[aljetmet]

Originally Posted by ajdeck

Thing that is confusing is on TV expenses they say 135 a month then at end
say another 192 a month that equals 327 a month already. Then isn't there a
yearly fee also something like 4-500 bucks added to your taxes (not talking bond now).

You must be referring to the annual maintenance fee. We will be living in Fernandina 208 and believe it's going to run about $850 per year. Some one can correct me but I think the real estate taxes (south of 466A) will run slightly over $0.13/$1,000 of market value which if you're building is the price you pay to build.

[George Bieniaszek]

Comparing living in The Villages with living in ConnTAXicut, much much cheaper to live in Florida. Becoming Florida residents saves us over $5,000 per year in no Income Taxes, no property taxes on our vehicles, taxes on our home is much cheaper. Gasoline is between $0.40-$.50 per gallon cheaper here in FLA vs CT, and the list goes on and on.

I did not compare utility costs, food, etc. I just am comparing the big ticket expenses.

[buggyone]

Originally Posted by ajdeck

Thing that is confusing is on TV expenses they say 135 a month then at end
say another 192 a month that equals 327 a month already. Then isn't there a
yearly fee also something like 4-500 bucks added to your taxes (not talking bond now).

The yearly fee you mention is the Annual Maintenance Fee. It is in the $700 range and is added onto your property tax bill in addition to your bond payment (if you have one). Everyone pays the Annual Maintenance Fee - even if your bond is fully paid.

I do not know what $192 you are talking about. The $135 is your amenity fee and is shown each month in your water/sewage bill. South of Hwy 466, you have two parts of the water bill. One part is for house water and one part for irrigation water. It is more expensive than the North of Hwy 466.

[ajdeck]

Originally Posted by buggyone

The yearly fee you mention is the Annual Maintenance Fee. It is in the $700 range and is added onto your property tax bill in addition to your bond payment (if you have one). Everyone pays the Annual Maintenance Fee - even if your bond is fully paid.

I do not know what $192 you are talking about. The $135 is your amenity fee and is shown each month in your water/sewage bill. South of Hwy 466, you have two parts of the water bill. One part is for house water and one part for irrigation water. It is more expensive than the North of Hwy 466.

The 192 is on the villages cost sheet when you get their package of
house layouts etc. (the one they send you)

[batman911]

Originally Posted by aljetmet

You must be referring to the annual maintenance fee. We will be living in Fernandina 208 and believe it's going to run about $850 per year. Some one can correct me but I think the real estate taxes (south of 466A) will run slightly over $0.13/$1,000 of market value which if you're building is the price you pay to build.

Not sure how it can be $.13. If your home is assessed at $250K the it would be 250 X .13 = $32.50. I know the taxes are higher than that number. I believe it is .013 of assessed value (.013 X 250K = $3,250.00). Anyone have a different theory?

[next3rd]

Sounds like the perfect day to us!!

[ajdeck]

Originally Posted by buggyone

The yearly fee you mention is the Annual Maintenance Fee. It is in the $700 range and is added onto your property tax bill in addition to your bond payment (if you have one). Everyone pays the Annual Maintenance Fee - even if your bond is fully paid.

I do not know what $192 you are talking about. The $135 is your amenity fee and is shown each month in your water/sewage bill. South of Hwy 466, you have two parts of the water bill. One part is for house water and one part for irrigation water. It is more expensive than the North of Hwy 466.

Thanks all for any and all info.

aj