if your HOA has a problem with "yard decorations", they certainly are NOT going to allow well drilling. These people sound like they will be in your face about everything.

The types of survival techniques that are discussed here require "independent living" i.e. there is nobody else telling you what to do on a daily basis.

This might be a very good time to sell your home and buy a piece of property that meets your real needs.

LOOK AT IT THIS WAY - If the HOA denies your request for a well, what are these people going to be like in a real Crisis? Honestly, they will be a nightmare of epic proportions. Selling a home is a real hassle ... but getting the right property now could be a life saver later on.