What Pinellas County Housing Authority does

Pinellas County Housing Authority (PCHA) is an independent special district created under Chapter 421 of the Florida Statutes on August 17, 1965 by the Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners. It administers federal HUD-funded housing assistance programs — primarily the Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) program, Public/Affordable Housing operations, HUD-VASH veteran rental assistance, and a Family Self-Sufficiency program — for low-income families, seniors aged 62+, veterans, and individuals with disabilities across unincorporated Pinellas County, Florida. PCHA is governed by a Board of Commissioners appointed by the Governor of Florida, with a leadership team including Directors of Human Resources, Finance, IT, Real Estate Development, Compliance, and Programs. Registered Agent: Neil Brickfield.

PCHA's product surface combines direct property management with rental assistance administration. The authority directly owns and operates more than 20 affordable housing properties across Pinellas County, including senior communities (Heritage Oaks, Ridgecrest Oaks, Pinellas Heights Senior Living, Magnolia Gardens Assisted Living), family housing (East Lake Club, Crystal Lakes Manor, Lakeside Terrace, Landings at Cross Bayou, Palms of Pinellas, Rainbow Village, Norton Apartments, San Christopher Apartments, The Portland, Valor Preserve), workforce housing (Mills Workforce Housing), and newer developments (Flats on 4th, Flats on Main). Recent development activity includes the 80-unit Heritage Oaks senior community opened in 2025, the 78-unit Mills Workforce Housing development in Tarpon Springs funded through Waterfall Bank and LIHTC equity, and an October 2025 proposal for an 80-unit affordable senior housing facility at the Historic Gas Plant District in St. Petersburg. Technology infrastructure is built on Yardi systems — RentCafe for resident and landlord portals and VendorCafe for procurement — supplemented by HUD-hosted Power BI dashboards (the HCV Impact Dashboard), FloridaHousingSearch.org for statewide unit search, and Waitlistcheck for applicant status.

PCHA's business model is government-administered rather than commercial. Revenue flows from HUD Housing Choice Voucher program allocations, federal public housing operating subsidies, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit equity raised through development partnerships, and HUD administrative fees for compliance and reporting. Rent from residents is income-based, calculated at approximately 30% of adjusted household income per HUD guidelines. The authority has no parent company and no venture or private equity ownership; it is a government instrumentality serving the public interest. Marketing is conducted through the pinellashousing.com website, Facebook, Instagram, and an ENotify email newsletter system.

Name

Pinellas County Housing Authority

Legal name

Pinellas County Housing Authority

Website

https://pinellashousing.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1965

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Pinellas County Housing Authority is a Florida special district created in 1965 that administers the federal Housing Choice Voucher program and directly manages 20+ affordable housing properties across Pinellas County, serving low-income families, seniors, veterans, and people with disabilities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Housing and Affordable Housing Services

NAICS

Administration of Housing Programs (925110), Rental and Leasing Services (532), Continuing Care Retirement Communities and Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly (62331)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Real Estate Operators (No Developers) & Lessors (6510)

akta.pro primary industry

Public & Affordable Housing Programs (Subsidies, Vouchers, Public Housing) (BPAIANAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Affordable & Subsidized Housing Property Management (LIHTC, Section 8) (BPAJAFAD), Affordable / Low-Income Assisted Living (Medicaid Waiver Focused) (HLADABAE), Down Payment Assistance (DPA) & Homebuyer Subsidy Programs (FSALAKAE)

Keywords

• Affordable housing programs
• Public housing management
• Rental assistance services
• Housing choice vouchers
• Senior housing communities

Headquarters

HQ city

Largo

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. HUD Housing Choice Voucher Program: PCHA administers federal rental assistance vouchers funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, helping families afford housing in the private market through tenant-based rental assistance
2. Public/Affordable Housing Operations: Management and operation of PCHA-owned rental properties serving low-income residents
3. Development and Tax Credit Projects: Revenue from development projects funded through Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC), private lending, and public funding partnerships
4. HUD Reporting and Compliance Services: Annual audits, financial reporting, and compliance coordination funded through HUD administrative fees

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Pinellas County Housing Authority (PCHA) administers federal HUD-funded rental assistance programs and directly manages a portfolio of 20+ affordable rental properties across Pinellas County, Florida. Its core offerings include the Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) program, public/affordable housing units, HUD-VASH veteran housing assistance, homeownership support, and the Family Self-Sufficiency program for low-income families, seniors (62+), veterans, and people with disabilities.

