New Construction Projects in Bayonet Point, Florida

Project 1: Ekos at Bayonet Point (Phase 1)

• Developer: McDowell Housing Partners (MHP)
• Location: 7555 McDowell Way, Hudson, FL 34667 (near HCA Florida Bayonet Point Hospital)
• Type: Affordable multifamily residential (age-restricted senior apartments)
• Units/Size: 114 units in a 4-story elevator-served building (one-bedroom units ~650-700 sq ft)
• Status: Under Construction
• Expected Completion: Third quarter of 2026
• Description: First phase of a three-phase master-planned affordable housing community on ~29 acres. Units restricted to seniors (62+) earning at or below 60% AMI, with amenities including a clubhouse, pool, fitness center, dog park, and more. Part of a larger effort to address affordable senior housing needs in west Pasco County.[1][2]

Project 2: Ekos at Bayonet Point II (Phase 2)

• Developer: McDowell Housing Partners (MHP)
• Location: 7526 McDowell Way, Hudson, FL 34667 (one block from HCA Florida Bayonet Point Hospital)
• Type: Affordable multifamily residential (age-restricted senior apartments)
• Units/Size: 120 units in a single 5-story elevator-served building (one-bedroom, one-bath apartments averaging 660 sq ft)
• Status: Under Construction (financing closed and construction started in August 2026)
• Expected Completion: Spring 2028
• Description: Second phase of the Ekos at Bayonet Point master-planned community (part of 360 total affordable units across three phases). Income-restricted across AMI tiers (primarily 60% AMI), with amenities such as a clubhouse with pool, fitness center, computer lab, game/crafts area, dog park, gazebos, BBQ areas, and walking trails. Financed with tax-exempt bonds, 4% housing tax credits, and other FHFC programs.[3][4]

Project 3: Ekos at Bayonet Point (Phase 3)

• Developer: McDowell Housing Partners (MHP)
• Location: McDowell Way area, Hudson, FL 34667 (adjacent to prior phases, near Bayonet Point Hospital)
• Type: Affordable multifamily residential (family and general population apartments)
• Units/Size: 126 units (details on building configuration limited)
• Status: Planning / Pre-construction
• Expected Completion: Not yet announced (follows Phases 1 and 2)
• Description: Final phase of the three-phase master-planned affordable housing community totaling 360 units. Intended for families and individuals of all ages, with site features connecting to earlier phases (e.g., walking trails). Limited public details available on timeline or specifics.[2][5]

Note: Bayonet Point is a small census-designated place in Pasco County, and the above projects are located in the immediately adjacent Hudson area, directly tied to the Bayonet Point Hospital vicinity. No other significant verifiable new residential, mixed-use, or commercial construction projects specific to Bayonet Point were identified in current sources. A large hospital/medical office expansion at HCA Florida Bayonet Point Hospital has been announced and received zoning approvals (planned ~600k sq ft hospital + supporting uses), but it remains in planning/permitting stages with no confirmed construction start as of the latest information.[6]