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This article lists the tallest buildings in Orlando, Florida. When we talk about a building's height, we include all its permanent parts, like spires, but not antennas. The tallest building in Orlando is currently the 200 South Orange. It stands 441 feet (134 meters) tall and has 32 floors.

This list includes all buildings that are taller than 200 feet (60 meters).

Orlando's Tallest Buildings

This table shows the tallest buildings in Orlando. You can see their height, how many floors they have, and when they were built.

Rank Name Image Height
ft (m)
Floors Year Notes
1 200 South Orange 441 (134) 32 1988 An office building, once called SunTrust Center.
2 The Vue at Lake Eola 426 (130) 35 2007 A building with homes (condominiums).
3 Orange County Courthouse 416 (127) 24 1997 Where court cases are held.
4 Bank of America Center 404 (123) 28 1988 An office building for businesses.
5 55 West on the Esplanade 377 (115) 32 2008 A building with apartments.
6 Solaire at the Plaza 359 (109) 30 2006 A building with homes (condominiums).
7 Aspire Building 357 (109) 31 2008 Has both offices and apartments for rent.
8 Society Phase 1 350 (107) 28 2023 A residential building, still being built in August 2022.
9 Truist Plaza at Church Street 315 (96) 28 2019 An office building, part of the Church Street Plaza.
10 One Eleven North Orange 292 (87) 20 1986 An office building for businesses.
11 Premiere Trade Plaza Office Tower II Premiere Trade Plaza Office Tower II.jpg 282 (86) 20 2006 A building with homes (condominiums).
12 Citrus Center 281 (85) 19 1971 An office building for businesses.
13 Citi Tower 275 (83) 25 2017 A building with apartments.
14 The Waverly on Lake Eola The Waverly on Lake Eola.jpg 267 (81) 21 2001 A building with homes (condominiums).
15 SkyHouse Orlando 262 (80) 23 2013 A building with apartments.
16 Modera Central 260 (76) 22 2018 A building with apartments.
17 CNL Center City Commons 250 (76) 14 1999 An office building for businesses.
18 Capital Plaza II 230 (70) 15 1999 An office building for businesses.
19 Signature Plaza 207 (64) 15 1982 An office building for businesses.
20 Seacoast Bank Building 206 (62.7) 16 1967 An office building for businesses.
21 Capital Plaza I 205.1 (62.5) 15 1975 An office building for businesses.

Tallest Structures Outside Downtown Orlando

This section lists other tall structures and buildings that are not in the main downtown area of Orlando.

Rank Name Image Height
ft (m)
Floors Year Notes
1 Orlando StarFlyer 450 (137) 2018 A very tall swing ride.
2 Hyatt Regency Orlando 428 (131) 31 2010 A large hotel.
3 The Wheel at ICON Park Orlando 400 (122) 2015 A giant Ferris wheel.
3 SeaWorld SkyTower 400 (122) 2 1973 An observation tower at SeaWorld Orlando.
5 Marriott's Orlando World Center 365 (109) 28 1986 A hotel and convention center.
6 Orlando International Airport Control Tower 346 (106) 2002 Helps guide airplanes.
7 JW Marriott Orlando Grande Lakes 331 (101) 26 2003 A hotel.
8 Majesty Building Majesty Building, Altamonte Springs, FL 293 (89) 18 TBD Located in Altamonte Springs, also known as the "I-4 Eyesore."
9 Rosen Centre Hotel 287 (88) 24 1995 A hotel.
10 Blue Heron Beach Resort 240 (73) 22 2007 A hotel and condominium building.

Future Tall Buildings: Approved Projects

This section lists buildings that have been approved to be built in Orlando. They are expected to be taller than 200 feet. This information is from August 2022.

Name Height*
ft (m)
Floors* Year*
(est.)
Notes
Zoi House 467 (142) 41 This project was approved in 2018. It was planned to be very tall. A new developer might build something similar.
Health Towers (Formerly Vertical Medical City) 444 (135) 35 2023 This building will focus on care for older people. It could become Orlando's tallest building.
The Edge (Church Street Plaza Tower 2) 400 (122) 32 2024 This is the second tower of the Church Street Plaza. It will have both offices and homes.
Society Phase 2 17 This will be a residential building.
Orlando Magic Entertainment Complex Tower 1 25 This tower will be a hotel.
Orlando Magic Entertainment Complex Tower 2 20 This tower will have homes.
  • If you see a dash (—), it means the height, number of floors, or completion date has not been shared yet.

Future Tall Buildings: Proposed Projects

This section lists buildings that have been suggested or "proposed" for Orlando. They are expected to be over 200 feet tall. This information is from August 2022.

Name Height*
ft (m)
Floors* Year*
(est.)
Notes
110 W. Jefferson 391 (119) 37 This building is proposed for homes.
Modera South Eola 262 (80) 25 This building is proposed for homes. It would replace a parking lot.
924 N. Magnolia 220 (67) 20 This building is proposed for homes.
Unnamed residential tower 218 (66) 19 This building is proposed in Altamonte Springs. It is close to being approved.
  • If you see a dash (—), it means the height, number of floors, or completion date has not been shared yet.

Timeline of Orlando's Tallest Buildings

This table shows which building was the tallest in Orlando at different times in history.

Name Image Height
ft (m)
Floors Years Tallest
Seacoast Bank Building 204 (62) 16 1967-1971 (4 years)
Citrus Center 281 (85) 19 1971-1986 (15 years)
Regions Bank Tower 292 (87) 20 1986-1988 (2 years)
SunTrust Center 441 (134) 32 1988–present (32 years)

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