[jimkerr]

There is a black house with red doors in St. Catherine. I think it looks good because it doesn’t look like every other house around here.

[ThirdOfFive]

Originally Posted by BlueStarAirlines

Just off the top of my head, the darker colors retain heat which will increase cooling costs.

All State Insurance

I'd say you are right. Holds true for cars too. Example: the most popular car color in Florida is beige. Same is true for Kentucky, Alabama, Tennessee, etc. Arizonians favor white, as do North Carolina and Utah. Darker colors are more popular in the north and central states: Red for Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota and Missouri. Both North and South Dakota prefer red, to the extent that each of those states prefer it at a nearly 30% rate. Being from Minnesota I can tell you that a dark-colored car sitting outside in the winter during the day will have a higher internal temperature when hop in to start it; light-colored cars not so much--and in Minnesota that can be significant. Seems logical that the same thing holds true for houses.

Regarding odd-colored houses for the area, there is a farm in Minnesota that has every building on it painted pink. And not just pink but a bright, Pepto-Bismol pink. House, barn, outbuildings, even the doghouse. I had several clients who lived out that way so I'd pass it from time to time. On the far side of odd.

[Kenswing]

Originally Posted by coffeebean

I've noticed some homes have been painted very dark colors and they really stick out like sore thumbs in a community of light colored homes. The reason I am finally posting about it is today I saw a home that most certainly looks to be painted black. Are these dark colors really approved by The Villages? They look so out of place, not only in The Villages, but in Florida.

Whew. Good to see you worrying about something other than Covid.

[merrymini]

It is my understanding that there is a color palette range for houses, which may be different for every district. Check your district. Your deed restrictions are there for a reason, if you do not like them, you can move outside the Villages where hot pink houses may be the norm.

[Dlbonivich]

I love it! They look great. To be honest if white galvanized roof only saves $128 I will keep my dark shingles. I like them.

[Get real]

Originally Posted by DisneyHawksMom

So.. our house is not Black it is as dark gray as possible.. we wanted Black but it was not allowed. We back up to Meggison so we hear all of the comments.. makes us laugh. Its much easier to tell people that you are the dark gray house than the tan one.. we custom built the house, so everything is all approved.. Next time instead of gasping or making a comment.. say hello..

[DaleDivine]

Originally Posted by DisneyHawksMom

So.. our house is not Black it is as dark gray as possible.. we wanted Black but it was not allowed. We back up to Meggison so we hear all of the comments.. makes us laugh. Its much easier to tell people that you are the dark gray house than the tan one.. we custom built the house, so everything is all approved.. Next time instead of gasping or making a comment.. say hello..

Hello. Welcome to TV. Good first post.

[Captainpd]

Trying to post this without getting put in "jail". I can't imagine myself driving 10 miles and going into a village and be offended by house colors. No one asked me to come over and judge their neighborhood and then post my opinion. I personally wish I could change house colors every 10 years or so. JMHO

[Luggage]

I wonder how much a light colored asphalt roof would save compared to the dark ones we will have?

[Luggage]

If you don't like the colors you see while driving through the villages, keep your eyes closed. That's what I do when my wife drives the car!

[TedfromGA]

Originally Posted by merrymini

It is my understanding that there is a color palette range for houses, which may be different for every district. Check your district. Your deed restrictions are there for a reason, if you do not like them, you can move outside the Villages where hot pink houses may be the norm.

Yes each area has a set of color palettes. You can see the options by going to the Sumter landing offices. Any color outside the “approved” colors require special approval. The consequences of deviating without approval is a repaint —- so be forewarned.

[ctmurray]

There exists a color pallet used by the Villages. This is available from the VCDD Community Standards Department. Here is the application form to change, and some CDD's use the pallet where you and your contractor can pick from, others require to see the actual sample.

https://www.districtgov.org/departme...on%20Steps.pdf

If you think a home is not in compliance you can call or email or mail Architectural Review Committee of Community Standards - (352) 751-3912. Their home page is at : Village Community Development Districts. They could also show you the current pallet if you visit them at 984 Old Mill Run (Sumter Landing).

I have attended CDD meetings where they have required a home owner to change the color of their home or shingles. They did not cave as the other poster mentioned. So there is a risk if you choose to go off and pick non-approved colors.

We all agreed to these rules when we bought our homes. You signed a contract to follow the rules.

[b0bd0herty]

Originally Posted by pauld315

They haven't been approved but nobody complains so it is what it is. Even if you complain, nothing will happen because the CDD supervisors just cave

They do NOT need to be reported and they probably ARE in compliance as I see so many of these: black, dark purple, dark brown, in the southern villages that have been built and painted by the developer. So the color scheme was approved or it would not have been painted like that.

I do agree. They stick out like a sore thumb.

[Joe C.]

...... Personal preference is what it is.

[airstreamingypsy]

Originally Posted by ThirdOfFive

I'd say you are right. Holds true for cars too. Example: the most popular car color in Florida is beige.

Nope, the most popular car color in Florida is white.