Tampa Tops 10,000-Unit Affordable Housing Goal

Tampa has surpassed its 10,000-unit affordable housing goal, with 10,770 units planned, underway, or completed citywide. The milestone clears a target Mayor Jane Castor set in 2021 with a 2027 deadline.

The count includes new construction, rehabilitation, and units still in planning. More than 4,700 units are complete or under construction; more than 5,000 remain in the pipeline. Castor acknowledged most of the 10,770 are not yet finished.

Major contributing developments include Rome Yards, West River, Marquee Square, and the North Downtown site at the former Army/Navy property. The city has invested more than $100 million in affordable housing initiatives and assistance programs since 2019.

The pace has accelerated. In May 2026, the city reported more than 8,300 units counted toward the goal, with about 4,100 completed. Overall, more than 23,000 residential units have been added citywide since 2019.