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 Events2026-27 Performance Review and Needs Assessment
Pinellas County is in the process of developing its Annual Action Plan for FY 2026-27 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Emergency Solutions…
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,…
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 First Contact 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....
Rental assistance program to launch Wednesday to help renters avoid COVID-19 related evictions
Financial help will be available starting Wednesday for Pinellas County residents who are falling behind on rent due to the COVID-19 pandemic.......
Housing Finance Authority Minutes for 3/22/21
Minutes of the March 22, 2021, meeting of the Housing Finance Authority....