements:
The Great Northwest offers payment plans agreements if you are unable to pay your assessments in full. A payment plan agreement offers the option to pay-off account balances with affordable monthly payments and may eliminate collection costs and attorney referral.
When entering into a payment plan agreement, the homeowner commits to paying assessments in installments on specified dates, and in return, the association agrees not to impose collection costs.
If the homeowner does not fulfill the obligation of making monthly payments, they are in default, rendering the agreement null and void. In addition, the association may add back any collection costs previously omitted and may refer the account to the association’s attorney.
Finally, the association may deny the payment plan agreement to homeowners who have defaulted in the previous two years. If you are interested in entering into a payment plan agreement, please contact the main office at 210-681-2983 for more information.
For answers to any further questions, feel free to contact our accounting department. Reach out via email at accountant@greatnorthwest.org
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