Pinellas County Housing Finance Authority
The Housing Finance Authority is a public body, corporate and political, exercising the public and essential governmental functions set forth in Florida Statutes §§159.601, et seq. It exercises its power to borrow only for the purposes provided for in the statute to encourage investment by private enterprise and stimulate the construction and rehabilitation of housing through the use of public financing and the provision of low-cost loans to purchase affordable housing.
Special District Information
- The full legal name of the special district:
The Housing Finance Authority of Pinellas County - The public purpose of the special district:
To help alleviate the shortage of housing available at prices or rentals which many persons and families can afford, and provide capital for investment in such housing. - Membership Information
- The fiscal year of the special district:
October 1 through September 30 - Public Facilities Report:
N/A
Charter Information
- The full text of the special district’s charter (or special law, ordinance, or resolution creating the district)
The Housing Finance Authority of Pinellas County, is a separate public body corporate and politic authorized by Chapter 159, Part IV, Florida Statutes and created by the Board of County Commissioners of Pinellas County, Florida by Ordinance No. 82-32 adopted on the 12th day of October, 1982 and as codified as Division 8, Section 2-386 through 2-410 of the Pinellas County Code. - The date of establishment: 1982
- The establishing entity: Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners
- The statute(s) under which the special district operates, if different from the statute or statutes under which the special district was established.
§ Florida Statutes 159.604
Meeting Deadlines
NOTE: Items not received by the deadline (see schedule below) will not be on the agenda for that meeting.
Meeting Date | Deadline for Agenda Items |
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October 1, 2024 rescheduled to October 16, 2024 | September 17, 2024 |
November 6, 2024 | October 23, 2024 |
December 4, 2024 | November 20, 2024 |
January 8, 2025 | December 20, 2024 |
February 5, 2025 | January 22, 2025 |
March 5, 2025 | February 19, 2025 |
April 2, 2025 | March 19, 2025 |
May 7, 2025 | April 23, 2025 |
June 4, 2025 | May 21, 2025 |
July 2, 2025 | June 18, 2025 |
August 6, 2025 | July 23, 2025 |
September 3, 2025 | August 20, 2025 |
Past Meetings
Date | Title | Attachments |
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October 1, 2024 | Housing Finance Authority Board Meeting – Canceled | |
September 4, 2024 | Housing Finance Authority Board Meeting | 09 September Agenda |
August 7, 2024 | Housing Finance Authority Board Meeting – Cancelled | |
July 3, 2024 | Housing Finance Authority Board Meeting | Agenda and Minutes |
June 5, 2024 | Housing Finance Authority Board Meeting | 24 0605 Agenda and Minutes |
May 21, 2024 | TEFRA Hearing Citrus Grove Apartments | Citrus Grove TEFRA minutes |
May 9, 2024 | Housing Finance Authority Board Meeting | May 5, 2024 Agenda & Minutes |
April 2, 2024 | Housing Finance Authority Board Meeting – canceled | |
March 6, 2024 | Housing Finance Authority Board Meeting | March 6, 2024 Agenda and Minutes |
February 7, 2024 | Housing Finance Authority Board Meeting | 24 0207 Agenda and Minutes |
January 3, 2024 | Housing Finance Authority Board Meeting | 24 0103 Agenda and Minutes |
December 6, 2023 | Housing Finance Authority Board Meeting | 23 1206 Agenda and Minutes |
November 1, 2023 | Housing Finance Authority Board Meeting – canceled | |
October 4, 2023 | Housing Finance Authority Board Meeting – canceled | |
September 6, 2023 | Housing Finance Authority Board Meeting | 23-0906-Agenda and Minutes |
August 2, 2023 | Housing Finance Authority Board Meeting | 23 0802 Agenda and Minutes |
July 17, 2023 | TEFRA Hearing Burlington Post II | Burlington Post II TEFRA Minutes |
