Neighborhood Center of West Volusia expands housing options

New developments in DeLand will provide more transitional and permanent housing for people in need.

Apr. 19, 2026 at 10:17am

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An abstract, out-of-focus scene of people entering and exiting a residential building, captured in warm, soft-focus pools of light and color, conveying a sense of community and transition.The Neighborhood Center's new housing developments in DeLand aim to provide more stability and support for individuals and families transitioning out of homelessness.DeLand Today

The Neighborhood Center of West Volusia, a longtime provider of homelessness services in the area, is expanding its housing offerings with two new developments planned in DeLand. The new housing will include transitional units for people moving out of the organization's emergency shelters, as well as permanent affordable units.

Why it matters

Addressing homelessness is a critical issue in many communities, and the Neighborhood Center's expansion of housing options will help provide more stability and support for individuals and families in need. The new developments align with the organization's mission to serve the West Volusia region.

The details

One of the new developments will serve as transitional housing for people moving out of the Neighborhood Center's Bridge and family emergency shelters, helping them take the next step towards independent living. The other development will offer permanent affordable housing units. Both projects are in the planning stages and expected to break ground in the coming year.

  • The new transitional housing development is in the planning stages.
  • The permanent affordable housing development is also in the planning stages.

The players

The Neighborhood Center of West Volusia

A longtime provider of homelessness services in the West Volusia region, offering emergency shelters, transitional housing, and other support programs.

DeLand, Florida

The city where the two new housing developments are planned, located in the West Volusia area.

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The takeaway

The Neighborhood Center's expansion of housing options in DeLand is a positive step towards addressing homelessness in the West Volusia region, providing more stability and support for individuals and families in need.