FAQ

Also called “Senior Communities,” “Active Adult Communities,” and “Retirement Communities,” these neighborhoods are HUD registered subdivisions that are able to control who moves in, based on age.  In compliance with the Federal Fair Housing Act, we are required to have at least one person over the age of 55 in 80% of the homes. The other 20% can be seniors or younger families.

The Board enforces the rules that are in place in the community to have it operate smoothly and harmoniously. The Board can hire an outside property management company to oversee day to day operations of the association.  The Association controls the exterior of all homes as well as driveways, lawns, landscaping, lighting, entrance improvements, and the clubhouse. Basically, the homeowner controls the inside of their home and the Association maintains and manages everything else. Monthly HOA fees are required to cover the cost of these services.

1. Lawn and landscaping care — watering, grass cutting, weed control, fertilization, mulching, edging, pruning, and flower installation
2. Snow removal from sidewalks and driveways
3. Operation and maintenance of the clubhouse and pool
4. Lighting of the entry and grounds
5. Maintenance of the exterior of your house
6. Fire and liability insurance on the structure of the home
7. Establish reserved for future replacement of outside elements such as roofs, driveways, etc.

All animals, when outdoors, should be on a leash and be under the supervision of a responsible individual who will immediately clean up all pet litter. Pets are limited to one dog or cat. Animals are prohibited in the clubhouse and pool area, even on leashes. Note: some of our communities limit the size of your pet. Please check with each sales representative as to the rules pertaining to the specific community you are interested in.

The clubhouse is the hub of the activities in our communities. It is open to the residents and their guests any time except when a resident has requested exclusive use of it and has paid a small rental fee. Each community has activities in the clubhouse on a regular basis for all the residents to enjoy.

All of our homes are for sale only. If you are interested in apartments, we would recommend our sister community, Grovecrest Villas, in Pleasant Grove.

Most homes are attached in groups of two or three. While some of our past communities were technically considered condos, our newer homes are more akin to a luxury townhome. And don’t let the word “townhome” scare you. True, most townhomes in Utah look horrible, but if you compare our homes to any of the townhomes you’ve seen before, you’ll quickly notice that ours have a unique and superior design. While they try to sandwich you into three or four stories of cheap square footage, we give you a wide-open rambler styled home.

Living in a 55+ community offers a maintenance-free lifestyle, single-story homes with wheelchair accessibility, social amenities like clubhouses and pickleball courts, and a community of like-minded, independent adults. It allows residents to focus on enjoying life without worrying about yard work or home maintenance

Leisure Villas communities offer a variety of amenities, including clubhouses, swimming pools, fitness centers, game rooms, walking trails, pickleball courts, and social activities such as book clubs, luncheons, and game nights. These features encourage an active and social lifestyle.

Yes, all homes are designed with extra-wide doorways, no stairs (except for optional bonus rooms), and wheelchair-turning radiuses, making them easily adaptable for residents with mobility needs. These features ensure long-term comfort and accessibility.

Yes, family members and guests are welcome to visit. Grandchildren can enjoy amenities like swimming pools and theaters, while the clubhouse gym is reserved for residents only. The communities are designed to be family-friendly while maintaining a peaceful, senior-oriented atmosphere.

An active adult community, like those built by Leisure Villas, is designed for independent, self-sufficient seniors who want to enjoy a carefree lifestyle with social amenities. In contrast, assisted living facilities provide healthcare services, meal plans, and personal care for residents who need assistance with daily activities.

Leisure Villas specializes in designing communities that promote a carefree, maintenance-free lifestyle for active adults. With thoughtfully planned amenities such as clubhouses, swimming pools, exercise facilities, and movie theaters, these communities foster relaxation, socialization, and convenience for residents.

Yes, each Leisure Villas community follows Federal Fair Housing guidelines, which require that at least 80% of homeowners be 55 years or older. These communities are designed to cater specifically to the needs and lifestyles of active retirees.

