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Product

  • Features
  • Pricing
  • Marketplace
  • Integrations
  • Blog

Resources

  • Blog
  • Case Studies
  • Research
  • Ebooks & Guides
  • HOA Glossary
  • Templates
  • State Guides
  • HOA Laws by State
  • Comparisons

Company

  • About
  • Contact
  • HOA Laws by State
  • Affiliate Program — Earn 20%
  • Security
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Service

Free Tools

  • Cost Calculator
  • Annual Budget Builder
  • Reserve Fund Calculator
  • Board Time Audit
  • Fine Schedule Builder
  • Annual Meeting Checklist
  • Agenda Generator
  • Meeting Minutes
  • Violation Letter
  • Welcome Letter
LotWize

by Sanaf AI Solutions

AI-first HOA management for self-managed communities.

Available nationwide

Get HOA tips & updates

© 2026 LotWize by Sanaf AI Solutions. All rights reserved.
HOA Vendor Cost Guide/Landscaping & Grounds
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HOA Landscaping & Grounds Costs (2026)

Lawn mowing, shrub trimming, mulching, irrigation maintenance, and seasonal plantings for HOA common areas and entrances.

Data last updated: 2026

National average monthly costs

Small HOA

Under 50 units

$400/mo

Medium HOA

50–150 units

$1,400/mo

Large HOA

150+ units

$4,500/mo

National average per unit: $28/unit/month

Regional cost ranges

RegionRangeNote

Northeast

$35–$65/unit/mo

Higher due to seasonal snow removal often bundled

Southeast

$22–$45/unit/mo

Year-round growing season increases frequency

Midwest

$20–$42/unit/mo

Seasonal — fewer service months than South

Southwest

$18–$38/unit/mo

Desert landscaping reduces water and mowing costs

West Coast

$30–$60/unit/mo

Higher labor costs; drought-tolerant landscaping increasingly required

What's typically included and excluded

Typically included

  • Weekly or bi-weekly lawn mowing and edging
  • Shrub and hedge trimming (typically 2–4x/year)
  • Mulch application and bed maintenance
  • Irrigation system inspection and adjustment
  • Seasonal color plantings (annuals)

Typically excluded

  • Tree trimming and removal (typically billed separately)
  • Major irrigation system repairs
  • Turf replacement or major regrading
  • Pest and weed control (sometimes add-on)

Vendor selection tips

  • 1Request a scope of work that specifies service frequency — vague contracts lead to disputes
  • 2Get at least 3 bids; landscaping prices vary 30–50% between vendors in the same market
  • 3Ask if irrigation repairs are billed at T&M or included in flat rate
  • 4Consider a multi-year contract (2–3 years) for price stability

Contract red flags to watch for

  • No written service schedule or unclear frequency
  • Verbal-only quotes without itemized scope
  • No certificate of insurance for general liability and workers' comp

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Cost data represents estimates based on available market data, industry benchmarks, and publicly available vendor pricing as of 2026. Actual costs vary by region, community size, scope of services, and local labor markets. Always obtain multiple bids and review contract terms carefully. This page provides general reference information only — not financial or legal advice.