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OCPS Workforce Attainable Housing

Find Housing Resources Designed for OCPS Employees

Orange County Public Schools is committed to supporting employees by connecting them with affordable housing opportunities, workforce housing programs, homeownership pathways, and housing assistance resources throughout Central Florida. Through partnerships with housing providers, developers, and nonprofit organizations, OCPS employees have access to resources designed to promote housing stability and long-term financial well-being.

Affordable Rental Housing Opportunities

Many housing providers throughout Central Florida offer affordable and workforce housing opportunities for eligible OCPS employees. Several communities also provide incentives and discounts specifically for OCPS faculty and staff.

Exclusive OCPS Employee Housing Benefits

Through the district's partnership with Concord Rents, eligible OCPS employees may receive:

  • 50% off application fees
  • $250 off upfront move-in costs
  • Priority consideration at select affordable housing communities

Employees should contact individual leasing offices for current availability, eligibility requirements, and move-in specials.

Featured Workforce Housing Communities

Contact:

Palm Gardens
929 W. Colonial Drive
Orlando, FL 32804

Phone: (407) 951-1045

Website: Palm Gardens Orlando Apartments

Features:

  • Studio and one-bedroom apartments
  • Priority consideration for qualified OCPS employees
  • Ribbon cutting held May 2025

Contact:

Colonial Gardens
4919 W. Colonial Drive
Orlando, FL 32808

Website: Colonial Gardens Apartments

Features:

  • Studio and one-bedroom apartments
  • Priority consideration for qualified OCPS employees
  • One-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments
  • OCPS employee incentives available
  • 50% discount on application fees
  • Up to $500 toward first month's rent (subject to eligibility)
  • One- to four-bedroom apartments
  • Priority consideration for OCPS employees
  • Opening Winter 2026
  • One- to three-bedroom apartments
  • Opening Spring 2026
  • One- to three-bedroom apartments
  • Tuition-free preschool available on-site
  • Additional amenities and services
  • Opening Fall 2027

Additional Housing Resources

  • Concord Affordable Housing Communities Directory

    The following Concord communities provide affordable, conventional, or mixed-income housing options in Orange County. Availability, eligibility requirements, rent limits, application fees, and move-in costs may vary by property. Employees should contact the community directly for current information.

    OCPS Employee Housing Benefit: OCPS faculty and staff may be eligible for 50% off application fees and $250 off upfront move-in costs at participating Concord Rents communities. Contact the leasing office of the desired community for details.
    Affordable Income and rent-restricted units.
    Conventional Market-rate units with no or limited income or rent restrictions.
    Affordable/Conventional A mix of income-restricted units and non-income-restricted units.
    Concord Rents Property Directory - Orange County
    Community Units Property Type Address Website
    Amelia/Concord Court at Creative Village 268 Affordable/Conventional 659 West Amelia Street, Orlando, FL 32801 Visit MyAmeliaCourt.com
    Belle Isle 336 Affordable/Conventional 4503 Cove Drive, Orlando, FL 32812 Visit BelleIsleApts.com
    Berkshire Club 288 Affordable 1915 Stable Drive, Orlando, FL 32837 Visit MyBerkshireClub.com
    Country Gardens 184 Conventional 15122 West Colonial Drive, Winter Garden, FL 34787 Visit MyCountryGardens.com
    Dean Woods Place 48 Affordable 9871 Dean Woods Place, Orlando, FL 32825 Visit DeanWoodsPlace.com
    Fountains at Lingo Cove 110 Affordable 6532 Pershing Avenue, Orlando, FL 32822 Visit FountainsAtLingoCove.com
    Fountains at Millenia 376 Affordable/Conventional 5316 Millenia Boulevard, Orlando, FL 32839 Visit FountainsAtMillenia.com
    Fountains at Pershing Park 92 Senior - Affordable/Conventional 3138 Pershing Park Drive #112, Orlando, FL 32822 Visit FountainsAtPershingPark.com
    Goldenrod Pointe 70 Affordable 5560 Solidago Drive, Unit 105, Winter Park, FL 32792 Visit GoldenrodPointeApts.com
    Lake Sherwood 210 Affordable/Conventional 1724 London Crest Drive, Orlando, FL 32818 Visit LakeSherwoodApartments.com
    Landstar Park Apartments 156 Affordable 1001 Landstar Park Drive, Orlando, FL 32824 Visit LandstarParkApts.com
    Lee Vista 312 Affordable/Conventional 5903 Lee Vista Boulevard, Orlando, FL 32822 Visit LeeVista.com
    Lexington Court 108 Affordable/Conventional 315 W. Concord Street, Orlando, FL 32801 Visit MyLexingtonCourtApts.com
    Marbella Pointe 224 Affordable/Conventional 7528 Marbella Pointe Drive, Orlando, FL 32822 Visit MyMarbellaPointe.com
    Retreat at Valencia Apartment Homes 336 Affordable/Conventional 8413 Valencia Village Lane, Orlando, FL 32825 Visit RetreatAtValencia.com
    River Ridge 160 Affordable 9957 Hidden River Drive, Orlando, FL 32829 Visit MyRiverRidgeApts.com
    Uptown Maitland 93 Senior - Affordable 525 Sybelia Parkway, Maitland, FL 32751 Visit UptownMaitland.com
    Village Park Senior Living 108 Senior - Affordable/Conventional 550 N. Denning Drive, Winter Park, FL 32789 Visit MyVillageParkApts.com
    Vista Pines 238 Affordable 1030 Vista Haven Circle, Orlando, FL 32825 Visit VistaPinesApartments.com
    Waterford East 460 Affordable/Conventional 13000 Island Bay Drive, Orlando, FL 32828 Visit WaterfordEast.com
    Westwood Park 178 Affordable 11037 Laguna Bay Drive, Orlando, FL 32821 Visit MyWestwoodParkApts.com

    Information is subject to change. Employees should contact each property directly to confirm current availability, eligibility requirements, pricing, application fees, and move-in specials.

