2025 Resident Ballot Amendment Results
We’re excited to share the official results of the 2025 Indenture of Restrictions (Indentures) Amendment vote. Residents can view a copy of the City & Village ballot amendment result confirmation letter.
In June 2025, ballots were mailed to all 558 property owners by the City & Village Tax Office, with two proposed amendment changes:
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An increase to the annual assessment
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A modification to allow backyard chickens
#1 Amendment:
Article III, Section H
(Annual Assessment)
Ballots Returned by Deadline: 251 (45% response rate)
Result: Passed (65% in favor, 35% against)
New 2026 Assessment Fee: $380 (up from $280)
Annual Assessment Effective Date: January 1, 2026
New Assessment Due Date: January 31, 2026
The trustees remain committed to transparent and fiscally responsible decisions. This amendment change provides the Old Farm Estates Homeowners Association (OFE HOA) with flexibility to responsibly adjust future assessments, without requiring future amendment votes.
Our goal, as a community, is to uphold each homeowner to the Old Farm Estates Indenture of Restrictions. These are the rules by which our subdivision is governed and the responsibilities inherent in homeownership in the subdivision. The result of this vote demonstrates that our residents support protecting our shared community assets, addressing deferred maintenance, planning for the future of our subdivision, and reducing our reliance on resident volunteers.
#2 Amendment:
Article IV, Section C (Chickens)
Ballots Returned by Deadline: 256 (46% response rate)
Result: Passed (69% in favor, 31% against)
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This means homeowners will now be allowed to keep backyard chickens, with rules and guidelines to follow (more information coming soon). This is aligned with the State of Missouri legislation, which states that HOAs can no longer restrict the ownership of up to six chickens.
Thank You,
Old Farm Residents!
We’re incredibly grateful to every homeowner who took time to participate in this important vote. Your engagement makes a difference and helps shape the future of Old Farm Estates.
*Image is courtesy of Dale Tuegel, current Old Farm resident. Dale (far left, age 7), is with his sister and their dad, who was the original homeowner. Photo is from July 17, 1966 and was taken on Delft Drive. It features their family leaning against the "to be built" roof trusses of their new home, and in the background, northeast of their home, it showcases the original Benbush Dairy Farm, our neighborhood's namesake, which was located at Bookbinder and Hobnail.
Connect & Engage
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If you have questions or would like to get more involved, don't hesitate to reach out to a trustee or attend an upcoming HOA General Meeting. Residents are always welcome and details for each meeting are shared on our Old Farm Estates calendar.
To reach our Trustees, visit the Trustee page. Our website is a great place to learn about our subdivision's history, OPT-IN to our digital communications, find out how to get involved in our volunteer activities, as well as get engaged in one of our many committees.
Together, we're building a stronger, more resilient OFE for years to come.
Warmly,
Trustee & Director of Old Farm Estates​