Learn how the Pinellas County Housing Authority can help you.
The Pinellas County Housing Authority is dedicated to providing safe housing to those in need. Learn how we can help you.
PCHA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Debbie Johnson, our Executive Director, encourages you to reach out to the Pinellas County Housing Authority.
The Board is responsible for agency oversight and setting policy. Learn more about each of them.
The PCHA Communications department supports the mission and good work of the housing authority by promoting internal and external communication and activities that create positive relationships and partnerships within our community. Our goal is to create an awareness of PCHA’s valuable services among our residents, employees, the media and other constituents. For press or media inquiries, please call (727) 443-7684 ext 3137.
Pinellas County Housing Authority
Est. August 17, 1965 By the Board of County Commissioners, County of Pinellas, Florida
11479 Ulmerton Rd. Largo, FL 33778 727-443-7684 https://www.pinellashousing.com/ email: info@pinellashousing.com
As a leader and innovator, our mission is to provide safe, quality housing for persons in need and to cultivate healthy, vibrant neighborhoods for Pinellas County.
PCHA Board of Commissioners, as appointed by the Governor of the State of Florida:
Joseph Triolo, Chairman, 2010-2014 Angela Rouson, Vice Chair, 2013-2015 Michael Guju, Commissioner, 2013-2016 Alan Swartz, Commissioner, 2015-2019 Cynthia Wilson, Commissioner, 2010-2013
You may contact the commissioners at info@pinellashousing.com
Unincorporated Pinellas
Resolution declaring need for Housing Authority
Florida Statute 421.27
Name, Address, Email, Term, If applicable, the appointing authority (county, municipality, Governor, etc.) for each governing body member.
Annual Financial Report
Generally applied ethics On the left-hand side navigation menu, please click “Ethics Laws.”
When you work with PCHA you will be working with one of the top housing authorities in the nation.
There are no open solicitations at this time. Please check back regularly for procurement opportunities.
Please e-mail purchasing-related questions and requests to procurement@pinellashousing.com.
Register for the Pinellas County Housing Authority’s Vendor Database
If you are not a registered supplier, please register with PCHA. By registering directly with PCHA, you will be included in the authority’s vendor database and will receive notification of all advertisements.
Register your company with NAHRO
Please click on the e-Procurement icon to the right to register with NAHRO, the housing authority’s procurement partner.
What PCHA is looking for?
View the various ways to work with PCHA.
Housing is a recognized driver of every economy. Whether building, owning or simply living affordably, those housing actions create benefits for local communities. We may call upon our partners to build or reinvigorate family oriented “communities of choice” where long term rent affordability can provide comfort to families, senior citizens, neighborhood enterprises, and host municipalities.
PCHA seeks public or private partners interested and capable of realizing:
Additionally, PCHA is also interested in reviewing proposals for:
Because PCHA staff works in tandem with the professional services of nationally recognized legal and financial experts, we are prepared to initiate or respond to affordable housing opportunities in Pinellas County. We are currently working toward the development of new housing on approximately 8 acres that is owned by PCHA in the City of Largo. This project is called Greenhouse Shoppes Redevelopment.
Retained Services:
Saxon Gilmore Law
Development Partners:
NORSTAR Development USA, LP and its affiliate, Norstar/Primerica Multifamily Development Group, a joint venture between Norstar and Primerica Group One, Inc., have been involved as lead developer in twenty (20) separate mixed-finance/mixed-income public housing authority transactions. Norstar/Primerica’s Punta Gorda project, Gulf Breeze Apartments, was recently recognized as the National Winner of the Charles L. Edson award for public housing revitalization by the Affordable Housing Tax Credit Coalition as well as being the featured project in the November 2008 issue of Novogradac’s “Journal of Tax Credit Housing”. We have completed or are in the process of developing or construction over 2,000 mixed finance housing multifamily and senior units and have over 900 more units in various stages of construction and development with housing authorities in New York, Michigan, and Florida, including Punta Gorda, Venice, Lake Wales and a HOPE VI development in Fort Myers.
Click here to read a recent article featuring our current project!
Bessolo Design Group, Inc.
King Engineering Associates, Inc.
