Stories
Inspirational and informational articles across various topics and departments of Pinellas County.
The transformational Live Local Act (SB 102) signed into law
The Housing Finance Authority of Pinellas County is a partner in the Sadowski Coalition, the Sadowski Affiliates, and a proud supporter of...
Housing Finance Authority of Pinellas County partners with the City of St. Petersburg and others to provide 85 units of affordable senior multifamily housing
The Housing Finance Authority of Pinellas County (HFA) closed on the bond financing for Bear Creek Commons on May 31, 2023. Bear...
Housing Finance Authority of Pinellas County Sponsors the HOPE Expo – Home Ownership for People Everywhere
The Housing Finance Authority is a proud sponsor of the 32nd HOPE Expo being held June 10, 2023. During this all-day event, prospective...
Pinellas approves funds for four new affordable developments
The Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners took another big step toward creating more local housing choices with the approval Tuesday of...
Pinellas Housing Action Plan debuts at Summit
With 1 in 3 hardworking Pinellas families struggling to afford housing, local governments, businesses, developers and other community leaders gathered Friday to...
Calling All Educators: New Garbage and Recycling Education Programs for Kindergarten through Grade 2 Students
The Pinellas County Department of Solid Waste (DSW) has created three educational programs for children in Kindergarten through Grade 2, just in...
Housing Finance Authority, partners provide 20 units of affordable multifamily rental housing
Whispering Pines, a new construction multifamily development located at 2665 54th Avenue S., St. Petersburg, will provide 20 units to households earning...
Beware of Health Insurance Fraud in the Marketplace
Consumer Alert Most people assisting consumers with health insurance are operating in good faith and in the best interest of their clients....
Department of Solid Waste Achieves Accreditation
Photo Caption: The Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners (BCC) recognized Department of Solid Waste Director Paul Sacco (front, right) and Program...
County saves thousands by converting to LED streetlights
Pinellas County’s switch to LED streetlights on several of our roads has saved the County nearly $129,000 per year in electricity costs,...