TAMPA, Fla. — A new housing development in East Tampa is offering a rare mix of affordability and quality as city leaders continue to grapple with a worsening housing shortage.

The city’s 2025 Housing Needs Assessment revealed Tampa is short more than 26,000 affordable homes for low-income households — a gap that is only expected to grow.

Marquee Square Apartments, still under construction off 50th Street, is one of the largest mixed-income housing projects underway in the city. When complete, it will add 354 new apartment homes to Tampa’s market, with about half reserved for households earning between 50% and 120% of the Area Median Income (AMI).

What You Need To Know • New Report Highlights Tampa's Affordable Housing Crisis as Marquee Square Apartments Adds 354 Units, with about hal

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