What fees will you pay at closing on a Daybreak home?
Plan for a one-time community enhancement fee of 0.5% of the gross sales price, due at closing and transfer of title, according to the Daybreak Community Association's own new-owner page. That is $2,900 on a $580,000 home, $3,250 on $650,000, and $3,875 on $775,000.
Want to learn about the HOA? Read all about it here, including what the Daybreak HOA covers and what it doesn’t.
Most buyers budget for the monthly HOA fee, but when buying you also need to budget for what the HOA charges to hand the keys over.
The Daybreak fee You might not know about
The Daybreak Community Association's new-owner page describes a "one-time community enhancement fee of 0.5% of the gross sales price of the home," paid at closing and transfer of title. The association says it funds LiveDAYBREAK, the nonprofit that runs community events and programs.
Run it against the price range most of our Daybreak clients shop in:
$580,000 home: $2,900
$650,000 home: $3,250
$775,000 home: $3,875
Keep in mind that it scales with your price. That means that if you negotiate $20,000 off a $650,000 home that the fee drops by $100.
What does the enhancement fee cover?
That fee goes to LiveDAYBREAK, the nonprofit that brings the neighborhood together. It doesn’t pay for HOA upkeep. It pays for the New Resident Social that welcomes you before the boxes are unpacked, summer concerts on the lawn, the Dragon Boat Festival and the Pumpkin Regatta. It also supports volunteer programs that turn neighbors into friends. Plenty of neighborhoods have nice houses. What sets Daybreak apart is that people show up, and this fee is a big part of the reason. When you buy here, you’re buying into a community that’s already set up to welcome you.
Daybreak’s Pumpkin Regatta
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Daybreak charge a fee when you buy a home?
Yes. The Daybreak Community Association states a one-time community enhancement fee of 0.5% of the gross sales price, paid at closing and transfer of title. On a $650,000 home that is $3,250. Confirm with your title company who pays it on your transaction.
How much is the Daybreak monthly HOA fee in 2026?
The base master fee is $144.50 per month for 2026, per the Daybreak Community Association. Townhome, condo, and 55+ village owners pay a sub-association fee on top of that, and those amounts vary by association.
Where do I find out what my Daybreak home will cost at closing?
Ask your title company for a written breakdown of every HOA-related line, and confirm the community enhancement fee with the Daybreak Community Association at 801-254-8062. Your agent should request this before your Due Diligence deadline, not after.
Why is there a Daybreak enhancement fee at closing?
That enhancement fee is why Daybreak feels like such a close community. The fee doesn’t go to the HOA, instead it funds LiveDAYBREAK, the nonprofit behind the concerts, the Dragon Boat Festival and the Pumpkin Regatta.
Whatever stage you're at, thinking about a move, actively searching, or ready to write an offer, the Zander Team will walk you through every line on the statement before you sign. Reach out anytime at zanderteam.com or call us at (801) 446-2662. We'd love to be your guide.
