Volusia County Advances Affordable Housing Efforts with New York Avenue Apartments Groundbreaking in DeLand

Posted On: March 31, 2026

Volusia County joined partners this afternoon to celebrate the groundbreaking of the New York Avenue Apartments, an affordable housing project in downtown DeLand at 225 W. New York Ave. that will bring 84 units and support ongoing efforts to expand housing opportunities across the community.

The New York Avenue Apartments is part of Volusia County’s broader effort to replenish affordable housing lost due to recent hurricanes and strengthen local workforce housing opportunities. As part of this initiative, the project will provide housing for income-eligible families, including 13 units designated for individuals transitioning from homelessness. Once completed, it will help increase access to safe, stable housing and provide new opportunities for residents to live and work in the DeLand area, supporting workforce stability and contributing to the continued vitality of the downtown community.

Supported in part by the County’s federally funded Transform386 initiative, the project also includes gap funding approved by the County through HOME, HOME-ARP, and SHIP programs, which are administered by the County’s Community Assistance Division and funded through federal and state sources. Together, these resources help advance housing projects, leverage available funding to maximize impact, and expand access to housing for residents.

The New York Avenue Apartments marks the second of four approved Transform386 multi-family housing initiatives to break ground, with additional projects expected to move forward in the coming months, reflecting continued progress in supporting both housing availability and the local economy.

Blue Sky Communities is managing the project, and construction is anticipated to be completed in 2027. Information on when and how interested residents can begin the pre-application process will be announced as the project progresses.