The Collier Companies

About The Collier Companies

The Collier Companies is a real estate operator headquartered in Gainesville, FL. The Collier Companies operates in Atlanta, Georgia, Cape Coral-Fort Myers, Florida and Gainesville, Florida. Its investment focus is on Multifamily - Ground-up and Student Housing.

​The Collier Companies, founded in 1972 by Nathan S. Collier, is a multifamily housing management and real estate development firm headquartered in Gainesville, Florida. Over its 53 years of operation, the company has expanded its portfolio to over 12,000 apartment homes across the Southeast United States, including Florida, Georgia, and Oklahoma. ​ As of 2025, The Collier Companies manages assets valued at over $2 billion, encompassing more than 50 communities. The company's focus lies in multifamily housing, particularly student housing, making it the largest privately owned provider of student housing in the nation.

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The Collier Companies's project portfolio

5 projects on file · Multifamily (5)

Markets and themes

Markets The Collier Companies operates in

• Atlanta, Georgia
• Cape Coral-Fort Myers, Florida
• Gainesville, Florida
• Miami - Ft. Lauderdale - West Palm Beach - South Florida
• North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, Florida
• Ocala, Florida
• Tallahassee, Florida
• Tampa - St. Petersburg, Florida

Investment themes at The Collier Companies

• Multifamily - Ground-up
• Student Housing

Capabilities

• Asset Management
• Construction Management
• Economic Development
• High-Rise
• NMHC OpTech Attendee
• RETCON Attendee
• Site Development
• Sustainability

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• Pensam Capital
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• Capstone Communities
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• Capstone Development Partners
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• Barclay Group
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Frequently asked questions about The Collier Companies

What does The Collier Companies do?

​The Collier Companies, founded in 1972 by Nathan S.

Where is The Collier Companies based?

The Collier Companies is headquartered in Gainesville, FL.

What markets does The Collier Companies operate in?

The Collier Companies is active in Atlanta, Georgia, Cape Coral-Fort Myers, Florida, Gainesville, Florida, Miami - Ft. Lauderdale - West Palm Beach - South Florida, North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, Florida, and Ocala, Florida.

How many employees does The Collier Companies have?

The Collier Companies has 201–500 employees.