What We Do

The Gulf Hills Civic Association is not a Homeowners Association (HOA) with required yearly fees, building guidelines, and supported activities. Rather, Gulf Hills abides by the zoning regulations and general rules of Jackson County. Our civic association, particularly through      the Board of Directors, provides leadership in moving the community forward and using its collective influence to assert our concerns and desires.  When a resident has a concern, that issue is brought to a director who in turn delivers the specifics for discussion and direction at the next Board of Directors meeting. Using this process, the full resources of the civic association can be used to determine the best resolution.

Staying true to our charter, we continually look for ways to bring residents together, providing opportunities for building community through activities and celebrations. You will find in our calendar of events holiday celebrations, membership meetings, a community yard sale, and beautification efforts. The civic association has also taken the initiative to use county roadside areas in Gulf Hills to generate planted gardens for purposes of beautification and public use such as the Gulf Hills Memorial Garden, our most recognizable effort.

Gulf Hills Civic Association Charter

On July 6, 1955, Lewis E. Curtis, secretary of the newly formed Gulf Hills Civic Association recorded that the members had voted on January 11 of that year to apply for non-profit designation with the Mississippi Secretary of State. The non-profit charter was presented on July 13, 1955. Guided by its first president, Warren Jackson, this association started working for its residents to ensure the quality of life that many had already put stake into, with so many more to come     .

The Charter was stated to the Secretary of State as the purpose to exist was:

To promote and encourage the development of the residential area known as Gulf Hills, in Jackson County, Mississippi, for the best interests of the present and future residents of such area; to encourage among the members closer personal acquaintance and a friendly spirit of mutual cooperation; to acquire, maintain and operate equipment and vehicles for the prevention of fires, or the extinguishing thereof, in Gulf Hills and adjacent property, or to contract for such services; and generally, to do and perform all other acts incidental or necessary to the operation of a community civic association.