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…
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…
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…
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,…
NSP Substantial Amendment 07-2012
Neighborhood Stabilization Program application for federal assistance from 2009 for acquisition, rehabilitation, demolition, land banking and down payment assistance....
Action Plan 2008-2009
2008-2009 Pinellas County Action Plan identifying specific projects and activities to address needs identified in the Consolidated Strategic Plan....
NSP Substantial Amendment 01-21-2009
Neighborhood Stabilization Program application for federal assistance from 2009 for acquisition, rehabilitation, demolition, land banking and down payment assistance....
NSP Substantial Amendment 12-19-2009
Neighborhood Stabilization Program application for federal assistance from 2009 for acquisition, rehabilitation, demolition, land banking and down payment assistance....
Emergency Rental Assistance Program now closed to new applications
After a successful run that helped thousands of families, the Pinellas County Emergency Rental Assistance Program is now closed to new applications.......
FY 22-23 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....
FY 2023-2024 Annual Action Plan
Pinellas County Annual Action Plan for FY 22-23 identifying how the County will use its annual allocation of housing and community development grants....
Community Development Application Instructions
FY22-23 application instructions for public facility, public infrastructure, public services, and CDBG-CV & ESG-CV grants....
Neighborly Software: Getting Started
Instructions to help users get started using the Neighborly software....
Affirmative Fair Housing Marketing Plan Form
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Affirmative Fair Housing Marketing Plan...