New Construction Homes
in Orlando, Florida
Orlando is the entry point most international buyers use for their first U.S. property. The metro absorbs more than 70 million visitors a year, which is why so much of the new construction inventory here is zoned for short-term rental, and why the rental math works differently than it does in a purely residential market.
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Short-term rental zoning is the whole question
In Orange and Osceola counties, whether a community allows nightly rental is decided community by community, not city-wide. A home two streets away from a licensed vacation community can be barred from renting under six months. Confirm the zoning before the deposit, not after.
Lake Nona, Horizon West and Winter Garden
These are the three corridors absorbing most of the new residential construction. Lake Nona is medical and tech employment; Horizon West is the fastest-growing planned community in the state; Winter Garden is closer to established resale value.
Delivery windows are long
Pre-construction in Orlando is typically delivering 10 to 20 months out. That is time your capital is committed with no rental income, so the deposit schedule matters as much as the price.
HOA and CDD are not the same thing
Many Orlando new-build communities carry both an HOA fee and a CDD bond that funded the infrastructure. The CDD line appears on the tax bill, not the HOA statement, and buyers routinely miss it when they model returns.
Orlando questions buyers ask
Can I rent out a new construction home in Orlando on Airbnb?
Only in communities zoned for short-term rental. In the Orlando area that zoning is set per community by Orange or Osceola county, not by the city. Some new-build communities are licensed for nightly rental; most residential subdivisions require a minimum lease of six months or one year. Confirm the zoning in writing before signing the builder contract.
What is a CDD fee in an Orlando new construction community?
A Community Development District bond repays the developer for roads, drainage and utilities. It is charged annually on the property tax bill, commonly between $1,000 and $3,000, and runs for 20 to 30 years. It is separate from the HOA fee and it survives the sale of the home.
How much do I need to buy new construction in Orlando as a foreign buyer?
With foreign-national financing, plan on 30% to 40% down plus roughly 3% to 5% in closing costs. Builders also require an earnest money deposit of 10% to 20% during construction, which is credited at closing. Paying cash removes the financing condition and often improves the negotiation on upgrades.
Is Orlando or Tampa better for a rental property?
Orlando has the deeper short-term rental market because of tourism volume, with higher gross yields but more seasonality and management cost. Tampa is a stronger long-term rental market driven by resident employment, with steadier occupancy and lower turnover. The right answer depends on whether you want yield or stability.
Buying new construction in Orlando?
Tell us the budget and whether you plan to rent it out. We come back with the inventory that fits, the financing available to a non-resident buyer, and the real monthly cost of holding it.
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