Welcome to the Balcones Village / Spicewood Homeowners' Association
A Community of Neighbors
Learn more about our history.
Welcome to the BV/S Homeowners Association, representing approximately 1,200 homes surrounding the beautiful Balcones Country Club and golf courses in far northwest Austin. With winding streets, mature oak trees, and scenic green spaces, our neighborhood offers a peaceful, natural setting that residents are proud to call home.
BV/S is known for its strong sense of community. Many families who grew up here have chosen to return to raise their own children, continuing a tradition that makes our neighborhood especially welcoming and connected.
Membership in the HOA is voluntary, with annual dues of just $50. While each subdivision is governed by deed restrictions that apply to all property owners, the HOA works to support community initiatives, communication, and neighborhood events.
Explore our website to learn more about the BV/S community, and please feel free to contact us with any questions or comments.
Now is a great time to get involved, meet your neighbors, and help support the community by joining the HOA.
​Upcoming Event
Yoga on the Green. April 24th from 5:30 - 7:30. @ Yoga Commons. Join us for Yoga, Music, Local Vendors, Food and Drinks. ​RSVP to events.bvshoa@gmail.com
Helpful Information
Click to learn more about Deer, Coyotes, Oak Wilt, Deed Restrictions, Block Groups & Parties
Membership
HOA membership dues contribute to the sense of community and friendship in the area by funding services such as this website, constable patrols, as well as supporting block parties and holiday events. Join now to help carry on this work.
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This is the place to check if you have paid your dues, too.
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Events
Our neighborhood brings residents together year-round through events like the 4th of July Parade, Annual HOA Meeting, Holiday Lights Contest, Christmas tree pickup, and block parties.
We’ve also added newer favorites like Yoga on the Green, and this year we’re excited to welcome back the Turkey Trot.
These gatherings are a great way to connect with neighbors, catch up with friends, and build new friendships.
Architectural Control Committee
In the late 1960s, developers had a vision of high-quality homes surrounding what would become the Balcones Country Club. As the land was subdivided into Balcones Village and Spicewood at Balcones Village, the developers included Deed Restrictions on ALL properties. They also created the Architectural Control Committee (ACC) to ensure the construction of and additions to homes remain consistent with the deed restrictions.
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The Articles of Incorporation specify that the deed restrictions will be maintained, and the Board of Directors is tasked with this responsibility. The ACC supports the Board by working with residents to understand how new projects can comply with deed restrictions and forwarding the recommendations to the Board for approval.
Deed Restrictions govern all properties in the Balcones Village and Spicewood at Balcones Village subdivisions. They address the major variables affecting the sense of the neighborhood, such as size of lots, only single-family homes, masonry exteriors, no front facing garages, or front yard fences. Aesthetic decisions are left to the personal choice of the owner, such as architectural style, type and color of masonry, roof materials, and colors of trim.
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Maintaining these conditions is more important that ever, as the City of Austin is making significant changes in residential zoning that will allow multiple units on one lot.
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The ACC is a group of volunteers who help homeowners understand the details of the deed restrictions and work together in the project planning process.
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Follow the tabs for more information about deed restrictions and building projects.
Trees - Plants - Wildlife
Care and Selection of Trees and Plants
The harsh winters and summers in the recent years have taught us the value of planting Texas natives, knowing a good arborist, having access to the best yard advice for our area, and having good neighbors who show up with a hot meal and help clear your driveway.
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Our neighborhood is filled with live oak trees, many over a 100 years in age. Sadly, Oak Wilt was confirmed in our neighborhood in late 2024. When you click the button below, you will go the page with more details, including a description of Oak Wilt and best practices from our own Master Gardener, Reeve Hobbie.
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Not only are Texas native plants and trees the best options for landscaping, but knowing about deer resistant plants is important, too.​
Living with Local Wildlife
Living at the edge of the city and adjacent to the Balcones Canyonland Preserve provides many opportunities for observing a variety of wildlife. We can watch birds, observe butterflies migrating to the south, enjoy the mother deer and fawns visiting our yards, as well as the foxes making their rounds in search of a meal. We are blessed to have such opportunities. The following pages include many suggestions about how to manage our lives with the wildlife.
