The Brief
- Hillsborough County Public Schools is exploring a plan to build workforce housing for district employees in Brandon.
- The proposed complex would create 150 housing units for teachers, bus drivers, custodians and other staff members.
- District leaders praised the pilot project during a Tuesday discussion aimed at addressing rising living costs.
BRANDON, Fla. – District leaders are considering turning part of the former McLane Middle School campus into workforce housing to help Brandon school employees find affordable homes.
McLane Middle School housing plan
What we know:
McLane Middle School closed in 2024, and district leaders want to explore a new use for the site. Deputy Superintendent Chris Farkas said the property could host a 150-unit housing complex by relocating unused portable classroom buildings.
The community would serve district staff, including teachers, bus drivers and custodians. Hillsborough County Public Schools would retain land ownership while leasing the site to a private or nonprofit developer.
District employee housing details
What we don’t know:…