Members dues are $25.00, plus assessments as determined annually by the Board of Directors. The total 2009 annual dues and assessments for a family membership is $575.00. If you own more than one lot, you will be charged "multiple lot assessment", which is 10% of the total dues & assessment for each additional lot.

Plans for all homes, home additions, out buildings, docks and satellite dishes over 18” in diameter are subject to approval by the Association, and must conform to the deed restrictions and all applicable rules and regulations. County permits are also required on all structures.

Sewer service is available to all lots. The Lake Santee Regional Waste & Water District provides service. Monthly rates are $43.57 minimum per month plus $3.36 per 1000 gallons passing the water meter. More information regarding rates and connection charges are available at the office. New connections must pay a connection charge, plus the cost of materials and installation of the new sewer grinder station and related equipment. Total estimated cost, including the connection charge, is approximately $7,000 to $7,500.

Houses must have a minimum of 900 SF of living space on the first floor.

All structures must comply with the following set back requirements:

A home must be built before any other structure, except that a boat dock may be placed on the property.

There are currently approximately 524 homes, with over 60% being full time residences.

Lake Santee Property Owners Association, Inc. is operated by an elected nine member Board of Directors, a Lake Manager, two secretaries, three security officers, and a maintenance supervisor and crew.

The Lake is stocked annually with various fish as they become available. It is an excellent fishing Lake with large mouth bass, small mouth bass, wiper bass, walleye, black crappie, blue gill, catfish and others.

Facilities include horseshoe pits, picnic areas, tennis court, beach volleyball, basketball court, beaches, a community room for Club functions (which can also be rented for private functions) and of course the Lake and related activities.

Active organizations at Lake Santee include the Women's Club, Booster Club, Lake Santee Friends of Wildlife, Ski Club and the Kiwanis.

Skiing is permitted in designated areas of the Lake.

A monthly newspaper, the SMOKE SIGNALS, is published by the Booster Club and mailed to all members.

Tent camping or use of camping trailers is prohibited by the land restrictions. The use of motor homes is permissible on a limited basis.