What it takes to keep a home inside the resort, who bills each item, and which figures to obtain in writing for the specific property before you make an offer.
By Oscar Lauzardo, Managing Director, The Agency La Romana · Published · Reviewed
Neither the resort nor Costasur publishes a single schedule of what owners pay. Each home's costs sit on its own account, so the figures worth having come from that property, in writing, before you commit.
Two organisations shape the cost of owning here. Costasur Dominicana administers the residential side of Casa de Campo: it oversees the building regulations, generates and distributes the resort's electricity, runs its water treatment plants and bills the services it provides to each property's account. Casa de Campo Resort & Villas runs the hotel, the owners' concierge, the villa rental programme and tee-time bookings on the resort's courses.
This guide takes each category of cost in turn: where it is billed, what is published and what to ask for. It gives no example budget, because a figure that suits one villa says little about the next. For the purchase itself, see buying property in Casa de Campo and our guide to Dominican Republic closing costs.
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The Costasur Account
Services contracted through Costasur are billed to the property's account, which makes its statement the first document to ask for.
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Community charges
A property may carry recurring community charges and charges for specific services on its Costasur account. Neither Costasur nor the resort publishes a universal schedule of their amount, billing frequency, coverage or basis, and not every property carries the same categories of charge. Review the specific property's current Costasur statement, with twelve months of history where available, and confirm the charges directly with Costasur before purchase.
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Services on account
Plumbing, electrical work, pool and jacuzzi maintenance, locksmith and glazing work, carpentry, refrigeration and fumigation are among the services Costasur offers owners, and everything contracted is billed to the property's account. A statement therefore shows both the standing charges and how the house has been looked after.
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Registering as the new owner
After closing, a new owner registers with Costasur. The published fee is US$300, and the file includes the sale contract stamped by DGII, the transfer-tax receipt, the seller's certificate of title and the parties' identity documents. The new owner also signs Costasur's regulations, norms and covenants.
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Apartments
In a condominium, Ley 5038 requires each owner to contribute to the upkeep, repair and administration of the common parts, in proportion to the value of each unit unless the building's regulations provide otherwise. Ask for the condominium's fees, budget, regulations and any planned special assessment alongside the Costasur statement.
Ask early. Request the statement before the promise of sale is signed: the last twelve months of charges where available, any balance outstanding and any charge announced but not yet billed.
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Power, Water and Connectivity
Inside the gates, electricity and water come from Costasur's own systems rather than from the public network.
Electricity
Costasur runs its own private generating plant and the electrical network within the resort, and bills residential consumption. Smart meters are read each month from its monitoring centre. The tariff includes a fixed charge for the availability and upkeep of the service and a component tied to the property's maximum capacity, in addition to consumption.
Water
Costasur operates two drinking-water treatment plants and a private distribution system used only by Casa de Campo, with technical staff on call around the clock for emergencies. Its plumbing department handles meter readings, leaks and repairs.
Telephone, internet and television
Residential telephone lines, internet and cable television are contracted through Costasur's customer service. Confirm which services the property already has, and on what terms they pass to a new owner.
Solar
Owners who install solar panels can apply to Costasur for a bidirectional meter under its net-metering arrangement. The installed capacity for a residential client may not exceed 25 kW.
Backup systems
Ask what the house relies on when supply is interrupted (a generator, an inverter, batteries or solar) and for the service records behind each, since every one carries its own maintenance and running costs.
Read the bills, not an average. Twelve months of electricity and water charges, read against how the house was used in that time, say more about a villa's running costs than any general estimate.
03
Gardens, Pools and Repairs
Upkeep is a standing cost of its own, shaped by the size of the garden, the pool, the age of the systems and how closely they have been maintained.
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Landscaping
Costasur's green-areas department maintains landscaping in the resort's public areas and in villas, and lists grass cutting every fifteen days in the villas alongside weed, insect and disease control. Confirm which of these the property already receives, how they appear on the account, and what the garden needs beyond them.
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Pools and household systems
Pool and jacuzzi maintenance, air conditioning, water heaters, appliances, plumbing and electrical work can be contracted through Costasur and billed to the account, or arranged with a private contractor or property manager. Either way, ask the seller who does the work now, how often, and at what cost.
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Preventive maintenance
Roofs, waterproofing, air conditioning, pool equipment, generators and storm protection need a schedule and a budget. Ask for maintenance records and the age of the main systems, and have them inspected by a professional you appoint before the promise of sale becomes unconditional.
