Buying a Home
Pinellas County offers residents many resources to educate themselves on the home buying process in the county.
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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.
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Featured Government Office
Community Development Division
Community Development, a division of the Housing and Community Development Department, implements programs that expand affordable housing opportunities, revitalize neighborhoods, and improve community infrastructure, facilities, and services.
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Events
View All EventsHousehold Chemical Collection Event
Pinellas County Solid Waste is hosting a household chemical collection event on the barrier islands. This event aims to provide residents with…
Programs
View All ProgramsHousing 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,…
People First Hurricane Recovery Programs
Programs to support homeowners, tenants, and local landlords impacted by Hurricanes Idalia, Helene, or Milton
Lender Guide for Downpayment Assistance Applications
Guide to access Neighborly Application Portal, register an account and create a new application for downpayment assistance programs....
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 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 Board of Directors and Staff
Board of Directors Paul Burroughs, Chairman Paul is a retired banker. He entered the banking field, obtained a Degree of Distinction from......
Programa para Compradores de Casa por Primera Vez de la Autoridad para el Financiamiento de la Vivienda Comprador de casa por primera – Home Key 1st Mortgage
Efectivo March 28, 2025 — Sujeto a Cambios El programa para compradores de viviendas por primera vez de la Autoridad para el......
Down Payment Assistance
The Down Payment Assistance Program has reopened as of 12/1/25 and is now accepting applications. Looking for a home in Pinellas County......
Pinellas County Flood Map Service Center
If you’re wondering about your evacuation zone as hurricane season approaches or whether that house you’re thinking of buying is in a......
Municipal Contact Information: Garbage and Recycling Collection
Municipal Residents and Businesses: Please contact your city to request garbage and recycling collection service. ...