ARC Requests

Our Villages of Dorchester HOA rules state that any time a homeowner would like to make a structural change to their property (i.e. adding a deck, fence, shed, or in any other way altering the physical appearance of their home or property), an Architectural Application must be submitted via the online portal and approved before any work may begin.

Please refer to the updated Architectural Guidelines document to see specific colors and exterior features that must be maintained in each individual village throughout VOD.

Architectural Change Control applications typically require additional documentation to show property boundaries, photos or renderings of what the finished project will look like, such as photos of doors/windows to be used, etc. prior to being approved. The ACC application process is managed by the Architectural Review Committee and is designed to maintain a visual control over the look of our community so as to enhance and preserve property values for all Villages of Dorchester homeowners.

Requests will be reviewed by the Architectural Review Committee during an HOA Board Meeting, which are held on the 2nd Monday of every month. ARC Requests can take up to 60 days to review.

Steps to follow when making changes to your home:

1. Ensure your request meets the guidelines found here: Architectural Guidelines
2. Prepare all required documents including property plots, photos, renderings, etc.
3. Submit your Architectural Application via the online portal

Any changes made to a home’s exterior without submitting an application can subject the homeowner to additional fines and fees and/or may require the homeowner to remove or modify the structure to comply with HOA rules!