Welcome to ResidentOwnedCommunities.com. If you are looking for a retirement home, a getaway "snowbird nest", or just want to learn more about this unique and affordable way of living, then this is a good place to start. If you already live in a "roc", see how your park compares to others.
The term "resident-owned community" refers to a manufactured/mobile home or rv community that is organized as a not-for-profit co-operative, condominium association or land subdivision. Most are age 55+ parks for active seniors, have clubhouses, pools, and organize many social events for the residents. Unlike the common "land lease" type of arrangement, in a roc the residents own the land underneath them and common areas, and enjoy most of the benefits of traditional home ownership. This directory lists almost 400 roc communities, many that have a website. They represent most, but not all of the total number in Florida. Also, a few properties in other states are included.
The listings with websites are especially helpful. Although rocs have many similarities, there are important differences. There are many variations in their ambience, price, rules and policies regarding pets, motorcycles, storage of boats and rvs, rental policies, costs and fees, and so on. If you are considering a resident-owned community, the information in these sites is invaluable and will save you a great deal of time in finding the park that is right for you.
I would like this directory to be as complete and accurate as possible. If you live in or know of a resident-owned community that is not yet listed, please email the name, address and the web url, if there is one, and I will list it. Also, if you find any of the inevitable errors, let me know and I will correct them.(mgfreeman@residentownedcommunities.com) To begin exploring, click the name of a state on the navigation bar, the name of a county, then select the url link of a listed park. Thank you for visiting today. I hope you find this site interesting and useful.
Michael Freeman
St Petersburg, Fl