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Pinellas County Housing Authority

Inside the PCHA
- Inside the
  PCHA
  Learn how the Pinellas County Housing Authority can help you.
- About Us
  The Pinellas County Housing Authority is dedicated to providing safe housing to those in need. Learn how we can help you.
- Careers
  PCHA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
- Departments
- Executive Director’s Message
  Debbie Johnson, our Executive Director, encourages you to reach out to the Pinellas County Housing Authority.
- Meet the Board
  The Board is responsible for agency oversight and setting policy. Learn more about each of them.
- Our 50th Anniversary
- Public Relations
  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.
- Special District Requirements
  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.”
Do Business with PCHA
- Do Business with the PCHA
  When you work with PCHA you will be working with one of the top housing authorities in the nation.
- Business Opportunities
  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.
- Investment Opportunities
  What PCHA is looking for?
- Open Solicitations
  View the various ways to work with PCHA.
- Our Development Partners
  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:
  - reuse and redevelopment of underutilized commercial parcels, or underdeveloped residential tracts, situated with access to schools and transportation;
  - projects that clearly meet identified housing goals of local communities;
  - partnerships that add geographic diversity to the portfolio of property under management, especially in areas with minimal workforce housing choices.
  Additionally, PCHA is also interested in reviewing proposals for:
  - purchase of General Partner interests in tax credit developments
  - apartment complexes built after 1998
  - property adjacent to our existing communities.
  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
- Section 3
  Contract opportunities for Certified Section 3 Businesses
- Vendor Registration
  Sign Up here to become a PCHA vendor
Housing Choice
Voucher Program
Our Housing Choice Voucher program offers assistance to over 3,000 families.
- Housing Choice Voucher Program
  Our Housing Choice Voucher program offers assistance to over 3,000 families.
- About the program
- Director Information
- Find My Unit
- Forms
  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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- Homeownership Program
- List My Unit
- Portability
- Prospective Landlords
  Calling all Landlords!
- Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH)
  ABOUT THE PROGRAM
  
  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.
  
  U.S. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS LINK:
  - http://www.va.gov/HOMELESS/index.asp
Properties
- Our Properties
  The Pinellas County Housing Authority offers a variety of affordable housing options.
- Crystal Lakes Manor
- Lakeside Terrace
- Landings at Cross Bayou
- Magnolia Gardens Assisted Living Community
- Norton Apartments
- Palm Lake Village
- Pinellas Heights
  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
- Rainbow Village
Resident Services
and Programs
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!
- Resident Services and Programs
  The Pinellas County Housing Authority offers many services and programs to open doors for the residents of our beautiful county.
- ACCESS
  PCHA is a self-service ACCESS site
- Boys and Girls Club
  
  www.bgcsun.org
  
  Ridgecrest Club
  
  12301 134th Avenue North, Largo, FL 33774
  
  727.584.5429
  
  This Club picks up from Mildred Helms and Ridgecrest Elementary.
- Computer Labs
  Computer Labs open doors for our residents
- Family Self-Sufficiency Program (FSS)
  Looking for Economic Independence?
- Florida Ready to Work
  Partnership now offers job skills training and credentialing program
- Greater Ridgecrest Area Youth Development Initiative (GRAYDI)
  Greater Ridgecrest Area Youth Development Initiative
- Headstart Program
  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.
- Links to Helpful Agencies and Programs
- Police Athletic League
  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.
- Resident Opportunity Self-Sufficiency Program (ROSS)
  Opportunities for Self-Sufficiency
- Resident Policies and Programs
  Florida Landlord Tenant Act
  
  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
  
  Fraud Prevention
  
  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.
  
  Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity (FHEO)
  
  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).
  
  Scholarship Opportunities
  
  Please check back regularly for open scholarship opportunities.
- Section 3 Education and Training Program
  Job-training, employment, and contract opportunities for low to very-low income residents
- Workshops at PCHA
  See what’s happening at PCHA
Notices
and Links
- Notices,
  and Important Links
  Stay on top of everything the Pinellas County Housing Authority is doing to help build strong neighborhoods across the county.
- Apply for Housing!
  PCHA 55 and Older Communities
  
  Crystal Lakes Manor (3802 62^nd 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 62^nd 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 134^th 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.
- Emergency Shelter
  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.
- Foreclosure Resources
  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 Resources
  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 Clearwater
  
  City of Largo
  
  City of St. Petersburg (W.I.N. Program)
  
  Pinellas County
  
  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
  
  Florida Housing Finance Corporation
  
  Tampa Bay Community Development Corporation
  
  Neighborhood Home Solutions (NHS)
  
  Housing Finance Authority of Pinellas County
  
  National Foundation for Debt Management
  
  Fannie Mae – Know Your Options
  
  Clearwater Neighborhood Housing Services
  
  Pinellas County
  
  Pinellas County Property Appraiser
  
  Florida Attorneys Saving Homes – (866) 607-2187
  
  Hurricane Preparedness – (727) 464-8210
  
  Removal of Barriers – (727) 464-8210
  
  Additional Resources & Local Links
  
  Home Renters:
  
  Florida Housing Search
  
  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!
- Public Documents
  Find PCHA HUD scores, Strategic and Annual Plans, Audited Financials and Budgets, and Board Meeting Agendas all in one place
- Public Notices
  Public Board Meeting and Evaluation Committee Notices
- Resources and Links
  Great links to important contacts
Forms
- Forms
  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
- Crystal Lakes Manor 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
  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
- Lakeside Terrace Apartments
  Our waiting list is currently closed. We are currently not accepting applications for our one and two bedroom apartments.
- Norton 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.
- Palm Lake Village Apartments
  Forms will go here.
- Pinellas Heights Senior Living
  Click the links below to complete the required forms.
  
  Pre-Application Form
- Rainbow Village Apartments
  Our waiting list is currently closed.
  
  Waiting List Form for four and five 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.

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Workshops at PCHA

To view the 2019 Pinellas County Housing Authority Workshop Schedule, please click below:

2019 PCHA Workshop Schedule

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Waiting List Hotline 727.450.2111

Call our waiting list hotline to check your status on our many waiting lists. Please be ready to give the last four digits of your Social Security Number and your date of birth.The hotline does not allow any application changes.

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