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Originally Posted by retiredguy123
Yes. The bond is based on the total cost for the infrastructure for a particular area of construction. Every house of the same type (designer, villa, etc.) constructed within that area will be assessed the same bond amount regardless of the size or price of the house. So, a $500K designer house will have the same bond amount as a $350K designer house. The bond interest is not tax deductible because it is not based on the value of the house. The IRS only allows tax deductions for mortgage loans that are based on the value of the house. And, obviously, by not including the infrastructure cost in the price of the house makes it easier to sell the houses, and easier to get mortgages.
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There are two parts commonly called "bond" which come with your tax bill. There is bond maintenance, which pays for upkeep of the common areas in your CDD -- mowing, replanting of flowers, etc. This is non-deductible. Then there is the capital bond, which paid for the infrastructure early in the construction and development. Interest on the capital bond IS tax deductible (just as it would be if the developer had rolled the infrastructure cost into the price of your house) assuming you itemize. You can go to
Village Community Development Districts and look up the amount of your bond and the interest rate you are paying.