If you’re struggling to pay your rent or find an affordable place to live, you are not alone. Although there is unprecedented demand for housing and benefits, you may still qualify for assistance from a variety of programs.
If you are seeking affordable rentals…
Search for Rentals: View available rentals by zip code, including affordable, income-restricted units, at https://floridahousingsearch.org.
Affordable Housing Directory: From income-restricted apartments to homeownership, this directory includes a wide range of opportunities and contacts to find a place you can afford to live in Pinellas. Affordable Housing Directory – Pinellas County
Public Housing: The public housing authority pays the difference between what a tenant can afford and the fair market rent for the housing unit. Note: Local public housing authorities typically have had long waiting lists. For more information, please contact
Landlord/Tenant Information: Learn more about the rights and responsibilities of tenants and landlords in the State of Florida.
New Affordable Housing Opportunities: Request a spot on the waitlist for new and upcoming affordable/workforce housing developments in Pinellas. Contact each property directly for information on current or future availability.
| Property Name | Status | Address | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bayou Court Apartments | Leasing |
4301 6th Street South St. Petersburg, FL 33705 |
Kristopher Meade Property Manager bayoucourtmgr@carteretmgmt.com (727) 201-4649 |
| Oasis at Bayside | Leasing |
305 Glades Circle Largo, FL 33771 |
Boralda (Bora) Merollari boralda.merollari@bridgepm.com (727) 536-0486 |
|
Burlington Post 2 (Senior Housing) |
Under Construction, expected completion October 2026 |
3201 Burlington Ave N St. Petersburg, FL 33713 |
Royal American Management (727) 258-8717 |
|
Flats on 4th (Senior Housing) |
Under Construction, expected completion October 2026 |
10500 4th Street North St. Petersburg, FL 33716 |
Kameca Hill kameca.hill@livebryten.com (727) 498-8823 |
If you are facing eviction…
- Eviction Assistance Program: If you are overdue on your rent, don’t wait until you get an eviction notice to seek help. Free legal assistance is available to resolve evictions:
- Gulf Coast Legal Services Housing Stability Assistance
- Community Law Program (Pinellas Eviction Diversion Program): Call (727) 582-7475 (Landlords/Tenants)
- Bay Area Legal Services: 800-625-2257
Facing eviction now? Know your rights – Read Gulf Coast Legal Services’ Tenant Rights guide.
If you are a first-time homebuyer
Pinellas County’s Down Payment Assistance offers up to $75,000 for income-eligible homebuyers in unincorporated Pinellas and most cities. Learn more.
The People First Homebuyer Assistance Program provides up to $80,000 for income-eligible homebuyers who lived in Pinellas during Hurricanes Idalia, Helene and/or Milton. Learn more.
The Housing Finance Authority of Pinellas County First-Time Homebuyer Program could be your key to achieving the American dream. If you have never owned a home, have not owned a home in the past three years or are a veteran, you may qualify for this program. Learn more.
Florida Housing offers a Homebuyer Program that offers 30-year fixed rate first mortgage loans to first time homebuyers through participating lenders and lending institutions throughout the State of Florida. Program information.
City Homeownership Programs – these cities offer down payment assistance for first-time homebuyers:
- City of Clearwater (727) 562-4036
- City of Largo Contact Suncoast Housing Connections (727) 442-7075
- City of St. Petersburg (727) 893-7247 or (727) 892-5572
If you are a Homeowner
- Pinellas County’s Home Repair Loan Program offers up to $75,000 for critical needs like roofs, windows and AC. Learn more.
- City of Clearwater Home Preservation Program offers up to $60,000 zero-percent interest loan for code-related home improvements. Learn more.
More help with housing
For a full list of local housing resources and information on your rights as a renter, visit rent.pinellas.gov.