[TOTV Newbie]

Hi All,

I am 53 years old and disabled. My wife is 53. Are we allowed to purchase and live in the Villages?

Thx

Bob

[MikeV]

As long as the general population stays above the required percent of residents who are at least 55. I don't remember the exact percentage but it is around 80% or so. Contact the Villages Sales office for more information.

[LuvtheVillages]

Yes, anyone over age 19 is permitted to live in The Villages. 80% of new sales must be to people where at least one of the owners is over age 55. That leaves plenty of room for you.

[RickeyD]

Originally Posted by TOTV Newbie

Hi All,

I am 53 years old and disabled. My wife is 53. Are we allowed to purchase and live in the Villages?

Thx

Bob

Why would you want to live with bunches of old people ?

[tbussche]

There is no 80 percent maximum of 55 and over law. The law is that up to 20 percent of homeowners can be under 55 if the development desires and still be classified as a 55+ community. In fact, we can be a 100 percent 55+ owner community. If you are between the ages of 19 and 54 you can live in a 55+ owner home.

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[LitespeedRider]

Originally Posted by TOTV Newbie

Hi All,

I am 53 years old and disabled. My wife is 53. Are we allowed to purchase and live in the Villages?

Thx

Bob

You can purchase able bodied at 18yrs.

[rjm1cc]

Yes anyone can buy. Buy is different than living in the home.
If you buy a resale get written approval to live in the home now. In general the rule is one person living in the home has to be 55+ but up to 20% of the units can have all residences under 55. But it is up to the association. They do not have to permit anyone under 55 as the principal person living in the home.

[LitespeedRider]

Originally Posted by rjm1cc

Yes anyone can buy. Buy is different than living in the home.
If you buy a resale get written approval to live in the home now. In general the rule is one person living in the home has to be 55+ but up to 20% of the units can have all residences under 55. But it is up to the association. They do not have to permit anyone under 55 as the principal person living in the home.

Huh? Who told you that? Not in TV....this "General Rule" simply does not exist. Look at the prior post about "New" sales...that may be the case. I know for a fact that it does not pertain to the secondary market.

[ColdNoMore]

Originally Posted by TOTV Newbie

Hi All,

I am 53 years old and disabled. My wife is 53. Are we allowed to purchase and live in the Villages?

Thx

Bob

The short answer is yes...you can buy (and live in) a home here.

Odds are that you won't even be asked your age, but even if you are...it doesn't really matter.

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by LitespeedRider

You can purchase able bodied at 18yrs.

19 years no matter what..............NINETEEN! People under that age are not allowed to live in The Villages and can only visit up to one month in a years time. It is a deed restriction based on adult community guidelines by federal government.

To the OP, because we are all getting older, many are slightly disabled. Wheel chairs and walkers are common here. But because you are younger, you may NOT enjoy a population that is on average older than you but come and see what you think. My children are your age.

It is a wonderful place to live.

[TOTV Newbie]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

19 years no matter what..............NINETEEN! People under that age are not allowed to live in The Villages and can only visit up to one month in a years time. It is a deed restriction based on adult community guidelines by federal government.

To the OP, because we are all getting older, many are slightly disabled. Wheel chairs and walkers are common here. But because you are younger, you may NOT enjoy a population that is on average older than you but come and see what you think. My children are your age.

It is a wonderful place to live.

Thx. I am disabled myself and need a scooter, wheelchair or golf cart.....so TV seems like a great fit.

[Railcruiser]

We moved in younger than 55. Most people were very welcoming. In answer to the question "Why would you want to live with a bunch of old people?"My husband is very disabled and finds he has more in common here than anywhere. The pools and classes have been life saving.Glad we came of age in TV

[NYGUY]

Please forget anything that has been posted here. Get in touch with a Villages sales person and come on down....you will love it!!

[LitespeedRider]

Originally Posted by NYGUY

Please forget anything that has been posted here. Get in touch with a Villages sales person and come on down....you will love it!!

Or better, contact an independent real estate agent...who can show you a ton of other properties and not have a bias for the Morse family. Or, talk to one of each. I found the Villages agents to be a bit snotty and all "scripted".

[Nucky]

Originally Posted by TOTV Newbie

Hi All,

I am 53 years old and disabled. My wife is 53. Are we allowed to purchase and live in the Villages?

Thx

Bob

You are not only qualified you are welcome. I'm in a similar situation with mobility. The greatest thing is the majority of residents here are non judgemental and more than willing to help or give you the shirt off their back. The only time you may feel a little timid is that the drivers down here are off the hook wacky. These are the same people who just gave you their shirt, I move slowly in my golf cart or car and nobody will get me to move faster than I feel safely doing. Mr. or Mrs. Newbie, The Villages has stopped my physical problems from progressing the way they were. It's just a miracle to be living here. Best to you on your search. Take Care.