The Brief
- The Hillsborough County School Board approved a 55-year lease agreement for a proposed affordable housing complex for district employees in Brandon.
- The project would include between 100 and 150 units on six acres of unused property at McLane Middle School.
- The district would own the facility, while Westbury Commons would design, build and operate the complex.
TAMPA, Fla. – The Hillsborough County School District is moving forward with a plan to build affordable housing for its employees, including teachers, bus drivers and custodians.
Hillsborough school board lease agreement
What we know:
School board members approved a 55-year lease agreement with Westbury Commons LTD to develop and manage a district employee housing complex in Brandon. The project will sit on six acres of unused property at McLane Middle School and offer 100 to 150 units for eligible workers, including teachers, bus drivers and custodians.
Deputy Superintendent Chris Farkas estimates that roughly 10,000 district employees will qualify to live in the development. The proposed project will feature amenities like market-rate apartment communities, including a clubhouse and a swimming pool.
Employee housing timeline and operations
What we don’t know:
District officials have not yet released an official construction timeline or specified an exact opening date for the complex.
It remains unclear what the specific rent prices will be or how the application process will work for eligible staff members.
Rising cost of living impact
What they’re saying:…