HOA Stormwater Budget Template - Bozeman, Montana

HOA Stormwater Budget Template

Bozeman, Montana | Elements Design

How to use this template: Fill in the yellow cells with your property information and quantities. The blue cells will calculate automatically. Use this for annual budget planning and to track actual spending throughout the year.

Property Information

HOA Name:
Number of Units:
Budget Year:

Annual Operating Budget

Item Quantity/Details Unit Cost Annual Cost Notes
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE (Annual)
Catch Basin Cleaning basins $150/basin $1,500 2x per year recommended
Detention Pond Maintenance Varies by size $5,500 Mowing, debris, inspections
Swale Maintenance Custom $1,200 Depends on linear footage
Rain Garden Maintenance gardens $1,000/garden $1,000 If applicable
Annual Professional Inspection 1 per year $800 $800 Critical for documentation
Parking Lot Sweeping times/year $400/visit $800 Spring and fall minimum
Subtotal: Routine Maintenance $10,800
RESERVE FUND CONTRIBUTIONS (Building for Future)
Pond Sediment Removal Reserve Save for major work in 8-10 years Annual Future cost: $8,000-25,000
Pipe Cleaning/Rehabilitation Reserve Every 5-7 years Annual Jetting and video inspection
Infrastructure Replacement Reserve Catch basins, outlets, repairs Annual Aging infrastructure
Engineering/Compliance Reserve City requirements, permits Annual As needed
Subtotal: Reserve Contributions $4,300
TOTAL ANNUAL STORMWATER BUDGET $15,100

Per-Unit Breakdown

Cost per Unit (Annual): $201 Total budget ÷ number of units
Cost per Unit (Monthly): $16.75 Annual cost ÷ 12 months

Emergency Reserve Fund

Target Emergency Reserve: $10,000 - $20,000 For unexpected failures
Current Emergency Reserve Balance: Track separately from annual budget
One-time Contribution Needed (if building fund): $200 per unit To establish $15,000 fund
Budget Notes:
  • These are typical costs for Bozeman HOAs. Adjust based on your property's specific needs and recent quotes.
  • Routine maintenance costs may increase 3-5% annually with inflation.
  • Reserve contributions build over time. Don't expect full reserves immediately.
  • Emergency fund should be liquid (accessible within days, not tied up in CDs or investments).
Quick Size Guidelines:
• Small HOA (20-40 units): Budget $200-250 per unit annually
• Medium HOA (50-100 units): Budget $150-200 per unit annually
• Large HOA (100-200 units): Budget $150-180 per unit annually
• Minimal facilities only: Budget $50-80 per unit annually

Tracking Actual Spending

Category Budgeted Actual YTD Variance Notes
Routine Maintenance $10,800 -
Reserve Contributions $4,300 -
Emergency Expenses $0 (use reserve) -
Questions about your budget?
Contact Elements Design for a free facility assessment and personalized budget consultation. We'll help you understand exactly what your property needs and what it will cost.

Elements Design
Stormwater Management | Bozeman, Montana
20 Ginger Bear Ln, Bozeman, MT 59718
Phone: (406) 581-7551