There is action on the Affordable Housing front here in Lakeland!!!
LALTODAY recently announced in an article the following:
Two new affordable housing developments are in the works, Swan Lake and Swan Landing. Swan Lake is in progress, and Swan Landing is a proposal by the same developer, Tampa-based Blue Sky Communities.
The City of Lakeland has waived a portion of the fees for one, and committed $$$$ to the other.
In addition, the City Commissioners committed to a plan (in a 2019 pledge), which over the next 5 years, would add 500 new affordable housing units.
For more detailed information on these projects, read the article in LALTODAY HERE (will open in a new tab).
UPDATED 2/24/2021:
Lakeland Area Housing Assistance Rath Affordable Housing 1/12/2021
| Organization | Contact | Properties/Description |
| Lakeland Housing Authority
Section 8 Housing and Public Housing programs, rental assistance. Senior communities age 62 or older; one property accepts age 55 and above |
Ben Stevenson, Executive
Director 863-687-2911 |
Williamstown
Twin Lakes Estates Phase 1 Cecil Gober Villas The Manor at West Bartow A Senior building at Renaissance (HOPE VI) |
| Keystone Challenge Fund
Low income to moderate income to secure financial assistance, down payments and education |
Jeff Bagwell, Director
863-682-1025 |
Various |
| Senior Connection Center
Aging & Disability Resource Center (ADRC) |
1-800-963-5337
Elder HelpLine |
Resources for housing |
| Housing Foundation Management Company:
|
863-688-4608
863-687-3401 |
Lakeland Presbyterian Apts
Lakeview Place Trinity |
| Volunteers of America
Affordable housing |
813-418-7800 | Tampa, Orlando, St. Pete |
| Talbot House Ministries | 863-687-8475 | Affordable Housing
Vermont Place Apartments Transitional housing Continuum of Care partner Homeless Coalition of Polk Co |
| United Way of Central Florida | 2-1-1 | Referrals to affordable housing, home repair, rehab and counseling; shelter and transitional housing |
When will you be accepting applications?
If you are asking about applications for housing, we have nothing to do with the application process. You can click on the link in the post to access the article.
Best wishes,
Joe Echols
Rath Volunteer and IT Specialist
When can I apply ?
If you are asking about applications for housing, the Rath Center is a referral agency and not involved in the application process. You can click on the link in the post to access the article, or there are several phone numbers at the bottom of our post. You may also call our line at (863) 220-7002 for information.
Best wishes,
Joe Echols
Rath Volunteer and IT Specialist