🌟 About the Pinellas County Housing Authority (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 throughout 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 help families work 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 includes all unincorporated and incorporated areas of Pinellas County, with the exception of the Cities of Clearwater, Dunedin, St. Petersburg, and Tarpon Springs.

Our Purpose and Principles

🎯 Mission Statement

To provide quality, affordable housing and improve the lives of residents.

🌟 Value Statement

PCHA sets the standard for affordable housing in Pinellas County. Our belief is that everyone deserves a quality place to live.

💡 Core Values

Integrity – Upholding honesty, transparency, and fairness in all we do.
📘 Culture of Learning – Investing in our people and developing leaders.
🔄 Embracing Innovation – Viewing challenges as opportunities to evolve, adapt, and improve.
🤲 Accountability – Residents are our priority; we take ownership of our actions and deliver results.


What These Mean to Us

At the Pinellas County Housing Authority, our mission, value statement, and core values are more than just words on a page—they are the foundation of everything we do. From the way we interact with residents to the systems we put in place for long-term success, these principles guide our decisions and drive our vision forward. 💪

We are committed to being a trusted resource in the community, continuously learning, improving, and innovating so that every person we serve has access to a safe, affordable, and dignified place to call home. 🏡

🏆 Awards & Recognitions
For decades, we’ve been recognized at the local, state, and national levels for innovation, service, and leadership in affordable housing.

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Year
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Award / Recognition
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Awarded By
1974 Certificate of Appreciation: Valuable Services Rendered to County Children (Child Development Program) Head Start
1982 Flag of the United States of America Architect of the Capitol
1984 Certificate of Participation – National Housing Voucher Demonstration U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
1984 Certificate of Recognition – “How to Save a Buck” Contest Maintenance & Modernization Supervisor
1991 Human Service Program – 2nd Place Award (Medium Agency) SERC
1993 Certificate of High Performance HUD
1994 Appreciation for Contribution to Ridgeview Summer Day Camp PCHA Board of Commissioners
1994 Sustained Performance Award HUD
1995 Certificate of Excellence in Management Operations (High Performance Designation) HUD
1995 Recognition for Support of Ridgeview Multicultural Resource Center Operation PAR
1995 Service to Youth Award Boys & Girls Club
2000 Successful Performer: Providing Decent, Safe & Affordable Housing HUD – Secretary’s Commendation
2001 Grand Opening – Dean S. Robinson Administration Building CBB Architects
2001 Groundbreaking Ceremony Recognition Heatherwood Assisted Living Facility
2002 Award of Excellence – Modernization/Rehabilitation (2nd Place) SERC / NAHRO
2003 Best Practice Award – One-Stop Central Office (Honorable Mention) FAHRO
2006 Business of the Month – East Lake Club Apartments City of Oldsmar
2007 Certificate of Appreciation – Accessing Resources & Relationships Conference HUD Tampa Field Office
2008 Ethics, Management & Accountability Recognition HUD
2008 Five Star Energy Excellence Award – Crystal Lake Manor Progress Energy
2008 Strengthening Communities – Homeless Veterans Program HUD
2009 Five Star Energy Excellence Award – Rainbow Village Progress Energy
2010 Best Practices Award – Green Initiatives (Non-HUD Medium Agency) FAHRO
2010 National Award of Merit – Energy Efficiency & Going Green NAHRO
2010 National Award of Merit – Palm Lake Village Community Center (Project Design) NAHRO
2010 Pioneer in Housing Award Nan McKay & Associates
2010 Outstanding Risk Control Program Housing Authority Insurance Group
2010 Participating Member Award Green Business Partner
2011 Award of Excellence – PCHA Maintenance Team
2011 Recognition for Staff Development in Risk Management Housing Authority Insurance Group
2011 HUD High Performer HUD
2012 Housing Authority of the Year FAHRO
2012 HUD Recognition – Preserving Affordable Housing at Norton Apartments HUD
2013 Affordable Community of the Year – Lakeside Terrace Bay Area Apartment Association
2013 Best Practices Award – Educational Contractor Workshops FAHRO
2013 National Award of Merit – Administrative Innovation (Educational Workshops) NAHRO
2013 Community of the Year – East Lake Club Apartments Bay Area Apartment Association
2013 Major Rehab Community of the Year – Norton Apartments Bay Area Apartment Association
2013–2014 The Heart Award Boys & Girls Clubs of the Suncoast
2014 Affordable Community of the Year – Palm Lake Village Bay Area Apartment Association
2014 Housing Authority of the Year FAHRO
2014 National Award of Merit – Partnership Leads to Home of Hope NAHRO
2015 Best Practice Award – Pinellas Heights (Large Agency) FAHRO
2015 Helping Hand Award Boys & Girls Club
2015 National Award of Merit – Project Design: Pinellas Heights NAHRO
2015 U.S. Flag Flown Over the Capitol – Landings at Cross Bayou Office of Rep. David W. Jolly
2016 Website Award – Best Website (Large Agency) FAHRO
2016 Hope to Homeless Foster Youth – Best Practices FAHRO
2016 National Award of Merit – Landings at Cross Bayou NAHRO
2017 Website Award – Best Website (Large Agency) FAHRO
2018 Best Practices Award – “Get Ready” Initiative FAHRO
2018 Website Award – Exceptional Content & Design FAHRO
2019 Best Practices Award – Automation & Participant Choice FAHRO
2020 National Award of Merit – Palms of Pinellas Workforce Housing NAHRO
2021 Certificate of Appreciation – MLK Leadership Awards (35th) National Council of Negro Women (St. Petersburg Metro Section)
2022 Certificate of Appreciation – MLK Leadership Awards (36th) National Council of Negro Women (St. Petersburg Metro Section)
2023–2024 Membership Certification Pinellas Park Gateway Chamber of Commerce
2024 Best Practices – Large Agency FAHRO
2024 Large Agency Innovation Award FAHRO
2024 Certificate of Membership Rotary Club of St. Petersburg
2024 National Award of Merit – Housing Is Health: Serving Our Seniors NAHRO
2024 National Award of Merit – Partnerships That Work (Boley Centers) NAHRO
2024 National Award of Merit – Strategic Innovation NAHRO
2024 National Award of Merit – Boys & Girls Club: An Oasis NAHRO
2024 Outstanding Individual – Hon. Jeff Brandes FAHRO
2024 Silver Santa Certification of Appreciation Silver Santas Committee
2025 Agency Innovation Award – Large Housing Authority FAHRO
2025 Best Practices Award – Project SAFE FAHRO
2025 Housing Resonance Award Florida Housing Coalition
2025 National Award of Merit – Bridge to Home (Multiple Categories) NAHRO
2025 National Award of Merit – Wellness at Home NAHRO
2025 National Award of Merit – SPARK U NAHRO
2025 National Award of Merit – Project SAFE NAHRO
2025 National Award of Merit – VASH: We Serve Those Who Serve NAHRO