Email: PIO@ocfl.net
Orange County Celebrates Opening of 156-Unit Affordable Housing Community
Barnett Villas received $9 million in County funding
Orange County, FL — Orange County will participate in a ribbon cutting ceremony for Barnett Villas, a 156-unit affordable apartment community, at 9 a.m. Friday, May 29, at 1000 Barnett Villas Dr. in Orlando. Barnett Villas will provide affordable housing for households earning between 50% and 70% of the Area Median Income (AMI).
The new apartment community, located within walking distance of Barnett Park in Pine Hills, received $6.8 million from Orange County’s Affordable Housing Trust Fund and $2.2 million in Impact Fee Waivers. The County also allocated $2.5 million to the project from the federal American Rescue Plan. Additionally, FHFC provided $3.0 million in Viability Loan funds.
Scheduled speakers include Mayor Jerry Demings, Orange County Commissioner Michael Scott, Jeff Kiss, co-founder of Banyan Development Group, Ron Lieberman, a member of the Florida Housing Finance Corporation (FHFC) Board, and Brooke Sammons, executive director of The Treehouse Foundation. In addition, a resident of Barnett Villas will be available for media interviews immediately following the event. Tours of the property, including a newly occupied unit, will also be provided.
Designed as a Green Certified development, the community includes Energy Star-rated appliances, green building features, ceiling fans, upgraded lighting fixtures, washer and dryer hookups, a clubhouse with a fitness center, and on-site business office space. Residents also have access to trails, sports fields and playgrounds at nearby Barnett Park and free support services through The Treehouse Foundation, an Orlando-based nonprofit organization that offers financial literacy courses, employment assistance, and first-time homebuyer education programs.
Learn more about Orange County’s Affordable Housing Trust Fund: Housing For All
Media interested in attending the May 29, 2026, event must RSVP to PIO@OCFL.net
About Orange County Government: Orange County Government strives to serve its residents and guests with integrity, honesty, fairness and professionalism. Located in Central Florida, Orange County includes 13 municipalities and is home to world-famous theme parks, one of the nation’s largest convention centers and a thriving life science research park. Seven elected members make up the Board of County Commissioners, including the Mayor, who is elected countywide. For more information, please visit www.OCFL.net or go to Orange County Government’s social media channels.