Established in 1952, we are proud of our neighborhood for its historic significance as one of the first fine home subdivisions for African Americans in Louisiana. Its beginnings were affiliated with Southern University and its residents included Southern University professors, administrators, and employees; African American entrepreneurs; East Baton Rouge Parish and Louisiana state employees as well as plant workers seeking good housing.
Located near downtown, Southern Heights is an ideal North Baton Rouge community for families that enjoy open spaces and large wooded lots. We are friendly, diverse, hard-working and welcoming. We are committed to creating equity for ourselves by maintaining our homes and collaborating through our association. We’re good neighbors in a convenient and affordable Baton Rouge neighborhood.
2023 was the 70th anniversary of Southern Heights and the 60th anniversary of the Southern Heights Property Owners Association!
Plantings along Harding Boulevard
Thanks to Baton Rouge Green and Entergy for landscape improvements along Harding Blvd. Several slippery elm trees were removed due to age and insect infestation. The new plantings are shown below.
Celebration of Life for Sandra “Sam” Jo Smith – Thurs., Feb. 19th in Russiaville, IN
Sandra “Sam” Smith, a Southern Heights resident and a native of Russiaville, IN passed at Our Lady of the Lake Hospital on Tues., Feb 11th.
Sam is remembered as a cheerful spirit who had a wonderful sense of humor and loved gardening. She resided in Southern Heights with her fiancé, Timothy Damon.
Her Celebration of Life services are as follows:
| Thursday, Feb 20, 2025 Stout & Son Funeral Home – Russiaville Chapel 200 E Main St Russiaville, IN 46979 | Viewing from 4pm – 6 pm Funeral Service following the viewing |
| Friday, Feb 21, 2025 Marion National Cemetery Marion, IN | Burial at 11 am |
We extend our condolences and prayers to the Smith and Damon families.
Fight BLIGHT & LITTER in North BR & Southern Heights!
SHPOA membership dues are just $40 per year—a small investment in a great neighborhood we call home.
our pledge!
SHPOA pledges to support a beautiful, safe, and thriving community in our neighborhood. We are committed to our mission and actively support all of our members. Please contact us if you are interested in volunteering to help with the social events, activities, committees or joining the SHNCPID Commissioners Board. Volunteers are always needed and newcomers are welcome!
what SHPOA dues help support!
BEAUTY: TIDY UP! Anti Litter Campaign; Yard of the Quarter recognition & gift award; Holiday Decorating Recognition
SAFETY & PROPERTY VALUES: Southern Heights Traffic Study; Harding Blvd Rezoning; CCRs (Deed Restrictions) Revisions; SHNCPID Operations Improvements; Law Violation Notices
COMMUNITY: Connect with your neighbors! Free participation for your family in SHPOA social events (Holiday party, Block party, etc.); Assistance resolving neighborhood & City-Parish challenges; Participation in community meetings; SHPOA Bereavement Courtesy;
NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS AND INFO: Information on programs that improve your home and our neighborhood! Communication methods include our neighborhood website – SHPOABR.com, Robocalls and Newsletters
HOW TO JOIN!
UTILIZE SHPOABR.com to update your household information and pay 2024 dues online via credit card (now) or check (future).
RESPOND to the email being sent to invoice residents! It includes links for using the Membership webpage on SHPOABR.com to update your household information, pay via credit card and get directions for mailing your check. Persons with previous payment amounts are provided an update on their account.
RESPOND to the letter being sent to invoice residents w/o email addresses! It includes links for using SHPOABR.com (and who to call for tech-limited residents) to update your household information, pay via credit card and get directions for mailing your check. Persons with previous payment amounts are provided an update on their account.
Join SHPOA!
Time to Pay Annual Membership Dues
- Learn more about our HOA – Southern Heights Property Owners Association (SHPOA)
- Access the Membership Form to enter your member information online. Please indicate how you will pay your $40 dues (mail payment, drop-off payment or online payment) and the year(s) being paid.
- The Online payment link appears after you submit your Membership Form.
Join our TIDY UP / ANTI-LITTER Drive!
The 2023 Q2 TIDY UP Winner is Lynn Hubbard!
The 2023 Q3 TIDY UP Winner is Patrick Adams!
The 2023 Q4 TIDY UP Winner is Geraldine Walker!
MAKE GARBAGE COLLECTION DAY WORK FOR YOU & EVERYONE!
REMOVE LITTER on your property, in the street and at the storm drains at least twice weekly on garbage days (Wed & Sat). Check for litter when you place your carts on the curb for pick-up and before removing the carts (to clean up garbage day spills).
Record your clean up activity to earn recognition and prizes.
No computer? – submit your activity by listing your name & address, activity date & time and activity description in the mail slot at 2146 78th Avenue.