July 5, 2023 | Housing Finance Authority Board Meeting | 23 0705 Agenda and Minutes |
June 22, 2023 | TEFRA Hearing Skyway Lofts II and Lealman Heights | TEFRA Notice Skyway Lofts II and Lealman Heights |
June 8, 2023 | TEFRA Hearing Skyway Lofts II and Lealman Heights | TEFRA Minutes Skyway Lofts IITEFRA Minutes Lealman Heights |
June 7, 2023 | Housing Finance Authority Board Meeting | 23 0607 HFA Agenda and Minutes |
May 11, 2023 | Housing Finance Authority Board Meeting | Agenda and Minutes |
April 5, 2023 | Housing Finance Authority Board Meeting | Agenda and Minutes |
March 1, 2023 | Housing Finance Authority Board Meeting | Agenda and Minutes |
February 1, 2023 | Housing Finance Authority Board Meeting | Agenda and Minutes |
January 5, 2023 | Bear Creek Commons TEFRA Hearing | Bear Creek Commons TEFRA Minutes |
January 4, 2023 | Housing Finance Authority Board Meeting | Agenda and Minutes |
December 7, 2022 | Housing Finance Authority Board Meeting – Canceled | |
December 6, 2022 | TEFRA Hearing for Riverside Apartments | Minutes |
November 2, 2022 | Housing Finance Authority Board Meeting | Agenda and Minutes |
October 7, 2022 | Housing Finance Authority Board Meeting | Agenda and Minutes |
September 7, 2022 | Housing Finance Authority Board Meeting | Agenda and Minutes |
August 3, 2022 | Housing Finance Authority Board Meeting | Agenda and Minutes |
July 13, 2022 | Housing Finance Authority Board Meeting: Cancelled | |
June 1, 2022 | Housing Finance Authority Board Meeting | Agenda and Minutes |
May 4, 2022 | Housing Finance Authority Board Meeting | Agenda and Minutes |
April 6, 2022 | Housing Finance Authority Board Meeting | Agenda and Minutes |
March 2, 2022 | Housing Finance Authority Board Meeting | Agenda |
February 2, 2022 | Housing Finance Authority Board Meeting | Agenda and Minutes |
December 1, 2021 | Housing Finance Authority | Minutes |
November 16, 2021 | Housing Finance Authority | Minutes |
October 6, 2021 | Housing Finance Authority | Minutes |
September 1, 2021 | Housing Finance Authority | Minutes |
August 17, 2021 | Housing Finance Authority | Minutes |
August 4, 2021 | Housing Finance Authority | Minutes |
July 12, 2021 | Housing Finance Authority | Minutes |
May 5, 2021 | Housing Finance Authority | Minutes |
April 7, 2021 | Housing Finance Authority | Minutes |
March 22, 2021 | Housing Finance Authority | Minutes |
March 3, 2021 | Housing Finance Authority | Minutes |
December 2, 2020 | Housing Finance Authority | Agenda |
September 16, 2020 | Housing Finance Authority | Agenda |
July 1, 2020 | Housing Finance Authority | Agenda and Minutes |
March 4, 2020 | Housing Finance Authority | Agenda and Minutes |
January 15, 2020 | Housing Finance Authority | Agenda and Minutes |
Contact Information
- Contact Name: Kathryn Driver
- Mailing address:
450 Carillon Parkway, Suite 105, St. Petersburg, FL 33716 - Telephone number: (727) 223-6419
- Website URL: pinellas.gov/department/housing-finance-authority-of-pinellas-county/
- Submit questions/comments via our Contact Us form.
Boundary and Services Information
- A description of the boundaries or service area of the special district:
The boundaries are the same as the boundaries of Pinellas County. - Description of the services provided by the special district:
Issue multi-family bonds to provide financing for multi-family projects within Pinellas County and issue single family bonds to provide funds for first mortgages for first time home buyers in Pinellas County and by interlocal agreements in Pasco and Polk Counties. Provide funds for down payment and closing cost assistance as companion second mortgages. - List all taxes, fees, assessments, or charges imposed and collected by the special district, including the rates or amounts for the fiscal year and the statutory authority for the levy of the tax, fee, assessment, or charge. (For purposes of this subparagraph, charges do not include patient charges by a hospital or other health care provider.)
