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Tavola: Homes, HOA and Community Guide

Near US 59 North (I-69) and Roman Forest Drive in New Caney, about seven miles north of Kingwood.

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Quick overview

History and development

Lennar opened model homes in Tavola in June 2014; the community was developed by Friendswood Development Company. Source

Good to know

The domain tavolacommunity.com (listed as the community website on HAR) now redirects to an unrelated gambling site; do not link to it. Source

Tavola West is a separate association with its own 2023 declaration and Tavola West sections, not part of the Tavola Community Association certificate. Source

East Montgomery County MUD No. 6 and No. 7 are represented by Coats Rose (9 Greenway Plaza, Suite 1000, Houston) per their district pages. Source

Rules worth knowing

Tavola Community Association records include Residential Improvement Guidelines for Homeowners (File No. 2015030272) and a First Amendment (2022077255), Pool and Pool Decking Location Guidelines (2015077910), a Community Policies Manual (2023096101), a Fining Policy (2024012533) and a Notice of Foundation Fee Obligation (2023073900). Source

Tavola Sections 32 and 33 are designated Neighborhood #1, with a recorded Resolution Regarding Assessments for Neighborhood #1 (File No. 2019031310). Source

Tavola SFR (Section 35) has its own recorded guidelines, including shingle criteria, solar energy devices, rainwater harvesting, standby generators, security measures and swimming pool enclosures (2021 filings). Source

Developer and builders

Developer: Friendswood Development Company (a Lennar company); Lennar Homes, with Perry Homes, were the first builders when models opened in 2014. Source

HAR's master-plan page lists builders Lennar, M/I Homes and Westin Homes (page notes its content is partly AI-generated). Source

Owner and buyer resources

Tavola HOA, Documents, Taxes and Services

The public facts an owner or buyer needs, with a link to the official source for each. Last checked Oct 13, 2026.

HOA contacts and fees

More than one association can apply to the same home here. Each bills and enforces its own rules and fees; don’t combine them. Check which ones apply to a specific address on the title commitment and resale certificate.

Master association

Tavola Community Association, Inc.

Applies to: Tavola Sections One through Forty-Seven as annexed by the recorded declaration and supplementary declarations listed in the 2025 management certificate; Sections 32 and 33 are designated Neighborhood #1 with a separate assessment resolution

Management
Inframark, LLC · (281) 870-0585 · Website Source
Assessment
The association does not publish its assessment amount on a public page we could find. Ask the management company, or get it from the resale certificate during your option period.
Other published fees
  • Transfer fee: $275.00 Source
  • Resale certificate fee: $375.00 Source
  • Updated resale certificate fee: $75.00 Source
  • Rush fee: $185.00 (1 day), $150.00 (3 days), $125.00 (5 days) Source
  • Refinance fee: $100.00 Source
  • Foundation fee: 0.15% of gross sale price Source
  • Capitalization fee: 50% of the annual assessment Source
Resale certificate
Request the resale certificate and HOA documents from the management company named above. Source

Association source

Sub-association

Tavola SFR Community Association

Applies to: Tavola, Section 35 (Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions for Tavola SFR, Clerk File No. 2021086578)

Management
FirstService Residential Houston · (877) 253-9689 · Website Source
Assessment
The association does not publish its assessment amount on a public page we could find. Ask the management company, or get it from the resale certificate during your option period.
Other published fees
  • Transfer fee: $295.00 Source
  • Capitalization fee: 1/2 of annual assessment Source
Resale certificate
Request the resale certificate and HOA documents from the management company named above. Source

Association source

Master association

Tavola West Community Association, Inc.

Applies to: Tavola West Sections One-Four and Corsica Drive Street Dedication Section One (separate declaration, Clerk File No. 2023086717); a separate community from the Tavola Community Association

Management
Inframark, LLC · (281) 870-0585 · Website Source
Association website
engage.goenumerate.com
Resident portal
Owner login (owners only; we did not access it)
Assessment
The association does not publish its assessment amount on a public page we could find. Ask the management company, or get it from the resale certificate during your option period.
Other published fees
  • Transfer fee: $275.00 Source
  • Resale certificate fee: $375.00 Source
  • Updated resale certificate fee: $75.00 Source
  • Rush fee: $185.00 (1 day), $150.00 (3 days), $125.00 (5 days) Source
  • Refinance fee: $100.00 Source
  • Capitalization fee: 50% of the annual assessment Source
  • Foundation fee: 0.15% of the gross sales price Source
Resale certificate
Request the resale certificate and HOA documents from the management company named above. Source

Association source

HOA summaries are informational. The recorded governing documents and the association’s written confirmation control. Fees change; confirm current amounts before you rely on them.

