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Originally Posted by shut the front door
One resident (owner) does not have to be 55+. See the 80/20 rule.
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While this is indeed true that only 80% of the homes must be occupied by a person 55+ to be considered under the Federal legal 55+ community umbrella, (The Housing for Older Persons Act of 1995 (HOPA), your point is moot.
If they have a house here, they qualified for 80/20 through Villages Sales staff. Of course, the could have purchased via the MLS. I believe the 55+ occupant requirement was to ensure the house was not solely occupied by a 19, a 20, and a 25 year old. Regardless, the rules regarding people under 19 specifically state that SOMEone must be 55+ in the house. See below.
According to The Villages dot com (
FAQs About The Villages(R): Your Questions Answered ):
"Can you live in The Villages if you are under 55?
- Yes, if at least one member of your household is 55 and you are not younger than 19 years old.
While The Villages is a 55+ active adult community, we absolutely do welcome children and grandchildren. In fact, The Villages hosts year-round, inter-generational activities as part of Camp Villages. This special program encourages grandparents and grandchildren to experience together all the lifestyle amenities The Villages has to offer.
Please note, there is a 30-day consecutive limit for visitors under the age of 18."