Housing Information

  • Florida Homes for Heroes Housing Program:

    The Florida Hometown Heroes Housing Program makes homeownership affordable for eligible frontline community workers such as law enforcement officers, firefighters, educators, healthcare professionals, childcare employees, and active military or veterans. To learn more about the program details, visit Homes for Heroes Housing Program.

     

    Pinellas County Resources:

    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. Visit Florida Housing Search for more information.

    First-Time Home Buyer?:
    Help is available, in English and Spanish, to first-time home buyers who use HFA's Home Key Mortgage Programs to 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. For more information, go to www.stpete.org/PurchaseAssistance

    • Homeowner who needs repairs?
      The Housing Rehabilitation Assistance Program provides funding for St. Peterburg’s 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. For more information go to 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 communities continue to thrive. Without exception, they are assets to their respective neighborhoods.  Please go to the Florida Housing Search website, as there are properties throughout the county.  

      Florida Housing Search

    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 to offer details.