Leisure Villas has developed nearly 20 senior communities along the Wasatch Front, including locations in South Jordan, West Jordan, West Haven, Harrisville, Tooele, and Vineyard. These communities provide easy access to shopping, dining, and healthcare while maintaining a relaxed atmosphere.

Each community offers high-quality amenities such as a large family-friendly clubhouse, a community swimming pool, a fitness center, a movie theater with comfortable seating, and beautifully landscaped surroundings. These features are designed to support an active and social lifestyle.

A HUD-approved, age-restricted community—such as those developed by Leisure Villas—can legally prevent younger individuals from moving in because it qualifies under the federal Housing for Older Persons Act (HOPA). HOPA creates a specific exemption to the Fair Housing Act’s usual prohibition on discrimination based on “familial status.” To maintain this exemption, a community must ensure that at least 80% of its occupied homes have at least one resident who is 55 years of age or older, and it must publish and follow clear policies showing its intent to operate as housing for older adults. Because Leisure Villas communities meet these requirements, they are legally permitted to restrict occupancy based on age.

This structure isn’t about excluding younger people arbitrarily—it’s about preserving a lifestyle and environment designed specifically for older adults. HUD recognizes that seniors often benefit from quieter neighborhoods, accessible amenities, and a community of peers with similar life rhythms. By enforcing the 55+ threshold, Leisure Villas protects the legal status of the community and ensures it continues to qualify for the HOPA exemption, which in turn allows residents to enjoy the stability and predictability they expect when choosing an age-restricted neighborhood.

When somebody new buys a home, the HOA has to vet them first, ensuring that the 80% threshold is still maintained.

Most of Leisure Villas homes are built as single-family-attached homes. Sometimes the configuration changes, but most are attached. Having said that, we take measures to ensure that most of the adjacent walls are built in a manner that reduces noise transfer, and also looks attractive, unlike the less attractive townhome configuration that you may be familiar with.

We do not usually build basements. Our goal is to minimize stairs. While basements are out, we do offer bonus rooms for those who need just a little extra room, but those are not necessary, just one of the ways we can customize a floorplan to fit your needs.

Most of Leisure Villas’ homes come without stairs. That means no stairs from the front door in, nor from the garage into the house. There are rare exceptions. Also, since we don’t have basements, we can offer single floor living, making the homes ADA adaptable in case you ever need a wheelchair in the future.

There is however the option to get your desired floorplan with a bonus room above the garage. This necessarily creates a stairway. But it’s one of the only ways in which we might add stairs to your home.

Leisure Villas has a handful of plans, from about 1600 sq ft to about 2600 sq ft.

The floorplans we build at Leisure Villas are carefully designed and engineered to work in their current configuration. Often, changing a wall might mean a loss of structural integrity, and because your home is connected to other homes, this is highly discouraged, especially without precise engineering and planning beforehand.

While Leisure Villas is quite familiar with the plans and engineering, we also strive to provide a systematic process for building the homes, which helps us keep them affordable. Therefore, we do not allow customers to change any part of the interior or exterior layouts of their homes, even if we are still under construction.

This varies from community to community, and is always going up with inflation. As of 2025, we were able to keep the fee’s close to $200/month. This includes insurance on the building, maintenance of the exteriors, landscaping, and clubhouse. It also provides for a reserve account, so that those large planned renovations within the community are more easily digested when the time comes. Generally speaking though, the majority of the budget is used up on water, landscaping, and snow removal.

Absolutely, yes. Keep in mind though, that you as a homeowner must be with them at all times. You can’t just give them leave to run over there unsupervised.

No, these homes are for sale. Occasionally someone might move out and choose to keep the home, but rent it out, but those are less common.

In most cases, this is possible. It depends on you and your mortgage provider. If you would like to ask us more about this option, come talk to one of our sales people. They can connect you with our preferred lender, or you can find your own lender of choice as well.

As of 2025, we require $5000 down as an earnest payment to secure a purchase agreement on our homes.