Community Development Districts

Florida's Community Development Districts (CDDs) are special-purpose governments established to manage and finance infrastructure projects within specific communities. Created by Florida Statute 190 in the 1980s, these districts are empowered to issue bonds to fund projects such as roads, sewer systems, and recreational facilities, either for initial development or for continued redevelopment and maintenance. The cost of any such projects is then passed onto property owners in the form of assessments, which contribute to the repayment of these bonds.

In IMAPP, we provide information on the annual amount due for those Community Development District assessments, when available. These will show up in a blue bubble at the bottom of the Value Information Section, indicating the name of the CDD, which will link to the website for that district to allow for further research. Any CDD-based levies will be listed in that section as well with their current year values. These CDD levies are totaled in with other Non Ad Valorem Taxes in that report section. These levies can vary from year to year and change based on the financial decisions of the CDD. Contact the individual district for further details.

Further info on Community Development Districts

The governance of these districts is handled by a board of supervisors, who are typically elected by landowners within the district. This setup allows for focused governance tailored to local needs but also places the financial burden of infrastructure development directly on residents through higher property taxes or special assessments.

For property owners, this means enjoying improved infrastructure and community facilities, but also bearing the financial responsibility for them. The financial health of a CDD can directly affect property owners, as poor management or high debt levels may lead to increased assessments to cover bond repayments.

Prospective buyers should carefully consider both the benefits and obligations of living in such a district, as the impact on property values can vary significantly based on the district's management and financial stability.