⚖️ Special District Requirements
The Pinellas County Housing Authority (PCHA) operates as an independent special district under Chapter 421 of the Florida Statutes. As a public agency, we are committed to full transparency and accountability in all that we do — from governance and finances to community impact.
Below you’ll find key information about our legal foundation, leadership, financial reporting, and services. These details ensure compliance with Florida’s special district requirements and demonstrate our ongoing dedication to serving Pinellas County with integrity and openness.
🏢 Full Legal Name:
Pinellas County Housing Authority
🌟 Our Purpose:
As a leader and innovator in affordable housing, our mission is simple but powerful:
To provide safe, quality housing for those in need and to build healthy, vibrant neighborhoods throughout Pinellas County.
Whether you’re a resident, homeowner, landlord, or community partner—we’re here to help create opportunities, uplift lives, and strengthen communities.
🗺️ Where We Serve
Our service area includes Unincorporated Pinellas County.
📍 (See boundary map below)
🛠️ Services We Provide
We’re dedicated to increasing access to affordable housing in a variety of ways, including:
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Managing and maintaining PCHA-owned rental properties
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Administering federal rental assistance programs (like Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers)
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Offering homeownership and financial wellness education (including first-time buyer and budgeting resources)
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Partnering with local organizations to support vibrant community development
📜 Legal & Governance Information
| Item | Details |
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| Creation Document | Resolution declaring need for Housing Authority |
| Established Under | Chapter 421, Florida Statutes – specifically, Florida Statute 421.27 |
| Date Established | August 17, 1965 |
| Establishing Entity | Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners |
| Fiscal Year | January 1 – December 31 |
🧑💼 Meet Our Leadership
Appointed by the Governor of Florida:
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Chloe Firebaugh, Chair
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Alen Tomczak, Vice Chair
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Wayne Mineo, Commissioner
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Veronica Hickey, Commissioner
📧 Contact the Board: info@pinellashousing.com
📍 Contact & Location
| Mailing Address | 11479 Ulmerton Rd., Largo, FL 33778 |
|---|---|
| Phone | 727-443-7684 |
| info@pinellashousing.com | |
| Website | www.pinellashousing.com |
| Registered Agent/Office | Neil Brickfield, 11479 Ulmerton Rd., Largo, FL 33778 |
💼 Financial Transparency
📅 Board Meeting Schedule
Our Board of Commissioners meets monthly. Please visit our Board Meetings page for dates, agendas, and minutes.
Services provided: The Authority focuses on creating, providing and increasing affordable housing opportunities to Pinellas County residents. Whether through its leasing, management and maintenance of PCHA’s owned portfolio of housing, or through the administration of various rental subsidy programs, or the coordination of first time homebuyer and household budgeting services to homeowners and prospective owners, the Pinellas County Housing Authority remains committed to its mission.
Creation document: Resolution declaring need for Housing Authority
Operating statute: Established under Chapter 421, Florida Statutes, Florida Statute 421.27
Date established: August 17, 1965
Establishing entity: Board of County Commissioners, Pinellas County, Florida
Mailing address: 11479 Ulmerton Rd., Largo, FL 33778
Email address: info@pinellashousing.com
Telephone: 727-443-7684
Website address: www.pinellashousing.com
Registered agent /office: Neil Brickfield, 11479 Ulmerton Rd., Largo, FL 33778
PCHA Commissioners: (as appointed by the Governor of the State of Florida):
Chloe Firebaugh, Chair
Alen Tomczak, Vice Chair
Wayne Mineo, Commissioner
Veronica Hickey, Commissioner
Email address: info@pinellashousing.com
Fiscal year: January 1 – December 31
Department of Financial Services webpage: Annual Financial Report
Audit Report: PINELLAS COUNTY HA FY2022
Budget: 2023 Budget
Meeting schedule: Monthly
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