Habitat Community Development District
A Community Development District (CDD) is a local, special-purpose government framework authorized by Chapter 190 of the Florida Statutes as amended, and is an alternative to municipal incorporation for managing and financing infrastructure required to support development of a community.
General Information about CDDs
- Chapter 189 Website
- Chapter 190 Website
- Chapter 197 Website
- Chapter 112 – Code of Ethics
- Florida Commission on Ethics
- Department of Financial Services
- Auditor General
Habitat CDD Specific Information
- Ordinance 03-10: Establishing Habitat CDD (HTML and PDF)
- Ordinance 2023-07: Amending Special Powers (HTML and PDF)
- Rules of Procedure – August 12, 2015 (HTML and PDF)
- PDF Map of the Habitat CDD Boundaries
Performance Measures, Standards & Annual Reporting
| Goals for Fiscal Year | Annual Report |
|---|---|
| Fiscal Year 2025 Goals | |
Bella Terra Information
The CDD and the HOA are different types of entities, both of which have different areas of responsibility. For information on the Master Association and Sub-associations, please visit their website:
- Bella Terra Documents Webpage (leave the CDD website)
- Community Website for Bella Terra of SWFL (leave the CDD website)
Board Communications
- How the Habitat CDD Works (HTML)
- What We’ve Learned – CDD Storm Prep (HTML)
- Habitat CDD (Bella Terra) Board Accomplishments since Turnover from Developer (HTML)
Irrigation
- Council of Presidents to CDD Response (HTML)
- Protocol for Reporting Main Line Breaks – January 2018 (HTML)
Services
The Habitat CDD manages the storm water management system, lakes, and preserves within Habitat. For More information, please visit the Services page.
CDD Elections
The CDD Board of Supervisors are elected to terms of four years and elections are staggered on a 2-year cycle. Information on running for office is provided here.