Rent a home · Support
A little help, quietly.
Everyone deserves a good home and someone in their corner. Whether you rent with a housing voucher, are getting back on your feet, or are working toward a home of your own, here is what we know, gathered in one place. Ask us anything; it stays between us.
Housing vouchers and Section 8
Renting with a voucher
We're glad to help voucher holders find a home. Tell us your voucher size, the areas you'd like and your move-by date, and we'll look for landlords who welcome vouchers and help the inspection and paperwork go smoothly. There is no fee to you.
Pinellas County Housing Authority
Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) for most of Pinellas County, waitlist openings and landlord inspections.
St. Petersburg Housing Authority
Vouchers and housing within the City of St. Petersburg.
If your voucher or your move is on the Tampa side of the bay.
A free statewide search for affordable rentals, including homes that accept vouchers.
From renting to owning
A home of your own, in time
Many people who rent today will own tomorrow, including people who use assistance now. A few steps make the path clearer.
- Credit, in house. Our team helps you understand your credit report, what's helping, what's holding you back, and a simple plan to build it, at no cost. Ask for a credit conversation.
- Know your numbers. About a minute, no credit check. Can I afford it?
- Down payment help exists. State, county and city programs can help with a down payment or closing costs, and some housing authorities help voucher holders become owners. A lender who works with these programs is the best guide. The first-time buyer guide
- Talk with a lender early. A short, no-pressure conversation long before you're ready tells you exactly what to work on. Talk with Matt
Community support
Food, clothing and a furnished home
Neighbors helping neighbors. These are local organizations we know and admire.
St. Luke's United Methodist Church · food pantry
4444 5th Ave N, St. Petersburg. A neighborly food pantry close to home.
Call (727) 321-1335 to confirm this week's pantry hours before you go.
Food pantries and mobile markets across the region, with a finder by zip code.
Free school wardrobes for students who qualify for free or reduced lunch, or who are going through a hard season. Shopping is by appointment; the St. Petersburg store is on 34th St. S.
Furnishes homes for Pinellas families starting over after hardship or homelessness, with donated furniture and a designer's touch. Families are nominated; we're glad to help with a nomination.
One call, any hour, for rent help, utilities, food, shelter and more.
Not sure where to start?
Tell us what's going on and we'll point you to the right door. No cost, no judgment.