Housing

Pinellas Opportunity Council - Utility Assistance

This program provides limited financial help on a one-time basis. It helps those in need with utility costs. It also offers help in other emergency situations. At times services may not be available due to lack of funding. Those seeking help should call the office in their area to set up an appointment. Please see the website for more information.

Locations:
1035 Burlington Avenue North
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
727.894.5176

1111 18th Avenue South
St. Petersburg, FL 33705
727.822.4492

6051 78th Avenue North
Pinellas Park, FL 33781
727.541.0896

218 Lemonstreet Village
Tarpon Springs, FL
727.937.9393

Pinellas Opportunity Council - Rent/Mortgage Assistance

This agency offers limited financial help on a one-time basis. They help those in need with rent or mortgage. They also offer help in other emergency situations. At times services may not be available due to lack of funding. Persons seeking assistance should call the office in their area to set up an appointment.

Locations:
1035 Burlington Avenue North
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
727.894.5176

1111 18th Avenue South
St. Petersburg, FL 33705
727.822.4492

6051 78th Avenue North
Pinellas Park, FL 33781
727.541.0896

218 Lemonstreet Village
Tarpon Springs, FL
727.937.9393

Housing -Habitat For Humanity

Criteria for being chosen:

You have a need

  • You are currently living in substandard housing
  • You do not own my own home

You have the ability to pay

  • You do not have excessive credit card debt or multiple bills in collection
  • You have not declared bankruptcy or had a foreclosure within the past 3 years
  • You pay my rent on time

You are willing to partner with Habitat

  • Attend Habitat homeowner training classes
  • Contribute 250 hours of "sweat equity"
  • You are willing to live in an area where Habitat has homes
  • Pay $1200 towards closing costs

Call for more information.