What should you ask a 55+ park before you apply?
Ask the park office these 10 questions before you pay an application fee. Every park is its own business with its own rules and bylaws, so buyers call the park directly to confirm them.
| Check | Question to ask | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Age policy | Does every resident need to be 55+, or one per home? | Decides who can live with you |
| Guests | How long can guests stay, and can grandchildren visit? | Guest rules vary by park |
| Pets | Are pets allowed, and which kinds and sizes? | Pet rules vary park by park |
| Lot rent | What is the lot rent, and what does it include? | Local lot rent runs $650 to $1,200 a month |
| Rent history | How much has the lot rent risen in recent years? | Shows what future increases look like |
| Amenities | Which amenities are open, and are any extra? | You pay for them through the lot rent |
| Approval | What does approval check, and what is the fee? | The application fee is non-refundable |
| Prospectus | Can I read the prospectus and rules before I apply? | Parks with 26+ lots must give one |
| Vehicles | How many cars, and are golf carts or RVs allowed? | Parking is set by park rules |
| Homes for sale | Which homes in the park are for sale now? | Rob can show you the listed ones |
Which amenities do 55+ mobile home communities offer?
Many 55+ mobile home communities around Clearwater offer 7 kinds of amenity: clubhouses, swimming pools, fitness centers, planned social activities, shuffleboard courts, pet-friendly areas and landscaped grounds. Each park's prospectus lists which ones it has.
Which 55+ parks are in Clearwater?
Clearwater has 15 55+ parks on the company's list: Serendipity, Bayside Waters, Regency Heights, Hillcrest, Holiday Ranch, Riviera Estates, Shady Lane Oaks, Island In The Sun, Bay Aristocrat Village, Clearwater Cascade, Twin Lakes, Embassy, Sunny Grove, Doral Village, Lakeview. The full list with 5 all-age parks is on mobile home parks in Clearwater.
How do you confirm a park's 55+ status?
Confirm a park's 55+ status by asking for its published age policy and how it verifies ages. Florida 55+ parks keep at least 80% of occupied homes with a resident aged 55 or older; the rules behind that are in 55+ manufactured home communities in Florida.
How do you see homes in a 55+ park?
Call Rob on 727-366-3679 to tour the homes for sale in a park, then call the park office to confirm its rules. If you are deciding between park types first, All-Age and 55+ Mobile Home Parks in Pinellas County compares them.
