City of Tampa Surpasses 10,000 Goal for Affordable Housing Units

City of Tampa Surpasses 10,000 Goal for Affordable Housing Units Tony D. Wed, 10/28/2026 - 03:01 pm Mayor Jane Castor alongside DARE Down Payment Assistance Recipient, Oscar Beasley. City of Tampa Surpasses Mayor Castor’s Goal of 10,000 Affordable Housing Units The City of Tampa has surpassed Mayor Jane Castor’s goal of facilitating the creation of 10,000 affordable housing opportunities during her administration, with 10,770 units now planned, underway, or completed. Almost half of those 10,770 units are currently under construction or completed. Announced Wednesday morning, the milestone represents a significant achievement in the city’s ongoing efforts to expand access to affordable housing, preserve existing homes, and ensure Tampa’s continued growth benefits residents across all income levels. "When I took office, I set a goal that was ambitious, and at times, it seemed out of reach," said Mayor Jane Castor. "But Tampa has never been a city that backs down from a challenge. Today, we can proudly say we didn’t just meet that goal; we surpassed it. This accomplishment belongs to the dedicated team working every day to create housing opportunities, strengthen our neighborhoods, a

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