The Ridge at Heath Brook Community Development District is a local, special-purpose government entity authorized by Chapter 190 of the Florida Statutes as amended, and established on June 16, 2021 by the City Council for the City of Ocala, Marion County, Florida, Ordinance No. 2021-58 as an alternative method of planning, acquiring, operating and maintaining community-wide improvements in planned communities.
The Ridge at Heath Brook CDD is located entirely within the City of Ocala, Florida and is planned to include approximately 104.94 +/- acres of land. The site is located east of SW Highway 200 and west of U.S. Interstate 75.
A Community Development District (CDD) provides the 'solution' to Florida's need to provide valuable community infrastructure generated by growth, ultimately without overburdening other governments and their taxpaying residents. CDDs represent a major advancement in Florida's effort to manage its growth effectively and efficiently. This allows a community to establish higher construction standards, meanwhile providing a long-term solution to the operation and maintenance of the community's facilities.