Government Partners:
City of Clearwater
City of Largo
Pinellas County
Financial Partners:
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Bay Cities Bank
US Bank
Sawgrass Asset Management, Inc
Contract opportunities for Certified Section 3 Businesses
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Our Housing Choice Voucher program offers assistance to over 3,000 families.
Housing Choice Voucher / Section 8 Program forms
To view, complete, and electronically sign these forms please click on the forms below to be taken to the electronic form. Once you complete the form you will be emailed a confirmation. Please verify the confirmation email. Once you have verified the completed form a copy will be emailed to you and to the Pinellas County Housing Authority.
These forms are for existing housing choice voucher holders and housing choice voucher landlords. These forms are not for individuals interested in applying for any Pinellas County Housing Authority program.
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Calling all Landlords!
HUD and the Department of Veterans Affairs, through a cooperative partnership, provide long-term case management, supportive services, and permanent housing support through the HUD-Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing program (HUD-VASH).
Eligible homeless Veterans receive VA provided case management and supportive services to maintain stability and recovery from physical and mental health, substance use, and functional concerns contributing to or resulting from homelessness.
HUD has provided “Housing Choice” Section 8 vouchers designated for HUD-VASH to PCHA to assist with their rental payments. The programs goal includes promoting maximal Veteran recovery and independence to sustain permanent housing in the community for the Veteran and their family.
This program was designed to address the needs of the most vulnerable homeless Veterans. Veterans must be VA Health Care eligible, homeless, and participate in case management services in order to obtain, and sustain, permanent independent community housing.
Veterans may be referred by any Homeless Program to see if they are suitable for an application for the HUD-VASH program.
Landlords interested in leasing their rental units to HUD-VASH Voucher participants may contact Lonnie Williams, LCSW at (727) 398-6661 ext 4518 to obtain additional information about special lease-up procedures.
The Pinellas County Housing Authority offers a variety of affordable housing options.
Pinellas Heights Senior Apartments 11411 Ulmerton Road Largo, FL 33778 (727) 953-9809
Interior Amenities Emergency Assistance Pull Cords Private Balconies Ceiling Fans Easy Access Showers Ample Storage Energy Efficient Appliances Granite Countertops Ceramic Tile in Kitchen, Living, and Baths Friendly, Professional Staff
Community Amenities Library Media Center Fitness Center Dining Room Shuffle Board Court Picnic Area with Gazebo Onsite Laundry Centers on Each Floor Craft Room Cards and Game Room Ample Parking Social Activities Pet Friendly
Regina Booker, Director of Resident Services and Programs
The Resident Services and Programs (RSP) department is responsible for coordinating a myriad of services and resources to enhance resident economic and social self-sufficiency and the quality of life for residents living in a PCHA community and those participating in the agency’s Housing Choice Voucher program.
The RSP department works to provide residents with opportunities for employment, certifications, scholarships and public and private services as well as Section 3 business certifications.
The RSP department continues to develop new and strengthen current relationships with service providers, faith-based organizations, public transportation, and local government agencies to create support services/linkages to meet resident needs and to provide homeownership opportunities. Scholarships have also been coordinated with the St. Petersburg College Foundation and through PHADA (Public Housing Authorities Director’s Association). Please check back regularly for scholarship opportunities.
For more information regarding Resident Services and Programs, including Section 3, please call 727-443-7684 ext 3050 or click here!
The Pinellas County Housing Authority offers many services and programs to open doors for the residents of our beautiful county.
PCHA is a self-service ACCESS site
www.bgcsun.org
Computer Labs open doors for our residents
Looking for Economic Independence?
Partnership now offers job skills training and credentialing program
Greater Ridgecrest Area Youth Development Initiative
The Headstart Program – Pinellas County operates in Rainbow Village Apartments. Headstart is a federally funded comprehensive child development program. It serves low-income children from birth to mandatory school age, their families and expectant mothers. Services are center-based and are housed in 22 directly operated and community partnered centers throughout Pinellas County, including PCHA’s Rainbow Village.
The purpose is to promote school readiness by enhancing the social and cognitive development of low-income children through the provision of comprehensive services; and to assist their families. For more information, visit their Headstart Program – Pinellas County or call (727) 547-5900.
