Olde Saluda
Annexation Calculator
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🌿 Olde Saluda Neighborhood — Lexington, SC

Should You Join the
Town of Lexington?
Let's Find Out.

Annexation into the Town of Lexington brings free garbage pickup, deeply discounted water rates, covered street lighting, and dedicated police — often adding up to real annual savings for Olde Saluda residents.

⭐ What You Gain

Five Reasons to Join the Town

Annexation unlocks a package of services and savings unavailable to county-only residents.

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Garbage, Recycling & Yard Debris

Full curbside collection — garbage, recycling, and yard waste — completely covered by the Town. No separate bill.

~$350/yr Savings
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Subdivision Street Lighting

The Town absorbs all neighborhood street lighting costs, removing that line item from your annual expenses entirely.

~$88/yr Savings
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Dramatically Lower Water Rates

In-Town water & sewer rates are nearly half of outside-Town rates. Your monthly water bill could drop by 40%+.

Up to 43% Off
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Neighborhood Irrigation & Pool Allowance

A shared water allocation for the neighborhood covers common area irrigation, pool filling, and shared amenities.

Shared Community Benefit
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Dedicated Town Police Coverage

Gain Town of Lexington Police patrol with significantly faster response times for police, fire, and EMS emergencies.

Safety & Peace of Mind
🏠 Outside Town — Your Current Rate
Monthly Base Fee (3/4” meter)$34.08
Volume Charge (per 1,000 gal)$9.62
Water $17.22 + Sewer $16.86
✨ In Town Save ~43%
Monthly Base Fee (3/4” meter)$19.49
Volume Charge (per 1,000 gal)$5.34
Water $9.57 + Sewer $9.92
🧮 Your Personalized Estimate

Calculate Your Annual Savings

Enter your details below, then tap Calculate My Savings to see your personalized estimate.

🏠 Annexation Savings Calculator

Based on current Lexington County & Town millage rates and published utility tariffs

🔒 Your privacy is protected. This calculator runs entirely on your device. Your financial information is never saved, tracked, or sent anywhere.
📋 Note on Property Taxes: Town property taxes are slightly higher, but for most homes, the huge drop in water and garbage bills completely covers the tax difference. Fill out the calculator to see your net savings!
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📋 Heads up: This is an estimate with a margin of ±$5–20/year. Property and vehicle tax figures use current published Lexington County and Town of Lexington millage rates. Water savings assume the current published rate differential (~43%). Rates may change annually.
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📋 How It Works

Ready to Annex? Here's All You Need to Do

Your role is simple — sign the petition. The HOA board handles everything else from there.

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Sign the Petition

Every person listed on your property deed must sign. SC state law requires all deed owners to consent.

To request a petition or let us know you want to sign, please contact any board member or MJMS management at mjs@mjsmgt.com.

⚠️ All deed owners must sign
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The HOA Board Takes It From Here

Once signatures are collected, the HOA board submits the petition to the Town of Lexington on behalf of the neighborhood. They coordinate the paperwork, Town Council review, and approval process — you don't need to do anything else.

✅ We handle the rest
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Your New Rates & Services Begin

Once approved by Town Council, your savings kick in automatically. Garbage & recycling pickup starts, your water bill drops to in-Town rates, and Town Police begins patrolling your street.

🎉 Welcome to the Town!

🤝 Share With Your Neighbors

The more Olde Saluda residents who annex together, the stronger the neighborhood. Help your neighbors discover their potential savings too.

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Join our neighborhood on Band — a free private community app where Olde Saluda neighbors share updates, ask questions, and stay informed about the annexation process. Join the group →