ducklite
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My situation was different than most. Because we built a custom home, there was a construction loan involved. That means that we immediately became responsible for paying taxes, home owners association dues, and a mortgage, even though what we owned was a plot of dirt at the time. (OUCH!) It also means that I held the deed to the property, even though there wasn't a house on it yet. Given those circumstances, I qualified as a FL resident, even though my house wasn't liveable yet.
I think a lot of it is going to depend on your circumstances. In the case of a townhouse or condo, you're probably not paying taxes or home owners association dues, or even a mortgage yet, as you won't pay anything except a deposit until you take ownership of the completed property. DMV wanted to see the deed, not the sales contract. Once that happens, you'll have no problem establishing "residency". But at this point, I don't think you could do so.
Hope this helps.
Anne
I think a lot of it is going to depend on your circumstances. In the case of a townhouse or condo, you're probably not paying taxes or home owners association dues, or even a mortgage yet, as you won't pay anything except a deposit until you take ownership of the completed property. DMV wanted to see the deed, not the sales contract. Once that happens, you'll have no problem establishing "residency". But at this point, I don't think you could do so.
Hope this helps.
Anne