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Hillsborough County approves $1.939 million for Tampa General Hospital workforce housing in Brandon
Summary
Hillsborough County commissioners approved a $1.939 million allocation to Tampa General Hospital over two years to support an employer‑based workforce housing development in Brandon that will include 171 affordable rental units, a child care center and shuttle services to support healthcare staff retention.
Hillsborough County commissioners approved a $1.939 million funding allocation over two years to Tampa General Hospital to help develop employer‑based workforce housing in Brandon, county communications staff said.
Katie, with Hillsborough County Communications and Digital Media, said the project is the county’s first of its kind and will provide 171 affordable rental units, including two‑ and three‑bedroom units, a child care center and shuttle services aimed at attracting and retaining health care workers at Tampa General Hospital and USF Health.
County officials presented the allocation as an employer‑assisted housing measure intended to address workforce retention in the health sector. The announcement did not include a vote tally or a breakdown of financing beyond the $1.939 million allocation; Katie directed residents to the county website for additional project details.
Next steps listed in the meeting summary include project development with Tampa General Hospital; the county did not specify a construction timeline or the source(s) of any additional funding needed to complete the development.
