Home Buyers & Renters

  • Home Buyers
     
    Pinellas County Resources

    Visit the Pinellas County Housing Finance Authority (HFA) to access resources for ALL Pinellas County School employees whether you are new to the area, have been here for a number of years, wish to purchase a home or refinance your current one or wish to rent an apartment.

    First Time Home Buyer?

    Help is available, in English and Spanish, to first time home buyers who use HFA's Home Key Mortgage Programs purchase a home.  Visit the Pinellas County Housing Finance Authority (HFA). Access the Pinellas County First Time Home Buyers Inquiry Form. 

    Not a First Time Home Buyer?

    Through the Target Area Loans, HFA offers higher income limits and purchase price limits for homebuyers who purchase a home in one of the HFA target areas. 

     

    City of St. Petersburg Resources

    First Time Home Buyer?

    The Purchase Assistance Program provides interest-free loans to first‑time homebuyers of new or existing single-family homes in St. Pete. The loan can help you with the down payment on your first home. Eligibility requirements apply. Learn more at www.stpete.org/PurchaseAssistance.

    Homeowner who needs repairs?

    The Housing Rehabilitation Assistance Program provides funding for St. Pete residents who need home repairs for code compliance, safety or accessibility. Depending on needs and eligibility, funding is available through Home Repair Loans or Barrier Free Loans and Grants. Learn more at www.stpete.org/HomeRepair.  

     
    Rental Properties
     
    HFA Assists the Rental Housing Community
    Home ownership is not for everyone.  Whether by circumstance or by choice, many residents continue to need or want rental housing.  Pinellas County is fortunate to have so many fine examples of economically, socially, and racially diverse communities.  These attractive and well maintained communitites continue to thrive.  Without exception, they are assets to their respective neighborhoods.  Please go to the HFA website as there are properties throughout the county.  Pinellas County Housing Finance Authority
     
     
    Apartment Rental Discounts
     
    Each location may offer a different promotion such as no/reduced security deposit, discount on monthly rent, free first month, etc.  Contact each one directly for offer details.
     
    The Courtney at Bay Pines
        4652 Miramar Drive, St. Petersburg FL 33708  http://thecourtneyatbaypines.com/ (727) 873-3887
     
    Provenza at St. Pete
        540 North Trinity Lane, St. Petersburg FL  33716   https://www.provenzaatstpete.com/  (727) 325-6489
     
    The Sands at Clearwater
        2168 Druid Road, Clearwater FL  33764    www.bellapartmentliving.com/the sands at clearwater  (855) 562-7021
     
    Lakes of Palm Harbor
        3975 Country Pl Lane, Palm Harbor FL  34684   (727) 308-2934
    The Alexander at Countryside Luxury Apartments
        2524 Alexander Place, Clearwater, FL  33763   http://www.alexanderatcountryside.com/  (727) 314-8700
        50% discount on Application Fee and 50% off Administration Fee
     
    Sugar Mill Creek Apartments
         8500 Belcher Road, Pinellas Park, FL  33781   https://www.sugarmillcreekapts.com/   (727) 546-0588
         50% discount on Application Fee, Deposit Fee and Administration Fee
         $150 Gift Card to Publix after move in date
     
     ResProp Management   
         3 Locations   
         Waived Application and Administrative Fees