Affordable Housing
Pinellas County is investing in the creation of affordable homes to keep residents in our county.


Housing and Community Development Department
The Housing and Community Development Department (HCD) works to make communities vibrant and livable through the implementation of long-term County policies and strategic initiatives in land use, community redevelopment, transportation, and affordable housing.
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Housing Finance Authority of Pinellas County
Our mission is to provide safe, decent, affordable housing for low to moderate income households. The HFA assists first-time home buyers and also works with local governments, non-profits and other public and private partners to provide funding for affordable multi-family rental housing.
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View All EventsHousing Finance Authority Board Meeting
Meetings of the Housing Finance Authority of Pinellas County Board of Directors start at 3:00 p.m. and are held in the Palm…
Affordable Housing Advisory Committee Meeting – CANCELED
The Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (AHAC), appointed by the Board of County Commissioners, reviews policies and procedures, ordinances, land development regulations, and…
TEFRA Hearing Riverside Apartments
Housing Finance Authority OfficeHousing Finance Authority Board Meeting
Meetings of the Housing Finance Authority of Pinellas County Board of Directors start at 3:00 p.m. and are held in the Palm…
Programs
View All ProgramsFamily Housing Assistance Program
Housing for Eligible Pinellas County Families Who Are Experiencing Homelessness The Family Housing Assistance Program (FHAP) helps families experiencing homelessness who have…
Florida State Housing Initiatives Partnership Program
The State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) program provides funds to local governments as an incentive to create partnerships that produce and preserve…
Housing Finance Authority First-Time Homebuyer Program
Effective March 28, 2025 (Ver en Español) The Housing Finance Authority of Pinellas County First-Time Homebuyer Program could be your key to…
HOME Investment Partnerships Program
Pinellas County receives HOME funds annually, which can be used for grants, direct loans, loan guarantees or other forms of credit enhancement,…
Pinellas seeks input on $813 million storm recovery fund
Pinellas County has been awarded $813,783,000 by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to support long-term recovery from Hurricane Idalia in 2023, and Hurricanes Helene and Milton in 2024. These funds from the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) program can help rebuild homes and businesses, provide rental assistance, restore damaged infrastructure and address other critical community needs....
New NALHFA Affordable Housing Podcast Episode Award of Excellence Winner: HFA of Pinellas County
The newest episode of the Affordable Housing Podcast is now available. This episode features a conversation with Kathryn Driver, Executive Director of......
Kathryn Driver, Executive Director of the Housing Finance Authority of Pinellas County In Washington DC to Discuss Affordable Housing
Kathryn Driver, a Board Member of the National Association of Local Housing Finance Agencies and Executive Director of the Housing Finance Authority,......
Emergency Solutions Grant – Rapid Unsheltered Survivor Housing
Public Notice Proposed Use of ESG-RUSH On January 10, 2025, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Office of Special......
BCC approves funding for 223 affordable/workforce homes in two major housing developments
The Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners took a big step Tuesday to bring hundreds of new affordable homes into two large residential developments in the works for south Pinellas. The Commission approved more than $10 million to support 223 new affordable and workforce apartments in the massive Azalea Gateway and Sky Town Apartments in St. Petersburg. ...
Pinellas homeowners can get up to $30,000 for hurricane repairs
Residents can also be notified about new programs by texting “RECOVER” to 888777 Homeowners struggling to make up the cost difference between......
Pinellas extends survey deadline for fair housing, community needs
Pinellas County is extending the deadline for two surveys that will shape the way millions in public funds are spent on community......
Pinellas County seeks public input on fair housing, community development needs
Pinellas County is partnering with the City of Largo to gather public input that will shape housing and community development goals over the next five years....
Housing Finance Authority FY24/25 Operating Budget
Operating budget for the Pinellas County Housing Finance Authority for fiscal year 2024-2025, including general fund, approved housing trust and land assembly funds....
County Accessory Dwelling Unit Update & Multigenerational Tax Exemption
Tiny homes, cottages or garage apartments are a great way to use extra space on your property to provide a home for......