Pinellas County Housing Authority Opens Waiting List for New Senior Housing . . . Pinellas Heights

The Pinellas County Housing Authority is now accepting applications from low-income seniors for the new Pinellas Heights community located at 11411 Ulmerton Road, Largo, FL  33778.  One and two bedroom apartment homes will be available for seniors 62 years of age or older in early 2014.  Rent for the new apartments is based on income.  Senior residents will pay approximately 30% of their monthly income for rent.  The maximum Annual Income to qualify is: 1 Person - $23,880   

2 Persons- $27,300  

Applications for Pinellas Heights may be picked up from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the following office locations:

PCHA Office - 11479 Ulmerton Rd, Largo, FL

Crystal Lakes Manor Office - 4200 62nd Ave N, Pinellas Park, FL

Palm Lake Village Office, 1515 County Road 1, Dunedin, FL ‎

Applications are also available via internet at www.pinellashousing.com and will remain online until the waitlist closes on December 31, 2013.  Handicapped and/or disabled applicants who are unable to pick up an application at one of the locations above may call 727-443-7684 ext. 3124 and request an application via mail.   TTY: (800) 955-8771   TTD: (800) 955-8770

Applications will ONLY be accepted by U.S. MAIL with a postmark date on or after November 7, 2013 and until waitlists closes.  Applications must be mailed to:

Pinellas County Housing Authority

11479 Ulmerton Road

Largo, FL  33778

Applications will not be accepted in person or via fax.

“The Pinellas County Housing Authority board and staff are very excited to make available this beautiful, truly affordable rental housing to the low-income seniors of Pinellas County” said Debra Johnson, PCHA’s executive director.

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The Pinellas County Housing Authority is a HUD designated High Performing Agency and was named the Florida Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials 2012 Housing Authority of the Year.  PCHA provides housing opportunities for over 8,000 county individuals. PCHA’s focus is on providing affordable housing through the development, ownership, and management of properties, and administration of rental assistance programs.  For more information about PCHA, visit www.pinellashousing.com