About the PCHA

Formed in 1965, the Pinellas County Housing Authority (PCHA) is an independent agency, operating under the authority of Florida Statute FS421.  PCHA is governed by a five-member Board of Commissioners appointed by the Governor of the State of Florida.

We are dedicated to creating, providing and increasing high quality housing opportunities in Pinellas County through effective and responsive management and responsible stewardship of public and private funds.  Our ability to cultivate strategic partnerships and develop innovative programs allows us to bring together services and resources to assist our families in working toward self-sufficiency.

As the largest housing authority in Pinellas County, we currently provide housing and rental assistance to approximately 8,500 individuals through agency-owned affordable housing, public housing, assisted living and the administration of the Housing Choice Voucher program. Our area of operation for the public housing and housing voucher program includes all unincorporated and incorporated areas of Pinellas County with the exception of the Cities of Clearwater, Dunedin, St. Petersburg and Tarpon Springs.

Our Mission Statement:

As a leader and innovator, our mission is to provide safe, quality housing for persons in need and to cultivate healthy, vibrant neighborhoods for Pinellas County.

Our Core Values:

Integrity

We value honesty and integrity above all else.  There is a connection between the integrity of our staff/programs and the success of our residents.  Integrity-building within our organization is key toward fulfilling our mission.

Dependability

We believe that dependability is a valuable quality in the workplace, whether it comes from our employees or vendors.  Depandable employees and managers help ensure our operations run smoothly and that required tasks are complete.

Loyality

We take pride in putting PCHA’s best interest first, along with our employees’ and know it’s a direct correlation to our agency’s performance resulting in amplified benefits to those we serve.

Courage

We strive to serve the public as effective stewards of its financial resources; by doing right because it is the right thing to do.

Achievements

Pinellas County Housing Authority was recently recognized for the following achievements:

• FAHRO Best Practices for Educational Contractor Workshops – 2013
• NAHRO Nomination for Award of Excellence for Administrative Innovation for Educational Contractor Workshops – 2013
• NAHRO Award of Merit for Administrative Innovation for Educational Contractor Workshops – 2013
• NAHRO Award of Merit for Administrative Innovation for Peer to Peer Training Program – 2013
• Bay Area Apartment Association, Affordable Community of the Year, Lakeside Terrace – 2013
• Bay Area Apartment Association, Conventional Community of the Year, East Lake Club – 2013
• Bay Area Apartment Association, Major Rehab Community of the Year, Norton – 2013
• HUD High Performer – 2012
• FAHRO Outstanding Agency Award for “Housing Authority of the Year” – 2012
• HUD honored Debra Johnson, Executive Director, and the Pinellas County Housing Authority Team for their Success in Perserving Affordable Housing at Norton Apartments – 2012
• Bay Area Apartment Association, Affordable Community of the Year, Lakeside Terrace – 2012
• Bay Area Apartment Association, Affordable Community of the Year, Palm Lake Village – 2012
• HUD High Performer – 2011
• TBBJ Best Places To Work, 2nd place, Bigger Category – 2011
• NAHRO Award of Merit for Energy Efficiency and Going Green Implementation – 2010
• NAHRO Award of Merit for Palm Lake Village Community Center – 2010
• NAHRO Nomination for Award of Excellence for Palm Lake Village Community Center – 2010
• FAHRO Best Practices for Implementation of Green Initiatives – 2010
• Nan McKay and Associates Pioneer in Housing – 2010
• HUD High Performer – 2010
• HUD High Performer – 2009
• Green Business Partnership through the Pinellas County Extension
• Member of Florida Green Building Coalition