The Pinellas County Police Athletic League (PAL) operates various programs at Rainbow Village Apartments. These programs are available to all children. Offering recreation, sports and education through law enforcement, the PAL program’s goal is to reach out to as many children as possible so children may have the opportunity to have fun, grow, and learn from the valuable PAL programs. For more information, please call (727) 528-5779.
Opportunities for Self-Sufficiency
To review the law governing rental agreements between landlord and tenants, please download this PDF.
Click on the link below to review the rights and responsibilities of landlords and residents in preventing housing discrimination based on race, religion, or national origin in the wake of September 11, 2001.
Discrimination based on Race, Religion, or National Origin Post 9-11
The Board of Commissioners and management of the Pinellas County Housing Authority (PCHA) are committed to eliminating fraud and recovering resources lost by fraudulent activity by residents, clients, landlords and suppliers. Fraud is a crime and diverts scarce resources away from the neediest of our clients.
Please be aware that the PCHA has a Fraud Prevention and Recovery effort and encourages the reporting of suspected fraud by residents, clients and vendors.
You may report suspected fraud by calling 727-443-7684, ext. 3069 or filling out this form here. You may remain anonymous.
PCHA has a strong commitment to affirmatively furthering fair housing. We do business in accordance with the Federal Fair Housing law. For more information, please download HUD’s FHEO brochures in English (pdf) or Spanish (pdf).
Please check back regularly for open scholarship opportunities.
Job-training, employment, and contract opportunities for low to very-low income residents
See what’s happening at PCHA
Stay on top of everything the Pinellas County Housing Authority is doing to help build strong neighborhoods across the county.
PCHA 55 and Older Communities
Crystal Lakes Manor (3802 62nd Avenue N., Pinellas Park, (727) 522-2074) and Palm Lake Village (1515 County Road One, Dunedin, (727) 733-8880) apartment communities are accepting application from individuals, including disabled individuals, who are over the age of 55. However, these are affordable housing and the rent is not subsidized.
PCHA 62 and Older Communities
Magnolia Gardens Assisted Living Facility is accepting applications from those 62 years of age or older who meet the requirements to live in an ALF. The phone number for Magnolia Gardens ALF is (727) 489-6440 and the address is 3800 62nd Avenue North in Pinellas Park, FL. The website is magnoliagardensassistedliving.com
PCHA HUD-Subsidized Family Housing
Norton Apartments at Lake Bellevue is located at 1450 S Martin Luther King Jr Ave in Clearwater, FL. Applications are currently being accepted for 4 bedroom apartments.
Rainbow Village is located at 12301 134th Avenue N. in Largo, FL. Applications are currently being accepted for 4 and 5 bedroom apartments.
Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program – PCHA’s Section 8 waiting list is closed and is not expected to reopen at any time in the near future.
Additional Information About Nearby Subsidized Housing
The Clearwater Housing Authority may be accepting applications from those that are 62 years of age or older for their public housing apartments. Their phone number is (727) 461-5777 and their website is http://www.clearwaterhousingauth.org/
The Tarpon Springs Housing Authority may be accepting applications. Their phone number is (727) 937-4411 and their website is www.tarponspringshousing.com
The Manatee Housing Authority may be taking applications for their public housing apartments. Their website is http://www.manateehousing.com/mchapublichousing.asp and their phone number is (941) 756-3974
The Pasco County HA may be accepting applications for some Federally-assisted apartments. http://www.pascocountyhousing.org/housing/apply.htm. Their phone number is (352) 567-0848
The St. Petersburg and Dunedin Housing Authorities may also be accepting applications from time to time. Their phone number is (727) 323-3171.
Other HUD-Subsidized Housing
A list of other subsidized housing is located at the following link:
http://www.hud.gov/apps/section8/results.cfm?city_name_text=&county_name_text=Pinellas&zip_code=&property_name_text=&client_group_type=&maxrec=20&state_code=FL&statename=Florida
or
http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=/topics/rental_assistance
Additional Sources of Information
The http://www.floridahousingsearch.org website has rental information and availability in all areas of Florida.
Call 211 or visit http://www.211tampabay.org/ for assistance with finding agencies and resources to help you.
