New Property Owner Information

Welcome

We are thrilled you have chosen to join our family and community here on Fripp Island. With three and a half miles of uncrowded beach, vast expanses of soft sand, and spectacular ocean vistas as far as the eye can see, Fripp Island rests- your home and an island like no other.

Here you can find the Homeowner Manual, which contains information on the FIPOA, utilities, useful websites, and other important information.

I just purchased a property. What are my next steps?

Typically, we receive information through a system called Homewise Docs, which gives us the buyer's name, address, phone number, and email address. In most cases, the closing attorney will send over confirmation once the closing is complete. However, you may be asked to provide a copy of your settlement statement if we haven't received the documents. We also like to verify with you that the information we received is current and correct.

Once your closing is complete, please contact the FIPOA office so we can complete the setup of your homeowner profile. You can visit the office at 225 Tarpon Blvd on Fripp Island, or you can call us at 843-838-4155, and we can complete the process over the phone or by email.

You'll receive

  • Property PIN (the number is automatically assigned)
  • Vehicle Decals for access to Fripp Island
  • Gate Access Account (gate passes for your guests)

Working with the closing attorney, your billing account will be set up with our outside accounting department, IMC, which will be the source of your FIPOA billing.  You can expect to receive a bill in November for our annual assessments, which are due in January. 

Stay connected to receive information and time-sensitive updates from the FIPOA. Please subscribe to our email communications to stay in the know.

How do I access the island?

When visiting the FIPOA office for the first time after your closing, call the FIPOA office, and we can arrange a guest pass. Each property is entitled to five free decals for the lineal family only. You can fill out this form or call the office (843) 838-4155 to apply for your decals. If you need more than 5, you can purchase additional decals for $50 each.  The decals are two-year decals, and current decals are valid through October 2026. 

This is the information you must provide for each decal:

  • Year
  • Make 
  • Model
  • Color
  • License Plate Number 

If you need a replacement for any reason (e.g., a broken windshield or vehicle replacement), you MUST turn in the current decal to receive a new one. There is a $5 fee for replacement decals. 

How can my friends or family visit me?

If you have a friend or relative visiting and need a gate pass, you can utilize GateAccess.net, or the ABDI Gate Access App. We must first set up your account at the FIPOA office. Here is a helpful tutorial for the Gate Access app. You can also call the security office/gate 24/7 for a gate pass at 843-838-2334.  You will be asked to verify your property PIN.  This number is assigned automatically, and you will receive that number during your account profile setup.

When contacting security for a guest gate pass, you will need to provide:

  • Your PIN
  • guest name
  • date of arrival
  • date of departure
  • Fripp address/destination

What if I'm getting a delivery or I have a contractor working on my home?

The Fripp Island Property Owners Association charges access fees to certain commercial vendors and service providers. Some services, such as the US Postal Service, FedEx, UPS, and utility companies, as well as emergency services, are exempt. However, there may be a charge for the delivery of furniture and appliances, as well as for other services. You can find all the information about Commercial Access in the Owner Handbook or on this webpage. There is no access fee charged if the contractor has a Fripp Island Contractor decal. If a contractor comes to the gate unprepared to pay the access fee, they will not be turned away if we can contact the property owner and obtain assurance that the owner will pay the fee in a reasonable time. (Within 14 Days). FIPOA Security will send you a notification of IOU by email. Please make checks payable to FIPOA. You can stop by the office to pay with cash, check or credit card or mail to: FIPOA: Attn SECURITY 225 Tarpon Blvd, Fripp Island, SC 29920.  

As a courtesy to our owners, we offer a Local Services Directory. The FIPOA neither endorses, recommends nor disapproves of the service providers or services listed herein. The list of service providers is for informational purposes only. The list is compiled of vendors who have purchased an annual decal from the FIPOA and have given permission to print their name and number in this document.

Fripp Island Security

Fripp Island Security is an agency consisting of SLED-trained and certified officers who are dedicated to serving the Fripp Island Community. They operate the gate, patrol the community and work in cooperation with the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Department, the Fripp Island Fire Department and the Beaufort County EMS. South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) has empowered the Fripp Island Security with the same powers of arrest on Fripp Island as a Deputy Sheriff, and thus are also held to the same standards of conduct. The Fripp Island Security Department is dedicated to delivering professional services to the residents and visitors of Fripp Island and pledges to provide innovative, community-minded, and integrity-driven services. Learn more about Fripp Island Security here.

What else do I need to know?

  • Fripp Island PSD is the utility provider for the island's water and sewer services.  You can contact them at 843-838-2400 to set up your service.  
  • Other utilities such as internet, cable, and trash services are listed in the Owner's Handbook. 
  • The Fripp Island Golf and Beach Resort is a private Club that owns and operates the amenities on Fripp Island, including golf courses, restaurants, shops, an arcade, a fitness center, and the marina. It also offers a variety of services, including real estate and home and golf cart rentals. Membership is required; you can find information about membership on their website here.  
  • Some neighborhoods have supplemental management regimes, and you can find a list of regime managers on the website here.  Any billing from the regime is separate from the FIPOA.
  • ANY exterior change requires an ARB (Architectural Review Board) permit and prior approval.  Please visit the ARB page on the website for more information or contact the ARB Administrator, Meghan Johnson, at 843-838-4155.
  • Golf carts must be registered with Fripp Island Security. You will complete a form including proof of insurance, then your cart will be inspected, and decals will be placed on your golf cart. Golf carts that are not registered cannot be operated on the roadways of Fripp Island and are subject to a fine.
  • Please refer to the list of rules and regulations about general conduct, vehicles, parking, golf carts, wildlife, public safety, enforcement of fines, etc. 
  • You are responsible for maintaining the exterior appearance of your home and property, including landscaping, the driveway, mailboxes, etc. Please refer to the Covenant Enforcement page for information. 

Want to stay connected?

Use this link to sign up to recieve FIPOA email communications.  Each week, we provide a security update on Monday, updates from organizations on Wednesday via our Fripp Services Email, and a FIPOA Weekly Update on Friday.  We also send other important and emergency information as needed. 

Need assistance or have questions?

We are here to help! Our office is open 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM Monday through Friday. You can call us at 843-838-4155, visit 225 Tarpon Blvd, or email contact@frippislandliving.com.  For assistance with the website, email communications@frippislandliving.com. And for assistance with your billing, contact IMC Resort Services at 843-785-4775 ext 102. Fripp Island Security is available 24/7 at 843-838-2334.

Our website

This website contains valuable information for our property owners. Please create an account using an email address to access the Owners' Resources.  Your account must be manually approved, so please allow up to 1 business day for it to be updated. 

Want to get involved?

We all love Fripp, but it wouldn’t be the place it is today without the support and commitment of our island volunteers.  What better goal would it be to support the place you love and VOLUNTEER for your island committees? We need your help, and you will find it well worth your time!  To apply, please fill out the form online. The FIPOA is governed by an elected Board of Directors comprising 10 owner-members. Board of Directors elections are held each year, with the application process beginning in September. FIPOA Board of Directors Meetings are held monthly, on the 4th Tuesday of each month at 6:30 PM, at the FIPOA office.  You may attend in person or on Zoom. Agendas are sent out the week prior to the meeting with the Zoom information.

What are the FIPOA areas of responsibility?

Security, Architectural Review Board for Single-Family Properties, Roads, Bridges (except the inlet bridge), Drainage, Bike Paths, most Beach Accesses, Davis Love Park and Hannah’s Park, and Common Grounds issues.