HOPA or Housing for Older Persons Act was established in 1995 and became effective in 1999. At least 80 percent of the occupied units in a community are to be occupied by at least one person who is 55 years of age or older.
The 55+ community concept has become very popular over the past few years. Residents get the best of both worlds, country club lifestyle without the high fees generally associated with country clubs. The majority of 55+ communities are located in Boynton Beach, followed by Lake Worth and Delray Beach, FL.
GL Homes has become extremely successful in developing an active 55+ lifestyle in their nine “Valencia” communities, with beautiful clubhouses, recreational facilities, spectacular entrances that are manned gated, and of course, a numerous amount of great floor plans to suit everyones need.
Here are some current homes that are available in Boynton Beach and Delray Beach.