Multi-Family Construction in Brandon, FL

Florida Construction Specialists builds all types of multi-family residential in Brandon: condominiums, garden-style and mid-rise apartments, townhome developments, senior living facilities, and mixed-use residential. Our Brandon multi-family projects range from $1 million to $50 million+ and include both ground-up construction and major renovations. We've completed projects throughout the Brandon area including near Westfield Brandon, along Highway 60, and in master-planned communities like FishHawk Ranch.

Brandon offers compelling advantages for multi-family development: lower land costs than Tampa proper (typically 20-30% less), strong rental demand from families and young professionals, excellent highway access via I-75 and Highway 60, proximity to major employers including Brandon Regional Hospital and Westfield Brandon retail, and rapid population growth in surrounding areas like FishHawk Ranch and Riverview. The suburban family demographic creates consistent demand for quality rental and for-sale housing.

Brandon is unincorporated Hillsborough County, so all permitting goes through Hillsborough County Building Services rather than a city building department. This includes plan review, building permits, and inspections. Key requirements include traffic concurrency (demonstrating adequate road capacity), stormwater management plans, and environmental review for wetlands. Projects in planned developments like FishHawk may have additional architectural review requirements. We navigate these processes on every Brandon multi-family project.

Brandon multi-family construction costs typically run 10-15% lower than Tampa proper, primarily due to lower land costs and less complex site conditions. Hard construction costs are similar to Tampa—garden-style apartments run $135-195 per square foot; mid-rise apartments $160-250/SF; townhomes $135-195/SF. The savings come from land acquisition, reduced traffic impact fees compared to urban Tampa, and generally easier site access for construction equipment.

Brandon multi-family projects typically emphasize family-friendly amenities: swimming pools with kids' areas, playgrounds, fitness centers, clubhouses with event space, covered parking, dog parks, and ample green space. Projects targeting younger demographics may add coworking spaces and package lockers. Senior living projects include specialized amenities like walking trails, activity rooms, and healthcare coordination spaces. We advise on amenity packages that match Brandon's suburban family market.

Brandon multi-family construction timelines are comparable to greater Tampa Bay: townhome communities typically take 12-18 months; garden-style apartments 14-20 months; mid-rise buildings 16-22 months. These timelines include site work, vertical construction, and amenity completion. Hillsborough County permitting typically takes 4-6 weeks. We account for Tampa Bay's rainy season scheduling to minimize weather delays. Detailed schedules are provided during pre-construction.

Unlike Tampa's Ybor City or Hyde Park, Brandon has no historic districts or preservation overlay requirements. This simplifies the approval process for multi-family development—no Historic Preservation Commission review or architectural restrictions based on historic character. Development review focuses on Hillsborough County land use codes, traffic concurrency, and environmental requirements. This regulatory environment makes Brandon attractive for straightforward development timelines.

FCS is always the prime general contractor on Brandon multi-family projects—we never work as a subcontractor. This means direct accountability to you, not to another GC. We bring 20+ years of experience, $10M+ bonding capacity, and deep knowledge of Hillsborough County's permitting process. We understand Brandon's specific advantages: suburban land availability, family-focused market demand, and strategic location between Tampa and Lakeland. Our project managers know the local subcontractor market and building department relationships.