One of the questions I am most often asked by people buying a home in St. Johns, FL is about CDDs and CDD fees. While many communities in and around the area have CDDs, people moving from other areas often haven't heard of them.
What is a CDD? A Community Development District (CDD) is an independent, special purpose government entity typically established by a developer with governmental approval. CDDs were created by Florida Legislature in the 1980s and are governed by Florida State Statute,...