New Homeowner Checklist for Hilton Head Plantation
Congratulations on your move to Hilton Head Plantation, one of the most desirable gated communities on Hilton Head Island. Whether you're relocating with your family, enjoying a well-earned retirement, or settling into a seasonal second home, Hilton Head Plantation offers something for everyone. With nearly 4,000 acres of natural beauty, resort-style amenities, and a strong sense of community, life here is designed for comfort, connection, and coastal charm.
Families will appreciate the safe neighborhoods, top-rated schools, playgrounds, and miles of walking and biking trails. Retirees can enjoy championship golf, social clubs, scenic waterfronts, and a peaceful yet active lifestyle. And for second-homeowners, the plantation offers a luxurious retreat with easy access to beaches, boating, and island living at its finest.
This New Resident Checklist has been thoughtfully created to guide you through your transition. Inside, you'll find essential steps, helpful contacts, and local tips to help you get settled and start enjoying everything that Hilton Head Plantation has to offer. Welcome home to the Lowcountry—where every day feels like a vacation.
New Resident Checklist for Hilton Head Plantation
Before You Move In
Your First Stop in Hilton Head Plantation
Your First Stop in Hilton Head Plantation
Moving Truck & Storage Access
- 18-wheelers are not allowed on Plantation roads.
- Call HHP Security at 843-681-2459 to arrange the use of the ball field lot (next to the POA Service Center) for unloading via smaller vehicles.
- Using a POD or portable storage unit?
Contact Covenants Office at 843-681-8800 ext. 242 for approval.
If after hours, call Security.
- Must be removed same day
- One POD at a time only
- Allowed between 8 AM – 5 PM on Sundays
- Must be removed same day
Your First Stop in Hilton Head Plantation
Your First Stop in Hilton Head Plantation
Your First Stop in Hilton Head Plantation
POA Service Center – Your First Point of Contact
📍 7 Surrey Lane | 🕒 Mon–Fri: 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
📞 843-681-8800
At the Service Center, you can:
- Pick up your Welcome Packet
- Get your vehicle decals (bring license, registration, and insurance)
- Receive your Personal ID Number (PIN) to request guest passes online.
Set Up Utilities
Your First Stop in Hilton Head Plantation
- Electricity:
Palmetto Electric | - 📍111 Mathews Drive
- 📞 843-681-5551
- Water & Sewer:
Hilton Head PSD | - 📍21 Oak Park Drive
- 📞 843-681-5525
- TV & Internet Providers:
- Spectrum: 866-892-7201
- Sparklight: 843-341-1501
- Spectrum: 866-892-7201
Mail & Package Delivery
- Hilton Head Post Office:
📍 213 William Hilton Parkway (Route 278)
📞 843-681-5856
Use Route 278 or Gumtree Road to access via Marsh Point Lane.
Other Helpful Locations
🚗 Driver’s License & Vehicle Registration
- Hilton Head Library
📍 11 Beach City Road - 📞 843-255-6500
- Beaufort County Government Center – Bluffton Office
📍 4819 Bluffton Parkway | 📞 843-255-2419
Services: Voter registration, vehicle tax payments
🚗 Driver’s License & Vehicle Registration
🚗 Driver’s License & Vehicle Registration
Become a South Carolina resident by visiting:
- SCDMV Bluffton Office
📍 15 Sheridan Park Circle, Bluffton
📎 Bring your Social Security doc (e.g., pay stub), current registration, and title
📌 Pay personal property tax before registration
Register to Vote
Apply for the 4% Property Tax Assessment
Apply for the 4% Property Tax Assessment
Register to Vote
- Register at the DMV when updating your license
- Or visit the Beaufort Government Center
Apply for the 4% Property Tax Assessment
Apply for the 4% Property Tax Assessment
Apply for the 4% Property Tax Assessment
Apply for the 4% Property Tax Assessment
If you’re a full-time resident, apply for the 4% Special Assessment Ratio (instead of 6%)
- Contact the Beaufort County Assessor’s Office
📍 4819 Bluffton Parkway | 📞 843-255-2419
Town Beach Parking Pass
Apply for the 4% Property Tax Assessment
Town Beach Parking Pass
For Town of Hilton Head property owners $15/year per vehicle
📍 32 Office Park Road, Suite 108 |
📞 843-715-3167 🕒 Mon–Fri: 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
Trash & Recycling
Get to Know Hilton Head Plantation
Town Beach Parking Pass
Hilton Head Transfer Station
📍 Gateway Circle off Dillon Road |
📞 843-681-3731
🕒 Mon–Tue, Thu–Sun: 9 AM–7 PM (Closed Wednesdays & holidays)
🚗 County car decal required
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Get to Know Hilton Head Plantation
Get to Know Hilton Head Plantation
Get to Know Hilton Head Plantation
- Explore Dolphin Head Recreation Area and Pine Island, with scenic waterfront views and trails
- Relax at the Plantation House porch overlooking Spring Lake Lagoon
- Enjoy free Wi-Fi throughout common areas
📶 Network: HHP Wi-Fi | Password: 8436818800
Need Help or Have Questions?
Get to Know Hilton Head Plantation
Get to Know Hilton Head Plantation
As a longtime Hilton Head Plantation residents since 1997, and your local real estate experts, we are here to make your move as seamless as possible.
Contact Jo Anne Rizza
📞 843-301-5825
📧 rizza@hiltonheadrealestatepartners.com
🌐 joanne.hiltonheadrealestatepartners.com