Help Me Review This Home’s HOA

HOA and community document center

3 public documents from the associations, management companies and public agencies, organized by association and type. Every link opens the official copy; we don’t host or alter them. Versions marked “not confirmed” may have been replaced; ask the association for the current set.

Tavola Community Association, Inc. 1 document

Rules and policies 1
  • Management Certificate for Tavola Community Association, Inc. (Montgomery County Doc. 2025018063)

    Lists every recorded Tavola declaration and supplement, the association policies on record, the manager (Inframark) and the transfer-related fees.

    Texas Real Estate Commission HOA management certificate index (filed by the association) · Applies to: Tavola Sections 1-47 as listed · Effective / version: executed 02/25/2025 · Checked Oct 13, 2026
    View official document

Tavola SFR Community Association 1 document

Rules and policies 1
  • Property Owners Association Management Certificate - Tavola SFR Community Association (Montgomery County Doc. 2023000610)Version not confirmed

    Lists the Tavola SFR declaration, its recorded guidelines and policies, FirstService Residential contacts and fees.

    Texas Real Estate Commission HOA management certificate index (filed by the association) · Applies to: Tavola Section 35 · Effective / version: 2023 · Checked Oct 13, 2026
    View official document

Tavola West Community Association, Inc. 1 document

Rules and policies 1
  • Property Owners Association Management Certificate - Tavola West Community Association (Montgomery County Doc. 2024123396)

    Lists the Tavola West declaration and supplements, Inframark contacts and transfer fees.

    Texas Real Estate Commission HOA management certificate index (filed by the association) · Applies to: Tavola West Sections 1-4 · Effective / version: executed 12/06/2024 · Checked Oct 13, 2026
    View official document
Recorded instruments named in management certificates 2
  • Tavola Community Association records include Residential Improvement Guidelines for Homeowners (File No. 2015030272) and a First Amendment (2022077255), Pool and Pool Decking Location Guidelines (2015077910), a Community Policies Manual (2023096101), a Fining Policy (2024012533) and a Notice of Foundation Fee Obligation (2023073900). Source
  • Tavola Sections 32 and 33 are designated Neighborhood #1, with a recorded Resolution Regarding Assessments for Neighborhood #1 (File No. 2019031310). Source

Recording numbers as printed on the association’s state management certificate. Order copies from the county clerk (Harris: cclerk.hctx.net; Montgomery: mctx.org county clerk) and check for later amendments.

We did not log in to resident portals. Documents that owners can see only after logging in are marked. This list is not guaranteed to be complete. Search every community’s documents.

Taxes and districts

County
Montgomery
City status
Unincorporated Montgomery County, New Caney 77357 (no city named on HAR or developer sources; not verified against a city-limits map). Source
DistrictTypeApplies toTax rate
East Montgomery County MUD 6 WebsiteMUDPart of Tavola: Tavola Community Association parcels 443697, 449165, 457010 and 476586 are in this district (county TNT records); which home sections are in MUD 6 vs MUD 7 not mapped1.1700 per $100 (M&O 0.0250, debt 1.1450), adopted; collector Assessments of the Southwest (281-482-0216) for 2025 Source
East Montgomery County MUD 7 WebsiteMUDPart of Tavola: the Tavola Community Association parcel at 23212 Via Principale Pkwy is in this district (county TNT record); which home sections are in MUD 7 not mapped1.3000 per $100 (M&O 0.1200, debt 1.1800), adopted; collector Assessments of the Southwest for 2025 Source
Montgomery County Emergency Services District No. 7 WebsiteESDAll sampled Tavola association parcels0.1000 per $100 (M&O 0.0946, debt 0.0054), adopted for 2025 Source
  • HAR's Tavola tax table lists East Montgomery County MUD 6 (1.17%) and MUD 7 (1.30%), ESD 7 (0.0975%), Lone Star College, Montgomery County (0.3790%), hospital district and New Caney ISD (1.2552%). Two MUDs means the MUD rate depends on the section. The 0.3790 county figure is the 2024 rate and HAR's ESD 7 figure differs from the 2025 adopted 0.1000, so the table is not 2025. Source

Your total property tax depends on the specific parcel: which taxing units it sits in, its appraised value and the exemptions you qualify for. Check the exact address in the appraisal district’s records before you rely on any total.

