The two-line summary
- HOA is a monthly private-association fee that maintains common areas and amenities.
- CDD is a public bond assessment on your annual tax bill that funded the roads, drainage, and amenity infrastructure.
Both are real and both are non-negotiable. Ignore either at your peril.
What HOA covers in Skye Ranch
- The Hub amenity center (pool, spa, fitness, cafe)
- Turner Park amenities and trail network
- Landscaping of common areas and entry monuments
- Gate access and community management
Townhome owners get more HOA-covered exterior maintenance (roof reserves, exterior paint schedule), which is why the dollar figures differ by section.
What CDD covers
The Community Development District bond paid for the roads, drainage, sewers, and amenity buildings you use every day. You pay it down over ~30 years on your property tax bill. There are two parts:
- Debt service — the bond payment. Fixed schedule.
- O&M (operations & maintenance) — the ongoing budget the district approves each year.
Typical numbers (December 2025)
- Townhomes: ~$4,100/year total (HOA + CDD)
- Cassia single-family: higher; check the specific product line
- Esplanade (55+): higher still because dues include additional lifestyle programming
Source: locallifehomes.com Skye Ranch data, Sarasota County Property Appraiser, and current HOA disclosures.
How to see your exact numbers
1. Ask your builder or resale seller for the current HOA disclosure packet. 2. Look up the parcel on the Sarasota County Property Appraiser site to see the CDD line item on the prior-year tax bill. 3. Add them together and divide by 12 to get the true monthly.
Common mistakes
- Assuming CDD is included in your mortgage escrow the same way property tax is (it usually is, but verify with your lender).
- Budgeting only for HOA and forgetting CDD when comparing to a non-CDD neighborhood.
- Not asking whether your HOA fee is likely to step up when Phase 2 amenities come online.
What CDD and HOA don't cover — you do
Your CDD fee funds infrastructure. Your HOA fee funds appearance. Neither covers your house from the walls in. That's on you:
- Structure and contents: Florida homeowners insurance for new construction.
- Storm prep and post-storm repair: Hurricane prep for Skye Ranch homeowners.
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FAQ
The debt-service portion of your CDD ends when the bond is paid off (typically about 30 years from issuance). The operations & maintenance portion continues indefinitely.
In many Florida CDDs you can pay off your share of the bond as a lump sum. Contact the Skye Ranch CDD district manager for a payoff quote before deciding — it is not always the best financial move.