Guest staying for 2 months

[Thetwisted2]

I have an ex coworker that I am allowing to stay with me for 2 months, who wants to enjoy the villages lifestyle and is more active than I am and likes the pools and squares, what do I have to do to get her a pass to use all the facilities and I want be with her for the activities. Also I will be letting her use my golf cart not accompanied by me. She was on the lifestyle visit during Halloween week and wants to buy a place. Thanks for any info you can provide.

[Two Bills]

I have an ex coworker that I am allowing to stay with me for 2 months, who wants to enjoy the villages lifestyle and is more active than I am and likes the pools and squares, what do I have to do to get her a pass to use all the facilities and I want be with her for the activities. Also I will be letting her use my golf cart not accompanied by me. She was on the lifestyle visit during Halloween week and wants to buy a place. Thanks for any info you can provide.

To use all facilities, you would have to transfer your resident pass ($50 fee) into your guest's name.
They could then take out a guest pass in your name if you wished to accompany them in any joint activity.

PS. Just reread your post. If you are to accompany guest to activities, an ordinary guest pass would suffice.

[Normal]

To use all facilities, you would have to transfer your resident pass ($50 fee) into your guest's name.
They could then take out a guest pass in your name if you wished to accompany them in any joint activity.

Aren’t 2 ea resident passes per home issued? Ie.unmarried couples. Couldn’t another pass be issued? The prerequisite of owning a home and the payment of amenities should entitle the owner to a second resident pass.

[Two Bills]

Aren’t 2 ea resident passes per home issued? Ie.unmarried couples. Couldn’t another pass be issued? The prerequisite of owning a home and the payment of amenities should entitle the owner to a second resident pass.

Wouldn't that have to be a spouse or partner, or at least registered as living at property?

[Normal]

Wouldn't that have to be a spouse or partner, or at least registered as living at property?

I believe so, but define the time period that are “living” at/on the property.

[Two Bills]

:shrug:

As the old saying goes, 'there is more than one way of skinning a cat!'

[Papa_lecki]

Reach out to the realtor who arranged the lifetime visit. Realtor may be able to help.

[Normal]

Resident ids are issued to those on the deed

I’m sure that isn’t correct. I know of many instances where only one name is on the deed or title.

Additionally, any owner can transfer a resident pass to their long term renter.

[CarlR33]

See ID and access cards:
FAQs - The Villages Community Development Districts (https://www.districtgov.org/how-to/faqs/#)

[Bill14564]

I think you must be a resident to get a resident ID. Being on the deed does not make you a resident.

Yes, there are non-owner resident IDs available for longer-term renters.

[Bay Kid]

Wouldn't that have to be a spouse or partner, or at least registered as living at property?

Or if you have the same address where you live outside The Villages together. Just need proof, like both of your drivers license. I also believe there is a mileage restriction.

[Bill14564]

I have an ex coworker that I am allowing to stay with me for 2 months, who wants to enjoy the villages lifestyle and is more active than I am and likes the pools and squares, what do I have to do to get her a pass to use all the facilities and I want be with her for the activities. Also I will be letting her use my golf cart not accompanied by me. She was on the lifestyle visit during Halloween week and wants to buy a place. Thanks for any info you can provide.

ALL would require a resident ID which is probably more work than it's worth.

You can easily get her a guest pass which will allow her to use everything except the sports pools. This page (https://www.districtgov.org/services/resident/id-cards/) off districtgov.org has information on these passes. A pass will only be valid for 30 days so you will have to submit a second request for the second month - simple.

[jimhoward]

I found it easy to get a non-owner resident ID for my daughter (who is living with me here currently). I had her go online and change her address on her bank accounts to the villages and then print out a statement.....thats one proof of residency.

I then accompanied her to the district office and they put her name on our villages utility account alongside mine and my wife's.......that's two proofs of residency, which is what you need.

They then took her picture and issued an ID then and there. Good for three years. Very little hassle.

Probably could do the same with a friend.

[Decadeofdave]

Just go up to a Regional rec center or villages office with her name and address and they will give you the pass.

[shut the front door]

Resident ids are issued to those on the deed

One does not have to be on the deed to get a resident pass. Proof of address in the form of DL and utility bills must be presented for a non-owner resident.

[thelegges]

Yes, there are non-owner resident IDs available for longer-term renters.

Yes but if long term is renting the owners ids have to be turned over to SS. With a one year renewable or 3 year renewable

A 3 year resident ID (moms was purple) can be issued without turning in your ID, for your home with proof of residency at your home.

[npwalters]

I see visitors with a temporary ID (available at regional rec centers) using the pools, PB courts, etc. all the time without the sponsor being there. I played pickleball with two of them this morning. I saw 4 people (two couples) show a temp card at the pool yesterday. They did not have a sponsor with them.

