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…
Housing 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
The Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (AHAC), appointed by the Board of County Commissioners, reviews policies and procedures, ordinances, land development regulations, and…
Housing 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 April 15, 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 draws strong initial public input on $813 million storm fund
Residents filled the Lealman Exchange community center for the first public meeting on Pinellas County’s upcoming $813 million disaster recovery programs funded through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). ...
CONSORCIO DEL CONDADO DE PINELLAS Y CONDADO URBANOPLAN CONSOLIDADO 2025-2029 YPLAN DE ACCIÓN ANUAL 2025-2026Subvención en Bloque para el Desarrollo Comunitario, Subvención para Soluciones de Emergencia yINICIO Programas de Asociaciones de Inversióny Análisis de los Impedimentos para la Vivienda Justa
El Consorcio del Condado de Pinellas ha preparado un Plan Consolidado de Cinco Años (FY2025-FY2029) que identifica las necesidades, prioridades, objetivos y......
PINELLAS COUNTY CONSORTIUM AND URBAN COUNTY 2025-2029 CONSOLIDATED PLAN AND 2025-2026 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN Community Development Block Grant, Emergency Solutions Grant, and HOME Investment Partnerships Programs and Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing
The Pinellas County Consortium has prepared a Five-Year (FY2025-FY2029) Consolidated Plan that identifies housing and community development needs, priorities, objectives, and strategies.......
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......