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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Events
View All EventsHousing Finance Authority Board Meeting – canceled
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…
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 August 21, 2023 (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,…
Housing Finance Authority FY22/23 Operating Budget
Operating budget for the Pinellas County Housing Finance Authority for fiscal year 2022-2023, including general fund, approved housing trust and land assembly funds....
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......
Pinellas land trust ensures 85 new senior units in St. Pete will remain affordable
An 85-unit development for seniors under construction in St. Petersburg will remain permanently affordable due to a land agreement managed by the......
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......
2023-2024 Annual Action Plan Comment Period Notice
Comment period notice for the Pinellas County Annual Action Plan for FY 22-23 identifying available funding and projects recommended to receive funding....
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......
64 affordable homes for veterans under construction in Seminole
A groundbreaking ceremony for Valor Preserve took place Friday, April 14, with Pinellas County, Norstar Development USA, the Pinellas County Housing Authority and other partners. The development located at 9575 Seminole Boulevard will offer 64 affordable units, with half set aside for people with disabilities and preference to veteran applicants...
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......
New affordable apartments open in St. Pete
Pinellas County and the City of St. Petersburg celebrated the grand opening of The Shores affordable housing apartment community. ...