If you are currently on the Waiting List you may check your status by selecting the “Check your status on the Section 8 Wait List” link located in the Quick Links Box to the lower right.
If you are a participant of the HCV (Section 8) program and are looking for affordable rental housing, please visit www.floridahousingsearch.org.
PCHA is an Equal Housing Opportunity Provider
PCHA has Spanish speaking staff at its central office that are available to assist applicants with limited English proficiency.
PCHA proudly offers long-term affordable housing and rental assistance for low-income families throughout Pinellas County.
Our agency does not provide temporary shelter, emergency shelter, or transitional housing. However, a number of non-profit agencies throughout Pinellas County and Tampa Bay do provide these valuable services and may be able to help you!
If you are in need of emergency shelter or services in Pinellas County, you may call 2-1-1 from any phone.
If you are facing foreclosure, understand and utilize the options and resources available to you.
Florida Housing Finance Corporation – Call 1-800-995-HOPE for Foreclosure Prevention
Know Your Options – Fannie Mae
Homeownership Resource Center
The Homeownership Resource Center is a one-stop-shop dedicated to promoting homeownership activities such as making referrals to partnering homebuyer counseling agencies, credit counselors, budgeting classes, information about downpayment/closing cost assistance loans, interest free loans, homebuyer counseling and credit repair, foreclosure prevention, “Dream of Homeownership” seminars, and other information and resources for homebuyers in the surrounding community.
Stop by our Homeownership Resource Center located at 11479 Ulmerton Road in Largo, Florida. For more information about our HCV Homeownership Programs, click on this link or call (727) 443-7684, ext 3046.
Useful Links:
Resources For Home Buyers
Florida Housing Finance Corporation
St. Petersburg Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP)
Tampa Bay Community Development Corporation
Neighborhood Home Solutions (NHS)
Habitat For Humanity
Community Service Foundation
Housing Finance Authority of Pinellas County
National Foundation for Debt Management
Clearwater Neighborhood Housing Services
City of St. Petersburg (W.I.N. Program)
City of St. Petersburg NSP Program – Homes for Sale
Tampa Housing Authority
Florida Housing Search
Pinellas County Property Appraiser
Homebuyer Information Program
First Time Homebuyer Program
Habitat for Humanity
Resources For Home Owners
Fannie Mae – Know Your Options
Florida Attorneys Saving Homes – (866) 607-2187
Hurricane Preparedness – (727) 464-8210
Removal of Barriers – (727) 464-8210
Additional Resources & Local Links
Home Renters:
Subsidized Rental Housing
Rental Housing
Housing Placement
Legal Advice by Gulfcoast Legal Services
Scheduled Workshops:
PCHA is hosting seminars and workshops in partnership with the Community Service Foundation and Wealth Building Coalition. For more information and the schedule, please click here!
Find PCHA HUD scores, Strategic and Annual Plans, Audited Financials and Budgets, and Board Meeting Agendas all in one place
Public Board Meeting and Evaluation Committee Notices
Great links to important contacts
Click the link below for further information regarding Housing Choice Voucher forms.
Crystal Lakes Manor Apartments
Housing Choice Voucher – Section 8
Lakeside Terrace Apartments
Norton Apartments
Palm Lake Village Apartments
Rainbow Village Apartments
Please click the link below to complete the forms.
Please complete this form to begin the application process. Application for occupancy
Please complete this form to finalize the application process. Procedure to complete the application process
Housing Choice Voucher / Section 8 Program
Authorization of Release 9886
Certificate of Repairs
Citizen Status 214
Fraud Complaint Form
Legal Interim Change Form
Portability Request
Reasonable Accommodation Request Form
Rental Increase Request Form
Supplement to Application for Federally Assisted Housing
Our waiting list is currently closed. We are currently not accepting applications for our one and two bedroom apartments.
Waiting List Form for four bedroom apartments
Please fill out this form to begin the application process.
Esperando Lista de aplicaciones en español
Por favor, rellene este formulario para iniciar el proceso de solicitud.
Forms will go here.
Click the links below to complete the required forms.
Pre-Application Form
Our waiting list is currently closed.
Waiting List Form for four and five bedroom apartments.
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