Welcome to the Housing Finance Authority of Pinellas County

Your Key to Homeownership

Our Mission
The Housing Finance Authority's mission is to assure that financing for affordable housing remains available to the residents of Pinellas County.

NEWS & INITIATIVES

First-time homebuyer’s dream comes true

Leslie Cox heard about Pinellas County’s free Homebuyer Information Program (HIP) and decided to join.  She was thinking about buying a home and it was an easy way to learn about various housing assistance programs offered by the county and the Housing Finance Authority of Pinellas County.  Then a mailer announcing the Homeownership Opportunities for People Everywhere (HOPE) Expo arrived. more>

A new home for the New Year
If your New Year’s resolution includes buying a new home, Pinellas County may be able to make it easier and more affordable with a low interest mortgage for first-time homebuyers in Pinellas, Pasco and Polk Counties. The program is available to buyers who have never owned a home, have not owned a home in the last three years or veterans. more>

Understanding the home buying process
If you’re thinking about buying a home you don’t want to miss, Understanding the Home Buying Process, the featured topic Thursday, February 2nd on There’s No Place Like Home, the radio show sponsored by the Housing Finance Authority of Pinellas County.  The show can also be watched on Pinellas County Connection Television, You Tube, or viewed on-line here. more>

Not a First Time Homebuyer?

Through our 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.

Homeowners may be able to prevent foreclosure of their homes through our ongoing Foreclosure Prevention program that helps persons nearing the financial edge to regain their footing.

HFA Assists the Rental Housing Community Home ownership is not for everyone. Whether by circumstance or by choice, many residents continue to need rental housing.

HFA Products Can Help Developers Meet Local Needs
This Authority remains passionately dedicated to providing financing that meets the affordable housing needs of this community. Operation Kickstart, offers interest free builder loans to spur construction in targeted areas; developer loans can help fill financing gaps for multifamily projects, and other loans which can be as specialized as a bridge loan to complete a shelter for the homeless. Call (727) 464-8210 for more information.

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