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Every step from "we're serious" to "we live here" — built around the 2026 rules, including the 3-day registration window, the HZZO buy-in, and the absence limits that catch snowbirds. Your ticks are saved in this browser. Print it if paper is more your thing.
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Phase 1 · 9–12 months out
Decide with real numbers
Phase 2 · 3–9 months out
Build the paper foundation
Phase 3 · Application
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Phase 4 · Arrival & first 90 days
Become a resident, properly
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