About Us

What is an HOA and why is it important?

HOAs enforce community standards for upkeep, appearance, maintain property value, advocate to governing bodies, coordinate  and bring together the community for events, and more. Enforcement of its bylaws is valuable to the interests of every homeowner. When you agree to purchase property in an area under the jurisdiction of an HOA, then you agree to abide by the rules of the HOA as specified in its bylaws. It is your responsibility to review the bylaws prior to property purchase. 

What is the MPPHOA?

The Miller Place Park Homeowners Association (MPPHOA) is a non-profit association established to serve the needs of our community - Seifert Gardens, Sunset Bluffs and Miller Place Park.  The MPPHOA is incorporated under the laws of New York State and has its own set of bylaws.  We are a community based organization with an all-volunteer Board of Directors.

Originally, the association was formed to maintain the beach and the pathways leading to it.  Over the years it has taken on broader responsibilities, such as:

• Acting as liaison with Brookhaven Town for the building of gabions, road repair, and traffic and safety issues.

• Communicating with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at the town, county and state level.

• Working with the Suffolk County Police - giving neighborhood watch talks, enforcing parking regulations and dispersing groups that don't belong in our community.

• Working with the Miller Place Civic Association  - disseminating information to the community and representing the views and concerns of our association.

But our most important objective is to continue to create a sense of community and preserve the natural beauty of community and private beach.

Our relatively inexpensive membership dues pay our tax and insurance bills,  legal council, security and lifeguards during the summer months and the costs of materials for maintenance and repairs to the steps and bulkhead.  Most of the maintenance and repair work is done through the efforts of community member volunteers.

We invite all of our neighbors to participate in volunteer projects and events!