Hillsborough County Schools Approve Plan for Employee Affordable Housing
Hillsborough County school officials have approved a plan to build affordable housing for employees on six acres of district-owned land near the former McLane Middle School in Brandon. The development aims to provide 100 to 150 units for an estimated…
Tampa St. Petersburg, FL, October 9, 2026 —
Hillsborough County school officials have greenlit a proposal to construct affordable housing intended for district employees. The development is planned for six acres of land owned by the school district, situated near the former McLane Middle School campus in Brandon.
The initiative aims to alleviate housing affordability challenges faced by staff in the region. According to the approved plan, the project is expected to yield between 100 and 150 housing units. These units would be available to an estimated 10,000 eligible school district employees, providing a much-needed option amidst rising living costs.
The decision by Hillsborough County school officials signifies a commitment to supporting its workforce by addressing a key factor impacting employee retention and recruitment. The high cost of living in the area has been a recurring concern, and this development is positioned as a direct response to mitigate these pressures on staff.
Further details regarding the construction timeline, specific unit types, and the application process for eligible staff members were not immediately available. The project’s location on district-owned property near the former McLane Middle School in Brandon has been identified as the site for this endeavor.
Story summarized from the original created by By Jeffrey S. Solochek, Times staff,By Divya Kumar, Times staff on www.tampabay.com, see more information here.
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