Related Urban Completes Final Phase of 450-Unit Emerald Villas in Orlando

• Related Urban and Orange County have completed the 90-unit Residences at Emerald Villas in Pine Hills, Orlando.
• The project marks the final phase of the Emerald Villas campus, bringing the total development to 450 affordable housing units.
• The community serves households earning between 50% and 80% of the Area Median Income.
• Orange County supported the project with $7 million in local and federal funding.

What the Final Phase Adds to Emerald Villas

Related Urban and Orange County have completed Residences at Emerald Villas, a 90-unit affordable housing community located at 5845 El Segundo Way in Orlando's Pine Hills neighborhood. The development represents the third and final phase of the Emerald Villas campus, completing a multi-year effort to create affordable housing opportunities directly across from Evans High School. Developed by Related Urban, the affordable housing division of Related Group, the project was delivered in partnership with the Orlando Neighborhood Improvement Corporation and Orange County. With the final phase now complete, the campus offers a total of 450 affordable apartments serving families, seniors, and workforce households.

What the Affordable Housing Community Includes

The newly completed building provides housing for residents earning between 50% and 80% of the Area Median Income. Two-bedroom apartments start at $1,306 per month, helping address the need for attainable housing in the growing Orlando market. Residences feature granite countertops, stainless steel Energy Star-rated appliances, and contemporary interior finishes. Residents also have access to a fitness center, a technology-equipped work lounge, landscaped open spaces, walking trails, and secure access-controlled entry throughout the property.

What the Full Emerald Villas Campus Looks Like

The completion of Residences at Emerald Villas brings the entire campus to 450 affordable housing units. The first phase delivered 264 affordable apartments, while the second phase added 96 affordable senior housing units. The final phase contributes 90 apartments designed for working families, completing the full build-out along Pine Hills Road. The development sits across from Evans High School, a longtime community institution and Florida's first designated community school. The location provides residents with convenient access to educational resources and neighborhood services.

What Funding Helped Deliver the Project

The final phase received significant public support through Orange County's housing initiatives. Funding included $2.5 million from the county's Affordable Housing Trust Fund and an additional $4.5 million from federal American Rescue Plan resources. The project is also part of Orange County's broader Housing For All initiative, which continues to expand affordable housing options throughout the region.

What This Means for Affordable Housing in Pine Hills

The completion of Emerald Villas represents another milestone in Pine Hills' ongoing investment and revitalization efforts. Home to more than 60,000 residents, the community continues to see new affordable housing developments aimed at serving working families and seniors. Residences at Emerald Villas is the third affordable housing community completed this year under Orange County's Housing For All initiative. Earlier projects included Whispering Oaks, a 192-unit affordable housing development, and Barnett Villas, a 156-unit community, both located within Pine Hills. Residences at Emerald Villas is located at 5845 El Segundo Way in the Pine Hills neighborhood of Orlando, Florida. Developed by Related Urban in partnership with the Orlando Neighborhood Improvement Corporation and Orange County, the project consists of 90 affordable housing units and completes the 450-unit Emerald Villas campus. The community serves households earning between 50% and 80% of Area Median Income and is now fully completed and occupied.