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Village Community Development District 3 was established pursuant to the provisions of Florida Statutes Chapter 190 and Sumter County Ordinance 98-10 on May 12, 1998. The lands that are encompassed by the District are located in Sumter County and consist of approximately 894 acres.
As established, the District is authorized to provide services in accordance with Chapter 190 to effectively operate and maintain community infrastructure, with the ability to levy assessments.
984 Old Mill Run, The Villages, FL 32162
As a governmental entity in the State of Florida, the District is held to the same high standards as cities and counties as it pertains to Sunshine Law, Public Records Law, Financial Reporting and Financial Disclosure Laws. Additionally, the Board of Supervisors adhere to Florida Statute Chapter 112, Part III – Code of Ethics for Public Officers and Employees.
The infrastructure of the District in which you live was built with tax-exempt bonds that are repaid through an annual assessment included on your property tax bill. You may pay off your bond assessment in full at any time and save on future interest payments, however you are not required to pay it off in advance.
The cut-off date to pay your bond assessment balance and eliminate it from your 2025 Tax Bill is July 18, 2025.
This Audit report provides the reader with a narrative overview and analysis of the financial activities of the Districts for the last fiscal year. This report is designed to (a) assist the reader in focusing on significant financial issues; (b) provide an overview of the District’s financial activities; (c) identify changes in the District’s financial position and its ability to address the next and subsequent year challenges (d) identify any material deviations from the financial plan (the approved budget), and (e) identify any individual fund issues and concerns.
Fiscal Year 2025
Fiscal Year 2024
Fiscal Year 2023
Fiscal Year 2022
If you require documents older than 3 years, please contact District Clerk.
The annual adopted budgets are balanced budgets listing estimated revenues and expenditures by line item and outlining funding recommendations for each Fiscal Year.
The District’s Fiscal Year (FY) runs from October 1 to September 30 each year.
If you require documents older than 3 years, please contact District Clerk.
Because you’ve chosen to live in one of the most beautiful communities in Florida, it’s important that you’re familiar with the Declaration of Covenants and Restrictions you signed when you closed on your home. When you signed the Declaration of Covenants and Restrictions, also known as your Deed Restrictions, you agreed to adhere to the high standards of maintenance and aesthetic values expected in a first-class community like The Villages.
District 3 does not allow anonymous complaints. Please provide your Name, Unit/Lot, and Phone Number for Community Standards to proceed with verifying the concern.
In compliance with the Florida Administrative Procedures Act, and Florida Statute 190.012, the District 3 Board of Supervisors announces it has adopted/amended its Rule for the following:
The purpose of the Rule is to adopt those deed restrictions pertaining to the external use, appearance, and operation of real property deemed by the District to be generally beneficial for the District’s landowners for which enforcement by the District is appropriate. The Rule also establishes certain guidelines, operating policies and procedures, compliance mechanisms, and a schedule of fines correlated to the costs associated with the deed compliance process relating to the enforcement of the adopted deed restrictions within the District. The Rule provides for the health, safety, welfare, and value to the landowners of the District.
The Amendment and restatement of the Rule:
Florida Statute 190.012
Budget impact will be dependent on the number of concerns received, processed, and the number of public hearings conducted.
A copy of the final Rule may be obtained by contacting or visiting the District Clerk’s Office.
If you are a resident of The Villages community and wish to make external modifications, such as landscaping, home re-paintings, additions, fences, arbors or similar work, the Community Standards Department can assist you and your contractor with preparing your Architectural Review Application, which must be presented and approved by the Architectural Review Committee (ARC) before any work has begun.
The Policies and Procedures for the Districts include the general operating procedures as well as investment manual and long-term investment policy.
The District Property Management department is responsible for maintaining the district-owned assets of The Villages while preserving the community’s design intent.
The Water Resource Division’s mission is to effectively and efficiently manage, repair and maintain The Villages Community Development Districts’ water resources throughout the entire area of The Villages community.
The District Annual Report contains a breakdown of facts and figures, provide numerous accomplishments, cost-saving measures, enhancements and various projects that have been implemented over the last Fiscal Year.
As with many things throughout the community, the dedication to a balanced budget that delivers consistency, transparency and cost-effectiveness is paramount.
Florida has a very broad Public Records Law. Most written communications to or from State and Local Officials regarding State or Local business are public records available to the public and media upon request.
To submit a digital request please click below:
Or, please forward requests to:
Jennifer Farlow, District Clerk
984 Old Mill Run, The Villages, Florida 32162
jennifer.farlow@districtgov.org
Phone No. (352) 751-3939 | Fax No. (352) 753-6430
Florida law prohibits the Board of Supervisors from communicating with residents about Deed Compliance or Architectural Review issues/cases.
To report any concerns, please submit a digital request or contact the Community Standards Department directly at: deedcompliance@districtgov.org
Under Florida law, e-mail addresses are public records. If you do not want your e-mail address released in response to a public records request, do not send electronic mail to this entity. Instead, contact this office by phone or in writing.
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