• A $100-transfer fee applies to every change of ownership (chain of title) as recorded with the Benton County Circuit Clerk.
• To change ownership in property the POA must have a recorded deed.
• Water on an improved lot can initially be transferred with a notarized deed or a contract for deed.
• The water transfer fee of $32.10 will appear on the first bill.
• A $65-water deposit is often collected upon property closing.
• Assessment dues must be collected if they have not been paid by the previous owner. Assessments stay with the property.