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Works and renovations
Maintenance and repair work must be registered with Costasur's planning department, which oversees compliance with the resort's building regulations and approves plans for new homes and renovations. Minor works need a short registration; new construction, renovations and demolitions follow a fuller approval. Costasur estimates five working days to register a work once the forms are complete.
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Staff, Security and Access
Running a home here also involves people and permissions: staff, someone to look after the house when you are away, and the resort's access rules.
Household staff
Employing household staff creates obligations under Dominican labour and social-security rules. Before hiring or inheriting an existing staff arrangement, confirm the current requirements for contracts, pay, benefits and registration with a qualified Dominican labour adviser.
Property management
Someone has to pay bills, receive contractors and check the house while you are away. The resort's villa rental programme includes property management and bill payment for villas enrolled in it; an independent manager is the alternative. Put the scope and the fee in writing either way.
Security
Guardianes Costasur is responsible for security in Casa de Campo. Additional physical security can be booked by the hour at a published rate of RD$154 plus taxes, billed to the property or paid in cash.
Access and guests
Owners' access IDs cost RD$2,014 or US$45 each and take three to five working days. Guests registered through the owners' concierge are charged US$30 per adult (12 and over) and US$15 per child aged 4 to 12, per day; children under 4 are free.
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Golf, Club and Marina
Owning a home opens the resort to you. It does not by itself settle membership, rates or a berth.
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Golf
Tee times on the resort's courses are available only to registered guests, villa owners, residents and their accompanying friends, and outside play is not currently accepted. Rates follow the resort's current terms; confirm them with the golf office rather than assume any are included with the home. Golf in the Dominican Republic covers the three courses.
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The Courtesy Card
Villa owners and residents can apply for the resort's Courtesy Card, which carries discounts on resort services such as dining, golf and the spa. The published annual fee is RD$500 for the account holder and RD$250 for each additional member; the card is valid for one year, is not transferable and has blackout dates.
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La Romana Country Club
A private club inside the resort. Membership requires owning property in Casa de Campo and sponsorship by two active members, in regular or social categories, and applications are approved twice a year. Members pay initiation and monthly fees, which are not published on the club's page.
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A berth
A berth at Marina Casa de Campo is arranged with the marina on its own terms. Ask what applies before assuming one comes with a waterfront home.
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Insurance
No published rate applies to every villa. The premium depends on the property, its construction, its contents and the cover chosen, so it belongs in a written quotation.
Buildings and contents, with a sum insured that reflects the cost of rebuilding rather than the purchase price.
Windstorm and hurricane cover, with its deductible stated in writing, since it can differ from the deductible for other risks.
Liability, including for guests and contractors on the property.
Rental use, if the home will be let: confirm the policy allows it.
Lender requirements. A mortgage lender may require life and property insurance; Banco Popular lists both among the forms for signing a mortgage.
Obtain quotations from licensed insurers before the promise of sale becomes unconditional, and ask the seller for the current policy and its claims history.
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The Annual Property Tax
IPI, the Impuesto al Patrimonio Inmobiliario, is set by law and administered by DGII, the tax authority.
As published by DGII for 2026. Thresholds are adjusted every year.
Owner
What is taxed
Individual
1% on the part of the owner's combined Dominican property value above RD$10,695,494 (2026), a threshold adjusted each year for the previous year's inflation
Trust
1% on the full value of the property
Company
Not IPI: the separate 1% tax on assets, which expressly includes real estate on the balance sheet
CONFOTUR first acquirer
Exempt for the remaining term, where the project is approved under Ley 158-01 and the owner bought directly from the developer
DGII determines the value it taxes, and an owner may ask for a revaluation. IPI is paid in two semi-annual instalments, by 11 March and 11 September, and late payment carries surcharges and interest. Other exemptions include holdings below the threshold and the only home of an owner over 65. A resale buyer does not inherit the seller's CONFOTUR exemption, and the Registry of Titles asks for a current IPI certification before it records a sale.
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Renting the Home
Rental income can offset part of the cost of owning. It also brings its own standards, registration and tax.
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The resort's programme
Casa de Campo's Villa Rental Program offers full contracts of six months or a year, or occasional rentals under a flexible arrangement. The resort takes care of property management, bill payment, marketing, rentals and villa concierge, and pays rental revenue monthly with an itemised statement. It charges a monthly administration fee and does not publish its commission or revenue split on its page. Villas must meet the programme's standards, and owners supply professional photography.
