Hillsborough County, Fla. (Sept. 18, 2024) - Hillsborough County and the Corporation to Develop Communities of Tampa on Thursday, Sept. 19, will celebrate the acquisition and dramatic improvements to a 96-unit affordable housing complex near Busch Gardens.
Armature Place Apartments offers one- and two-bedroom rental apartments for residents making 80% or less of Area Median Income. The year-long project involved extensive interior and exterior renovations, including new kitchen and bathroom cabinets and countertops, flooring, and appliances. Other work included major HVAC and plumbing improvements, new sidewalks, and the addition of a racquetball court.
Hillsborough County contributed $16.2 million in funding from the American Rescue Plan Act to help the Corporation to Develop Communities of Tampa purchase and rehabilitate the apartment complex.
Thursday's ribbon-cutting ceremony will be at 10:30 a.m. at Armature Place Apartments, 4131 E. Busch Blvd., Tampa, FL 33617, featuring officials from the Corporation to Develop Communities of Tampa, Hillsborough County, and others involved in the project.
The Corporation to Develop Communities of Tampa, Inc. (CDC of Tampa) creates opportunities for people to build prosperous futures and vibrant communities. Founded in 1992, the organization deploys comprehensive community development strategies that connect workforce development, housing and real estate with education, resident leadership, and community safety to drive economic prosperity.
WHAT: Ribbon-cutting ceremony for Armature Place Apartments improvements
WHEN: 10:30 a.m. Sept 19
WHERE: 4131 E. Busch Blvd., Tampa, FL 33617
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