Grandview Shores

The 2018 declaration identifies 58 original lots on Grandview Shores Plat Book 2018, pages 16–17; Cullman Miscellaneous Book 338, pages 173–181.

Is there an HOA, and what does it cost?

Confirm current terms

The declaration provides for association membership and assessments. Current annual dues, special assessments and account status have not been verified; the initial historical fee is not quoted as current.

Grandview Shores declaration · §3 · Miscellaneous Book 338, p. 175

What neighborhood amenities are available?

Confirm current terms

Common docks and common areas are described in the declaration. Confirm present facilities, allocation, fees and the offered lot’s specific rights rather than assuming every lot includes a slip.

Grandview Shores declaration · §§2 and 20 · Miscellaneous Book 338, pp. 173–174 and 178

What size home can I build?

Document summary

Minimum air-conditioned living area is 1,800 square feet for waterfront homes and 1,600 for off-water homes. Two-story homes have separate first-floor minima of 1,500 and 1,100 square feet respectively.

Grandview Shores declaration · §6(a)–(b) · Miscellaneous Book 338, p. 176

What styles and plans need approval?

Document summary

Written review of building plans and site improvements is required before construction under the reviewed declaration.

Grandview Shores declaration · §§3 and 6 · Miscellaneous Book 338, pp. 175–176

Are manufactured or mobile homes allowed?

Document summary

The 2018 copy excludes mobile homes, doublewides, modular units and listed prefabricated construction types. Confirm the proposed home’s classification and current lot coverage.

Grandview Shores declaration · §6(d) · Miscellaneous Book 338, p. 176

Can I keep or stay in an RV or camper?

Document summary

The declaration describes one owner RV for temporary recreation, with self-contained sewage and self-contained or temporary below-ground water/power connections, plus siting and association requirements. The limits are seven consecutive days and 45 total days per calendar year. Confirm current lot-specific terms.

Grandview Shores declaration · §8 · Miscellaneous Book 338, p. 177

When must construction start?

Confirm current terms

No deadline to start building after purchase is stated in the fully read 2018 declaration. Its one-year rule concerns exterior completion after work begins. Confirm later amendments and the requirements for the offered lot.

Grandview Shores declaration · Complete 2018 declaration; §6(e) · Miscellaneous Book 338, p. 176

When must construction finish?

Document summary

The 2018 declaration requires the exterior of a residential dwelling to finish within one year after construction starts. The Board may approve extensions. This is an exterior-completion period, separate from a deadline to start after purchase.

Grandview Shores declaration · §6(e) · Miscellaneous Book 338, p. 176

Can I rent through Airbnb or VRBO?

Confirm current terms

The fully read 2018 declaration does not state a minimum lease duration or expressly approve Airbnb or VRBO use. Obtain current amendments and association rental rules for the offered property.

Grandview Shores declaration · Complete 2018 declaration · Miscellaneous Book 338, pp. 173–181

What other rules should I know?

Document summary

Docks and floating structures require prior Alabama Power approval; common-area and dock use also depend on applicable association documents and easements.

Grandview Shores declaration · §§17 and 20 · Miscellaneous Book 338, p. 178

All ten supplied PDF pages were reviewed: nine substantive/execution pages and a blank final page. The declaration's building and use clauses have been checked against the buyer questions. Later phases, amendments, current assessments and individual access rights remain unverified. Research checked Oct 31, 2026.