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Sumter County, Florida VA Home Loan Info

Florida VA home loan limits2021 $0 down, VA home loan limit for Sumter County is $548,250.

Spread out over 547 square miles of land, and located in the central portion of Florida, Sumter County is distinguishable as having the oldest median age of any county in the United States. The total population of the county is roughly 93,000. Bushnell serves as the county seat and The Villages is the largest community. Unique when compared to most American counties, The Villages is a high end retirement destination for many reasons. Golf, fishing, and swimming are all high accessible, and the unincorporated community is paradise for residents who live without a car. Residents can get anywhere within the Villages in a golf cart. The county has five operational library branches, and perhaps the most popular activity among locals is Hog hunting. Home to a sizeable population of Wild Hogs, the County is unofficially nicknamed “Hog County.”

Sumter County was originally formed in January of 1853. Named after Revolutionary War hero Thomas Sumter, the county continues to espouse the ideals of the famed general. Adjacent to Marion County, Lake County, Polk County, Pasco County, Citrus County and Hernando County, Sumter encompasses the area called “The Crossroads of Florida” because of its central location.

To apply for a VA Home Loan in Sumter County, click here.


Veterans in Sumter County

Sumter County has a veteran population of just over 15,000. The Department of Veterans Services works to provide quality professional assistance and guidance to local veterans and their dependents in securing the benefits they are rightfully entitled to from the Department of Veterans Affairs. The office aids veterans in VA health care enrollments, Department of Defense pay issues, disability claims, VA appeals, and death-related benefits. The department maintains two offices, one in Bushnell, the other in The Villages, with an additional annex also in The Villages.

The Villages Outpatient Clinic provides local veterans with health care and wellness services. The facility offers medical care that includes radiology, gastroenterology, physical rehabilitation, optometry, podiatry, primary care, specialty care, and social work services. Clients that are in need of specialty care not offered or hospitalization are referred to the Gainesville VA Medical Center. 

The county takes pride in its veteran population and continuously works to honor the military community. The Florida National Cemetery is located in Bushnell. The cemetery was established as the fourth national cemetery in the state in 1980. Featuring a memorial pathway that is lined with over 40 memorials that honor past service members, the cemetery conducts military honor group and Department of Defense Military Funeral Honors. The Florida National Cemetery holds both casketed and cremated remains.

Additionally, veterans of Sumter County who have been honorably or medically discharged or who have lost their lives are honored at the Veteran’s Memorial at Fountain Park. The park contains a granite wall, seven feet high and 60 feet in diameter that serves as a veterans’ registry.

Disabled veterans, who own property in Sumter County, qualify for a property tax exemption of $5,000 if they have disability rating of 10 percent or higher. A full exemption is available to veterans who suffer from a 100 percent disability.


VFW Post:

Post 10137 William L Lovett Post
6036 Cr 618
Bushnell, FL 335138988
United States
Phone: (352) 793-8511

Meeting Location & Time
6036 CR 618
Bushnell, FL 33513
United States
7:00 PM 3rd Thursday

Quartermaster: Robert Chenoweth
Commander: Robert Young


Maximum VA Appraisal Fees Allowable In Sumter County:

  • Single Family: $425
  • Condominium: $425
  • Manufactured Housing: $425
  • Duplex $500
  • Triplex: $550
  • Fourplex: $600
  • Repair Certification: $100

Sumter County Property Search

Bushnell, Center Hill, Coleman, Webster, Wildwood, Lake Panasoffkee, Linden, Mabel, Orange Home, Oxford, Rutland, St. Catherine, Sumterville, Tarrytown, The Villages, Wahoo, Croom-A-Coochee

Contact us at 888-573-4496 to speak with a VAHLC representative for a complete listing of all VA approved homes for sale.


Sumter County VA Approved Condos

Currently, there are no VA approved condos in Sumter County.

For guidance with a condo approval project; contact VA Home Loan Centers at 888-573-4496


Links

  1. Florida VA Loan Information: https://www.vahomeloancenters.org/florida-va-home-loan-limits/
  2. VA Loan Information by State: https://www.vahomeloancenters.org/va-loan-limit-maximum-va-loan-amount/