Utilities and owner resources

  • Water and sewerEast Montgomery County MUD No. 7 water service line (per district page; do not email for water service) Website · (281) 353-9809 Source

Schedules and providers change. Use the provider’s own lookup for current pickup days and service areas. Emergencies: call 911.

Amenities and who can use them

  • Recreation center with pool and clubhouseAccess not confirmed Source
  • Lakes, parks, greenbelt trails and sports fields; over 130 acres of preserved forestAccess not confirmed Source
  • Tavola Elementary (New Caney ISD)Open to the public Source

Resident-only amenities usually need a key, badge or sticker from the association. Rules and hours change; check the association’s current rules.

Common HOA and ownership questions

Who developed Tavola?

Friendswood Development Company, a Lennar company; Lennar opened the first models in 2014. Source

Who manages the Tavola HOA?

Inframark says it has managed the Tavola Community Association since 2023. Confirm current management on the resale certificate. Source

Is Tavola in a MUD?

Yes. HAR lists two districts, East Montgomery County MUD 6 and MUD 7, at different rates, so the MUD depends on the address. Check the parcel's MCAD record. Source

Which schools serve Tavola?

New Caney ISD. Sections 18 and 28 listings show Tavola Elementary, Keefer Crossing Middle and New Caney High; confirm by address. Source

What fees are due at closing in Tavola?

The 2025 certificate lists a $275 transfer fee, $375 resale certificate, a foundation fee of 0.15% of the sale price and a capitalization fee equal to 50% of the annual assessment. Tavola SFR (Section 35) lists a $295 transfer fee and a capitalization fee of half the annual assessment. Source

Is Tavola West part of the Tavola HOA?

No. Tavola West Community Association, Inc. has its own declaration (Clerk File No. 2023086717) and its own management certificate. Source

Which MUD serves a Tavola home?

HAR lists East Montgomery County MUD 6 and MUD 7 for Tavola; the district pages do not say which sections each serves, so check the tax statement for the address. The latest posted rates are $1.17 (MUD 6) and $1.30 (MUD 7) per $100 for 2023. Source

Answers depend on the address and section. The governing documents and the association’s confirmation control.

What we could not verify

  • Official HOA website, published assessment from the association itself, governing documents, and resale/transfer fees.
  • Management certificate PDF for Tavola SFR Community Association (index row seen, PDF not opened; hoa.texas.gov later robots-blocked).
  • Official sites and 2025 adopted rates for East Montgomery County MUD 6 and MUD 7, and which sections each covers.
  • Section-by-section builder list; total acreage.
  • Whether Tavola West is part of the Tavola association or a separate community.
  • Annual assessment amount for Tavola, Tavola SFR and Tavola West (not on certificates; association sites are portals).
  • Which Tavola sections are in East Montgomery County MUD 6 vs MUD 7, and their 2024-2025 adopted rates.
  • Public copies of the Tavola declarations and guidelines (only recording numbers found).

If you own here and can share a public link to any of these, call or text 832-797-3780 and we’ll add it with its source.

Schools

New Caney ISD. Listings in Sections 18 and 28 show Tavola Elementary, Keefer Crossing Middle and New Caney High; confirm by address in the NCISD street listing Source

Attendance zones are set by address and can change each year. Confirm with the district before you rely on a campus.

Flood, drainage and property research

A mapped flood zone does not tell you a home’s full flood risk, and a neighbor’s history doesn’t tell you this home’s. Check the specific address, ask the seller for the Texas flood disclosure and any claims history, and get an insurance quote early.

Buying here

What to review before an offer in Tavola

  • Read the declaration and any supplemental declaration for the home’s section, plus the architectural guidelines, before your option period ends.
  • Order the resale certificate early and confirm every association that bills the home, with current dues and transfer fees.
  • Look up the parcel’s MUD or other district tax rates; they can be a large share of the total bill and vary by section.
  • Check the address on FEMA and county flood tools, request the seller’s flood disclosure, and price flood insurance before you commit.
  • Confirm school assignment for the exact address with the district.

Selling here

Selling in Tavola

Buyers here compare section, builder, lot, HOA and district costs side by side. I price from recent sales in the same section and present the documents buyers will ask for up front. A pricing review is a conversation based on recent sales, not an appraisal.

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