When we did a visit here to scope out TV a friend that owned a home here, but was not in residence, arranged a temp visitors card for us. We picked it up at Colony and used it for several days with no questions asked.

[vintageogauge]

No, our home is titled to my wife's trust, my name does not appear on the deed and we both have resident ID's.

[Bogie Shooter]

See ID and access cards:
FAQs - The Villages Community Development Districts (https://www.districtgov.org/how-to/faqs/#)

What a novel idea to actually get an answer rather that…..I think,,,,,,,,go there …….check names on deed.
BTW there also is a phone number on that link.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

What a novel idea to actually get an answer rather that…..I think,,,,,,,,go there …….check names on deed.
BTW there also is a phone number on that link.

I don't think they'll find much success to the answer to the question being asked though. The summary question is:

How do I get around the deed restrictions so that my 2-month visitors can use all the privileges for the entire time, just like people who stay for the allowed 30-day visitors do?

[Bill14564]

I don't think they'll find much success to the answer to the question being asked though. The summary question is:

How do I get around the deed restrictions so that my 2-month visitors can use all the privileges for the entire time, just like people who stay for the allowed 30-day visitors do?

What deed restrictions are they trying to get around? And don’t answer’ “deed restrictions,” answer with the wording that actually exists in the deed restrictions.

My take is they were asking about guest passes. At least two replies gave them the information they needed.

Other posts explained how to cheat the system. Shame on those giving that advice.

[Bogie Shooter]

I don't think they'll find much success to the answer to the question being asked though. The summary question is:

How do I get around the deed restrictions so that my 2-month visitors can use all the privileges for the entire time, just like people who stay for the allowed 30-day visitors do?

Ah, there’s that “i don’t think”.😛. Sorry just had to do it!

[La lamy]

As others have mentioned just getting a guest pass is enough. Getting her to change her address on 2 bills would be an unnecessary hassle for a 2 month stay IMB.

[asianthree]

I don't think they'll find much success to the answer to the question being asked though. The summary question is:

How do I get around the deed restrictions so that my 2-month visitors can use all the privileges for the entire time, just like people who stay for the allowed 30-day visitors do?

The only 30 day restriction if for Under 19 age.

[jim@jedward.com]

Here is the entire Guest ID Policy guidelines: document:

http://www.districtgov.org/departments/Recreation/images/Guest%20ID%20Policy.pdf

[1golfergal]

I have an ex coworker that I am allowing to stay with me for 2 months, who wants to enjoy the villages lifestyle and is more active than I am and likes the pools and squares, what do I have to do to get her a pass to use all the facilities and I want be with her for the activities. Also I will be letting her use my golf cart not accompanied by me. She was on the lifestyle visit during Halloween week and wants to buy a place. Thanks for any info you can provide.

Go to a regional rec center and ask them.... they are the ones who issue the passes. also, up your insurance... substantially!!!!

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

What deed restrictions are they trying to get around? And don’t answer’ “deed restrictions,” answer with the wording that actually exists in the deed restrictions.

My take is they were asking about guest passes. At least two replies gave them the information they needed.

Other posts explained how to cheat the system. Shame on those giving that advice.

Actually - I misremembered. The deed restriction I was thinking of applies to guests under 19 years old. They can only be guests for up to 30 days per year.

Adult guests can be guests indefinitely, but if they want guest passes they have to get new ones every 30 days.

Guest passes are not the same as resident IDs.

Guest Information - The Villages Community Development Districts (https://www.districtgov.org/recreation/guest-info/#:~:text=Supervision%20Requirements,access%20to%20 District%20amenity%20facilities). for guest pass info

[tophcfa]

As others have mentioned just getting a guest pass is enough. Getting her to change her address on 2 bills would be an unnecessary hassle for a 2 month stay IMB.

You are correct, assuming they don’t intend to play golf or use the sports pools. Only resident ID’s are valid at sports pools and guest ID’s require payment of greens fees at the Executive courses. Also, Guest ID holders have a lower priority when allocating tee time requests for both the Executive and Championship courses, and Guest ID holders pay a premium over residents to play the Championship courses.

I’m not sure if there are restrictions on other amenities for Guest ID holders, but am certain about the sports pools and golf.

[bsloan1960]

"When hosting a guest- hand them a broom on the 3rd day". I'm told this is a Mexican proverb. I have an ex coworker that I am allowing to stay with me for 2 months, who wants to enjoy the villages lifestyle and is more active than I am and likes the pools and squares, what do I have to do to get her a pass to use all the facilities and I want be with her for the activities. Also I will be letting her use my golf cart not accompanied by me. She was on the lifestyle visit during Halloween week and wants to buy a place. Thanks for any info you can provide.

