Burke Centre Conservancy Guide: Dues, Pools, Paths and Clusters
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The 2026 Assessment, Cluster Dues, Pool Memberships, the Oaks Pool Rebuild and the FY 2027 Budget
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Quick Answer: What Is the Burke Centre Conservancy?
Last updated October 17, 2026.
Quick answer: the Burke Centre Conservancy is the homeowners association for Burke Centre, a 1,700-acre planned residential community of 5,862 homes in Fairfax County. Every owner pays the Conservancy’s general assessment, $180 per home per quarter in 2026, plus a cluster assessment and a trash pass-through charge. The Conservancy maintains more than 30 miles of paths, six ponds, a lake, five community centers and five pools; pool use requires a separate membership. The FY 2027 budget is scheduled for adoption at the Nov. 16, 2026 board meeting.
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Burke Centre by the Numbers
- Size: 1,700 acres and 5,862 homes
- Neighborhoods: five, Commons, Landings, Oaks, Ponds and Woods
- Clusters: 65, about 15 per neighborhood
- Open space: more than 30 miles of paths, six ponds and one lake
- Pools: five, open Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day
- Office: 6060 Burke Centre Parkway; weekdays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays 9 a.m. to noon; 703-978-2928
What Owners Pay
| Charge | 2026 amount | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| General assessment | $180 per home per quarter ($720 a year), up $11 or 6.5% from $169 in 2025 | Common grounds including community centers, paths and pools, the capital reserve fund and staff. Of the $11 increase, $5 went to the capital reserve contribution and $6 to operations. |
| Cluster assessment | Varies by cluster | Each cluster’s own common areas, set in the Conservancy’s annual budget resolution |
| Trash removal | Varies | Billed as a pass-through cost on the assessment |
| Pool membership (optional) | $200 family or $118 single for residents buying by July 31, 2026; lower late-season rates | Season access to the five pools; seniors 65 and older have discounted rates |
Quarterly statements go out in the first week of January, April, July and October, with payments due by the end of those months.
The FY 2027 Budget
The Conservancy’s October 2026 newsletter lists the budget schedule: committee and cluster budgets due Oct. 30, a trustees’ working session Nov. 3, a community budget presentation and adoption of the FY 2027 budget at the Nov. 16 board meeting (7:30 p.m. on Zoom), and assessment letters to all homeowners by Nov. 24, 2026. We will update this page when the 2027 assessment is adopted.
Pools and the Oaks Pool Rebuild
The Conservancy runs five pools from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. The Oaks pool is being rebuilt as part of the capital reserve plan; the Conservancy reported in October 2026 that the contractor plans to finish the concrete shell before the end of December. A reopening date has not been published.
What to Know Before Buying in Burke Centre
- Read both budgets: the resale certificate should show the general assessment, the cluster assessment and any special charges for the exact home.
- Check cluster reserves: the Conservancy posts cluster balance reports; ask how the cluster plans for repairs to its own common areas.
- Exterior changes need approval: the Architectural Review Board reviews exterior changes under the 2026 Architectural Standards and runs an inspection program; ask whether past changes to the home were approved.
- Parking and towing: the Conservancy has a parking and towing policy, and some clusters have their own parking plans.
- Private or public streets: some Burke Centre streets are maintained by VDOT and others are private; the Conservancy publishes a street list by cluster.
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Burke Centre Conservancy FAQ
How much is the Burke Centre Conservancy assessment?
The 2026 general assessment is $180 per home per quarter, up from $169 in 2025. Owners also pay a cluster assessment and a trash pass-through charge.
Are Burke Centre pools included in the assessment?
No. Pool use requires a separate membership. In 2026 a resident family membership bought by July 31 was $200, and a single membership was $118.
When will the 2027 Burke Centre assessment be set?
The FY 2027 budget is scheduled for adoption at the Nov. 16, 2026 board meeting, and the Conservancy plans to send assessment letters to all homeowners by Nov. 24, 2026.
How many homes are in Burke Centre?
The Burke Centre Conservancy represents 5,862 homes on 1,700 acres in five neighborhoods: Commons, Landings, Oaks, Ponds and Woods.
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Sources
Sources checked October 17, 2026.
- Burke Centre Conservancy: Burke Centre at a glance; The Conservator, December 2025 (FY 2026 budget and assessment); The Conservator, October 2026 (FY 2027 budget calendar, Oaks pool); 2026 pool rates; 2026 Architectural Standards; Parking and towing policy; Street listing by cluster
- Hero photo: a Burke Centre path near Burke Centre Parkway, photo by joshdoe, CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
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