2027 Harbor Registration Process
Below is the step-by-step process for FLHPOA residents to register annually for their boats and PWCs.
All new and returning FLHPOA harbor members must complete online pre-registration before Harbor Registration Day.
Please remember that the registration process is being handled by Board and Harbor Committee members, 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. We expect everyone to be respectful toward one another.
Important Dates
Pre-Registration Deadline:
March 7, 2027 at 1pm CT
Early-Bird Registration:
November & December 2026
Harbor Registration Day:
March 7, 2027 between 1 and 3pm
Late Registration:
March 8 or later
($50 inconvenience fee applies)
STEP 1
Pre-register online NOW.
Have the following verification documents available:
- Annual Assessment: Proof that your FLHPOA annual assessments are paid and current. Receipts from Associa are preferred, but screenshots of your account will also be accepted.
- IL Watercraft Registration: Current watercraft registration showing the boat/PWC is registered in your name and associated with your Fox Lake Hills property address.
- Insurance: Proof of current watercraft insurance. Note: The expiration date must extend beyond May 1 of the current year. If your policy expires before this date, contact your insurance company to extend coverage for another 6–12 months and provide an updated insurance card.
- IL Trailer Registration: Current trailer registration showing it is registered in your name and associated with your Fox Lake Hills property address. Only required if you have a trailer for your watercraft.
- License Plate Numbers: The make and license plate number of your tow vehicle and trailer, if applicable.
STEP 2
Gather your verification documents (originals or copies) for early-bird registration or Harbor Registration Day (March 7, 2027, between 1 and 3pm).
NOTE: Even if you upload all your documents to the online registration form, you may be asked to provide a hard copy for verification if the digital version is difficult to read or pertinent information is cut off.
STEP 3
Print the Harbor Rules and Regulations, sign and date it, and add it to your collection of verification documents.
STEP 4
November/December: For early-bird registration, contact the FLHPOA Harbormaster to schedule a time to complete payment and reserve your 2027 permit stickers. Stickers will be distributed once they arrive from the vendor.
January/February: Early-bird registration is not available during these months for 2027. Please attend the March 7 Harbor Registration Day event.
2027 Harbor Registration Day (for all): Attend the Harbor Registration Day event in person on Sunday, March 7, 2027, between 1 and 3pm at the Lake Villa Township Community Center to complete payment and pick up your assigned access code and permit stickers.
Beginning the Second Week of March: Email your Bayview/Orchard or Chesney Assistant Harbormaster to complete payment and pick up your assigned access code and permit stickers.
NOTE: A $50 late-registration fee applies to all registrations completed after the March 7, 2027, Harbor Registration Day event, except for new Fox Lake Hills residents.
Harbor Fees
Harbor fees are reviewed annually by the Harbor Committee and FLHPOA Board. Although the Harbor Committee tries to keep these costs steady, fees may change from year to year based on annual costs, maintenance, improvements, etc.
2027 Harbor Fees:
- Initiation Fee for New Harbor Members: $100
- Boat Launch Access Code: $90
- Inside Boat Slip Rental: $300 total ($210 for a boat slip + $90 for the boat launch access code)
- Outside (Permanent Pier) Boat Slip Rental: $400 total ($310 for a boat slip + $90 for the boat launch access code)
- Boat Slip Rental with Dock Box Installation: $1,300 total ($210 for a boat slip + $90 for the boat launch access code + $1,000 one-time dock box installation fee, including footing)
- PWC Registration Fees: $25 for the first permit plus $5 for each additional permit
Example: Two PWC permits would cost $30 total ($25 + $5). - PWC Floating Dock Rental: $350 per dock
(Limit of two PWC docks per member. If all docks are rented, you may join the wait list.) - Inconvenience Fee for Late Registrations: $50
Important Forms & Documents
Pre-Registration Form
This must be completed before completing early-bird registration or attending Harbor Registration Day.
Harbor Rules and Regulations
This needs to be printed, signed, and brought to early-bird registration or Harbor Registration.
Pier Inspection Form
Pier Specifications and Requirements
All piers must be inspected by 5pm on the third Sunday of May.
Volunteer Form
Please consider volunteering to help keep our harbor, parks, and beaches clean. There are many ways to help!(opens in ne
Need Help?
Have questions about harbor membership, harbor registration, or pier maintenance and inspection? Visit our Harbor FAQs page for answers to common questions.
Still have questions or need help?
Contact one of the following:
FLHPOA Harbormaster
Steve J.
(224) 444-9541
flhpoa.bayview.harbor@gmail.com
Assistant Harbormasters: Bayview & Orchard
Don H., Mark W., and Ron D.
flhpoa.bayview.harbor.assistant@gmail.com
Assistant Harbormasters: Chesney
Ian B. and Tim B.
flhpoa.chesney.harbor@gmail.com