Disney's Affordable Housing Community Near Orlando Moves Forward: More Than 1,000 Affordable Apartments Planned
ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA — Walt Disney World is helping bring a major new affordable housing development to Central Florida. The project, known as the Hartzog Road Attainable Housing Community , is planned for the Horizon West area near Winter Garden, just a few miles from Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom. The development is expected to include approximately 1,369 apartments, with more than 1,000 designated as affordable housing for qualifying households. Although the project was first announced in 2022, it reached another important milestone in January 2026 when state regulators approved an environmental permit needed for development. For Central Florida residents struggling with high rents, the planned community could eventually provide another housing option. Where Will the New Apartments Be Located? The development is planned along Hartzog Road in southwest Orange County, near Winter Garden and the Horizon West community. The location is close to Walt Disney World, Flamingo Cr...