Welcome to the Carter Plantation Community Development District
The Carter Plantation CDD—often called the “District”—was established in 2003 by the Livingston Parish Council. It functions similarly to a small incorporated municipality, providing governance, oversight, and infrastructure stewardship for the Carter Plantation community.
Initial improvements—including streets, the water and sewer systems, the drainage network, and the Historic Carter House—were financed through bond sales. Ownership of these assets, along with the associated bond obligations, was transferred to the District.
Responsibilities of the District
The Carter Plantation CDD is responsible for operating and maintaining:
Streets and roadway infrastructure
Water and sewer systems
Stormwater drainage
The Historic Carter House and surrounding grounds
Community Development Districts—known as CDDs—were created by the Louisiana State Legislature to promote responsible growth and development. A CDD allows developers to issue bonds to finance essential infrastructure instead of relying on traditional loans. These funds cover the construction of streets, utilities, and other improvements needed before property can be sold or occupied.
Each CDD is led by a five-member Board of Supervisors, appointed by the Parish Planning Council where the district is located. Once infrastructure construction is complete, the CDD becomes the owner of the land and improvements and assumes long-term responsibility for their operation and maintenance.
The District partners with:
Mo-Dad Utilities for operation and maintenance of the water and sewer systems
The Historic Carter House Society for the preservation and management of the Carter House property
Funding
The District’s primary source of revenue comes from water and sewer billing. It also retains the authority to levy an assessment or “tax” on each lot to ensure adequate funding for infrastructure maintenance and community operations.
Public Meetings
The Board of Supervisors holds public meetings as needed. Notices are posted at least 24 hours in advance at:
The Carter House (30325 Carter Trace, Springfield, LA 70462)
The Welcome sign near the Guard House
Carter Plantation Golf, Resort, & Amenities
Carter Plantation is one of South Louisiana’s most scenic residential, resort, and golf communities—set on 700 acres along the Blood River near historic Springfield. The community offers peaceful living within convenient distance of major cities:
1 hour from New Orleans
1 hour from Baton Rouge
10 minutes from Ponchatoula
15 minutes from Hammond
At the heart of the community is a spectacular golf course—the first ever designed by PGA Champion and Louisiana native David Toms. Enhancing the golf experience is a 30,000 sq. ft. dining, event, and banquet center, open to the public.
Across the street, residents and visitors enjoy:
A 1,500 sq. ft. swimming pool
Playground and pickleball courts
The Magnolia Ballroom & Conference Center (14,000 sq. ft.) with a grand ballroom, boardroom, and courtyard
Nearby, the Villas offer convenient on-site rental accommodations perfect for weekend getaways, tournaments, weddings, and family vacations.
The community surrounds its namesake homestead, the Historic Carter House, with recorded history beginning in 1804 through a Spanish land grant to James Rheams. Today, the estate stands as a cherished cultural landmark within the District.
Carter Plantation’s residential neighborhoods include estate, mid-sized, garden, and courtyard homes—each situated with views of water, golf, or protected natural areas.
The combination of natural beauty, resort-level amenities, and Southern hospitality makes Carter Plantation one of the most distinctive places to live and visit in the region.
Learn More
For more about the Carter Plantation community, amenities, and events, or to schedule a tee time, visit: