Princeton Grove is a modern 107-unit four-story mid-rise affordable 55+ senior and veteran-targeted apartment community located at 475 Aplin Road in Crestview, Okaloosa County, Florida (ZIP 32539), just off South Ferdon Boulevard (State Road 85) and Interstate 10. Developed jointly by Housing Trust Group (HTG) and non-profit AM Affordable Housing, Inc. under Florida Housing Finance Corporation (FHFC) RFA 2021-201 (Application #2022-033C) utilizing State Apartment Incentive Loan (SAIL), Extremely Low Income (ELI), National Housing Trust Fund (NHTF), and 4% Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) financing, the property is registered with the Florida Division of Corporations under Princeton Groves FL Apartments, LP (Sunbiz Doc# B21000000521) and General Partner Princeton Groves FL Apartments GP, LLC (Sunbiz Doc# M21000015646).
Comprising 54 one-bedroom/one-bath and 53 two-bedroom/two-bath elevator-accessible residences, Princeton Grove reserves its apartments for income-qualifying older adults (with at least 80% of units designated for ages 55+ under HOPA and dedicated Link special-needs and veteran set-asides) earning at or below 22%, 30%, and 60% of the Okaloosa County Area Median Income (AMI). Apartments feature energy-efficient appliances, granite-style countertops, ceiling fans, washer/dryer hookups, and accessible bathrooms. Community amenities include a resort-style swimming pool, state-of-the-art fitness center, multipurpose clubhouse and catering kitchen, computer business center, dog park, walking path, and free on-site resident literacy and financial assistance programs. Princeton Grove is located 2.5 miles south of North Okaloosa Medical Center (151 E Redstone Ave), 18 miles north of Eglin Air Force Base and the 96th Medical Group, and is served by EC Rider (850-833-9168) senior paratransit and Elder Services of Okaloosa County.
Official Verification Sources: Florida Division of Corporations (Sunbiz) — Princeton Groves FL Apartments, LP (Doc# B21000000521); U.S. HUD PD&R Case Study & Housing Trust Group Profile — Princeton Grove (Crestview, FL); Princeton Grove Official Leasing Website
Issuer: Florida Housing Finance Corporation (FHFC) / U.S. HUD
Notes: 107-unit 4-story mid-rise 55+ and veteran-targeted affordable apartment community financed via FHFC SAIL, ELI, NHTF, MMRN, and 4% LIHTC programs (serving 22%, 30%, and 60% AMI tiers) at 475 Aplin Rd, Crestview, FL 32539 (Leasing Lines: 850-909-9750 / 866-705-6171).
Issuer: Florida Department of State Division of Corporations
Notes: PRINCETON GROVES FL APARTMENTS, LP (Florida Sunbiz Foreign LP Doc# B21000000521) and General Partner PRINCETON GROVES FL APARTMENTS GP, LLC (Sunbiz Doc# M21000015646), developed by Housing Trust Group (HTG) and AM Affordable Housing, Inc.
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What income tiers, age requirements, and veteran set-asides apply at Princeton Grove in Crestview?
Princeton Grove (475 Aplin Rd, Crestview, FL 32539) is a 107-unit affordable apartment community financed through the Florida Housing Finance Corporation (FHFC RFA 2021-201, Application #2022-033C) using SAIL, ELI, National Housing Trust Fund (NHTF), and 4% LIHTC funds. At least 80% of units are designated for older adults aged 55 and older, with deep-skewed income limits at 22%, 30%, and 60% of the Okaloosa County Area Median Income (AMI), dedicated set-asides for U.S. military veterans and FHFC Link special-needs households, and full acceptance of Section 8 vouchers.
What floor plans and community amenities are available at Princeton Grove?
Operated under Princeton Groves FL Apartments, LP (Sunbiz Doc# B21000000521), the four-story elevator-accessible mid-rise features 54 one-bedroom/one-bath and 53 two-bedroom/two-bath apartments with energy-efficient kitchens and washer/dryer connections. Residents enjoy a swimming pool, fitness center, resident clubhouse, computer lab, dog park, paved walking paths, and free on-site supportive services.
How close is Princeton Grove to North Okaloosa Medical Center, Eglin AFB, and local senior services?
Situated off Aplin Road and South Ferdon Boulevard (State Road 85) near I-10 Exit 56 in Crestview, Princeton Grove is just 2.5 miles south of North Okaloosa Medical Center (151 E Redstone Ave), 3 miles from the Crestview Housing Authority (371 W Hickory Ave), and 20 minutes north of Eglin Air Force Base (96th Medical Group). Residents can also schedule door-to-door transportation via EC Rider Paratransit (850-833-9168) and access nutrition and caregiver support through Elder Services of Okaloosa County and the Northwest Florida Area Agency on Aging (PSA 1).
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