Your Trusted Partner in Community & Property Management
At CMGT, we do the hard work so you can enjoy the freedom of thriving communities and well-managed properties. Since our founding, we’ve been committed to one simple idea: professional management shouldn’t mean losing the personal touch. We combine innovative systems with genuine care to protect property values and help communities flourish across the Gulf South.
Who is CMGT and what services do you provide?
CMGT is a professional third-party HOA management company hired to handle the day-to-day operations of homeowner associations. We provide administrative, financial, and operational support so boards can focus on decision making while we manage the details. Our services are organized into five core areas:
Financial Management
• Collecting and posting homeowner assessments and payments
• Managing late fees, collections, and payment plans
• Preparing annual budgets and monthly financial reports
• Coordinating tax filings, audits, and insurance policies
• Processing vendor invoices and ensuring timely payments
Community Operations & Common Area Oversight
• Coordinating vendors and overseeing maintenance of common areas
• Managing bids, contracts, and service schedules
• Inspecting the community and addressing maintenance or corrective issues
• Monitoring insurance claims and association coverage
Rules Enforcement & Architectural Control
• Investigating homeowner concerns and violations
• Issuing notices and coordinating corrective actions
• Managing architectural review requests and approvals
• Assisting with dispute resolution and documentation
Communication & Homeowner Support
• Coordinating community mailings and official notices
• Responding to homeowner inquiries and concerns
• Managing resale and new-owner communications
• Maintaining a secure online portal with documents, calendars, financials, and online payments
Governance & Legal Support
• Maintaining records, governing documents, and official files
• Assisting boards with compliance and procedural matters
• Coordinating with legal counsel and providing required documentation
Why do Developers and Boards Hire CMGT?
Running a successful association takes time, expertise, and consistent oversight. Developers focus on building and selling homes, not long-term management, and board members are dedicated volunteers balancing many responsibilities. Partnering with a professional management company brings the experience and accountability needed to protect your greatest investment: your property values. Studies show that homes in well-managed associations often maintain and even increase their value. At CMGT, we take care of the details so you can enjoy your community. We manage, you live.
Does CMGT make decisions for the association?
No. CMGT is a professional management company hired to handle the day-to-day administrative tasks of the community, similar to vendors such as lawn or pool service companies. Our work is guided by the association’s governing documents (available on the community website under Documents) and directed by the Board of Directors, which may include the developer, builder, or homeowners.
We provide advice and guidance based on our years of experience, but the Board makes the final decisions to ensure the community is managed in the best interest of its homeowner.
Where does the money I pay the association go?
Your association’s funds are allocated based on the annual budget approved by the Board of Directors. This budget outlines how money is used to maintain the community, cover operating expenses, and plan for future needs. A copy of the approved budget is available on your association’s CMGT website. In addition, CMGT posts monthly Income and Expense Statements and Balance Sheets, allowing homeowners to easily see how funds are collected and where they are being spent.
How do homeowners find information about their HOA and community rules?
CMGT provides a secure online community portal where homeowners can access important HOA information. Once logged in, homeowners can view governing documents, community rules, the approved annual budget, monthly financial reports, and other key updates. This portal keeps homeowners informed, up to date, and connected to what’s happening in their community at all times.
What type of communication does CMGT provide?
CMGT keeps homeowners informed through a combination of digital and mailed communications. We send monthly email updates to homeowners who have provided an email address, sharing community news, work order updates, reminders, and helpful information. For transparency, we also distribute monthly Income and Expense Statements via email and post them on the community website.
In addition, CMGT sends physical mailings for items such as meeting notices, community events, and individual correspondence. When available, homeowners may opt into electronic-only communications, helping reduce mailing costs for the association.
How often is CMGT in our community?
CMGT conducts inspections at least twice each month. A Site Visit Specialist drives through the community to review common areas, amenities, and overall compliance with governing documents. As needed, the CAM may be on-site more frequently to meet with vendors, address maintenance issues, or oversee specific projects.
How can I communicate with CMGT if I have questions or concerns?
CMGT uses a team-based structure to ensure homeowner requests are handled quickly and efficiently. You can contact our dedicated customer service team by email at info@cmgt.org or by calling our office, where our automated system helps route your call to the appropriate department or team member. If you have access, the online community portal is another convenient way to submit questions, requests, or view updates about your account and community.
Why does CMGT send Corrective Action letters?
During community inspections, we compare what we see to the community’s restrictions and identify items that may need attention. The first letter is intended as a friendly reminder and includes references to the specific rules. We understand mistakes can happen, and if a letter is sent in error, you can always contact us to review and resolve it. Corrective Action letters are meant to keep the community looking its best, not to be a threat. For your reference, a Quick Reference Guide to all restrictions is available in the Documents section of the community website.
Does CMGT retain the money collected for late fees or fines?
No. CMGT does not set or keep any late fees, interest, or fines. These rules are created by the Board of Directors in the association’s governing documents. CMGT’s role is simply to carry out the Board’s policies. Any fees collected go directly back into the HOA budget to support the community, not to CMGT.
Will CMGT handle concerns I have with my neighbor?
CMGT and the association generally do not get involved in personal disputes between neighbors unless there is a clear violation of the community’s governing documents. Common neighbor concerns might include noise, shared property boundaries, or property damage such as ruts. If you believe a neighbor is violating a rule, please contact us. We regularly inspect the community and note items that may need corrective action, and we can guide you on how to address issues that fall under association rules. For personal disputes that do not involve a rule violation, we encourage neighbors to communicate directly and respectfully with one another.
Where should I send my HOA payment?
What HOA payment options are available?
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Association Portal (recommended)
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Online bill pay through your bank
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Mailed check or money order
How do HOA auto-draft payments work?
Why is there a fee for electronic or online payments?
Why is there a delay when paying through my bank’s online bill pay?
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Send an electronic payment, or
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Mail a paper check on your behalf
This process varies by institution and may take several days. Payments are credited once received and processed not when your bank withdraws the funds.
Paying HOA dues by check, what should I expect?
When are HOA assessments due?
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Annual
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Semi-Annual
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Quarterly
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Monthly
Will I receive a monthly or annual HOA bill?
Why haven’t I received my HOA bill or statement?
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Your title company collects and forwards HOA funds and documents to our office
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Processing occurs daily, but timing may vary depending on when the title agency submits the information
How do I check my HOA balance? What does a $0 or credit balance mean?
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$0 balance: No payment is currently due
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Credit balance: Any overpayment will automatically apply to your next charge (such as your next assessment or applicable fees)
Why do I have a balance due on my HOA account?
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A recurring assessment has come due, or
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Additional charges were applied (such as covenant violations, fines, or penalties)