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True Cost · Casa de Campo®

Cost of Ownership

Beyond the purchase price — annual carrying costs explained
True Cost · Casa de Campo®

Beyond the purchase price.

Owning property at Casa de Campo® means budgeting for transactional fees, annual carrying costs, and a few line items most buyers underestimate. Here is the full picture.

At a Glance

Three cost categories every owner budgets for.

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One-Time

Closing Costs

The 3% transfer tax plus legal, notary and registration fees. Transfer tax, legal, notary, title registration — paid once.

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Annual

Fixed Carrying Costs

HOA dues, resort membership, IPI property tax. Predictable amounts every owner pays.

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Variable

Maintenance & Use

Maintenance, utilities, insurance, and management if you rent the villa.

Transaction

One-Time Costs at Closing.

Standardised closing-day costs paid by the buyer at title transfer.

Cost of Ownership at Casa de Campo, Casa de Campo®
  1. Transfer Tax

    Impuesto de Transferencia

    3% of the higher of the contract price or the DGII appraisal, paid to the DGII within six months of signing the deed.
  2. Legal & Notary

    Attorney & Title Fees

    Attorney fees vary by firm and transaction, plus title registration fees paid to the Registro de Títulos — contact us for current figures.
  3. For Foreign Buyers

    Translation & Power of Attorney

    Certified document translation, certified copies, and a power of attorney if you are not signing in person. Modest additional cost.
Cost of Ownership at Casa de Campo, Casa de Campo®
Annual

Recurring Carrying Costs.

HOA, membership, tax, maintenance, and insurance — what an owner pays every year.

HOA & Membership

Community Dues + Resort Tier

Each neighborhood has its own HOA covering security, landscaping, roads. Casa de Campo® membership is a separate tier that grants golf, beach, marina, and tennis access — sometimes included with the villa, sometimes purchased separately.
IPI Property Tax

1% Above the Threshold

Annual IPI is 1% of assessed value above the exemption threshold — RD$10,695,494 for 2026 (about US$175,000), adjusted each year. Paid in two installments (March and September) to the DGII. For a property assessed at $2M, that is roughly $18,000 per year. No surcharge for foreign owners.
Maintenance + Insurance

Year-Round Upkeep

Budget for gardening, pool service, AC, generator, and roof upkeep — contact us for current figures. Full homeowners coverage plus hurricane and earthquake riders is non-negotiable in the Caribbean belt.

Sources: DGII — IPI exempt threshold 2026 · DGII Guide 18 — 3% transfer tax (Law 288-04) · short-term rental taxes (ITBIS). For fees and costs specific to your purchase, contact us. Last verified October 2026 by Caribbean Paradise Homes. General information, not legal or tax advice — confirm your situation with a Dominican attorney.

Property-Specific Numbers

Run a real cost estimate on the villa you’re considering.

We pull current HOA disclosures, confirm membership status, and run a property-specific cost projection — before you sign a promesa.

And rental income can offset much of the above: through our villa rental agency we can place your villa in the rental market — while we help you buy and assist with anything else you might need.

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