Which Sources Do We Use?
Primary sources come first: the law itself, and the government body or manufacturer that sets the rule or publishes the number. Sources used across the guides include:
- Florida law: Florida Statutes and the Florida Constitution on flsenate.gov.
- State agencies: the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Elections, Department of Revenue, Division of Emergency Management, Department of Environmental Protection, and Department of Financial Services.
- Counties and cities: official codes of ordinances, county clerks, property appraisers, tax collectors, emergency management offices, and city websites.
- Federal sources: the U.S. Census Bureau, NOAA's National Hurricane Center and National Weather Service, FEMA, Ready.gov, the U.S. Fire Administration, and HUD.
- Districts: official publications of the community development districts that serve a community.
- Manufacturers: spec sheets and owner's manuals for product details such as cart sizes and battery care.
Every guide links to its sources in the text, and longer guides end with a Sources list. When an official source doesn't answer a question, the guide says so (for example, when no official golf cart map could be found for a city) instead of guessing.
How Are the Guides Written?
Answer first, in plain language. Each guide opens with a short quick answer, and each section starts with a direct answer before the details.
- Numbers, such as speeds, dollar amounts, and populations, are tied to a named source.
- Time-sensitive facts are dated, for example "as of October 2026," or by the date an ordinance was adopted.
- Guides are neutral. They explain what a law or ballot measure says and do not take positions on how to vote.
- Guides do not include listings, sales offers, or calls to buy or sell.
- The organization, not an individual, is credited as the author.
How Are Dates Shown?
Every guide shows the date it was published and the date it was last updated. The updated date changes only when the content of a guide changes, and the same dates appear in the page's structured data and in the sitemap.
Is This Legal, Tax, or Real Estate Advice?
No. Golf Cart Homes publishes general information. Laws, fees, and local rules change, so confirm details with the city, county, property appraiser, district, or a licensed professional before you rely on them.
How Do Corrections Work?
Email [email protected] with the page address, what you think is wrong, and a link to the official source if you have one. Reported issues are checked against the primary source. If a guide is wrong or out of date, the page is corrected and its updated date changes.
Is Golf Cart Homes Independent?
Yes. Golf Cart Homes is not affiliated with or endorsed by The Villages®, its developer, or any other developer, builder, community, or district, and it is not a real estate brokerage. Learn more about Golf Cart Homes.