Heard about Anthem’s Enhancement Fee and wondering what it means for your move? You want clear numbers, who pays, and how it benefits the community you’re joining or leaving. In this guide, you’ll learn how the fee works in Anthem, what it funds, and how to handle it in your offer or net sheet. Let’s dive in.
What Anthem’s Enhancement Fee is
The Anthem Community Council assesses a Community Enhancement Fee on most home resales in Anthem. The standard rate is 0.25% of the gross sale price, payable at close of escrow and collected by the title company, then remitted to the Council. You can see the current rate and closing procedures on the Council’s published fee resources and disclosure pages. Review the official fees in the Council’s Fees and Charges sheet for the exact language and line items listed under Fees Payable Upon Close of Escrow.
- See the Council’s current process for disclosures and fee collection on the official Disclosures and Title Requests page: Anthem Community Council Disclosures and Title Requests
- View the current fee schedule and close-of-escrow items listed in the Council’s Fees and Charges PDF: Anthem Fees and Charges
How the fee is collected
The fee appears as a line item on your settlement statement and is collected by the title company at close of escrow. Arizona’s Planned Communities Act sets rules for resale disclosures, allowable association fees, and timing, including that such fees are collected no earlier than closing. You can read the statute for details at A.R.S. §33-1806.
What the fee funds
Enhancement Fee receipts go into Anthem’s Enhancement Fund, which finances the community’s Facilities Master Plan. Projects listed include items like pickleball courts, restroom additions, turf and shade at community centers, indoor multi-use courts, and other capital upgrades. The Council explains both the funding source and project pipeline on the Facilities Master Plan page: Facilities Master Plan and Enhancement Fund use.
Key dollar examples
Here’s what 0.25% looks like at common price points:
- $300,000 sale price → $750 fee
- $500,000 sale price → $1,250 fee
- $800,000 sale price → $2,000 fee
Note: Properties in Anthem Country Club (ACCCA) carry an additional 0.25% enhancement charge per the Council’s fee sheet. Always verify the current amounts for your specific property in the official schedule: Anthem Fees and Charges.
Who pays the fee
The fee is payable to the Anthem Community Council at closing. Who actually pays it in your transaction is negotiable between buyer and seller and should be written into the purchase contract. Title will follow the contract language and show the fee accordingly on the closing statement. If you plan to split the cost, make that clear in your offer or a signed addendum. For ordering and timing details, use the Council’s official process: Disclosures and Title Requests.
Other closing costs to expect
Anthem also requires a resale or disclosure package for most resales. The Council’s 2024 fee sheet lists this package at $400 with possible rush or update fees. Title typically orders the package and includes the charge at close of escrow. Check the current amounts on the official schedule: Anthem Fees and Charges.
Buyer tips
- Budget for the Enhancement Fee or negotiate for the seller to pay it in your offer.
- Ask your lender whether this fee affects your estimated cash to close.
- Have title order the disclosure package early and confirm the fee on your settlement estimate.
- Verify whether the home is in Anthem Country Club, which adds an extra enhancement charge.
Seller tips
- Include the Enhancement Fee in your estimated net sheet and decide up front if you will offer to pay it.
- Disclose the fee early to avoid surprises and strengthen buyer confidence.
- Confirm whether the ACCCA surcharge applies to your property and verify all amounts with title.
- Ask title to show the fee clearly on the mock closing statement at least a week before closing.
How it affects value
The fee is a one-time cost that is modest as a percentage, so it rarely changes pricing strategy by itself. Over time, well-planned amenities funded by the Enhancement Fund can support demand and marketability. Industry sources note that neighborhood amenities influence buyer interest and can be reflected in home values, although the effect varies by market and project type. For context on how amenities factor into value, see this overview of amenities and property value drivers: How amenities influence real estate value.
Appraisers and lenders focus on comparable sales and market fundamentals. A small one-time transfer fee typically does not affect appraised value directly. If you are using FHA or VA financing, confirm with your lender how the fee will be categorized on your settlement statement.
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FAQs
How does Anthem’s Enhancement Fee work at closing?
- The Council assesses 0.25% of the sale price, collected by title at close of escrow and remitted to the Anthem Community Council. See the official process here: Disclosures and Title Requests.
Is the fee the same for Anthem Country Club homes?
- No. Country Club (ACCCA) properties have an additional 0.25% enhancement charge. Verify the current totals on the Council’s fee sheet: Anthem Fees and Charges.
Who pays the Anthem Enhancement Fee, buyer or seller?
- Payment is negotiable. The fee must be collected at closing, but the buyer and seller decide who pays in the purchase contract. Title follows the contract when preparing the closing statement.
What does the Enhancement Fund pay for in Anthem?
- It finances capital projects in the Facilities Master Plan, such as recreational courts, restrooms, indoor multi-use space, and park improvements. Learn more here: Facilities Master Plan.
How do I confirm the exact fee for my Anthem transaction?
- Have title order the resale package through the Council and confirm amounts in writing before closing. Start here: Disclosures and Title Requests.
