New Construction Projects in Palm River, Florida

Project 1: Rio Palma Apartments

• Developer: Blue Sky Communities
• Location: 7200 Causeway Blvd, Tampa, FL (Palm River–Clair Mel neighborhood)
• Type: Residential (Affordable apartments)
• Units/Size: 90 units (16 one-bedroom, 50 two-bedroom, 24 three-bedroom)
• Status: Under Construction
• Expected Completion: Winter 2026
• Description: $38 million affordable housing development focused on families, with units reserved for residents transitioning from homelessness and individuals with disabilities. Features energy-efficient design, in-unit washers/dryers, an exercise room, community center, and playground. Accepts Section 8 vouchers and other rental assistance.[1]

Project 2: Palm River Rd Townhome Development

• Developer: Not specified (site for sale with approved PD)
• Location: 5116 Palm River Rd, Tampa, FL 33619 (Palm River-Clair Mel area)
• Type: Residential (Townhomes)
• Units/Size: 40 units (planned townhome development on 5.69 acres)
• Status: Announced / Planned
• Expected Completion: Limited public information available
• Description: Approved planned development (PD) site for townhomes stretching street-to-street along Palm River Road. The cleared site benefits from nearby wastewater service expansion (Phase 3 of Palm River S2S Project). Currently listed for sale.[2]

No other significant named residential, mixed-use, or commercial new construction projects were identified in Palm River (Palm River-Clair Mel), Florida, based on available sources. Generic mentions of newer single-family homes exist in the area, but no specific large-scale projects meet the criteria. Infrastructure improvements (e.g., septic-to-sewer conversions and drainage projects by Hillsborough County) are ongoing but are not building developments.