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Community Development

District 1

Overview

Village Community Development District 1 was established pursuant to the provisions of Florida Statutes Chapter 190 and Sumter County Ordinance 92-2 on February 18, 1992. The lands that are encompassed by the District are located in Sumter County and consist of approximately 998 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. 

Current Ordinance

When

Where

District 1 Quick Facts

Includes The Villages of:
De Allende, De La Vista, Hacienda, Palo Alto, Rio Grande, Rio Ponderosa, Rio Ranchero, Tierra Del Sol

Total Acres

998

Total Home Sites

3,420

Scenes from District 1

Board of Supervisors

District 1

Mail Us

District 1 Administration

Mailing Address

Kenneth C. Blocker, Registered Agent
984 Old Mill Run
The Villages, FL 32162

All Board Supervisors in District 1 have been elected by “qualified electors” (registered voters) residing in the District. They are elected on a non-partisan basis on the general election ballot.

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.

Patsy Oburn

Seat 1
4-Year Term: 2024-2028

Ellen Cora

Seat 2
4-Year Term: 2022-2026

Judy Biebesheimer - Vice Chair

Seat 3
4-Year Term: 2024-2028

Bill Jenness

Seat 4
4-Year Term: 2022-2026

Rocky Hyder - Chair

Seat 5
4-Year Term: 2024-2028

District 1 Information

Finance

Bond Assessments & Amortization Schedules

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.

Annual Audit

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.

Budget

budget & amendments

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.

Deed Compliance

Deed Restrictions

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 1 allows for anonymous complaints. Your contact information is not required to submit a concern.

Notice of Rule Adoption

In compliance with the Florida Administrative Procedures Act, and Florida Statute 190.012, the District 1 Board of Supervisors announces it has adopted/amended its Rule for the following:

Subject

Village Community Development District No. 1 has amended and restated Chapter II of its rules establishing The Rule To Bring About Deed Compliance (“Rule”) within the boundaries Of the District.

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.

Purpose and Effect

The Amendment and restatement of the Rule:

  • Establishes procedures for concerns received regarding business operations from a homesite / lot that affect the external use and appearance of that homesite / lot.
  • Establishes a fines schedule for those properties found in violation.

Legal Authority

Florida Statute 190.012

Economic Impact

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.

Architectural Review

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.

Policies & Procedures

The Policies and Procedures for the Districts include the general operating procedures as well as investment manual and long-term investment policy.

District Property Management

The District Property Management department is responsible for maintaining the district-owned assets of The Villages while preserving the community’s design intent.

Water Resources

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.

Annual Report

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.

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