Welcome Back!
As many in the community are aware, ICHA has reopened the doors to the office and the Community Center. ICHA is encouraging meetings by appointment, but we also welcome walk-ins. Please note the following:
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- ICHA office doors are unlocked during business hours: Monday - Thursday 8am - 6pm; Fridays 8am - 5pm. Closed noon - 1pm.
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Please schedule an appointment by emailing the appropriate staff member. Click here to view the complete list of contacts.
- Following federal, state, and campus policies, indoor masking is now optional.
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On Wednesday, February 16, about 60 Uhills residents attended an online Community Meeting about the proposed Area 12 development. UCI's Principal Education Facility Manager Meg Beatrice presented plans for the demolition of the east side of the Las Lomas Apartments. She joined ICHA CEO & President Victor Van Zandt in answering questions from residents about the demolition phase of the project.
We encourage all Uhills residents to visit the Area 12 Project page. There, you will find a recording of the Community Meeting, project plans, renderings, a timeline, and a link to the UCI Environmental Review for the project.
Thank you to all who participated in the Community Meeting. ICHA will communicate new information on Area 12 to all residents as it becomes available.
*If you know someone in the community who does not have access to the internet and they would like to watch the Area 12 Community Meeting, please contact barbara.correa@icha.uci.edu
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The University Hills listserve is a great resource for residents to discuss life on the Hill. While ICHA does not officially monitor the listserve, it does recognize its value as a forum for residents. In that spirit, managers from various ICHA departments have compiled answers to some frequently asked questions raised on the listserve and forwarded to the Homeowners Representative Board (HRB). Click on the button below to read the FAQs! |
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University Hills Homeowners' Primary Residency Rules
Thinking of renting your home? Please keep the following information in mind.
Owners of homes in University Hills are aware that the primary purpose of our program is to provide affordable housing on campus for UC Irvine faculty and staff. The housing program has been so successful that there are many members of the University faculty and staff waiting to buy and rent in University Hills. To continue the success of the program, we are reminding homeowners of their contractual obligation referenced in Section 3.07 of the Ground Sublease and the Primary Residency Rules in University Hills:
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• Home Must Remain Principal Residence - Except as provided in the rental rules below, the Owner must be able to prove that they actually live in the home.
• Exceptions for long term rentals - These include a Sabbatical or other University approved leave, a demonstrated inability to sell the property or hardship exceptions (examples are a military obligation, University service away from home, longer term hospitalization of owner). Exceptions requested on a hardship basis will be handled case-by-case and at the sole discretion of the University.
• Permitted Rentals - No longer than 13 months in a 36-month period.
• Permitted Tenants - Rentals are permitted to University Associate Persons, which are full-time UC Irvine faculty and staff as defined in Section 1.01 of the Ground Sublease. Only after reasonable efforts have been made to exhaust full-time faculty and staff, may a residence be rented to a non-University-Associated person.
• Rental Requirement - The Owner must notify ICHA of the rental, including the name of the tenants, the tenant’s campus affiliation, and the term of the rental.
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For further clarification on the residency rules, please contact:
ICHA Sales Department
Karlie George • (949) 824-4070
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For-Sale Home Capital Improvements Information |
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Did you know that at the time of sale, qualified capital improvements that you have made during your ownership may be assessed by a qualified appraiser and the fair-market value may be added to your Final Maximum Resale Price? Thirty days prior to signing the documents to sell, owners may contact one of three ICHA-qualified appraisers to complete a physical inspection of the improvements. Here are some tips to prepare for a future sale:
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Review the list of qualified capital improvements below prior to making an improvement.
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Contact ICHA Real Estate Sales & Administration (sales@icha.uci.edu) if you have questions about an improvement that is not listed.
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Keep your receipts for the work that you have completed on your home.
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Remember, the appraiser will consider costs for qualified improvements and make a decision based on quality, condition, market appeal, and useful life among the other factors they consider when determining the fair market value. Please note that value assessed for capital improvements typically depreciates over time. The return on any capital improvement is primarily for your own use and only a portion of the cost is returned to you when appraised at fair market value.
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Are You Still Getting Paper Statements? It's Time to Switch to Electronic! |
Make the switch today by emailing ICHA Accounting at ICHAAcctg@icha.uci.edu to begin receiving your ICHA statements via email. Each statement can be sent to up to two email addresses. What are the advantages to electronic statements?
Faster Delivery. Statements are emailed out the same day they are prepared; typically the 21st - 23rd of each month.
Go Green. Less paper means more trees!
More Thrifty. First class postage increased in August to $0.58 per stamp, along with increased costs of laser print statement paper, envelopes and the cost of the UCI mail center service. Increased cost to ICHA means higher costs for homeowners.
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ICHA Contacts:
Emergencies: After-hours, contact Answer Network at (949) 824-7044
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Pool Cleaning Schedule
Service days are:
Monday – Wednesday – Friday
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Lighting Maintenance
Service on University Hills common area lighting and attached housing areas is performed during the first week of each month.
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Dog Parks
- Dogs must be on leash at all times in University Hills. The only exception to this rule is inside dog parks.
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Last chance for naming the Miramonte Dog Park! Send name ideas to arnie.bengo@icha.uci.edu
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Questions/concerns? Contact one of University Hills' dog park liaisons! Click here for contacts (under HRB subcommittees)
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Uhills residents are also City of Irvine residents. That means access to resident rates on Irvine facilities reservations and permits, Great Park attractions, amenities and events, and City of Irvine classes and camps. Use these links for listings and information!
Clear rain gutters before the rainy season arrives (blowing dry debris before rain is easier than removing wet material). Flush landscape yard drains. Start with the drain furthest from the street and wash from the rear of the property to the front to clear debris and sediment from drains.
A very important maintenance note: If you do not use your A/C on a regular basis, run your A/C for 10 minutes once a month, this will ensure your system runs properly when you do need it. A/C coolant also functions as lubricant for moving parts. Running A/C systems ensures that lubricant is distributed efficiently.
Renters: Large, oversized, bulky items should not be placed in the trash bins. Please contact the Rental Department at 824-6254 to arrange for a special pick-up. Please break down cardboard boxes before discarding.
Homeowners: Waste Management provides four free curbside pickups for oversized items per year. Contact WM at (888) 904-8168
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ICHA reserves the right to send to an unsubscribed e-mail certain important communications such as construction notifications or emergencies. The unsubscribed status will be respected for all other ICHA or HRB communications. |
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