[HORNET]

Why does everyone want to use the system?

[Two Bills]

Why does everyone want to use the system?

I thought that was what systems were installed for?

[Bill14564]

Why does everyone want to use the system?

Which system does everyone want to use?

[nhkim]

ALL would require a resident ID which is probably more work than it's worth.

You can easily get her a guest pass which will allow her to use everything except the sports pools. This page (https://www.districtgov.org/services/resident/id-cards/) off districtgov.org has information on these passes. A pass will only be valid for 30 days so you will have to submit a second request for the second month - simple.

This is not entirely true. For instance, the really popular line dance classes that fill up during the winter months require those with guest passes to wait until a few minutes before class starts, and if the class isn't full, then they can come in. Although many of those classes are filled at least 15 minutes before class starts. I don't know if any of the exercise classes do that as well.

The suggestion about changing an address on a bank account or, I suppose, any online account, printing a document showing it, then changing it back is a good one.

My understanding is that every home has two resident passes that can be used for whoever the owner wants. When we were renting five years ago, the owner would have their resident passes transferred to us for a one-time $50 fee. It was an easy process for both of us.

[Bill14564]

This is not entirely true. For instance, the really popular line dance classes that fill up during the winter months require those with guest passes to wait until a few minutes before class starts, and if the class isn't full, then they can come in. Although many of those classes are filled at least 15 minutes before class starts. I don't know if any of the exercise classes do that as well.
Be that as it may, a guest pass does allow one to get in if there is space available. On the other hand, a guest pass will never allow one to get into a sports pool.

The suggestion about changing an address on a bank account or, I suppose, any online account, printing a document showing it, then changing it back is a good one.
Other than the fraud involved, I suppose it is.

My understanding is that every home has two resident passes that can be used for whoever the owner wants. When we were renting five years ago, the owner would have their resident passes transferred to us for a one-time $50 fee. It was an easy process for both of us.
Your understanding is incorrect. There are no resident passes that can be used for whoever the owner wants. All resident passes, in fact ALL passes, are for use by the individual named on the pass. When you were renting, the owners turned in the resident passes with their names so that resident passes with your names could be issued.

There might be a maximum number of active resident passes allowed per address. I believe others have mentioned that in this thread but I have no experience with that.

[Marathon Man]

This thread once again proves the following: Ask a question on TOTV and you will get answers, some of them correct.

[Normal]

Each home is permitted 2 resident passes. The amenity fees you pay permit you to use both. You can’t have more than 2 issued to a residence. If you wish to transfer a pass and your privileges it costs 50 dollars.

[FloridaGuy66]

Each home is permitted 2 resident passes. The amenity fees you pay permit you to use both. You can’t have more than 2 issued to a residence. If you wish to transfer a pass and your privileges it costs 50 dollars.

Yes many people don't understand this. If you have a relative staying for a week that wants to golf, it's not really worth it to transfer your resident passes to them to get "free golf" due to the $50 plus the inability at that point for the owner to golf with them.

Plus I think that it hasn't been mentioned in this thread that if an owner temporarily transfers their resident id to someone else, the owner(s) will themselves be ineligible to get a guest id or use the pools or any facilities during that time.

[jbartle1]

I have an ex coworker that I am allowing to stay with me for 2 months, who wants to enjoy the villages lifestyle and is more active than I am and likes the pools and squares, what do I have to do to get her a pass to use all the facilities and I want be with her for the activities. Also I will be letting her use my golf cart not accompanied by me. She was on the lifestyle visit during Halloween week and wants to buy a place. Thanks for any info you can provide.

Two months yipsters, hope you love them a lot; I thought garbage and guests stink after 3 days!:popcorn:

[jimhoward]

Each home is permitted 2 resident passes. The amenity fees you pay permit you to use both. You can’t have more than 2 issued to a residence. If you wish to transfer a pass and your privileges it costs 50 dollars.


Three people are living in my house and all have resident IDs. Two are owner's resident IDs and one is a non-owner resident ID. I went to the district office, told them my daughter was moving here, and they issued a resident ID. No cheating or sidestepping of the system required.

There may be a limit on the number of resident IDs, but that limit is not 2.

In the OPs case the friend is moving here for 2 months. Is it worth changing addresses for that relatively short period? Many people say no, but there is nothing preventing it.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Letting their ex-coworker move in for two months AND use their golf cart when they're not there...

I hope all goes well. But I wouldn't be surprised if it didn't.

[ElDiabloJoe]

This thread once again proves the following: Ask a question on TOTV and you will get answers, some of them correct.

Man, you are just full of insight the last few days. What would I do without reading your missives. Too much spare time, time to up your MPW.