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Disney World Files Water Permit to Launch 1,400-Unit Attainable Housing Near SR 429

The submission triggers a South Florida Water Management District review that will determine when construction can begin.

Overview

  • Disney and the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District jointly submitted stormwater and basin documents to the South Florida Water Management District for the Hartzog Road Attainable Housing Community.
  • The plan covers roughly 80 acres west of State Road 429 near Flamingo Crossings and outlines about 1,369–1,400 multifamily units built in phases with supporting infrastructure.
  • The permit package includes a basin map detailing drainage, wetlands, and utility systems, signaling coordination on key environmental requirements.
  • Developer The Michaels Organization is slated to build, own, and operate the privately financed community, with eligibility limited to specified income ranges that include Disney cast members.
  • Review could take about a month with possible requests for more information, leaving groundbreaking timing uncertain after earlier delays and narrow local approval votes in 2024.