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Why Join BHCIA?

 

Discover how your $25 annual membership empowers you to enhance neighborhood safety, protect your community's character, build lasting connections with neighbors, and increase your property value. Since 1977, BHCIA has been your voice in preserving and improving the Belmont Heights and Belcrest Gardens neighborhoods.

Your Membership Benefits Include:

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1. Stay Informed and Connected

  • Get direct access to guest speakers and experts at our bi-monthly meetings, including city officials, public safety leaders, and local decision-makers

  • Receive timely updates about developments affecting your property value and quality of life

  • Stay ahead of important neighborhood news, from safety alerts to local events

  • Connect with your neighbors through our Neighborhood Directory! Opt-in members enjoy free access to the online directory and can purchase a printed edition.

  • If your residence has been affected by the City's recent enforcement of tripping hazards on sidewalks, join our BHCIA Sidewalk Assistance Program to stay informed and take advantage of volume discounts through a recommended concrete contractor. Approximately 10% of all single-family homes in Belmont Heights have been flagged for sidewalk tripping hazards, and if your property hasn’t been flagged yet, it may happen in the future. The BHCIA Sidewalk Facilitation program is run in cooperation with Belmont Public Works.

2. Amplify Your Voice

  • Have your community's interests represented through BHCIA's established relationships with city and county officials: Mayor, Police Chief, Fire Marshal, City Manager, Division Directors, County Supervisor, and School District Superintendent

  • Benefit from our proven track record of protecting neighborhood interests:

    • Opposed inappropriate zoning changes, halted commercial projects on Hallmark at Ralston, reversed unfair storm drain assessments, kept Fox School open, established the Hallmark Drive barrier, and successfully advocated for the relocated Interstate 280—preserving our tranquil environment and increasing property values

3. Enhance Your Safety

  • Stay wildfire-ready: Belmont Heights and Belcrest Gardens face a higher wildfire risk as part of the Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI). BHCIA provides essential resources on home hardening, evacuation planning, and free wildfire safety assessments. Learn more at https://www.bhcia.org/wildfire.

  • Get exclusive member pricing on reflective curb painting for faster emergency response

  • Access specialized emergency preparedness resources and training

  • Participate in neighborhood safety initiatives and CERT programs

4. Build Community Connections

  • Connect with neighbors through our opt-in neighborhood directory

  • Enjoy family-friendly social events with live entertainment and refreshments

  • Network with other homeowners who share your commitment to the neighborhood

5. Improve Your Surroundings

  • Support ongoing beautification projects that enhance your property's value

  • Enjoy enhanced common areas, including:

    • Professionally maintained entrance medians

    • Custom-designed parklet with bay views

    • Tree-lined streets and seasonal plantings

 

Join BHCIA Today!​​

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2024 Highlights:

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2025 Programs:

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View our 2025 Membership brochure for 2024 accomplishments and plans for 2025!

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Become part of an active and dedicated community committed to making Belmont Heights (comprised of Hallmark, Belcrest Gardens, Belmont Woods and The Knolls) exceptional places to live. Your membership supports initiatives that protect our neighborhood and home values, enhance safety, beautify our surroundings, and foster a strong sense of community.

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©2025 Belmont Heights Civic Improvement Association, Inc.

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