Product overview

Pinellas County Housing Authority (PCHA) operates as a unified affordable housing platform combining direct property management with rental assistance programs. The core offerings include the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV/Section 8) Program providing HUD-funded rental assistance for private market housing, and a portfolio of PCHA-owned affordable housing properties including senior living communities (Heritage Oaks, Ridgecrest Oaks, Pinellas Heights, Magnolia Gardens Assisted Living), family housing (East Lake Club, Crystal Lakes Manor, Lakeside Terrace, Landings at Cross Bayou, Palms of Pinellas, Rainbow Village, Norton Apartments, San Christopher Apartments, The Portland, Valor Preserve), and workforce housing (Mills Workforce Housing). Recent developments include Heritage Oaks (newly opened 80-unit senior community in Largo), Ridgecrest Oaks (under construction in Ridgecrest), and Mills Workforce Housing (78-unit development in Tarpon Springs). Supporting services include HUD-VASH veteran housing assistance, homeownership programs, Family Self-Sufficiency Program, and comprehensive resident services spanning emergency housing, food assistance, healthcare, career development, youth programs, and legal services. PCHA utilizes RentCafe and VendorCafe platforms for tenant/landlord portals and vendor management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCV) HUD-funded rental assistance program (Section 8) that helps low-income families, seniors, and individuals find safe, affordable housing in the private market. Participants receive rental assistance covering a portion of housing costs, with freedom to choose where they live.
• Public/Affordable Housing PCHA-owned rental properties offering affordable housing options for low-income residents across Pinellas County, including senior living, family housing, and assisted living facilities.
• Veteran Housing Assistance (HUD-VASH) Joint HUD and VA program combining housing vouchers with supportive services to help homeless veterans and their families find permanent housing.
• Homeownership Program Program guiding Housing Choice Voucher participants on their journey to becoming homeowners, including first-time buyer education and household budgeting resources.
• Family Self-Sufficiency Program (FSS) Program helping families achieve economic independence and self-sufficiency through case management, goal setting, and connection to community resources.
• Heritage Oaks Senior Community Newly opened affordable senior housing community in Largo, Florida, delivering 80 high-quality affordable units with on-site amenities and wellness support for seniors aged 62 and older.
• Ridgecrest Oaks Senior Housing Affordable senior housing property under construction in the Ridgecrest community; sister property to Heritage Oaks. Waitlist opened in August 2025 for applicants 62 or older.
• Mills Workforce Housing 78-unit workforce housing development in Tarpon Springs, Florida, funded through Waterfall Bank and LIHTC equity, supporting local employees priced out of the area.
• Magnolia Gardens Assisted Living Assisted living facility operated by PCHA providing senior housing with care support.
• Resident Services Programs Comprehensive support services including emergency shelter, food assistance, financial support, family support, youth programs, senior services, veteran services, disability services, domestic violence support, counseling, healthcare services, transportation assistance, ID and document recovery, legal services, disaster preparedness, education resources, career services, and homeownership support.
• East Lake Club Apartments PCHA affordable housing property located in Oldsmar, FL. Currently undergoing exterior renovation including window replacement, balcony repairs, and building envelope improvements.
• Pinellas Heights Senior Living Senior living property managed by PCHA. Currently undergoing HUD-funded HVAC equipment and services project covering 16 units with Davis-Bacon labor standards compliance.

Quantifiable outcome

• Historic growth in development pipeline including new senior and workforce housing communities
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and major.

• Florida Ready to WorkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPCHA is a certified Florida Ready to Work Employer, providing job seekers with credentials demonstrating skills and readiness. Program helps connect residents with employment opportunities.
• Yardi Systems (VendorCafe)coreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology platform for vendor management, procurement, and supplier registration. Yardi VendorCafe handles all vendor registration, solicitation notifications, and electronic bid submissions.
• RentCafe (Yardi)coreTechnology or IntegrationProperty management portal platform for residents to pay rent, submit maintenance requests, and access services; landlord portal for unit listings, tenant screening, and payment processing.
• U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVA partners with PCHA through the HUD-VASH program to provide rental assistance and supportive services for homeless veterans. VA provides case management and healthcare services while HUD provides housing vouchers.
• Pinellas County Board of County CommissionerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPCHA was established by the Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners on August 17, 1965. The establishing government body maintains oversight and partnership on county-wide housing initiatives.
• City of St. PetersburgmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPCHA submitted proposal for 80-unit affordable senior housing facility as part of the Historic Gas Plant District redevelopment in St. Petersburg, competing against a $6.8 billion unsolicited proposal from Ark Ellison Horus.
• Florida Fair Housing CoalitionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPCHA is affiliated with the Fair Housing organization and displays Fair Housing logo, ensuring compliance with federal fair housing laws and promoting equal housing opportunity.
• One Bus AwayminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTransit partnership providing residents with information about public transportation options to improve accessibility and mobility for housing residents.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Broad incumbents

• Broward County Housing Authority: Large Florida county housing authority with HCV, public housing, and LIHTC portfolio in Broward County — same statutory and funding model but serving a larger and denser South Florida market.
• Miami-Dade County Public Housing and Community Development: Much larger county housing agency administering HCV, public housing, and a deep affordable-housing portfolio in Miami-Dade — same HUD funding model and Florida operating environment but at significantly greater scale and broader scope.
• Atlanta Housing Authority: Major Southeast US public housing authority with HCV, public housing, and mixed-income redevelopment programs — comparable HUD-funded operating model, though in a different state and larger urban market.

Direct peers

• Orlando Housing Authority: Central Florida public housing authority operating HCV, public housing, and senior/workforce developments — directly comparable resident base, LIHTC pipeline, and special-district governance structure.
• Hillsborough County Housing Authority: County-level public housing authority administering HCV, public housing, and affordable rental developments in the Tampa Bay region — directly comparable structure, funding streams, and resident programs.
• Tampa Housing Authority: Adjacent public housing authority in Hillsborough County that administers Section 8 HCV, public housing, LIHTC developments, and resident services — directly comparable in mission, HUD funding model, and Florida operating environment.
• St. Petersburg Housing Authority: City-level public housing authority in Pinellas County administering HCV and affordable housing programs; overlapping jurisdiction with PCHA and direct competition for residents, landlords, and LIHTC awards within the same county.
• Jacksonville Housing Authority: Large Florida public housing authority administering HCV, public housing, and mixed-finance LIHTC developments across Duval County — comparable in scope, Florida statutory framework, and HUD oversight.
• Sarasota Housing Authority: Regional Florida public housing authority administering HCV and affordable rental properties in Sarasota County — directly comparable in senior housing focus, Florida statutory framework, and HUD oversight.

Others

• Florida Housing Finance Corporation: State housing finance agency that allocates LIHTC, administers state affordable-housing programs, and provides financing that PCHA and similar PHAs access for development — ecosystem counterpart rather than a competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php
• Instagraminstagram.com/pinellashousingauthority
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/pinellas-county-housing-authority

Compliance8 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

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