Community Development District's in Florida

When purchasing a home, buyers should find out whether or not there is a Community Development District fee. Builder's of new homes are increasing adding this fee. It is commonly called the CDD fee.  It pays for things like streets and pools in the community. According to The Florida Times-Union report on Dec. 3, 2007, Florida has 545  CDDs with 27 in St. Johns County, 15 in Duval County, 11 in Clay County, and 6 in Nassau County.  They got their information from the State Department of Community Affairs. A current up-to-date list of CDDs in Florida can be found amount the lisings called "Special Districts" under OFFICIAL LIST OF SPECIAL DISTRICTS at the website www.floridaspecialdistricts.org.