Not Applicable
Primary Contact Information for the Special District for the Purposes of Communication from the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity
- DEO Contact Name: Kathryn Driver
- DEO Contact Address:
450 Carillon Parkway, Suite 105, St. Petersburg, FL 33716 - DEO Contact Email: kdriver@pinellashfa.com
- DEO Contact Phone: (727) 223-6418
- A code of ethics adopted by the special district, if applicable, and a hyperlink to generally applicable ethics provisions.
State of Florida Code of Ethics for Public Officers and Employees - The budget for the special district, in addition to amendments in accordance with s. 189.016.
Budget - The final, complete audit report for the most recent completed fiscal year, and audit reports required by law or authorized by the governing body of the special district
Audit Report
Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Performance Measures and Standards
FY 2024/2025 Goals and Objectives With Success Metrics
1. Secure safety and soundness of organization
Goal 1 Identify Risks
Objective:
Identify risks to Authority business in order to take appropriate action to prevent loss in assets, and loss of information that might endanger private information of those using Authority services.
Measurement:
Performance of Risk Analysis at Board meeting as evidenced by meeting minutes.
Standard:
A minimum of one Risk Analysis performed.
Achieved: ___Yes ___No
Goal 2 Emphasize Authority Board and Team ethics, fraud awareness, and public records training, and professional development
Objective:
To ensure climate of ethics and compliance and avoid legal risk.
Measurement:
Board and Staff training opportunities annually
Standard:
Schedule Board Trainings and Staff continuing education trainings.
Achieved: ___Yes ___No
2. Foster housing markets that promote equitable access to affordable and sustainable housing
Goal 1 Advance equity in housing finance, including education and compliance with fair lending/housing laws
Objective: To make affordable housing happen.
Measurement: Prioritize and streamline Authority staff development and outreach to increase community awareness and affordable housing networking opportunities.
Serve as a reliable source of affordable housing information by cooperating in and/or hosting community presentations relating to affordable housing or fair housing.
Standard: Each staff member should attend a minimum of one professional development seminar or conference, assist in hosting at least one community presentation, or participate in one event providing affordable housing or fair housing each quarter.
Achieved: ___Yes ___No
Goal 2 Implement or continue strategic initiatives to reinforce focus on organizational goals
Objective: To facilitate greater availability of affordable housing supply and remove barriers to financing affordable housing in Pinellas County
Measurement: Work to finance multifamily units by encouraging applications for bond issues and Florida Housing RFA’s.
Continue first-time single family mortgage loan program with down payment assistance.
Standard: Staff will participate in at least one RFA process with an application to Florida Housing or a local source of subsidy; authority will dedicate at least $500,000 toward originating second mortgage loans for first time homebuyers.
Achieved (RFA): ___Yes ___No
Achieved (Single Family Program): ___Yes ___No
3. Stewardship of Authority Infrastructure
Goal 1 Ensure stewardship of assets and resources, through strategic investment
Objective: To maintain long-term ability to continue to provide necessary services to those needing affordable housing in Pinellas County.
Measurement: Continue issuance of mortgage revenue housing bonds.
Standard: The Authority should issue one single family bond issue and two multifamily bond issues in FY 24/25.
Achieved: ___Yes ___No
Goal 2 Cultivate high performing, accountable, and engaged workforce
Objective: To ensure succession and optimize investment in salary and benefits
Measurement: Annually assess all functional duties and responsibilities to realign staff goals and training, as necessary.
Highlight daily learning opportunities in financial processing, housing operations, technology, professional communication, and marketing to better position staff for potential succession.
Standard:The Authority should perform the assessment of functional duties and responsibilities and undertake a formal staff training program for succession during the 2024/2025 fiscal year
Achieved: ___Yes ___No