McDowell Housing Partners (MHP), a leading affordable housing development and investment company, has closed on its latest development project, Ekos on Evans in Fort Myers, Florida.
Located less than two miles from the downtown core at 3501 Evans Avenue, Ekos on Evans will deliver 144 units across five garden-style residential buildings, providing much-needed affordable housing serving households making 30%, 60% and 70% of the Area Median Income (AMI). The project will provide well-appointed one-, two-, and three-bedroom units ranging from 644 to 1,161 square feet.
“We are incredibly excited to close on 9.3 acres of land to bring Ekos on Evans, our first project in Lee County,” said Chris Shear, President of McDowell Housing Partners. “We remain dedicated to addressing the housing crisis across the state by providing high-quality affordable apartments to families who have been increasingly priced out of the market.”
The development will be delivered under the guidelines of Florida Housing’s 4% Low Income Housing Tax Credit program. Ekos on Evans is also receiving $17M in support through Lee County’s Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery funding, designated for areas impacted by Hurricane Ian.
The community amenities will feature a clubhouse, computer room, fitness room, terrace, grills, swimming pool, playground/tot lot, and dog park. Each apartment unit will offer spacious kitchens, solid surface countertops, energy-efficient systems, and low-flow water features. Ekos at Evans is expected to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2026.
