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Do CDD fees affect FHA approval?

Short answer

Yes. CDD fees are part of the housing cost and feed DTI. Common in newer Central Florida master-planned communities — they're separate from HOA and they hit the property-tax bill.

Plain-English explanation

What this actually means.

CDD bonds usually have a fixed term — confirm the remaining length, the annual amount, and how it's billed before structuring an offer.

What can change the answer?

Where this can move.

Florida insurance premiums, property tax millage and exemptions, HOA dues, CDD fees, county loan limits, and condo approval status can change the answer.

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