Developer Elmington Capital Group hopes to move forward with an affordable housing project in St. Petersburg.
Skyway Flats would measure five stories above grade and comprise 174 apartments: 28 one-bedroom homes, 100 two-bedroom homes, and 46 three-bedroom homes. One hundred and fifty-six homes would be available to households earning 30 to 80 percent of the area median income (AMI). At the time of publication, Pinellas County’s household income was $56,737.
The remaining 18 homes would be reserved for children transitioning from foster care to independent living. In-unit home features would include energy-efficient appliances, washers/dryers, and granite countertops.
St. Pete Rising reports that rent could be as low as $512 a month. Communal amenities at Skyway Flats would include a fitness center and community space, which would host financial literacy classes and offer additional social services…