Affordable Housing
Pinellas County is investing in the creation of affordable homes to keep residents in our county.
Featured Government Office
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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Featured Government Office
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…
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 September 10, 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,…
Single Family Land Trust Properties
Frequently Asked Questions about single family land trust properties in Pinellas County....
Affordable Housing Development for Homebuyers Information Statement
Forms of Assistance This program offers deferred payment or reduced interest rate loans that may be used to assist with down payments,......
Adult Emergency Financial Assistance Program
Available to qualifying adults who need a helping hand during unexpected financial hardships. Qualifying Instances: Eligibility: Phone screenings Monday through Friday between......
The Housing Finance Authority Recognizes Winners of the Welcome Home Campaign
March 2, 2022 – The Housing Finance Authority of Pinellas County (HFA) recognized winners of the Welcome Home campaign at their monthly......
Countywide compact to address long-term housing solutions
Pinellas County, Forward Pinellas and the cities of Clearwater, Largo, Pinellas Park and St. Petersburg officially launched a new partnership Tuesday aimed......
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 Minutes for 12/1/21
Minutes of the Dec. 1, 2021, meeting of the Housing Finance Authority Board....
Ship Local Housing Assistance Plan 2018/19, 2019/20 and 2020/21 – Effective 7/1/2018
Document outlining the purpose, goals and strategy of Pinellas County's SHIP Local Housing Assistance Plan to produce and preserve affordable housing for 2018 to 2021....
Underwriting Guidelines – Down Payment Assistance Loan Program
Guidelines used to determine an applicant's ability to repay down payment assistance and to determine the amount of down payment assistance required through the Homebuyer Loan Program....
Application for Multi-Family Mortgage Revenue Bonds with SAIL
Application for those seeking to use funds from the Housing Finance Authority of Pinellas County in conjunction with SAIL funding or other gap funding....