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!
May 3rd Municipal General Elections
This election has a ballot measure that impacts Southern Heights and all EBR Parish property owners. The election includes:
- Proposed tax millage that changes how the EBR Parish District Attorney (EBRP DA) Office is funded. The EBRP DA tax millage and its planned usage were discussed at the April 3rd Federation of Greater Baton Rouge Civic Association (Federation) meeting. The meeting recording and its Q&A session can be accessed from the Federation website linked here.
- Proposed tax millage to fund the East Baton Rouge Parish School System.
May 3rd election calendar
| Voter Registration In Person/By Mail Deadline | April 2, 2025 |
| Voter Registration Deadline via GEAUX VOTE | April 12, 2025 |
| Early Voting* | April 19 – 26, 2025 (except April 20th) 8:30 am – 6 pm |
| Deadline to Request Absentee Ballot Deadline to Return Absentee Ballot Absentee Ballot Instructions | April 29, 2025 by 4:30 pm May 2, 2025 by 4:30 pm |
| Election Day* | Saturday, May 3, 2025 7 am – 8 pm |
*Early & Election Day Voting requires voter to identify themselves with either a photo ID or a signature on a voter affidavit. You may use a Louisiana driver’s license, a Louisiana special identification card, a United States military identification card that contains your name and picture, or other generally recognized picture identification card that has your name and signature.
Proposed Airport Governance Changes
Use the LEARN MORE QR Code for updates on this anticipated year-long process.
Scotland Saturdays Music & Vendor Market Announced – Saturdays from 2 pm – 7 pm (Dates & Musicians shown below)
New Plantings along Harding Boulevard
A huge thank you to Baton Rouge Green and Entergy for enhancing the landscape along Harding Blvd!
We’ve said goodbye to a few slippery elm trees due to their age and insect issues, but we’re excited to welcome the new plantings featured below.
Next SHPOA Meeting – Saturday, May 10th @ 2 pm Delmont Library & via Zoom
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!
The SHPOA is excited to foster a vibrant, safe, and thriving community right here in our neighborhood! We wholeheartedly embrace our mission and are dedicated to supporting each and every one of our members. If you’re interested in getting involved, we’d love to have you volunteer for our social events, activities, and committees or even join the SHNCPID Commissioners Board.
We always welcome volunteers, and newcomers are especially encouraged to join us! Let’s make our community even more amazing together!
what SHPOA dues help support!
BEAUTIFICATION: 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!
GO TO 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 tJOINhe 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.