New Affordable Housing Community In Lakeland

LAKELAND, FL — An affordable housing community in Lakeland has started leasing apartments before it opens in the first quarter of 2021.

Twin Lakes Esates II, 501 Hartsell Avenue, features 132 apartments and was developed by Housing Trust Group. Rent for units ranges from $437 to $908 for income-qualifying residents.

Twin Lakes Estates is a partnership between Housing Trust Group and the Lakeland Housing Authority to redevelop an aging public housing complex on the southern tip of Lake Beulah (formerly West Lake Apartments) into a new, affordable community with state-of-the-art amenities. Apartments will be set aside for residents earning at or below 40% or 60% of area median income (AMI).

Prospective residents interested in leasing should contact 813-417-0251.

“Safe, clean and affordable housing has never been more important given our current health crisis,” Matthew A. Rieger, president and CEO of HTG, said. “Many families are on the brink of economic devastation due to a loss of income, so it’s more important than ever that our federal and state lawmakers mobilize to ensure more affordable developments like this one are built quickly and help Florida’s hard-working families get back on their feet.”

Twin Lakes Estates II is the second of a three-phrase development that will deliver a total of 318 affordable apartments for seniors and families in three phases. Phase 1 was completed in August 2019, and delivered 100 affordable apartments for seniors. Phase II will include one of 22 one-bedroom, 62 two-bedroom and 48 three-bedroom apartments in eight three-story, garden-style apartment buildings. Amenities for the second phase include a fully loaded 3,446-square-foot clubhouse with a large community room and catering kitchen, a lounge room and computer lab. Outdoor amenities include a picnic pavilion, walking promenades and a playground.

The development also involved The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) approvals for mixed financing.