New homes with a Tampa address
In established parts of the city, most new homes are infill: a new house on a lot where an older one stood. Builder sites checked in September 2026 list:
- David Weekley Homes, Central Living - South Tampa: single-family homes in South Tampa from the $1.3 million range.
- Homes by WestBay, South Tampa area: new homes listed from $1.6 million to $2.7 million.
- Taylor Morrison, Morris Bend (Tampa): listed as an upcoming community with an interest list.
- Ashton Woods, Montague Chase: listed with a Tampa address in the builder's Westchase area, with townhomes from $378,990. The Westchase area is largely unincorporated, so confirm whether a lot is inside city limits.
For infill homes in historic districts such as Hyde Park, Seminole Heights and Tampa Heights, new construction also goes through the city's Architectural Review Commission. In South Tampa, check the flood zone and the city's elevation rules for new construction, since the lot's zone affects how high the home must sit.
New construction communities around Tampa
Most larger new-home communities are in unincorporated Hillsborough County and nearby counties. Examples listed on builder sites in September 2026:
| Community | Builder | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Victoria Lakes | Taylor Morrison | Odessa |
| Indigo Creek; Yardly Waterset | Taylor Morrison | Apollo Beach |
| Timber Ridge | Taylor Morrison | Plant City |
| Esplanade at Wiregrass Ranch | Taylor Morrison | Wesley Chapel (Pasco County) |
| Berry Bay | Ashton Woods | Wimauma |
| Valencia del Sol (55+) | GL Homes | Wimauma |
Homes by WestBay lists Greater Tampa Bay communities from the $390s to $1.5 million. Builder inventory changes quickly, so confirm what is still for sale, current base prices and incentives directly with each builder. For age-restricted options, see the Tampa 55+ communities guide.
How CDD fees work on new homes
Many new Florida communities are financed through a community development district (CDD), a special-purpose local government that builds and maintains infrastructure such as roads, stormwater ponds and sometimes amenities. Owners repay that through assessments on the county property tax bill: an operations and maintenance charge that can change each year, and often a debt service charge that repays bonds over many years.
Florida law requires sales contracts for property in a CDD to include a bold disclosure, just above the buyer's signature, stating that the district may levy taxes or assessments that are in addition to county and other local taxes. As an example of scale, the Fishhawk Ranch CDD's fiscal year 2027 assessments run from $1,198.49 to $2,097.30 a year per unit depending on lot type; see the FishHawk Ranch guide.
For any new home, ask the builder for:
- The CDD name, current O&M assessment and debt service assessment for your lot type.
- How many years of debt service remain, and if early payoff is allowed.
- HOA dues, what they cover, and whether the developer is subsidizing them now.
New build or resale: how to compare
- Total monthly cost: add principal and interest, property tax, insurance, HOA and CDD. A cheaper new home with a large CDD can cost more each month than a resale without one. The cost of living in Tampa page covers insurance and utilities.
- Taxes on a new home: the first bill may cover only land if the home was finished after January 1. Budget for the full assessed value in the following year. See Hillsborough County property tax.
- Incentives: builders often offer closing-cost help or rate buydowns tied to their lender. Compare the total cost with an outside lender quote.
- Construction quality: hire your own inspector for pre-drywall and final inspections, and read the builder warranty. The Florida home inspection checklist helps.
- Flood and evacuation: Hillsborough County revised its evacuation zones for 2026, including parts of Apollo Beach, so check the zone for the lot. See the Tampa flood zone guide.
Using an agent with a builder
The builder's sales staff represent the builder. Some builders ask that your own agent be registered at your first visit, so check the builder's policy, and contact an agent before touring models if you want representation. A local agent can compare lot premiums, CDD terms and resale values across communities. See the Tampa housing market page for how new homes fit the wider market.
Common questions
Where are new construction homes in Tampa?+
Inside Tampa, most new homes are infill, such as David Weekley's Central Living in South Tampa and Homes by WestBay's South Tampa homes. Larger communities are in the suburbs, including Taylor Morrison's Victoria Lakes in Odessa and Indigo Creek in Apollo Beach, and Ashton Woods' Berry Bay in Wimauma. Confirm current availability with each builder.
How much do new homes cost in Tampa?+
Builder sites in September 2026 listed townhomes from $378,990 at Ashton Woods' Montague Chase in the Westchase area, Greater Tampa Bay homes from the $390s at Homes by WestBay, and South Tampa infill from $1.3 million (David Weekley) to $2.7 million (Homes by WestBay). Prices and incentives change often.
What is a CDD fee on a new home?+
A CDD fee is an assessment from a community development district, a local government unit that funds and maintains community infrastructure. It appears on the county property tax bill, usually as an operations and maintenance charge plus a debt service charge for bonds. Florida requires a bold CDD disclosure in the sales contract.
Do I pay less property tax on a new home in Tampa?+
Sometimes for the first year only. Florida assesses property as of January 1, so a home finished after that date may be taxed mainly as land for that year. The next year's bill reflects the completed home. Budget for the full amount, and apply for the homestead exemption if it will be your primary residence.
Sources
- David Weekley Homes: Central Living - South Tampa
- Homes by WestBay
- Taylor Morrison: Morris Bend
- Taylor Morrison: Victoria Lakes
- Taylor Morrison: Timber Ridge
- Taylor Morrison: Indigo Creek
- Taylor Morrison: Tampa communities
- Ashton Woods: Tampa
- Ashton Woods: Westchase area
- 55places.com: Valencia del Sol
- Florida Senate: Section 190.048, Florida Statutes (CDD disclosure)
- Cory Lakes CDD: CDD information
- Fishhawk Ranch CDD: FY 2027 assessment schedule
- City of Tampa: Flooding
- FOX 13 Tampa Bay: Hillsborough County adjusts hurricane evacuation zones (April 2026)