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Green Cove Springs, Clay County
Last verified: Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Governors Springs Apartments (USDA Section 515 Senior & Affordable Rental Community)
About This Organization

Governors Springs Apartments is a federally subsidized USDA Rural Development Section 515 and Section 521 Rental Assistance apartment community located at 1343 Love Drive off Idlewild Avenue (SR 16) in Green Cove Springs, Clay County, Florida (ZIP 32043). Owned and operated since December 1977 by Governors Springs Apartments, Ltd. (Florida Sunbiz Limited Partnership Doc# A06168), the property provides income-eligible seniors aged 62+, individuals with disabilities, and low-income households with single-level and accessible one- and two-bedroom rental units where qualifying Section 521 Rental Assistance residents pay no more than 30% of their adjusted gross income toward rent. Situated less than 1.5 miles west of historic downtown Green Cove Springs, the Clayton and Mildred Revels Senior Center (604 Walnut St), the Clay County SHIP Housing Office (435 Walburg St), and JTA Clay Community Transportation Green Line Flex stops, the community offers practical, affordable independent living. (Note: Income-eligible Clay County seniors may also check waitlists at Briarwood of Middleburg Apartments, Sunbiz Doc# A25092, at 3793 County Road 218, Middleburg, FL 32068, 904-282-0205, and FHFC 4% LIHTC Holly Cove Apartments at 1745 Wells Rd, Orange Park, FL 32073, 904-468-6487).

Official Verification Sources: USDA Rural Development Multifamily Housing Rentals Portal; Florida Division of Corporations (Sunbiz) — Governors Springs Apartments, Ltd. (Doc# A06168); Clay County SHIP & Affordable Housing Resources

Verified State & Regulatory Credentials
USDA Rural Development Section 515 / 521 Multifamily Rental Housing: USDA RD Section 515 / 521 (Green Cove Springs)Status: Active Subsidized Rental Community

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

Notes: Participates in USDA Rural Development Section 515 Rural Rental Housing and Section 521 Rental Assistance programs at 1343 Love Dr, Green Cove Springs, FL 32043.

Florida Division of Corporations Limited Partnership Registry: Doc# A06168Status: Active / Good Standing

Issuer: Florida Department of State Division of Corporations

Notes: GOVERNORS SPRINGS APARTMENTS, LTD. (Florida Sunbiz Limited Partnership Doc# A06168, filed December 16, 1977; principal address 1343 Love Dr, Green Cove Springs, FL 32043).

Services Offered
USDA Rural Development Section 515 Multifamily Housing with Section 521 Income-Based Rental Assistance (30% of AGI)
Operated Since 1977 by Governors Springs Apartments, Ltd. (Florida Sunbiz Doc# A06168) in Green Cove Springs
Single-Story & Handicap-Accessible 1- & 2-Bedroom Independent Rental Apartments with On-Site Laundry & Maintenance
1.5 Miles from Clayton and Mildred Revels Senior Center (604 Walnut St) for Congregate Meals & Senior Programming
Near JTA Clay Community Transportation (Green Line Flex & Connexion Plus ADA Paratransit) on Idlewild Ave (SR 16)
Coordinated Referrals with ElderSource (PSA 4 Area Agency on Aging) & Clay County SHIP Housing Assistance
Frequently Asked Questions

Factual details and direct answers about Governors Springs Apartments (USDA Section 515 Senior & Affordable Rental Community)'s services, licensing, and credentials.

How does USDA Section 521 Rental Assistance work at Governors Springs Apartments in Green Cove Springs?

Governors Springs Apartments (1343 Love Dr, Green Cove Springs, FL 32043, operated by Governors Springs Apartments, Ltd., Sunbiz Doc# A06168) participates in the USDA Rural Development Section 515 and Section 521 Rental Assistance program, allowing income-qualified elderly (62+), disabled, and low-income residents to pay rent capped at approximately 30% of their adjusted gross income.

How close is Governors Springs Apartments to the Green Cove Springs Senior Center and JTA transit?

Located off Idlewild Avenue (SR 16) at 1343 Love Drive, the complex is less than 1.5 miles from the Clayton and Mildred Revels Senior Center (604 Walnut St, Green Cove Springs, operated by Aging True / Clay County Senior Services) and sits adjacent to the JTA Clay Community Transportation Green Line Flex route.

What other affordable or LIHTC apartments serve seniors in Middleburg and Orange Park?

Alongside Governors Springs Apartments in Green Cove Springs and Cassie Gardens 55+ Apartments in Middleburg (534 College Dr), income-qualified Clay County seniors can inquire at Briarwood of Middleburg Apartments (3793 County Road 218, Middleburg, FL 32068, 904-282-0205) and Holly Cove Apartments (1745 Wells Rd, Orange Park, FL 32073, 904-468-6487), or contact the Clay County SHIP office at 435 Walburg Street in Green Cove Springs.

Contact Information
Address
1343 Love Dr
Hours
Leasing Office: Mon-Fri 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
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