2025 Harbor Registration Process
Below is the step-by-step process for FLHPOA residents to register annually for their boats.
STEP 1
Preregister online NOW by clicking HERE. You will need to have the following verification documents available:
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- Receipt of 2025 HOA dues paid Receipts from Associa are preferred, but screenshots of your account will also be accepted.
- Current Illinois State Watercraft Registration
- Current Illinois State Trailer Registration Needed if you have a trailer for your watercraft.
- Copy of active watercraft insurance Expiration date must be past 5/1/25. If expiration ends earlier than this date, you must contact your insurance company and extend for another 6 or 12 months to provide an updated insurance card.
STEP 2
Gather your verification documents (originals or copies) together for your FLHPOA harbormaster assistant.
NOTE: Even if you upload all your documents to the online registration form, a hard copy may need to be referenced if the digital version is difficult to read or pertinent information is cut off.
STEP 3
Print the Harbor Rules and Regulations, sign, date, and add to your collection of verification documents.
STEP 4
November to February: For early bird registration, please contact the FLHPOA Harbormaster at [email protected] to complete payment and pick up key/stickers.
1st Week of March: Arrive in person at the FLHPOA Annual Harbor Registration on Sunday, March 2, 2025 between 1pm and 3pm at the Lake Villa Township Community Center to complete payment and pick up key/stickers.
2nd Week of March and Later: Contact your Bayview or Chesney Assistant Harbormaster at [email protected] to complete payment and pick up key/stickers.
Please remember that the registration process is being handled by Board and Harbor Committee members and other volunteers, none of whom get paid to do this work. Everyone is doing the best they can during their free time to make this process as easy as possible for all boaters to get their watercraft in the water.
** Unless you are new to the neighborhood, there is a $50 inconvenience fee for registrations completed after the March 2, 2025 Harbor Day Registration event. **
Harbor Fees
Fees are evaluated based on annual costs, repairs, improvements, maintenance, and more from year to year. It is the goal of the Harbor Committee to keep these costs steady, but they are subject to change from year to year.
2025 Harbor Fees:
- Launch/Harbor Key Only $90
- Boat Slip and Key $300
- Boat Slip, Key, and Dock Box Installation $1,300
- Initial Fee for New Harbor Members $100
- Inconvenience Fee $50 (applicable after March 2, 2025 unless you are brand new to the neighborhood)
Important Forms/Documents
Registration Form
Reminder: This must be completed before contacting the Harbormaster to get a key/slip.
Harbor Rules and Regulations
Reminder: This needs to be printed, signed, and given to the Harbormaster.
Pier Inspection Form
Pier Specifications and Requirements
Reminder: All piers must be repaired and inspected by Sunday, May 18, 2025.
Volunteer Form
Please consider volunteering to help keep our harbor, parks, and beaches clean. There are many ways to help!
Please see the All About the Harbor page HERE for frequently asked questions.