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…
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,…
Housing Finance Authority Minutes for 7/12/21
Minutes of the July 12, 2021, meeting of the Housing Finance Authority - TEFRA Hearing. ...
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 – Rental Housing
Locations of the rental housing supported by the Housing Finance Authority of Pinellas County....
Buying a Home: Target Areas
There are advantages to buying a home in a target area. The Housing Finance Authority (HFA) typically offers home buying assistance to......
Affordable Rental Housing Development Information Statement
Types of Projects Funds can be used to assist projects involving: Forms of Assistance Deferred payment or reduced interest (3%) loans may......
Builders and Developers
Pinellas County offers several programs that can help builders and developers lower the cost of building affordable housing, including: Learn more about......
Community Housing Trust Fund
Notice of Funding Availability andAvailability of Housing Assistance Plan The Pinellas County Housing Trust Fund Plan covers all of unincorporated Pinellas County......
Request Rental or Social Assistance
To apply for rental or social assistance, visit the 2-1-1 Tampa Bay Care website....
Housing Finance Authority Minutes for 5/5/21
Minutes of the May 5, 2021, meeting of the Housing Finance Authority Board....
Housing Finance Authority Minutes for 4/7/21
Minutes of the April 7, 2021, meeting of the Housing Finance Authority Board....