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Longer tenancies
Tenancies of three months or more are registered with Costasur on a notarised contract. The first registration and each renewal carry a published fee of US$300 and take about fifteen working days.
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Tax on rent
Rental income from Dominican property is taxed in the Dominican Republic. Under Ley 30-26, rent paid to an individual by a withholding agent carries a 15% final withholding. CONFOTUR does not exempt an individual owner's rental income, and your home country may tax it too.
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A home already let
Ask for the programme agreement, twelve months of owner statements, occupancy, the dates reserved for the owner's own use and any standards the programme would require of a new owner.
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Before You Offer
Ask for the documents first, then confirm in writing the figures that matter for this property.
Documents to request
The Costasur account statement for the last twelve months where available, with any balance outstanding
For an apartment, the condominium's regulations, budget, fees and any special assessment
Twelve months of electricity and water charges
Maintenance records and the age of the roof, air conditioning, pool equipment and generator
The current insurance policy and its claims history
A current IPI certification or DGII statement
If the home is let, the rental agreement and owner statements
The arrangements for any staff who work at the property
Figures to confirm in writing
Any recurring community or service charges on the account: amount, coverage, billing frequency and basis
The electricity tariff components and recent consumption
Any services the property contracts: landscaping, pool, security, management
An insurance quotation, including the windstorm deductible
Your IPI position, based on your total Dominican holdings
Rental-programme fees and revenue terms, if you plan to let
Golf, club and marina terms, if they matter to you
Costasur registration (US$300) and access IDs for your household
I can help request the statements and records available for a specific property, so that you can review them with your own advisers before an offer is made.
10 · Questions
Quick Answers
Does Casa de Campo publish a schedule of owners' fees?▾
No universal schedule is published by the resort or by Costasur. A property may carry recurring community and service-specific charges on its Costasur account, so review that property's current statement and confirm the charges directly with Costasur before you make an offer.
Who supplies electricity and water inside the resort?▾
Costasur. It runs its own private generating plant and electrical network, reads smart meters monthly and bills consumption, and it operates two drinking-water treatment plants with a private distribution system used only by Casa de Campo.
What does a new owner pay to register with Costasur?▾
Costasur publishes a fee of US$300 for registering a new owner. The file includes the sale contract stamped by DGII, the transfer-tax receipt, the seller's certificate of title and identity documents, and the new owner signs Costasur's regulations, norms and covenants.
Is golf included with a villa?▾
Not automatically. Villa owners and residents may book tee times on the resort's courses, which are not currently open to outside play, but rates follow the resort's current terms. La Romana Country Club is a separate private club with its own membership process and fees.
Can I rent my villa through the resort?▾
Yes, if the villa meets the programme's standards. Casa de Campo's Villa Rental Program offers six-month or yearly contracts or occasional rentals, takes care of management, bill payment, marketing and rentals, and charges a monthly administration fee. Rent paid to an individual by a withholding agent carries a 15% final withholding under Ley 30-26.
Do owners pay an annual property tax?▾
Individuals pay IPI at 1% on the part of their combined Dominican property value above RD$10,695,494 for 2026, in two instalments due by 11 March and 11 September. Trusts pay on full value, companies pay the 1% tax on assets instead, and CONFOTUR first acquirers may be exempt for the remaining term.
Sources & methodology
Every figure on this page is quoted from the organisation that sets it (Costasur, Casa de Campo Resort & Villas, La Romana Country Club, DGII or Dominican law), as published when the page was reviewed. Where no official figure exists, the guide says so rather than estimating: it quotes no community charge, utility rate, insurance premium, management fee, staff cost or maintenance budget.
Casa de Campo and Costasur
Costasur's role: regulations and plan approvals, its own power system and electricity billing, water, telecommunications — Casa de Campo — About Costasur
Published fees and charges are those shown on the organisations' own pages on 4 October 2026 and can change without notice. Practical points (asking for statements, inspections and written quotations) are described as practice, not law.
This guide is general information, not legal, tax, financial or insurance advice. Obtain advice from qualified Dominican legal, tax and insurance professionals, and from advisers in your home country, before you commit to a purchase.
Published: 4 October 2026. Facts reviewed: 4 October 2026.
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