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!
SU Homecoming Spirit Award
- 1st Place – Henry Clark on 77th Avenue (1st Block)
Free OTC At-Home COVID -19 Diagnotics Tests Beginning 9/24/24
US FOOD & DRUG ADMINISTRATION ANNOUNCEMENT: Starting Monday, September 23, 2024, U.S. households are eligible to order 4 free COVID-19 tests at www.COVIDTests.gov. The COVID-19 tests will detect current COVID-19 variants and can be used through the end of the year.
Remember to consult with your physician to determine your timing for receiving the newly updated COVID-19 (current variants) and flu vaccines.
Plan YOUR Vote!
- Is your status set to active?
- Does the voter reg. address match your address on your LA driver license or special ID card?
Absentee Ballot Deadlines for Tues., Nov 5th Election
- Request ballot (received by) : Nov 1 by 4:30 p.m. CDT
- Return ballot by mail (received by) : Nov 4 by 4:30 p.m. CST
- Return ballot in person : Nov 4 by 4:30 p.m. CST
Tues., Nov 5th Election Voting Deadlines
- Early voting : Oct 18 – Oct 29 from 8 am to 6 pm (except Sundays Oct 20 & 27)
- In-person : Nov 5 from 6 am to 8 pm
Saturday, Dec 7th General Election Voting Deadlines
- Early voting : Nov 22- Nov 30 from 8 am to 6 pm (except Sundays Nov 24 & 28)
- In-person : Dec 7 from 6 am to 8 pm
Nov 5th & Dec 7th Ballot Information
Nov 5th & Dec 7th Ballot Amendments
EBR Plan of Government Amendments
This amendment asks voter to accept OR reject EBR government changes proposed by the EBR Plan of Government Committee. The Committee met monthly for almost two years (2017- 2019) to update and clarify sections and update the existing Plan of Government. The key points of this proposal include:
- New positions reporting to Mayor-President: City Parish Manager, Chief of Staff and Mayoral Legal Counsel
- Extended time for budget evaluation
- Residency requirements for Office Seekers
- State of the City Parish Address
For a complete summary of the proposal, view the following link: POG.
Public Meetings to review the proposed Plan of Government Amendments are shown below. A summary of one such public meeting can be found here.
LA Constitutional Amendments
There is one (1) constitutional amendment on the Nov 5 ballot and four (4) on the Dec 7 ballot.
The PAR Guide to 2024 Constitutional Amendments provides an independent, nonpartisan view of the amendments. It provides clear indications on the impact of a YES versus NO vote on the amendment plus a detailed amendment discussion including its pros and cons.
EBR Tax Amendments
Five (5) existing tax millage renewals and one (1) new tax millage are listed on the ballot. NOTE: In 2024, the property valuation increases (10% – 20%) will result in additional tax revenue for the existing taxing districts should they elect to roll “forward” their tax millage.
| Existing Tax Millage Renewals | |
| Alsen Fire Protection District | 10 year renewal – 10 mils |
| Brownsfield Fire Protection District | 10 year renewal – 10 mils |
| Baton Rouge Fire | 10 year renewal – 9 mils |
| BREC | Part 1 & 2 10 year renewal – 6.2 mils |
| BREC* (NEW TAX) *Tax funding from 2025 – 2044 for new BREC Parks as stated in the BREC Strategic Master Plan. | 20 year renewal – 3.25 mils |
| New Ad Valorem Tax | |
| City of Baton Rouge: Fire District* *Funding to give all employees of the Baton Rouge Fire Dept. a 17%-20% pay raise bringing their salaries up to industry standard pay. | 10 year – 6 mils |
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.