More than 1,700 are on a waiting list as 2 affordable housing complexes open

The demand for affordable housing in Lakeland’s newest development, Swan Landing, shows the need is still outpacing needed units.

Lakeland officials gathered with Tampa Bay-based developer Blue Sky Communities on April 25 to celebrate the opening of Swan Landing and Swan Lake Village off Griffin Road in North Lakeland.

There are approximately 1,700 applications on a waiting list from individuals looking to live in one of the units, according to Scott Eller, CEO of CASL, who has partnered with Blue Sky and helps manage the leasing of the two developments. That’s nearly 10 times the number of available units.