  • Homeownership Opportunities

    Orange County Public Schools is working with community partners to help employees explore affordable homeownership pathways, housing counseling, financial education, and future employee-focused housing opportunities.

    Important: Program availability, eligibility requirements, income qualifications, timelines, and selection criteria vary by housing partner. Employees should contact the appropriate housing organization directly for the most current information.

    Habitat for Humanity Partnerships

    Habitat for Humanity tackles the affordable housing crisis by developing partnerships, pursuing resources, building quality homes, and educating future homebuyers for success. Programs may include homebuyer opportunities and free financial literacy courses through the Financial Academy.

    Habitat for Humanity Greater Orlando & Osceola County

    Habitat for Humanity Greater Orlando & Osceola County has supported OCPS employees through homeownership and housing support programs.

    • New homeownership program
    • Housing counseling program
    • Roof replacement program
    • Habitat U program
    • Financial Empowerment Center program

    Habitat for Humanity Seminole-Apopka

    Habitat for Humanity Seminole-Apopka is one of the community partners included in OCPS homeownership opportunity discussions.

    • Affordable homeownership opportunities
    • Support for eligible families in Seminole County and Apopka-area communities
    • Homebuyer education and preparation may be available through Habitat programs

    Habitat for Humanity West Orange

    Habitat for Humanity West Orange is identified as a partner organization supporting affordable housing and homeownership opportunities in West Orange County.

    • Affordable housing opportunities
    • Homeownership support for eligible applicants
    • Community-based housing resources

    Habitat for Humanity Winter Park-Maitland

    Habitat for Humanity Winter Park-Maitland is partnering with OCPS on an employee-focused homeownership project in Winter Park.

    • Homeownership opportunities for OCPS employees
    • Support for eligible families meeting Habitat requirements
    • Participation in the OCPS Habitat for Humanity employee housing initiative

    OCPS Habitat for Humanity Employee Housing Initiative

    OCPS and Habitat for Humanity of Winter Park-Maitland are partnering to construct five single-family homes exclusively for Orange County Public Schools employees. The proposed location is vacant land on the northern boundary of OCPS property at 901 W. Webster Avenue in Winter Park.

    • OCPS would retain ownership of the land.
    • OCPS employee families would own the home structure.
    • Habitat for Humanity would determine the selected partner family based on Habitat International criteria and income qualification requirements.
    • Habitat would fully fund construction and completion costs for each single-family home.
    • Habitat would commit to constructing a minimum of one new single-family home per year.
    • Volunteer building opportunities may include OCPS staff and OCPS high school students.

    City of Orlando Parramore Homeownership Opportunity

    The City of Orlando will offer eight newly constructed homes in the Parramore area to first-time homebuyers at a reduced price. This opportunity will be shared with faculty and staff at the following OCPS schools:

    • OCPS ACE K-8
    • Rock Lake Elementary
    • Catalina Elementary
    • Jones High School
    • Memorial Middle
    • Washington Shores Elementary School

    How Employees Can Prepare

    Review Eligibility

    Review program requirements, including income qualifications, first-time homebuyer criteria, location requirements, and application guidelines.

    Complete Financial Education

    Explore housing counseling, financial literacy courses, and homebuyer education opportunities offered by Habitat for Humanity partners.

    Contact the Housing Partner

    Contact the appropriate Habitat for Humanity affiliate or housing partner to confirm availability, qualifications, deadlines, and next steps.

    Information is subject to change. Homeownership programs may require income verification, completion of homebuyer education, financial counseling, and approval through the sponsoring housing organization.

  • Housing Assistance

    OCPS is working with community partners to help employees who may be experiencing housing instability. The goal is to provide early support, connect employees with appropriate resources, and help employees remain safely housed and working.

    Need support? Employees facing housing instability are encouraged to seek help early. Housing assistance resources may include rental assistance, housing counseling, mediation, and referrals to legal support.

    OCPS Housing Stabilization Program

    Supported by the TD Charitable Foundation, the OCPS Housing Stabilization Program is designed to provide early support to employees facing housing instability and help prevent eviction before it occurs.

    • Serves OCPS employees facing housing instability.
    • Designed to support approximately 240 employees.
    • Focused on keeping employees stably housed and working.
    • Combines short-term assistance, counseling, mediation, and referral-based support.

    Available Housing Stability Services

    Emergency Rental Assistance

    Short-term rental assistance may be available for eligible employees who are experiencing housing instability or are at risk of eviction.

    HUD-Certified Housing Counseling

    Housing counseling can help employees understand housing options, plan next steps, and connect with appropriate support services.

    Landlord-Tenant Mediation

    Mediation services may help employees and landlords work toward solutions before housing concerns become a crisis.

    Legal Aid Referrals

    Employees may be referred to legal aid resources for additional support with housing-related concerns.

    How Employees Can Prepare Before Requesting Help

    1. Gather lease, notice, rent balance, and payment history information.
    2. Identify the immediate housing concern, such as past-due rent, eviction notice, or housing instability.
    3. Ask about available housing counseling, rental assistance, mediation, and referral options.
    4. Respond promptly to any requests for documentation or follow-up information.

    When to Seek Assistance

    Before Missing Rent

    Seek support as soon as housing costs become difficult to manage.

    After Receiving a Notice

    Ask about available mediation, counseling, and referral options if a notice has been received.

    During Housing Instability

    Connect with available resources if housing is uncertain or at risk.

    Information is subject to change. Program availability, eligibility requirements, documentation requirements, and assistance amounts may vary. Employees should contact the appropriate program representative or housing partner for current details.