Resources for St. Petersburg Renters

St. Petersburg Housing Authority: https://www.stpeteha.org

The St. Petersburg Housing Authority helps eligible residents access affordable housing through the Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) program, public housing, and other rental assistance programs. Residents can also find information about waiting lists, eligibility requirements, and affordable housing opportunities.

Pinellas Opportunity Council: https://poc.org

Pinellas Opportunity Council provides emergency assistance for eligible households experiencing financial hardship. Services may include help with rent, utilities, food, and other essential needs, along with case management and family support programs.

St. Vincent de Paul CARES: https://www.svdpsp.org/cares

St. Vincent de Paul CARES offers emergency housing, rapid rehousing, homelessness prevention, supportive housing, meals, and case management for individuals and families working toward stable housing in St. Petersburg.

City of St. Petersburg Housing & Neighborhood Services: https://www.stpete.org/residents/housing_and_neighborhoods

The City of St. Petersburg provides information about affordable housing programs, home rehabilitation, tenant resources, fair housing protections, and other housing initiatives available to city residents.

Gulfcoast Legal Services: https://gulfcoastlegal.org/

Gulfcoast Legal Services provides free civil legal assistance to qualifying residents facing housing issues such as eviction, landlord-tenant disputes, fair housing concerns, and other housing-related legal matters.

Pinellas County Resrouces for Renters: https://rent.pinellas.gov/

This resource hub connects renters with information about rental assistance, affordable housing, tenant rights, legal aid, eviction prevention, housing authorities, and other programs available to Pinellas County residents, including those living in St. Petersburg.

Resources for St. Petersburg Landlords

St. Petersburg Housing Authority: https://www.stpeteha.org/landlords

Learn how to participate in the Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) program, including landlord registration, inspections, payment information, forms, and program requirements. The Housing Authority also provides education and tools to help landlords successfully lease to voucher holders.

Become a Housing Choice Voucher Landlord: https://www.stpeteha.org/registering-with-spha

Property owners interested in accepting Housing Choice Vouchers can learn how to register with the St. Petersburg Housing Authority, complete the required paperwork, and begin participating in the voucher program.

Landlord Forms & Payment Resources: https://www.stpeteha.org/landlord-information-and-forms

Access commonly used landlord forms, direct deposit enrollment, rent increase requests, inspection information, payment history, utility allowances, and other resources for participating landlords.

City of St. Petersburg Housing & Community Development: https://www.stpete.org/residents/housing_and_neighborhoods/index.php

Explore the City's housing initiatives, affordable housing programs, community development projects, and resources that support quality housing throughout St. Petersburg.

St. Petersburg Code of Ordinances: https://library.municode.com/fl/st._petersburg/code_of_ordinances

Review local housing, property maintenance, and housing assistance regulations that may apply to residential rental properties within the City of St. Petersburg.

Florida Apartment Association: https://www.faahq.org/

Find educational resources, legal updates, industry best practices, and professional development opportunities for Florida rental housing providers and property managers.