All residents, both property owners and renters, benefit from the following services available in Sandia Heights:
- Living in a covenant-controlled community that seeks to maintain the look and feel of Sandia Heights
— All residents may find their unit covenants here and view architectural guidelines here; however, it is primarily property owners who are held responsible for adhering to the covenants. (Any modification to the land or a home’s exterior requires architectural approval.) - Private security services from the same authority that delivers residents’ water and sewer services, namely, Sandia Heights Services (SHS).
—SHS’ very visible neighborhood patrols contribute to Sandia Heights’ ultralow crime rate—a CAP index crime score of 1/10 (4/10 is the US average).
—The responsible party for the SHS water bill may subscribe (for a monthly fee, charged on the water bill) to personally benefit from additional security services, such as a special watch while the home is unoccupied, fast response to triggered house alarms, and assistance with lost pets. - Participation in unrestricted seasonal social gatherings sponsored by Sandia Heights Homeowners Association.
—Advance notice is typically published in The GRIT newsletter and through email and web announcements. - Access to Sandia Heights-specific notices and information provided on the SHHA website, www.sandiahomeowners.org
All property owners benefit from the following service available in Sandia Heights:
- Resident Guide and Directory
—May be purchased at the SHHA office for a small fee. Published in print, annually. The Resident Guide (useful local info) section of this “phone book” is also published online, but the directory is not.