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Branford, Suwannee County
Last verified: Thursday, October 22, 2026
Branford Villas — USDA Section 515 / 521 Senior & Affordable Apartments (Cross-Ref: Heritage Oaks 55+ RV Resort)
About This Organization

Located in the Town of Branford near the Suwannee River and Ichetucknee Springs corridor at 517 Craven Street SE, Branford, FL 32008, Branford Villas (owner entity Branford Villas, Ltd. `Sunbiz Doc# A12755`) is southern Suwannee County's dedicated `24`-unit USDA Rural Development Section 515 and Section 521 Rural Rental Assistance apartment community serving independent seniors (`62+`), persons with disabilities, and low-income households across Branford (`32008`), O'Brien (`32071`), and McAlpin (`32062`). Built as quiet, single-story ground-level residences with zero stairs, accessibility-adapted bathrooms, on-site laundry, and proximity to the SREC Branford Senior Meal Site (`120 Suwannee Ave`), Branford Villas caps tenant rent at `30%` of adjusted gross income for residents receiving USDA Section 521 Rental Assistance. Also cross-referenced for active-adult (`55+`) independent retirees in eastern Suwannee County is **Heritage Oaks RV Resort** (`7623 31st Rd, Wellborn, FL 32094`, `(386) 385-7677`, `Sunbiz Doc# L21000454471`, Florida DOH Chapter 513 permitted senior community).

Official Verification Sources: USDA Rural Development Multi-Family Housing Rentals — Branford Villas (Branford, FL); Florida Division of Corporations (Sunbiz) — Branford Villas, Ltd. (#A12755)

Verified State & Regulatory Credentials
USDA Rural Development Section 515 / 521 Multi-Family Housing Property: Sunbiz Doc# A12755 (Branford Villas, Ltd. — 24 Subsidized Units in Branford, FL)Status: Active USDA Section 515/521 Rural Rental Housing Community

Issuer: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development

Notes: Branford Villas (Branford Villas, Ltd., Sunbiz Doc #A12755) operates 24 USDA Section 515/521 subsidized single-story apartments at 517 Craven St SE, Branford, FL 32008 ((386) 935-2319). Cross-referenced with Heritage Oaks RV Resort (Sunbiz Doc #L21000454471, FDOH Chapter 513 permit) at 7623 31st Rd, Wellborn, FL 32094 ((386) 385-7677).

Services Offered
24-Unit Single-Story USDA Section 515 / 521 Subsidized Apartment Community in Branford
USDA Section 521 Rental Assistance (Qualifying Seniors Pay 30% of Adjusted Gross Income)
Zero-Step Ground-Level 1-Bedroom & 2-Bedroom Floor Plans with Accessible Features
Minutes from SREC Branford Senior Congregate Meal Site (120 Suwannee Ave) & Branford Medical Clinics
Cross-Referenced Active-Adult 55+ Community: Heritage Oaks RV Resort in Wellborn (7623 31st Rd)
Frequently Asked Questions

Factual details and direct answers about Branford Villas — USDA Section 515 / 521 Senior & Affordable Apartments (Cross-Ref: Heritage Oaks 55+ RV Resort)'s services, licensing, and credentials.

Where can seniors in Branford or O'Brien find income-based apartments in southern Suwannee County?

Branford Villas at 517 Craven Street SE, Branford, FL 32008 ((386) 935-2319) is a 24-unit single-story USDA Rural Development Section 515/521 apartment community in the Town of Branford where qualifying seniors (62+) and disabled residents receive USDA Rental Assistance capping rent at 30% of adjusted monthly income.

Are there active-adult 55+ residential options in eastern Suwannee County near Wellborn?

Yes. In addition to Advent Christian Village in western Suwannee County (Dowling Park) and subsidized apartments in Live Oak and Branford, independent retirees in eastern Suwannee County have access to Heritage Oaks RV Resort at 7623 31st Road, Wellborn, FL 32094 ((386) 385-7677), a Florida DOH Chapter 513 permitted 55-friendly residential resort community.

Contact Information
Address
517 Craven St SE, Branford, FL 32008
Hours
Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
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