Southern New Mexico / Sacramento Mountains
Alamogordo · Otero County
Centennial Village
Centennial Village is an established all-adult 55+ gated tiny home and park model community nestled against the Sacramento Mountains in Alamogordo. With ~50 lots, a new clubhouse, and active social calendar, it provides a secure, low-maintenance lifestyle for retirees and minimalists seeking community in southern New Mexico.
Site requirements
Park specs & operating terms
Operator requirements and park rules for tiny homes and small cottages—sourced from community materials and independent research. Items marked not yet confirmed are still being verified with the operator.
Quick-glance park specs
| Requirement | What we know |
|---|---|
| Power Infrastructure | 50 amp electrical pedestals on gated community pads. |
| Waste & Sewer System | Municipal city water and municipal public sewer—hardwired community infrastructure. |
| Build Certifications | RVIA THOWs and park models (PMRV) required—on-site placement standards enforced. |
| Pet Constraints | Pets allowed with restrictions typical of 55+ gated communities—confirm breed and count limits with management. |
Financials & leasing terms
Monthly benchmarks and lease mechanics—confirm current rates with the operator before applying.
Lot rent & monthly fees
~
$380/mo
lot lease (2026)
From ~$380/mo lot lease . HOA style fees; water, sewer, and trash often included.
Utility inclusions
Water, sewer, and garbage often included in community fee; confirm current inclusions with management.
Lease mechanics
Turnkey homes occasionally available for resale. Contact via official site or on-site manager for availability.
Home specifications & placement rules
Dimensional thresholds
~50 dedicated pads for THOWs and park models—confirm current lot availability before applying.
Aesthetic controls & covenants
Gated 55+ community with grounds maintenance and clubhouse standards enforced.
Sustainability & permaculture allowances
If you are planning gardens, composting, or solar, confirm what is allowed under park rules—not just municipal code.
Alternative waste systems
Municipal sewer required—composting not permitted as primary waste solution.
Off-grid adaptations
Grid-tied electric standard; garbage included in many lease packages.
Site edibles & gardens
Community garden and dog park on gated campus near the Sacramento Mountains.
Media & site documentation
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Not yet confirmed — ask the operator
Not yet confirmed — ask the operator
Planning land you own in Otero County?
Centennial Village is a 55+ pad-lease community—not the same as owning an Otero County parcel with a permitted backyard ADU. Route into pathway tools if you are comparing models.
Pads & tenancy snapshot
Gated 55+ THOW and park model community with ~50 lots, clubhouse, community garden, dog park, grounds maintenance, and active social events near the Sacramento Mountains.
Full-time year-round land-lease from ~$380/mo (2026). HOA-style fees; water, sewer, and trash often included. Turnkey homes occasionally available for resale.
How you can live here
Key amenities
Amenities listed here come from our research and operator materials. Pet rules, pools, docks, and similar features can change—confirm current policies with the community before you apply.
- Pet-friendly
- Gated
- Community garden
- Clubhouse
- RV-style hookups
Stewardship disclosures
All-adult 55+ gated community—not open to households below age threshold. Pets allowed with restrictions typical of 55+ communities. Contact via official site or on-site manager.
Operators update rules frequently. Confirm recorded covenants, county zoning, HOA restrictions, occupancy rules, and insurance requirements for your home type before you move.