Affordable Housing
Pinellas County is investing in the creation of affordable homes to keep residents in our county.
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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.
Learn MoreEvents
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
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 May 19, 2024 (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,…
Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report 2011-2012
Second Program Year CAPER for the Pinellas County Consortium, utilizing federal funds to guide the development of better communities in Pinellas County through partnerships with residents, nonprofits, local governments, developers and public and private entities....
Action Plan FY 2019-2020
2019-2020 draft of Pinellas County Action Plan identifying specific projects and activities to address needs identified in the Consolidated Strategic Plan....
2015/16, 2016/17 and 2017/18 – Technical Revisions 5/2/2018
SHIP Local Housing Assistance Plan (LHAP), intended to meet the housing need of low-income households, expand affordable housing and further the housing element of the comprehensive plan...
2018 SHIP Annual Report (FY 15/16, FY 16/17, FY 17/18)
SHIP Annual Report summarizing SHIP Distribution for homeownership and rentals, additional use of funds, and total revenue for Local SHIP Trust Fund....
Housing Finance Authority Minutes for 11/16/21
Minutes of the Nov. 16, 2021, meeting of the Housing Finance Authority - TEFRA Hearings. ...
50 affordable homes break ground in St. Pete
A rainy morning didn’t dampen the enthusiasm among Pinellas County partners for kicking off a new development Friday that will bring 50......
Housing Finance Authority Partners
Our partnerships enable us to continue providing affordable housing to Pinellas, Pasco and Polk County residents. We work with local, state and......
Homebuyer Education Class Providers
Participation in our First-Time Homebuyer Program requires you take a Homebuyer Education class from a housing counseling agency approved by Housing and Urban Development (HUD)....
Housing Finance Authority – Neighborhood Stabilization Program
The Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) was created by the federal government to provide emergency monies to help communities that have a large......
Housing Finance Authority Board of Directors and Staff
Board of Directors Robyn Fiel, Chairman After nine years as a mortgage loan originator at Fifth Third Bank, Robyn Fiel is currently......