Caring for Biltmore Park Today and Planning for Tomorrow
Fall in Western North Carolina brings cooler temperatures, beautiful scenery, and plenty of wildlife activity. It is also a good opportunity to think about the small things we can each do to care for our neighborhood, along with the larger priorities being planned for Biltmore Park in 2027.
A Bear-Wise Reminder
Living in the Appalachian Mountains means bears and other wildlife are part of the environment we call home. Properly managing trash is one of the simplest and most important ways residents can help discourage wildlife from entering residential areas.
Please Remember to Secure Trash
Properly securing trash is about more than maintaining the appearance of our neighborhood. Unsecured trash can attract bears and other wildlife, creating safety concerns for residents, pets and the animals themselves.
- All trash and recycling containers must be kept clean and have securely fitting lids.
- Homeowners are responsible for removing trash or recycling scattered by wind, wildlife or other causes.
- When not awaiting collection, containers must be stored out of view:
- Inside a garage
- Within a rear fenced yard
- Inside an approved trash container enclosure
- Containers may be placed at the curb for collection by 7 a.m. on collection day.
- Following collection, containers must be removed from view no later than 11 p.m. on collection day.
Planning for 2027
Looking ahead, the Board has worked to maintain the Association's financial stability while minimizing the impact on homeowners. The proposed 2027 budget reflects a modest 5% increase, driven primarily by investments in security, landscape maintenance, amenities, and long-term community preservation.
Key priorities include:
- Enhanced Community Security: Security funding has been restored to support community safety initiatives, including off-duty Asheville Police Department presence.
- Landscape & Irrigation Investments: Funding will increase approximately 3.31% to support ongoing landscape maintenance, irrigation repairs, enhancement projects, tree removals, replacement plantings and continued tree care.
- Maintenance & Amenity Improvements: Planned investments include clubhouse maintenance, fireplace cleaning, continued pool repairs and pool security/attendant services during the 2027 season.
- Reserve Contributions: Reserve contributions will increase 7%, continuing the Association's commitment to planning for future repairs and replacement of community assets.
The Board will review the budget, discuss the assumptions used in its development and answer homeowner questions before formally adopting the budget at the Annual Owners Meeting on November 11, 2026.
As we look toward 2027, these efforts share a common goal: preserving the beauty, safety and long-term quality of life that make Biltmore Park such a special place to call home.